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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Kris Swales

Afternoon Update: Victoria swelters during heatwave; White House walks back claims about Alex Pretti; and Ye’s full-page apology

Melbourne was forecast to record its hottest day since Black Saturday in 2009.
Melbourne was forecast to record its hottest day since Black Saturday in 2009. Photograph: Michael Currie/AAP

Good afternoon.

Victoria appears to have recorded its hottest day, with preliminary weather observations showing temperatures have hit 48.9C in Walpeup and Hopetoun in the state’s north-west.

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