Record-breaking heatwave to hit Australia’s south-east, restricting sporting events
14 January 2019 02:59
Tour Down Under route shortened and Australian Open players to be given heat stress breaks as temperatures set to soarThe route of cycling’s Tour Down Under has been shortened and players at the Australian Open will be given 10-minute heat stress breaks as south-eastern Australia braces for a five-day heatwave.Parts of central Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania are forecast to experience a severe heatwave until Thursday, with the hot weather contracting to New South Wales and Queensland on Friday and Saturday. Related: Minister warns of more fish deaths this week as temperatures rise in NSW west Related: Australian Open 2019: heat and tie-break rule changes – explained Continue readingread full article
