Article 3XGT3 Rain brings relief in NSW and Queensland, but drought far from over

Rain brings relief in NSW and Queensland, but drought far from over

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Ben Doherty
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Parts of drought-ravaged eastern Australia receive more rain in two days than in previous months combined

The drought has not broken, but farmers on parched properties across New South Wales and Queensland are seeing something they've not for many months: rain.

In Dubbo on the NSW Western Plains, farmer Glen Bloink could not contain his excitement at the first downpour in months.

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