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Australia Faces Extreme Summer: Heatwaves and Snowfall

12/4/2025

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Australia is experiencing extreme weather as summer begins, with significant temperature variations across the country.
In Western Australia, Perth recorded its hottest start to summer at 39°C.
Bushfires threaten homes amid dry conditions in Western Australia.
The south-east region has unusually cold temperatures, with snow in alpine regions and a decades-long cold start to December.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued heatwave warnings for New South Wales.

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Story summary

Australia is experiencing extreme weather as summer begins, with significant temperature variations across the country.
In Western Australia, Perth recorded its hottest start to summer at 39°C.
Bushfires threaten homes amid dry conditions in Western Australia.
The south-east region has unusually cold temperatures, with snow in alpine regions and a decades-long cold start to December.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued heatwave warnings for New South Wales.