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Hobart woman’s washing comes out orange-stained

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Hobart resident Emma Thornley was surprised on Tuesday morning when a load of whites came out of her washing machine marked with dark-orange stains. According to ABC News, she was later told the thick, orange water was safe to drink. The sources do not say what caused the discolouration or how many other households were affected.

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