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| Anthony Albanese thanks public holiday workers on Easter Sunday as below-average temperatures tipped across Australia | Anthony Albanese thanks public holiday workers on Easter Sunday as below-average temperatures tipped across Australia |
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| Prime minister celebrates nation’s diversity and echoes police message for road safety | Prime minister celebrates nation’s diversity and echoes police message for road safety |
| Anthony Albanese wished Australians a happy Easter on Sunday, saying the religious holiday showed the nation’s diversity. | Anthony Albanese wished Australians a happy Easter on Sunday, saying the religious holiday showed the nation’s diversity. |
| In his official message, the prime minister said Easter Sunday was a holy day marking the resurrection and a celebration of faith, hope and renewal for many. | In his official message, the prime minister said Easter Sunday was a holy day marking the resurrection and a celebration of faith, hope and renewal for many. |
| “Our nation is home to Christians drawn from all parts of the world and from all traditions,” Albanese said. | “Our nation is home to Christians drawn from all parts of the world and from all traditions,” Albanese said. |
| “The variety of services, vigils and ceremonies across the Easter period speaks for our nation’s diversity.” | “The variety of services, vigils and ceremonies across the Easter period speaks for our nation’s diversity.” |
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| He thanked those working through the public holidays, saying it was only possible for others to enjoy the long weekend because of their efforts. | He thanked those working through the public holidays, saying it was only possible for others to enjoy the long weekend because of their efforts. |
| He also urged drivers to take caution through the holiday. | He also urged drivers to take caution through the holiday. |
| “Please take care on the roads at this busy time for travel,” Albanese said. “Have a safe, happy and holy Easter.” | “Please take care on the roads at this busy time for travel,” Albanese said. “Have a safe, happy and holy Easter.” |
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| The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, also wished Australians a happy Easter, saying it was a time for Christians everywhere to reflect on Christ’s ultimate sacrifice and the profound impact of his teachings. | The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, also wished Australians a happy Easter, saying it was a time for Christians everywhere to reflect on Christ’s ultimate sacrifice and the profound impact of his teachings. |
| “As we enjoy these great traditions together, let us remember the true meaning of Easter and the message of hope and renewal that it brings,” he said. “The messages of Easter – atonement, forgiveness, love, and hope – have meaning for all of us.” | “As we enjoy these great traditions together, let us remember the true meaning of Easter and the message of hope and renewal that it brings,” he said. “The messages of Easter – atonement, forgiveness, love, and hope – have meaning for all of us.” |
| The Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, wished her state a happy Easter on Twitter on Sunday. | The Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, wished her state a happy Easter on Twitter on Sunday. |
| Happy Easter, Queensland!🐰 | Happy Easter, Queensland!🐰 |
| Below below-average temperatures and scattered showers were tipped for much of the country. | Below below-average temperatures and scattered showers were tipped for much of the country. |
| Melbourne, Darwin and Hobart were all forecast to get rain, while Sydney and nearby cities were expected to have strong winds, but a mostly sunny day. | Melbourne, Darwin and Hobart were all forecast to get rain, while Sydney and nearby cities were expected to have strong winds, but a mostly sunny day. |
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| Canberra was predicted to be overcast but dry, and sunshine was forecast for Brisbane and Perth. | Canberra was predicted to be overcast but dry, and sunshine was forecast for Brisbane and Perth. |
| Most capital cities expected to see minimum temperatures in the mid to low teens, with Canberra tipped to record a low of 5C and a top of just 15C. | Most capital cities expected to see minimum temperatures in the mid to low teens, with Canberra tipped to record a low of 5C and a top of just 15C. |
| Melbourne was forecast to have its coldest Easter Sunday in decades, tipped for a top of 15C and a low of 11C. | Melbourne was forecast to have its coldest Easter Sunday in decades, tipped for a top of 15C and a low of 11C. |
| Easter masses were planned at churches and cathedrals across the country including Melbourne’s St Paul’s Cathedral. | Easter masses were planned at churches and cathedrals across the country including Melbourne’s St Paul’s Cathedral. |
| In Sydney about 2,000 people were expected to attend a 10.30am mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. | In Sydney about 2,000 people were expected to attend a 10.30am mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. |
| Police urged drivers to slow down and obey the law after several people lost their lives on the roads on Friday and Saturday. | Police urged drivers to slow down and obey the law after several people lost their lives on the roads on Friday and Saturday. |
| “The message is pretty simple: drive to the speed limit, drive to the conditions, don’t drive while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, [and] certainly have a plan B if you are intending to drink,” NSW police acting assistant commissioner Tracy Chapman said on Friday. | “The message is pretty simple: drive to the speed limit, drive to the conditions, don’t drive while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, [and] certainly have a plan B if you are intending to drink,” NSW police acting assistant commissioner Tracy Chapman said on Friday. |
| “Focus on the road and not your phones. That is the message we need motorists to heed to make sure that we have an incident-free weekend.” | “Focus on the road and not your phones. That is the message we need motorists to heed to make sure that we have an incident-free weekend.” |