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Because it is a long way from the sea. the prevailing winds that carry rain come from the east and it had a mountain range along the east coast that causes clouds to drop most of their rain as the cross them. leaving little for the inland.
the Great Dividing Range blocks prevailing winds from the east
the Great Dividing Range blocks prevailing winds from the east
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