By Christine Chen

Photo: Bureau of Meteorology

Heatwave linked to climate change, says meteorologist

Power outages affect thousands, bushfires continue to rage

A record-breaking heatwave baked Australia's southeast for a fifth straight day on Wednesday, fanning bushfires and straining the power grid, leaving thousands of properties without electricity.

The heatwave is the worst seen i

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