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Cloud stretching from the northwest to the southeast with a broad region of low pressure is triggering areas of rain, showers and thunderstorms. Low cloud in the southwest near a front is bringing the odd light shower.

In the news

  1. Early storm warning system late

    Text messages supposed to warn Brisbane residents of incoming destructive storms were sent out too late on Saturday.

  2. Earthquake monitoring 'being cut'

    Hundreds of SA tremors might get little attention from scientists in future, an amateur seismologist warns.

  3. WA bushfire threat remains

    WA bushfire authorities are warning complacency is shaping as a key problem in fire-prone areas around Perth this summer.

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Posted November 15, 2013 15:10:10

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