The green and purple southern lights show was so strong it appeared over Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and NSW
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South-eastern Australia was treated to a dazzling, natural light show to begin 2025.
A vibrant aurora australis was visible to the naked eye on New Year’s Day in Tasmania and parts of Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales.
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