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'It was lovely': How a storm battered Garry's idyllic lifestyle
This year was Sydney's hottest year even without massive heatwaves but a monster mid-year storm provided the wildest weather.
Peter Hannam is Environment Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald. He covers broad environmental issues ranging from climate change to renewable energy for Fairfax Media.
This year was Sydney's hottest year even without massive heatwaves but a monster mid-year storm provided the wildest weather.
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