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Australia has experienced its hottest day on record

BBC World Service - Newsday, Australia has experienced its hottest day on record

The record comes as the nation battles a severe drought and bushfire crisis

The record comes as the nation battles a severe drought and bushfire crisis.

Australia's record heat wave is expected to keep building over the next few days as the air mass moves across the country and temperatures of up to 48 are forecast later in the week.

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