Adelaide records driest period in decades and Perth swelters through temperatures above 35C as BoM forecasts record rainfall in Queensland
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From intense rain and floods to heatwaves and drought, Australians across the country faced weather extremes as politicians headed into their first full week of campaigning.
Queensland cities and towns were still dealing with the effects of flooding on Monday, including extensive stock losses and widespread damage, after a year’s worth of rain fell in a matter of days.
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