Heatwave warnings in place for parts of New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia

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Sydney’s CBD has recorded its highest temperature in nearly two years as the east coast of NSW experiences its first heatwave of the summer, while fire authorities in Tasmania and NSW battled bushfires.

Temperatures at Observatory Hill in the Sydney CBD reached 37.8C on Friday, the highest since 26 January 2024, while Penrith Lakes in the city’s west hit 40.3C, the hottest day since 28 January this year.

Source: Guardian - World News