Sunny weather forecast for most of Australia over Easter long weekend

After its wettest ever start to the year, Sydney is forecast to have a dry long weekend

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It will be a sunny Easter weekend for most of Australia, with light showers scattered across the country predicted to ease as people enjoy the festive period.

After its wettest ever start to the year, Sydney is forecast to have a mostly sunny and dry long weekend.