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Record heatwave scorches Australia, temperatures touch 50°C in places
Driven by climate change, this summer has brought bushfires and drought to many parts of the country.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM2 min read
Temperatures surpassed 50°C in several western Australian towns, setting a national record. The weather bureau has issued warnings.
Schools have declared temporary closures and emergency calls have surged. Health experts call the heatwave a major public-health threat.
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Environmentalists warn that without emission cuts, such extreme weather will become ever more frequent — a shared crisis for the whole world.