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And government officials have kept in place an official drought designation, which will allow farmers to keep receiving temporary financial assistance. Nathan Guy, the Minister for Primary Industries, said in a statement the rain is "great news" but that challenges remain. "It will take time to build up enough grass cover to provide feed for winter," Guy said. "The rain may be falling but the effects of the drought will be felt for some time." Corbett, the meteorologist, said the country is already looking a lot greener. He said the heavy downpours will likely abate by late Monday and the weather will settle into a more typical fall pattern.
[Associated Press; By NICK PERRY]
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