Sydney records hottest temperatures in nearly two years amid heatwave as Tasmanian bushfires threaten homes

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondentDecember 5, 2025 at 05:45 AM
Sydney records hottest temperatures in nearly two years amid heatwave as Tasmanian bushfires threaten homes

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Sydney, New South Wales, is experiencing its hottest temperatures in almost two years as the east coast faces its first heatwave of the summer. Heatwave warnings are in effect for parts of New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia, with an extreme heatwave warning specifically issued for the Pilbara region in WA. Simultaneously, fire authorities in Tasmania are battling several bushfires that threaten homes. The rising temperatures and dry conditions are contributing to the increased fire risk across multiple states. The heatwave conditions are occurring on Friday.

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