The Sydney Morning Herald | Summer's first big heatwave to send mercury, fire risks soaring The Sydney Morning Herald The first big heatwave of the summer will scorch inland Australia this week and reach the east coast by Thursday, sending the mercury and fire risks soaring as it goes. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, about half of NSW will begin experiencing a ... It's going to be hot … everywhere Melbourne weather: Heatwave on way, city to hit 36C on Wednesday Heads Up Australia, A Huge Fucking Heatwave Is About To Wallop Most Capital Cities |