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Drought-stricken graziers in outback Queensland hope Christmas Day rain predictions come true ThuThursday 24 Paul Doneley says 2020 has been the toughest year yet at Dunraven Station, near Barcaldine. ( Share Print text only Cancel Graziers in drought-declared western Queensland hope to wake to the sound of rain on Christmas Day, after the La Niña weather event failed to bring a much-needed early start to the wet season. Key points: Good falls on Christmas Day are forecast for some parts of the state s west Grazier Paul Doneley says rain on the roof would be the best Christmas present ever The Bureau of Meteorology declared a La Niña in late September, signalling an increased chance of above-average rainfall during spring and early summer for central and eastern Australia. ....