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Medium-Range Forecast model; one of the operational forecast models run at NCEP. The MRF is run once daily, with forecast output out to 240 hours (10 days).

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Solar energy: Sunny western Queensland to become a hub for power farms

16:00 EDT

Western Queensland is becoming a major hub for solar energy, with the state's largest solar power farm soon to go online near Barcaldine and construction of another major project about to get underway in Longreach.

Hunter bushfire risk diminishing

15:04 EDT

Bushfires burning in the Hunter flared up on Sunday as dry westerly winds picked up but conditions will become more benign in the coming days due to easing wind and increasing humidity.

Dumfries Station: Meet the couple fighting drought to keep award-winning garden retreat alive

14:34 EDT

All gardens require patience, perseverance and hard work â?? but in the extremes of outback Queensland, even that can sometimes fall short.