Australia news live: out-of-control bushfire threatens Victorian towns; Adelaide swelters through its hottest ever night

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 11 min read 100% complete by Nick VisserJanuary 26, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Australia news live: out-of-control bushfire threatens Victorian towns; Adelaide swelters through its hottest ever night

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Australia is facing multiple crises, including extreme weather events and political controversies. An out-of-control bushfire is threatening towns in Victoria, while Adelaide experienced its hottest night on record and temperatures exceeding 40C before 9:30 am. The Victorian town of Ouyen is forecast to reach 49C. In other news, the Australian government cancelled the visa of Jewish influencer Sammy Yahood due to his hateful rhetoric against Islam, preventing his entry into the country. Additionally, experts warn that the killing of dingoes on K'gari (Fraser Island) following the death of a tourist could lead to an "extinction vortex" for the island's dingo population.

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heatwave 80% bushfire 70% visa cancellation 70% sammy yahood 60% adelaide 60% extreme weather 60% victoria 50% hate speech 50% dingoes 50% k'gari 40%

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Australia

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