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		By: Rob McCormack		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-5273</link>

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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-5272&quot;&gt;Fatemeh&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Fatemah,
Many thanks for your comment and your feedback. I haven&#039;t written them with any particular level in mind. I assume they vary from B1 to B2, depending on the topic. It&#039;s an interesting question however. I will investigate whether I can assess their individual levels and, if so, I could add that information for the listener&#039;s benefit.
Have a great day.
Rob.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-5272">Fatemeh</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Fatemah,<br />
Many thanks for your comment and your feedback. I haven&#8217;t written them with any particular level in mind. I assume they vary from B1 to B2, depending on the topic. It&#8217;s an interesting question however. I will investigate whether I can assess their individual levels and, if so, I could add that information for the listener&#8217;s benefit.<br />
Have a great day.<br />
Rob.</p>
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		By: Fatemeh		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-5272</link>

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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi Rob,
I&#039;m an English learner from Afghanistan. I always listen to your wonderful podcasts and enjoy them. I have a question for you: Do your podcasts include upper-intermediate levels or are they only at the B1 level?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Rob,<br />
I&#8217;m an English learner from Afghanistan. I always listen to your wonderful podcasts and enjoy them. I have a question for you: Do your podcasts include upper-intermediate levels or are they only at the B1 level?</p>
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		By: Rob McCormack		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4759</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob McCormack]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4758&quot;&gt;Dep Ni&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Dep,
Yes, life in the rural areas can be very tough during a drought in Australia.  I guess that comes with living in a rural setting in Australia during such an event.  I am glad that our government is doing many things to try and help those doing it tough.
Regards,
Rob]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4758">Dep Ni</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Dep,<br />
Yes, life in the rural areas can be very tough during a drought in Australia.  I guess that comes with living in a rural setting in Australia during such an event.  I am glad that our government is doing many things to try and help those doing it tough.<br />
Regards,<br />
Rob</p>
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		By: Dep Ni		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4758</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dep Ni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi Rob,
How can human and nature live in harmony? Everyone on the planet must answer the question, I think, just like you do.
Why are the suicide rates in rural areas of Australia much higher than in big cities? I find it quite incredible. Is it just due to natural disasters? 
Have a good day.
Dep]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Rob,<br />
How can human and nature live in harmony? Everyone on the planet must answer the question, I think, just like you do.<br />
Why are the suicide rates in rural areas of Australia much higher than in big cities? I find it quite incredible. Is it just due to natural disasters?<br />
Have a good day.<br />
Dep</p>
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		By: Rob McCormack		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4729</link>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4726&quot;&gt;Rosie&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Rosie,
Oh, so I guess your first comment was describing a real situation for you.  It must have been a little worrisome that the snake catcher couldn&#039;t find the snake.  You would always be very wary when you went into your backyard, in case the snake came back.  Anyway, it was unfortunate for the snake that it was killed on the road.  There are a lot of native animals killed on our roads actually.  I see many when I ride my motorcycle into country Victoria. It&#039;s a great pity, but I think it can&#039;t be avoided in Australia.
Best regards,
Rob]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4726">Rosie</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Rosie,<br />
Oh, so I guess your first comment was describing a real situation for you.  It must have been a little worrisome that the snake catcher couldn&#8217;t find the snake.  You would always be very wary when you went into your backyard, in case the snake came back.  Anyway, it was unfortunate for the snake that it was killed on the road.  There are a lot of native animals killed on our roads actually.  I see many when I ride my motorcycle into country Victoria. It&#8217;s a great pity, but I think it can&#8217;t be avoided in Australia.<br />
Best regards,<br />
Rob</p>
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		By: Rosie		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4726</link>

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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 04:55:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4723&quot;&gt;Rob McCormack&lt;/a&gt;.

Unfortunately I found a snake in my backyard. ?
I have called a private catcher but he couldn&#039;t find the snake. Some months later, a dead snake was found on the middle of the road near of my house. I think it was the same that was in my backyard. 
Thank you for your reply. ?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4723">Rob McCormack</a>.</p>
<p>Unfortunately I found a snake in my backyard. ?<br />
I have called a private catcher but he couldn&#8217;t find the snake. Some months later, a dead snake was found on the middle of the road near of my house. I think it was the same that was in my backyard.<br />
Thank you for your reply. ?</p>
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		By: Rob McCormack		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4723</link>

