Historic heatwave smashes temperature records with some places nearing 50C The Australian Open is off to a cooler start today after parts of Melbourne buckled under 45-degree heat yesterday, in a heatwave setting historic temperature records across the country's south-east.

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Tiny country town could be one of the hottest places on Earth today The mercury in Ouyen, in Victoria's north-west, is tipped to hit 49C amid what could be a record-breaking heatwave in the state.

Melbourne is the hottest capital in Australia today. This is insane #FossilFuelsSilence #auspol
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As Australia swelters & heatwave warnings are issued, how many will mention the critical prevention issue? Ie, the need to phase out fossil fuels asap.. Please tag statements, articles posts etc w #FossilFuelsSilence as appropriate.
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