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Australia Day Celebrations Canceled Amid Extreme Heatwave

1/27/2026

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Australia faces severe heatwave warnings on Australia Day, with temperatures forecast to reach the high forties Celsius.
South Australia recorded 48.5°C.
Authorities canceled some celebrations, including a parade in Adelaide, to prioritize public safety.
Heatwave warnings extend across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory, while the Australian Open experiences disruption.

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Australia faces severe heatwave warnings on Australia Day, with temperatures forecast to reach the high forties Celsius.
South Australia recorded 48.5°C.
Authorities canceled some celebrations, including a parade in Adelaide, to prioritize public safety.
Heatwave warnings extend across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory, while the Australian Open experiences disruption.