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Scientists have delivered a grim diagnosis as Australia sweats through an extraordinary start to summer.

‘Uncharted territory’: Scientists left baffled

Scientists have delivered an uneasy diagnosis of the state of our planet as Australia sweats through an extraordinary start to summer.

Victoria is preparing for one of the hottest days on record, with temperatures expected to tip past 45C next week as the country braces for another blistering heatwave and battering of rain and thunderstorms. Picture: BOM

State’s first 45C day in years

A blistering heatwave will blast half the nation over the weekend and into next week, with one state anticipating its hottest December day in four years.

A heatwave has arrived at the doorstep for several states across the country, with some areas set to become severely impacted by the heat.

‘Catastrophic’: Parts of Australia to hit 47C

Australia is bracing itself for a blistering start to the week, with temperature records for December on the line as the mercury soars.

A large bushfire burning near Torrens Creek. Picture: Rural Fire Service Queensland-Queensland Fire Department

The bushfire problem nobody is talking about

We hear over and over again about climate change when it comes to bushfires, but there’s a major problem we’re not hearing about.

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Disrupt Burrup Hub protesters blocked off a busy Perth street on Monday morning. Picture: Disrupt Burrup Hub

Chaos as protester chains self under car

Demonstrators with Disrupt Burrup Hub caused traffic chaos on Monday after blocking a major CBD thoroughfare.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Sydney-siders flock to the beach to enjoy the hot forecasted weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Aussies warned of worsening heat

While many are enjoying cooler temperatures after a sweltering heatwave swept through NSW, there are concerns that the worst is yet to come in terms of high temperatures.

Sad way renters are dealing with the heat.

Pic reveals how bad heat is for renters

Renters had no choice but to get creative as they fought to survive extreme heat that saw records smashed.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos JANUARY 02, 2022: People are seen enjoying the summer sun at Bondi Beach. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Australia smashed by extreme weather

As parts of the country bakes through a heatwave, one group of Aussies are bracing for the possibility of flooding rain.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Sydney-siders flock to the beach to enjoy the hot forecasted weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Calls to ambos soar amid heatwave

Emergency services will be on standby as three concerts are held in one of the hottest parts of the country on Saturday night.

At least nine properties have been damaged as a freak storm lashed the Central Coast town of Long Jetty on Saturday evening. Picture: Facebook /

Freak storm smashes coastal community

Roofs have been torn from buildings, tress and power lines brought down, and power cut off to properties after a sudden summer storm.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, DECEMBER 9, 2023. Extinction Rebellion protesters march through Melbourne CBD. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

Climate protesters clog city streets

On their fourth straight day of climate protest action, Extinction Rebellion members have again targeted busy CBD streets.

The latest radar image of Cyclone Jasper, at 8am today. Picture: BOM

‘Not a drill’: Grim cyclone warning issued

Authorities have issued a critical warning to communities in North Queensland as Tropical Cyclone Jasper inches closer and closer to making landfall.

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Game-changing way AI is helping detect disease

From defeating disease to enabling the colonisation of other planets, Artificial Intelligence is set to make the impossible possible, scientists believe.

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NSW will struggle through a brutal heatwave over December 8-11. Picture: Weatherzone

Australia’s nightmare summer forecast

Australians are being told to prepare now for a summer of more frequent and longer heatwaves just as the country braces for a weekend of brutal heat. Here’s what’s coming.

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