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At Darwin Ap
09:50 CST
32°C
25°C
Possible thunderstorm
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Weather News
Biggest rain since last winter soaking NSW coast
15:26 EDT
Parts of the New South Wales coast are in for their biggest downpours since last winter, bringing a much needed drink to gardens and parks but also causing some flooding.
Adelaide to welcome autumn with heatwave
13:05 EDT
After a respite from intense summer heat over the last couple of weeks, Adelaide is set to sizzle once again.
Warmer seas give east coast rain a helping hand
15:19 EDT
If you wanted to stay a bit warmer today, a dip in the ocean is probably your best bet, despite the rain.
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