Records broken as heatwave sweeps Australia
Sydneysiders sweated through the past 24 hours - including last night, as the record was broken for hottest November night since 1967, staying above 25.4°C (77.2°F) all evening.
Temperatures yesterday reached 47.2°C (117°F) in Marree, South Australia. Every state across the country besides Tasmania passed 40°C (104°F).
Today, temperatures are forecast to reach up to 42°C (107.6°F) in parts of Sydney.