Victoria, SA, NSW brace for 'worst' heatwave since Black Summer

Submitted ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨zero_gravitas@aussie.zone⁩ to ⁨australia@aussie.zone⁩

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/worst-heatwave-conditions-since-black-summer/106197780

In short:

Conditions on par with the summer of 2019-20 have been forecast for Victoria, SA and southern NSW this week.

Conditions will worsen as winds drag heat through south-east Australia.

What’s next?

Authorities are urging residents to adhere to total fire bans and ensure their fire plans are comprehensive.

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SarahFromOz@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Time to stock up on Zooper Doopers !

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- thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Half-price at Coles until end of today, if anyone else is running low. Legitimately #notAnAd
  
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- hoch@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Holy hell, that’s such a cooler name than we have in the States (Fla-Vor-Ice/freezer pops/otter pops)
  
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  - StickyDango@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    We called them “freezies” in Canada!
    
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imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Hobson’s bay and Mooney valley (and probably other) libraries are extending their hours tomorrow to provide an air-conditioned spot for people. If anyone needs it.

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Sunshine@piefed.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Shame on bc for expanding LNG export facilities in Kitimat, fossil fuels are going to burn down the world.

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StickyDango@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
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