10degC - Melbournians turn on the heat. People in Canberra plant gardens.
4degC - Sydney residents shiver. People in Canberra sunbathe.
2degC - Holden cars won't start. People in Canberra drive with the windows down.
0degC - Distilled water freezes. Canberra water just gets thicker.
-7degC - Sydney people wear coats, gloves and beanies. People in Canberra throw on a T-shirt.
-9decC - Queenslanders begin to evacuate. People in Canberra go swimming.
-18degC - Melbourne landlords finally turn up the heat. People in Canberra have a final BBQ before it gets cold.
-23degC - Sydney people leave for South Pacific islands. People in Canberra throw on a light jacket.
-30degC - Mt Hotham freezes. Canberra Girl Guides start selling biscuits door to door.
-40degC - Polar bears begin to evacuate the Arctic. Penguins leave Antarctica. Canberra Scouts postpone 'Winter Survival' classes 'til it gets cold enough.
-50degC - Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. People in Canberra put on a coat.
-60degC - Ethyl alcohol freezes. People in Canberra get frustrated when they can't thaw out their kegs.
-80degC - Microbial life starts to disappear. Canberra cows complain about farmer's cold hands.
-100degC - All atomic motion stops. People in Canberra start saying "cold 'nuff for ya?"
-150degC - Hell freezes over. Canberra wins the soccer.