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Australia's most cyclone-prone region, the Pilbara in Western Australia, has seen the impact of a category-five cyclone. The system set a wind speed record but has spared populated areas from heavy damage.

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Australia's most cyclone-prone region, the Pilbara in Western Australia, has seen the impact of a category-five cyclone. The system set a wind speed record but has spared populated areas from heavy damage.

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