Australia’s next tropical cyclone gets name change to avoid confusion with prime minister

Cyclone Zelia, which hit Western Australia on Friday, brought the Bureau of Meteorology to the end of an alphabetical list

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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 Western 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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