Sydney’s Observatory Hill is set to see a 165-year-old high temperature record tumble over the weekend
Australia’s east coast is bracing for a heatwave, with at least three states set to swelter in the coming days.
If Penrith reaches 40C, it will be only the second time on record where there have been two 40C days in the Sydney Basin during March. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
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