Mildura

Mildura is a city in north-west Victoria, Australia. It is currently newsworthy due to an extreme heatwave affecting the region. Recent forecasts predict temperatures in Mildura reaching 49C, potentially breaking state records. This heatwave, impacting much of south-eastern Australia, has persisted for over a week. The extreme heat has raised concerns about bushfire risks in the already dry state of Victoria. While not directly related, the region, like others in Australia, is also experiencing the effects of panic buying of fuel due to international tensions, though the primary focus of recent news is the severe heat.