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Jack Gramenz

PM-prompted cyclone name change might not be the last

Australia's next cyclone was set to be called Anthony but a clash with the PM's name prompted action (HANDOUT/BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY)

Tropical Cyclone Zelia may have dissipated but it won't be the last to threaten Australia's coastline - and the next one has forced a name change before it even forms.

Zelia, which crossed the West Australian coast on Friday, brought the Bureau of Meteorology to the end of an alphabetical list that alternates by gender, with the next cyclone due to be named Anthony.

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