Sydney hits warmest winter ever as three states break records
Sydney's winter was the warmest on record at 15.3 degrees. This beat the 2013 record of 15.0 degrees. NSW, Victoria and Tasmania also had their warmest winters since records began in 1910.
Why it mattersThe record-breaking warmth adds to Australia's long-term heating trend. The country is about 1.5 degrees warmer than in 1910. This warming has made extreme weather events more frequent and more severe.
AustraliaAustralians may see continued higher temperatures into spring, affecting energy bills, bushfire risk, and water availability across the country.
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