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31 August 2026

Aus in firing line of spring 'double-whammy'

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Aus in firing line of spring 'double-whammy'

Aussies are being urged to prepare now for a dangerous spring as a strong El Nino combines with another key factor to produce a “double-whammy” threat.

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