Scorching heat expected to break records, Melbourne forecast to reach 44C

Melbourne is forecast to swelter through its hottest day since the devastating Black Saturday bushfires in 2009. Source: AAP / Violetta Kara

Temperatures are forecast to soar across parts of Victoria and South Australia, where a total fire ban remains in place.

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Published 27 January 2026 9:01am

Presented by Yumi Oba

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Temperatures are forecast to soar across parts of Victoria and South Australia, where a total fire ban remains in place.

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