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Australia Day heat puts emergency crews on edge

Australians are bracing for a freak heatwave hitting this long weekend, with temperatures approaching 50C in some areas and a cyclone barreling towards one state.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued alerts for the entirety of the Australian mainland, with heatwave warnings across multiple states and territories.
Health authorities have issued advice on keeping cool, warning that babies, children and older people are most at risk during the nationwide heatwave.

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The Border Mail

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High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

Extreme weather is threatening to derail the long weekend, already disrupting holiday plans and major sports events.

3 days ago

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7NEWS Australia

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Record-breaking heatwave set to scorch most of Australia

Experts warn some common medicines could make coping with the heat even more dangerous

3 days ago·Australia

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Freak 50C heatwave hits Aussies nationwide

Millions will swelter over the Australia Day long weekend, with forecasts of extreme heatwave temperatures which could surpass 50C in some areas.

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Australian Financial Review

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AO starts early as country on alert for heatwaves, fires, cyclone

Heatwave warnings have been issued, with parts of the country topping 45 degrees Celsius, while residents in northern West Australia remain on alert for a cyclone.

3 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Extreme Heat Has Become Five Times More Common in Australia

Australia is in the midst of what could be a new “black summer” – with extreme heat and huge bushfires. And the future could be even hotter: – It’s getting worse and

3 days ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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