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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4722&quot;&gt;Rosie&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Rosie,
Thanks for your comment.  Luckily, like most Australians, I have never had this situation.  I think a phone call to the local council would be my first response.  They would soon point me in the right direction, even if is a private snake handler.  Personally, I would be happy to pay to get the snake removed.  Anyway, thanks for the suggestion.  I shall add it to my list of possible topics. 
Have a great day.
Rob]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4722">Rosie</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Rosie,<br />
Thanks for your comment.  Luckily, like most Australians, I have never had this situation.  I think a phone call to the local council would be my first response.  They would soon point me in the right direction, even if is a private snake handler.  Personally, I would be happy to pay to get the snake removed.  Anyway, thanks for the suggestion.  I shall add it to my list of possible topics.<br />
Have a great day.<br />
Rob</p>
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		By: Rosie		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4722</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rosie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Rob, I have a question as a suggestion to another podcast episode: if I find a snake in my backyard, I&#039;m not sure how it works, it seems that in Perth we can call a Ranger of the council to catch the snake but in Melbourne we have to call a professional catcher and we pay for this service. How does it work for each state? 
Thank you!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Rob, I have a question as a suggestion to another podcast episode: if I find a snake in my backyard, I&#8217;m not sure how it works, it seems that in Perth we can call a Ranger of the council to catch the snake but in Melbourne we have to call a professional catcher and we pay for this service. How does it work for each state?<br />
Thank you!</p>
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		By: Rob McCormack		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4719</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob McCormack]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4717&quot;&gt;Boban Jankovic&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Boban,
Many thanks for your comment.  I come from Perth originally, so I know that saving water is also a problem there.  You are lucky in Serbia not to have a problem with drought.  However, as you say, there are always problems with keeping our water free from pollution.  That is always a priority and also a great challenge.
I hope you are well during the pandemic.
Best regards,
Rob]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4717">Boban Jankovic</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Boban,<br />
Many thanks for your comment.  I come from Perth originally, so I know that saving water is also a problem there.  You are lucky in Serbia not to have a problem with drought.  However, as you say, there are always problems with keeping our water free from pollution.  That is always a priority and also a great challenge.<br />
I hope you are well during the pandemic.<br />
Best regards,<br />
Rob</p>
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		By: Rob McCormack		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4718</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob McCormack]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4716&quot;&gt;John Gabrich&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi John,
Many thanks for your comment. Yes, I can imagine that many countries, like Australia, would have a drought problem.  When I think of Brazil, I think of tropical rain forest, but of course your country is large with many different climate zones.  So it makes sense that Brazil would have areas where drought is a problem, such as the north east region.
I hope you are well during the pandemic.
Best regards,
Rob]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4716">John Gabrich</a>.</p>
<p>Hi John,<br />
Many thanks for your comment. Yes, I can imagine that many countries, like Australia, would have a drought problem.  When I think of Brazil, I think of tropical rain forest, but of course your country is large with many different climate zones.  So it makes sense that Brazil would have areas where drought is a problem, such as the north east region.<br />
I hope you are well during the pandemic.<br />
Best regards,<br />
Rob</p>
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		By: Boban Jankovic		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4717</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Boban Jankovic]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&lt;p&gt;Dear Rob,&lt;br /&gt;
I&#8217;m astonished with Australians discipline! I heard from my friend who lives in Perth that during drought time you have limited time even to take a shower. She said despite real control has missed australians take care and they do not waste water. BRAVO!&lt;br /&gt;
Here in Serbia we have tempereted continental climatic and for now we haven&#8217;t such a big problem with water supply so we don&#8217;t value that resurces in right way. For example water polution is in dramatic high level.&lt;br /&gt;
I hope that we will learn to keep our water clean and fresh for next generation.&lt;br /&gt;
In hope that you understand me well,&lt;br /&gt;
Sincerly,&lt;br /&gt;
Boban&lt;/p&gt;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Rob,<br />
I&#8217;m astonished with Australians discipline! I heard from my friend who lives in Perth that during drought time you have limited time even to take a shower. She said despite real control has missed australians take care and they do not waste water. BRAVO!<br />
Here in Serbia we have tempereted continental climatic and for now we haven&#8217;t such a big problem with water supply so we don&#8217;t value that resurces in right way. For example water polution is in dramatic high level.<br />
I hope that we will learn to keep our water clean and fresh for next generation.<br />
In hope that you understand me well,<br />
Sincerly,<br />
Boban</p>
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		By: John Gabrich		</title>
		<link>https://slowenglish.info/podcast-126-drought-in-australia/#comment-4716</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Gabrich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi, Mr. Rob. Here in Brazil we also have to be careful with our water consuming. Drought is a real problem here, mostly in the northeast region of the country.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi, Mr. Rob. Here in Brazil we also have to be careful with our water consuming. Drought is a real problem here, mostly in the northeast region of the country.</p>
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