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Melbourne’s water storage at lowest level in three years as dry, warm autumn concludes

Following dry conditions throughout Victoria, Melbourne’s water storage levels dropped to the lowest level in three years. This week’s rain is a welcome respite Melbourne Water’s Executive General Manager of Service Futures Chris Brace said Melbourne’s water storages are at 73 per cent capacity, down…

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