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Seasonal calendars >>> Brambuk D'harawal Jawoyn Maung Miriwoong Nyoongar Tiwi Walabunnba Wardaman Yanyuwa Yawuru Jawoyn Calendar Jawoyn calendar from the Katherine Region showing six seasons
Jiorrk	Bungarung	Jungalk	Malaparr	Worrwopmi	Wakaringding
Main part of wet rains	Last rains	Early hot dry	Middle dry	Early build-up	The build-up
	Drying out		Cooler	Hot and sticky	First rains
			Burning time