It's set to get hot and hotter across many parts of the country this weekend. 9News
A front will bring strong winds and showers to Tasmania as well as southern Victoria and a few showers to southeastern SA. While a high will clear southern WA.
There are also areas of low to severe heatwave conditions forecast for southeastern WA, NT, western Queensland and Cape York extending into western and northeastern SA.An area of low intensity heatwave extends into northwestern NSW. It's going to be a quintessentially hot and sweaty Christmas in some parts of the country, according to Weatherzone.
WA and Victoria are both shaping up to be warm on Christmas Day, with temperatures possibly reaching the low-thirties in Perth and Melbourne, while reaching the high-thirties in Victoria's northwest.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Four capitals set for scorching ChristmasWeather wise, soggy La Nina is in a battle royale with Australia’s heat engine – and at this point it looks like the heat is winning.
Read more »
Record December Heat in lead up to ChristmasAustralia's all-time December temperature record is under threat this weekend as a heatwave engulfs half the country.
Read more »
Final text of Australia's free trade deal with UK to be unveiledAustralian Trade Minister Dan Tehan and UK High Commissioner Vicki Treadell are due to unveil the finalised free trade agreement between the two countries.
Read more »
Are Christmas cakes and puddings a dying tradition?Sydney Gastronomer Jacqui Newling fears baking cakes and puddings for Christmas might be a waning tradition.
Read more »
More than 1 million booster shots administered across AustraliaAustralia now has 90 per cent of its population aged 16 and over who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while more than 1 million booster shots have been administered across the country.
Read more »
Marnus survives to approach 100Australia concludes Day 1 with 2-221
Read more »