Wet weather expected to ‘keep on coming' for the east coast
"Wet weather looks to keep on coming for the east coast, showers coming and going, even potential for beautiful rainbows," Mr Sharpe said.
"Meanwhile, it is sunny and warm for the north, the centre, the southeast and even Perth – despite a cool change a couple of days ago, is still looking at a temperature six degrees above the average for Mother's Day."
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