Australia news live: NSW set to swelter again as Victoria gets heatwave reprieve

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A heatwave extending close crossed the state is expected to highest connected Sunday with temperatures forecast to highest successful the debased 40s crossed parts of New South Wales. Sydney is expected to scope 32C with parts of occidental Sydney approaching 42C, portion Victoria tin expect a cooler time aft temperatures deed the precocious 30s connected Saturday. Across a ample agelong of the remainder of the country, temperatures successful the precocious 30s and debased 40s are expected.

The NSW Liberal premier Dominic Perrottet volition clasp a rally successful the occidental Sydney suburb of Penrith connected Sunday successful an effort to enactment up votes successful the marginal seat. Former premier curate John Howard is expected to be the lawsuit being held six days retired from voting day, with the spot presently held by Stuart Ayres who holds its with a 0.6% margin.

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