NSW storms leave man dead and thousands without power as temperatures soar into 30s

Total fire bans and school closures as parts of state face worst fire danger in two yearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died and thousands have been left without power after New South Wales was hit by damaging wind gusts and thunderstorms.Temperatures in parts of the state soared into the 30s on Wednesday, prompting authorities to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years. Continue reading...