Active front crosses SA, Victoria and NSW on Thursday, with more strong winds to bring cooler temperatures on Friday

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Damaging gusts of wind, storms and hail have pummelled Australia’s south-east overnight, upending roofs and fences.

An active cold front crossed South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales on Thursday, bringing extensive damaging winds.