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Jack Gramenz

Rare winds bring damage as winter heat sets records

Queensland is sweltering in near-record temperatures as severe winds buffet southeast Australia. (JASON O’BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Winter has been blown away, with unusually destructive winds hitting Australia's southeast as temperature records are torched around the nation.

Severe winds and gale-force gusts are buffeting Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria, while Queensland is sweltering in near-record temperatures after the nation's outback interior roasted during the week.

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