‘Holy crap, this is insane’: mineworkers describe being caught in huge outback dust storm

Sydney has recorded its highest temperature in nearly two years, reaching 37.8°C amid a heatwave affecting parts of New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia. Fire authorities are also battling bushfires in Tasmania, where properties have been lost in the Dolphin Sands area.

A heatwave warning has been issued for large parts of Australia, with New South Wales' south coast facing the highest category of heatwave conditions. Temperatures are expected to soar into the low 40s Celsius, particularly in western Sydney, prompting authorities to urge communities to take necessary precautions against the extreme heat.