Heavy rain finally hits Australia

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Showers and floods have hit some drought and fire-ravaged areas in eastern Australia. Some regions saw their heaviest rainfall in two years, putting out around a third of the fires in New South Wales. And with more rain predicted over the coming days, locals are rejoicing. 

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