Australia has experienced its hottest day on record with the national average temperature reaching a high of 40.9C (105.6F).
The Bureau of Meteorology (Bom) said "extensive" heat on Tuesday tipped the mercury past the previous record of 40.3C set on 7 January 2013.
Taking the average of maximum temperatures across the country is the most accurate measure of a ...
Australia heatwave: Nation endures hottest day on record
The Bureau of Meteorology (Bom) said "extensive" heat on Tuesday tipped the mercury past the previous record of 40.3C set on 7 January 2013.
Taking the average of maximum temperatures across the country is the most accurate measure of a ...
Australia heatwave: Nation endures hottest day on record
