Squiz Today Temperature records are tumbling, and déjà vu for de Minaur
Jan 27, 2026
Record-breaking heat in southeast Australia and how communities are coping with extreme temperatures. Wildfires worsening under the heat and evacuation stories. Big immigration raids in the US and the political fallout. New research linking menopause to brain changes and the role of HRT. Tennis drama as a rising star chases another Grand Slam.
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Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits Southeast Australia
- A severe heatwave smashed temperature records across South Australia, Victoria and parts of New South Wales this week.
- The extreme heat drove major fire risk, evacuations and at least three homes lost near Carlisle River.
Carlisle River Fire Broke Containment
- The Carlisle River fire in Victoria's Otways has burned since January 10 and broke containment over the weekend.
- By yesterday more than 10,000 hectares had burned and 1,100 properties were told to evacuate.
Use Official Emergency Updates Immediately
- Check the ABC Emergency site and local warnings for live updates on fires and evacuations.
- Follow official instructions; some residents were told it was too late to leave and had to shelter in place.