It's Looking Like Melbourne Will Have A Long, Hot, Dry Summer

The latest long range forecast makes pretty grim reading for our fire crews.

Meterologists say we should get ready for a long, hot summer – with below average rain.

This follows a winter with lower-than average rain. If predictions are correct, this will be the 18^th warm season with above average temperatures in a row.

Already New South Wales and Queensland have experienced the most destructive start to bushfire season on record.  

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