Blooming magnolias and unseasonable fruit: Australia's warmer winter is making spring come early

Early flowering and germination has been observed across much of south-east Australia, with scientists saying the climate is changing the way plants developFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastOrchids are blooming early in the shade house at Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens this winter."We usually don't see these warmer temperatures until early spring," orchid conservationist Alex McLachlan said.Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...