Parts of Australia hit by severe heatwave as temperatures pass 40C in NSW and Tasmanian bushfires threaten properties

Heatwave warnings in place for parts of New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTemperatures have begun to soar as the east coast of New South Wales experiences its first heatwave of the summer, while in Tasmania fire authorities continue to battle several bushfires.Heatwave warnings were also in place for parts of the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia on Friday, including an extreme heatwave warning in WA’s Pilbara region. Continue reading...