By Owen Jacques, ABC News
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Brisbane is enduring its hottest Australia Day since 1998, with temperatures set to hit at least 36C.
Doctors are warning people to drink lots of water, seek shade and watch for symptoms of heat stroke.
A severe heatwave warning is in place until at least Wednesday, with sweltering conditions across the state.
Southeast Queensland is set to swelter through its hottest Australia Day this century, with Brisbane facing its highest maximum temperature since 1998.
The city could hit a record-breaking 36C as swathes of the sta
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