Heatwave across Australia’s south-east continues for eighth day ahead of a welcome cool change

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Caitlin CassidyJanuary 31, 2026 at 02:17 AM

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A heatwave in south-eastern Australia is entering its eighth consecutive day, with temperatures exceeding 40C in many areas. The Bureau of Meteorology issued heatwave warnings for most states and territories, excluding Tasmania, on Saturday. Parts of inland New South Wales are forecast to exceed 45C, while Thargomindah in Queensland could reach 46C. A cool change expected this weekend will bring relief from the extreme heat. Canberra is forecast to reach 41C before the cool change arrives.

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Tasmania 50% Broken Hill 50% Queensland 60% Thargomindah 60% Mildura 60% New South Wales ×270% Canberra ×270% Bureau of Meteorology 75% Australia 90%

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Australia

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