By: Max Gonzalez, 02/05/2014

Another round of heat will be making its ways across SA, VIC, TAS and western NSW from today until the weekend. Have you ever wondered why? In Adelaide, temperatures will be on the rise from today peaking in the mid 40s on Saturday before a cool change early on Sunday. The cool relief, however, will not last as temperatures will gradually increase again next week reaching the mid 40s yet again by Thursday. Melburnians will experience similar conditions, with temperatures in the high 30s on Saturday before a late-morning/midday cool change on Sunday. Temperatures will then gradually raise early next week, reaching the mid 30s by Thursday 13th before yet another cool change.

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By: Sean Breslin, 01/27/2014

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It's the last thing Midwesterners wanted to hear – another strong blast of Arctic air will bring brutal temperatures to a region slammed by endless cold weather over the last couple of months. "We had two (employees) call in because they couldn't come to work because of the school closings and another called in sick," said Kristelle Brister, the manager of a downtown Chicago Starbucks who had to bring her 9-year-old son into the store because his school was closed. "It's hard." Frigid temperatures are expected to hold into Tuesday. If Chicago makes it to 60 hours below zero, it will be the longest stretch since 1983 — when it was below zero for 98 hours — and the third longest in 80 years.

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ABC, By: Craig Zonca and Eliza Rogers, 01/27/2014

At such times, it's important to highlight when a community can come together to help. Dave Wilkinson has worked coordinating the Community Rebuild program, led by the Salvation Army and other church groups and focused on getting repairs done. He says the task is big not just here in Bundaberg but right throughout the Burnett catchment. The first job has been identifying people who need assistance most - those who are uninsured and don't have the capability to get back into their homes. So far, 40 of the 60 people on the list have been rebuilt under the program, which recruits volunteers from all over Australia.

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By: Cath McAloon, 01/21/2014

The weather bureau has described last week's heatwave as one of the most significant ever recorded in south-eastern Australia, with numerous hot weather records broken. In a special climate statement, the bureau says a dome of very hot air developed over Western Australia, setting a number of records in that state, including the hottest January day at Emu Creek where it reached 49.2 degrees, before moving eastwards. Victoria recorded its hottest four-day period on record and records were also broken in South Australia, with Keith in the state's south-east recording its hottest day of 46 degrees.

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By: ABC, 01/19/2014

An alert in parts of New Caledonia has been lifted, with Cyclone June downgraded to a Tropical Depression as it continues to weaken. However President Harold Martin has urged his people to remain vigilant as the storm could still widen, and it's estimated to be tracking within 150 kilometres of the capital, Noumea. More heavy rain, coupled with a risk of strong westerly winds, is expected to affect the French territory until Sunday evening. Duty forecaster at the Fiji Meteorological Service in Nadi, Terry Atalifo, says the windspeed near the centre of the cyclone is estimated to be around 75 kilometres per hour. The northern region of New Caledonia has not reported any damage despite facing strong winds earlier. However, at all times, the feeling you wish to achieve in the future is available to you, right here and right now.

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