Australia Heatwave: Victoria Declares State of Disaster
A severe heatwave grips Australia, with Victoria declaring a state of disaster amid a bushfire crisis. Sydney braces for 40°C heat. Follow live updates.
A severe heatwave grips Australia, with Victoria declaring a state of disaster amid a bushfire crisis. Sydney braces for 40°C heat. Follow live updates.
Victoria braces for catastrophic bushfire conditions not seen since Black Summer, with temperatures hitting 43C in Melbourne and total fire bans across the state. Stay informed.
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A severe to extreme heatwave is sweeping across Australia, with temperatures set to hit 45C in multiple states. Experts warn of serious health risks and dangerous fire conditions. Read the latest forecasts.
A severe and persistent heatwave is sweeping across Australia, with temperatures forecast to reach 45C in multiple states. Experts warn of serious health risks and extreme fire danger. Read the latest forecast and safety advice.
More than half of Australia faces a severe heatwave, with extreme fire danger warnings issued for multiple states as temperatures soar past 45°C. Read the latest forecasts and safety advice.
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