As Brisbane becomes more tropical than subtropical,we need to ensure our urban environment is designed to be safe in even hotter summers to come.
Perth’s severe heatwave conditions are set to continue into next week,with the city in line to break a summer record for extreme heat days.
A catastrophic fire danger warning has been issued and very hot and windy conditions have been forecast for most of Victoria,putting the state’s emergency workers on high alert.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued its first heatwave warning of the summer,as temperatures soar past 30 for the next three days.
After years of advocacy by all the lesser bodies,the WA government has picked a 42-degree day to finally announce a plan to beat the heat and green the suburbs.
Extreme heat are the deadliest natural force in this country,but more than half of deaths during heat waves occur in the most disadvantaged parts of Australia.
The temperature inside some Queensland rentals exceeds 30 degrees for more than five hours a day,but many renters are too scared to complain.
By Friday,the mercury is forecast to rise into the 40s with temperatures tipped to again be hotter for residents living in the eastern suburbs.
The city is expected to record its highest temperature of the summer,and a cool change in the evening will bring relief.
The mercury is expected to hit 38 degrees in the city this weekend,with extreme fire danger and heatwave warnings for regional Victoria.
While this weekend will cool down,the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a 41C day next Friday,with the possibility of another heatwave hitting the region.