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Weather Woes and Footy Fables: This October's Predictions!

Wondering what October's bringing? Let's dive into the weather forecast with Phil Duncan and some juicy AFL updates! 🌦️🏉

As we flip the calendar to October, the air is buzzing with excitement and questions about what this new month will bring — particularly for our farmers. On today’s episode of The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay chats with the ever-knowledgeable Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch to try and decode the October forecast. After a delightful September of sunshine, will farmers continue to bask in fine weather, or is there an unpredictable twist in store? Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the skies and their impact on agriculture!

In addition to weather chatter, the AFL world is heating up too! Brisbane’s heroes are on standby as the Pies make their move for a Port star, and thanks to some tireless sleuthing from journalists Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich, fans can stay in the loop with all the latest buzz in football. The game is ever-evolving, and changes can happen faster than a ref’s whistle. So for all the die-hard fans out there, make sure you’re tuned in to this week’s AFL Daily discussion for all the insider details and what’s next for the clubs!

Also, don’t skip out on discovering new tunes! You should definitely get a listen to The Factory Line, a rock band hailing from Springfield, Ohio. Not only do they have some pretty fantastic music lined up, but they’ve also managed to build a solid following. This begs the question: is their catchy sound about to take over the radio waves or what? Music enthusiasts should hop on the chance to dive into their fresh and vibrant sound!

As the weather starts its transition and sports excitement heats up, October is set to be an action-packed month, not just for farmers and footy fans but for music lovers too. In fact, did you know that New Zealand has one of the highest rates of radio listenership in the world? And for a quirky footy fact, the AFL Grand Final is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the Southern Hemisphere, proving that no matter where you go, sports unite us all! Buckle up, New Zealand, it’s going to be a memorable October!