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⛈️ The True Sydney Seasons (D'harawal Calendar)

Since Europeans arrived, we’ve tried to fit Australia's weather into the four seasons of the Northern Hemisphere: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. But that doesn’t work for Australia.

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Jack Toohey
Mar 14, 2024
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Australia actually only has one native winter deciduous tree. Why? Because Australia has very deep soils, which provide trees with an opportunity to tap into groundwater during dry seasons. Since Europeans arrived, we’ve tried to fit Australia's weather into the four seasons of the Northern Hemisphere: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. But that doesn’…

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