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Properties under threat as emergency alert level bushfire spreads amid punishing NSW heatwave

While one fire has been downgraded from emergency level, the heightened risk is expected to remain this evening for a fire that has burnt through 635ha near Bathurst.

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Heatwave scorches Sydney with hottest day in two years, city's west hits 40.1 degrees

As Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle experience their hottest day for two years, Penrith in the city's west reaches 40.1C

ABC News

Total fire ban as heatwave hits the Hunter: temps to reach 39 degrees

The Greater Hunter including Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton and the Upper Hunter has been placed under an extreme fire rating.

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Heatwave warnings for NSW as Sydney expecting hottest day in two years

Hotter overnight temperatures for Sydney and much of the north-east coast prompt warnings about heat stress and extreme fire danger

The Guardian - AU

Schools close amid heatwave warning for NSW with temperatures set to exceed 40°C in some areas

Around 30 schools are closed in New South Wales with temperatures set to reach well into the 30s, and more than 40 degrees Celsius in some areas, in heatwave conditions expected to last up to several days.

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Summer just won't leave south-east Queensland behind as low-intensity heatwave rolls in

A low-severity heatwave, with temperatures peaking in the mid-30s in south-east Queensland and northern NSW, will sweep across the region from Monday.

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Fire authorities call in extra water bombers as South Australia swelters through heatwave

South Australia's Country Fire Service has called in additional water bombers as the state prepares for a perfect storm of bushfire conditions, with temperatures above 40C and strong winds elevating the risk.

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Wild weather: America gripped by brutal winter storm...and heatwave

A brutal US winter storm has closed highways, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people and prompted the first blizzard warning in Southern California in decades.

Evening Standard

Vulnerable South Australians bracing for heatwave urged to 'put your health first' amid rising power costs

Social services and charities fear those with air conditioners will be tempted to leave them switched off to save on power risking their health — and even their life.

ABC News

Severe heatwave conditions prompt complacency warning

South Australia faces severe heatwave conditions for the first time in three years, prompting health warnings and frozen treats for pandas.

AAP

Australian heatwave baking southern states set to continue for second week

The most severe heatwave of summer will descend on south-eastern states later this week, bringing a three- to four-day spell of uncomfortably high temperatures and bushfire threat.

ABC News

South Australia set to swelter for days, prompting heatwave warnings

Health authorities are warning South Australians to brace for extremely hot conditions, with temperatures remaining high until the weekend.

ABC News

SA braces for five-day heatwave

South Australia is set for five days above 35 degrees Celsius with temperatures in some centres to hit 45C.

AAP

WA’s Pilbara hits 45C as large swathes of Australia swelter in heatwave

Extreme conditions in the north of the state with Victoria, NSW and Queensland also experiencing high temperatures

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Watch: Nationwide heatwave, SA bushfire, Lowe grilled

Watch: Severe weather warnings are in place for large parts of the country as the nationwide heatwave sends temperatures soaring. Reserve Bank Governer

The Canberra Times

Canberra set to swelter in weekend heatwave

There is no heatwave warning for the ACT yet, but anyone heading to the South Coast could feel severe heatwave conditions.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne to hit 38C and western Sydney 35C as heatwave sweeps parts of Australia

Very warm weather conditions will extend across southern areas and linger until next week, Bureau of Meteorology says

ABC News

Heatwave conditions scorch southern, eastern Australia, bringing dry heat, hot nights and soaring temperatures

Parts of Australia are bracing for severe intensity heatwave conditions as La Nina delivers a summer blast of sweltering temperatures, dry air and hot nights.

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The 50C Heatwave Is Staying For Another Week So I Guess I’ll Just Fry An Egg On My Nips

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The Guardian - AU

Australia to swelter through another heatwave as hot weather warnings issued around the country

BoM forecasts parts of the country will reach the high 30s and low 40s on Thursday

ABC News

Sweltering heat from WA to move across most of the country, with heatwaves forecast in the east

It is going to be hot for most of Australia over the coming days, while wet weather is forecast for the Top End. Here's a state-by-state breakdown of what to expect.

ABC News

Queensland set to swelter through three-day severe heatwave thanks to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle

Temperatures are set to hit 10C above average across southern Queensland this weekend with Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle bringing three days of heatwave conditions.

The Guardian - AU

Low-intensity heatwave will bring summer back to much of Australia

Sydney’s wild weather has eased, but parts of the country will continue to swelter under extreme temperatures

Reuters

Chile battles deadliest wildfires on record as heatwave grips

Chilean firefighters were battling to hold back forest fires on Monday as authorities said hot and dry weather would continue this week, potentially exacerbating what are already the deadliest blazes in the country's recent history.

ABC News

How tourist attractions are keeping animals cool during the Queensland heatwave

As Queensland experiences a heatwave, tourist attractions across the east coast are working hard to ensure the animals in their care are kept cool in the stifling conditions.

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