Millions will swelter over the Australia Day long weekend, with forecasts of extreme heatwave temperatures, while a cyclone is headed for one state.

Victoria is set to record its hottest day ever, with temperatures tipped to soar to 49C, as bushfires across the state force residents to evacuate.

Heatwave conditions were expected further inland for the rest of the week.

Heatwave conditions were expected further inland for the rest of the week.

South-east residents have been warned to prepare for a scorching Australia Day public holiday as a trough drags blistering desert air across the...

South-east residents have been warned to prepare for a scorching Australia Day public holiday as a trough drags blistering desert air across the...

South-east residents have been warned to prepare for a scorching Australia Day public holiday as a trough drags blistering desert air across the...

South-east residents have been warned to prepare for a scorching Australia Day public holiday as a trough drags blistering desert air across the...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that...