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Warm Christmas is on the cards

A bright and sunny Christmas is on the cards this year with warm weather forecast widely across Australia. Across the Mallee, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are shaping up to be perfect for outdoor celebrations, backyard cricket, and of course barbeques. Unlike last year’s cold and rainy Christmas, it is forecast to be […]

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