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19 August 2026

Australia's spring 2026 bushfire outlook: Increased risk in seven states and territories

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Australia's spring 2026 bushfire outlook: Increased risk in seven states and territories

Australia’s national bushfire outlook has been released for spring 2026, revealing that parts of seven states and territories will have an increased risk of bushfires in the next three months.

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