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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Antoun Issa

Afternoon Update: Australia records driest September; AFL pips NRL in grand final ratings; and Tom Hanks calls out fake AI video

Authorities are warning high winds could worsen fire conditions in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales
Authorities are warning high winds could worsen fire conditions in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/EPA

Good afternoon. Australia has recorded the driest September on record and October is off to a scorching start with fire bans in four states and the Northern Territory.

A property has been lost to a bushfire in Victoria’s Gippsland, while evacuation warnings have been issued for Tasmania’s Mount Tanner and Leeka. Authorities are also warning high winds could worsen fire conditions in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.

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