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Fever dream: Australia sweltered through one of the hottest summers on record, with little relief at night

Data shows that some locations stayed well above 30C through the night during a heatwave in late January

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4

Tempted to turn on the aircon? Science says use fans until it’s 27°C

Many Australians struggle to keep themselves cool affordably and effectively, particularly with rising electricity prices. This is becoming a major health concern, especially for our most vulnerable people such as the elderly, pregnant women and people with cardiovascular diseases.

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2025