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SBS50: Fast Facts 2002

Outback Australia in drought

A water tap covered with cobwebs in Wilcannia, New South Wales. Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Did you know that, in 2002, Australia suffered its worst drought in 100 years, with water restrictions put in place in Sydney, Melbourne and many other areas, and farmers devastated by crop failures.


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Did you know that, in 2002, Australia suffered its worst drought in 100 years, with water restrictions put in place in Sydney, Melbourne and many other areas, and farmers devastated by crop failures.


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