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

Fire dangers are 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 will create extreme fire conditions across several states as temperatures top 45C in parts of the country. Continue reading...