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Australian Open worry as 'severe heatwave' sparks Melbourne fires and fills air with smoke
24 Jan 2026 14:08 GMT
… Victoria because of the ongoing heatwave, urging people to take action … the risk of heat-related health problems and plan ahead to …
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Severe weather update: A severe heatwave and catastrophic fire danger
24 Jan 2026 06:44 GMT
… country. With widespread, severe heatwave conditions that are expected to … assessed each day.
Now Heatwave Warnings are current across multiple … severe to locally extreme heatwave conditions expected. Now as … ’s a risk to health and decision making with regards …
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More hot weather on the way
23 Jan 2026 12:22 GMT
… in for another bout of hot weather.
Although it should not be … to remain vigilant.
BOM Heatwave Warnings for the Wimmera - … people with acute or chronic health problems
people who are … people with acute or chronic health problems, those who are socially …
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How the Australian Open keeps its cool during a heatwave
24 Jan 2026 01:17 GMT
… will experience a prolonged severe heatwave from Saturday, which has … were able to better tolerate heatwaves, they still had limits.
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In 2014, a four-day heatwave — which melted bottles courtside … rule aimed to safeguard player health, "while also …
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Heatwave conditions forecast for parts of Qld over long weekend
24 Jan 2026 01:17 GMT
… hot nights" as heatwave conditions build up across the … and into next week.
Severe heatwave conditions are predicted for … will be challenging even for healthy people planning to do … "challenging" during the heatwave. (ABC News: Abubakr Sajid) …
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Triggering a heatwave takes more than just temperature
23 Jan 2026 20:54 GMT
… difference between heatwaves from state to state.
Heatwave warnings … pushing warm weather into heatwave territory.
Retired meteorologist … temperatures when issuing a heatwave warning.
There are … for people with existing health conditions. (Reuters: Henry …
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Healthcare leaders urge focus on capacity building, reforms ahead of federal budget
23 Jan 2026 19:32 GMT
… , the government has increased healthcare allocations and expanded flagship programmes … from a healthcare perspective, whether it is air pollution episodes, heatwaves, floods … or other climate-linked emergencies. Hospitals and public health …
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SA Weather Service issue heatwave warning for two provinces
23 Jan 2026 20:08 GMT
… and Northern Cape.
The heatwave is expected to persist until … continue throughout the weekend.
Heatwave not expected in Gauteng
In … North West.
Although no heatwave is forecast for the northern … Health Organisation‘s tips on how to stay cool during a heatwave …
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Mental health group calls for more urban greening to combat heat waves and improve wellbeing
23 Jan 2026 19:34 GMT
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“Physical health is not the only thing at risk during heatwaves. Heat … waves are dangerous for human health overall, especially … report that hot weather impacts mood and can exacerbate mental health conditions,” Chris …
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Pharmacists warn of heat sensitivity of some medicines as heatwave descends
23 Jan 2026 17:50 GMT
National President, Professor Trent Twomey urged Australians to extra precaution; review and store medicine according to recommendations and speak to their community pharmacist if they have concerns.
“Community pharmacists are always available to provide …