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National
Jacob Shteyman

Warning to protect homes and cars as hail season nears

Hail-prone days have increased by up to 40 per cent in some heavily populated areas of Australia. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)

Hailstorms are a leading cause of damage to vehicles and property but despite signs hail intensity is increasing, Australians are largely unprepared against the threat.

The hail season typically runs from October through January, but less than one in four Australian homeowners say their properties are adequately prepared for natural disasters like hail.

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