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Hail damages crops in a matter of minutes ahead of bumper harvest

Shannon Pearce and Matt Stephens · ABC News (AU)

Published 21 Oct 2026, 1:10 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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After battling years of drought, farmers in South Australia have been in good spirits as above-average rainfall has fallen this year. However, a flash of heavy rain and hail has left some properties counting their losses.

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