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The Guardian // World

Worst heatwave since black summer forecast for more than half of Australia

Tuesday 6th January 2026, 2:54AM

Fire danger expected to reach extreme levels in South Australia, Victoria and inland NSW this weekFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than half of Australia is set to swelter in blistering temperatures in what is expected to be the worst heatwave since the devastating black summer bushfires.The Bureau of Meteorology warned that dry, hot conditions would create extreme fire conditions across several states as temperatures topped 45C in parts of the country. Continue reading...

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