Australian News in Punjabi 25 January 2021: Was today too hot to handle? Tomorrow will be hotter as heatwave continues in Australia

Many parts of Australia put up with sweltering heat today as the mercury crossed 40 degrees. While Victoria has already begun to experience respite, New south Wales will continue to sizzle tomorrow. The threat of bushfires rages unabated in South Australia. This and more, along with forex rates, sports updates and the weather forecast in the bulletin tonight.

What you need to know to protect yourself from the Heatwaves Source: AAP

In this bulletin....

 

** Australia suspends quarantine-free travel with New Zealand for at least 72 hours...

** A heatwave envelops large parts of Australia, mercury crosses 40 degrees…

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** In sport, former NRL boss named the new Australian Cricketers Association head.

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