‘Air conditioners are struggling’: parts of NSW, Queensland and Victoria swelter as heat records tumble

Bushfires still burning out of control in Victoria as temperatures reached the high 40s in the west of NSW Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople across significant parts of western New South Wales, south-western Queensland and Victoria have suffered through another day of sweltering conditions, with more local records tumbling around the country and temperatures in some alpine areas exceeding 30C for the first time.Temperatures reached the high 40s again in the west of NSW, climbing to 49.2C at Borrona Downs in the far-west. All-time heat records were set at Tibooburra (48.7C), Hay Airport in south-western NSW (48.4C) and White Cliffs, which at 48.3C broke the record of 48.2C set the previous day. Yarrawonga in north-east Victoria had its hottest day, reaching 46C. Continue reading...