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Heatwave to continue for interior SA and NSW today
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One more day of intense heat is expected across parts of South Australia and New South Wales today. Temperatures are again expected to reach the upper 40s across interior areas of SA and NSW, particularly between Marree and Ivanhoe and including Menindee. Image: Forecast maximum temperatures for Saturday, 31 January 2026. Source: Weatherzone. The heatwave this week has smashed many long-standing records with temperatures reaching 50 degrees in two towns in SA. Furthermore, the exte... Read more ›
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Australia records first 50°C in four years Fri 30 Jan 2026
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Two South Australian locations – Andamooka and Port Augusta – have reached 50°C during the past two days as a gruelling week-long... Read more ›
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Heatwave to ease this weekend after final searing burst Fri 30 Jan 2026
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The prolonged heatwave that has made large parts of southeastern Australia feel like a furnace is finally set to ease off this weekend. Saturday wil... Read more ›
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34°C at night: why this week's heatwave is still dangerous after dark Thu 29 Jan 2026
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Temperatures soaring above 49°C in multiple states have been making headlines this week as a prolonged and intense heatwave grips a broad area of ... Read more ›
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After bone-dry January, Adelaide faces low summer rainfall record Thu 29 Jan 2026
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Adelaide has had no rain this January, with the city facing the strong likelihood of the first dry January since 2019 and just the eighth on record, i... Read more ›
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Aussie ski village records its first 30-degree day Wed 28 Jan 2026
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Temperatures have exceeded 49°C in the ongoing heatwave in southeastern Australia for the third straight day, yet it was a reading of just 30.5&de... Read more ›
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana intensifies over central Australia Wed 28 Jan 2026
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana has done something tropical cyclones don’t usually do: it gained strength over land three days after making landfall. ... Read more ›
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What is a 'heat dome' and why is it super-heating Australia? Wed 28 Jan 2026
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The term 'heat dome' has appeared frequently in the media this week with regard to this week's persistent heatwave across a broad area of southeastern... Read more ›
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48.9°C as Victoria sweats through hottest day on record Tue 27 Jan 2026
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Temperatures in Victoria have soared to the highest levels ever recorded, with the mercury reaching 48.9°C in the small Mallee region towns of Wal... Read more ›
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These Australian towns could approach 50°C this week Tue 27 Jan 2026
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An intense and prolonged heatwave will grip southeastern Australia this week, with temperatures forecast to approach 50°C in parts of four states.... Read more ›
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South Australian seaside sizzles at 49.5°C Mon 26 Jan 2026
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The intense heatwave currently baking parts (or in some cases all) of every Australian state and territory has just delivered the nation’s highe... Read more ›
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Extreme heatwave to peak across southeast Australia Mon 26 Jan 2026
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Much of southeastern Australia is under the influence of an ongoing severe to extreme heatwave, which has already brought multiple consecutive days of... Read more ›
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Rain-affected BBL final possible Sun 25 Jan 2026
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Cricket fans are gearing up for the final match of the Big Bash season this afternoon at Optus Stadium – aptly named The Final, where the Perth ... Read more ›
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Tropical cyclone Luana forms northwest of Broome Sat 24 Jan 2026
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Tropical Cyclone Luana formed northwest of Broome on Saturday morning, with destructive winds, heavy rain, large waves and storm surge to impact the w... Read more ›
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Australia Day forecasts for the capital cities Fri 23 Jan 2026
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Australia Day falls this coming Monday, January 26, so here’s our summary of the likely weather conditions in the capital cities. We’ll ... Read more ›
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Intense heatwave spreading across Australia, catastrophic fire danger in SA on Saturday Fri 23 Jan 2026
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An intense and prolonged heatwave will sweep across Australia from this weekend into next week, causing temperatures to potentially approach 50°C ... Read more ›
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High tropical cyclone risk for Kimberley coast Thu 22 Jan 2026
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A tropical low gaining strength to the north of Western Australia has a high chance of approaching the Kimberley coast as a tropical cyclone this week... Read more ›
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Melbourne to hit 41°C during Australian Open Thu 22 Jan 2026
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Two distinct 40-degree heat spikes are coming to Melbourne – one on Saturday and another next Tuesday – with the Australian Open tennis at... Read more ›
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Heavy rain risk increasing as multiple tropical lows form near northern Australia Wed 21 Jan 2026
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Three tropical lows could form near northern Australia this week, with Western Australia facing a moderate risk of a tropical cyclone and heavy rain e... Read more ›
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Extreme heat returning to southeastern Australia Wed 21 Jan 2026
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A large portion of southeastern Australia is set to see furnace-like conditions from Thursday or Friday across the Australia Day long weekend and into... Read more ›
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