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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe to extreme heatwave warnings for large parts of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory, with temperatures forecast to reach 8 to 16 degrees above average.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe to extreme heatwave warnings for large parts of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory, with temperatures forecast to reach 8 to 16 degrees above average.

Melbourne is expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, marking the hottest day in almost six years, while Adelaide could hit 41 degrees on the same day. Sydney is forecast to reach 39 degrees on Saturday, with some western suburbs potentially reaching 44 degrees.

Melbourne is expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, marking the hottest day in almost six years, while Adelaide could hit 41 degrees on the same day. Sydney is forecast to reach 39 degrees on Saturday, with some western suburbs potentially reaching 44 degrees.

The heatwave is expected to be the most significant burst of heat for south-eastern Australia since the summer of 2019-20, with multiple consecutive days of temperatures in the mid to high 40s forecast for inland areas. Some locations could reach 46 or 47 degrees Celsius.

The heatwave is expected to be the most significant burst of heat for south-eastern Australia since the summer of 2019-20, with multiple consecutive days of temperatures in the mid to high 40s forecast for inland areas. Some locations could reach 46 or 47 degrees Celsius.

Extreme fire danger warnings have been issued for South Australia and Victoria on Wednesday, with widespread extreme fire danger expected on Friday across both states. Total fire bans are in place for multiple districts, including Melbourne and surrounding areas.

Extreme fire danger warnings have been issued for South Australia and Victoria on Wednesday, with widespread extreme fire danger expected on Friday across both states. Total fire bans are in place for multiple districts, including Melbourne and surrounding areas.

The population living on the urban fringe of Melbourne has increased 111 per cent from 2001 to 2024, reaching more than 2 million people. Sydney has 1.6 million people living on the urban fringe, up 24 per cent over the same period.

The population living on the urban fringe of Melbourne has increased 111 per cent from 2001 to 2024, reaching more than 2 million people. Sydney has 1.6 million people living on the urban fringe, up 24 per cent over the same period.

Australia recorded its fourth-warmest year on record in 2025, with temperatures 1.23 degrees above the 1961-90 baseline. The hottest year on record was 2019, when temperatures were 1.51 degrees above the long-term average.

Australia recorded its fourth-warmest year on record in 2025, with temperatures 1.23 degrees above the 1961-90 baseline. The hottest year on record was 2019, when temperatures were 1.51 degrees above the long-term average.

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