On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:39:33 +0000, PeterL wrote:

> Spare a thought for us poor Aussies who are going to be sweltering!!
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> http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/s...5-3102,00.html

Wrong again Peter.

There is more to Australia than Queensland - which always has horrific
weather this time of year.

Here in Tasmania, it's just under 12degC, and I doubt it'll go over
25degC max at any time during the next two weeks.