Bushfires ravage state in worst day in history (Sydney Morning Herald)
"The fires were driven by hot winds of more than 100 kmh, and temperatures higher than ever recorded in the state, peaking in Melbourne at 46.4 degrees, hotter even than Black Friday in 1939."
Freezing conditions set to continue (BBC News)
"The coldest snap for 20 years shows no sign of letting up, with the freezing weather expected to last all weekend and into next week."
On Monday this week, London came to a standstill with the biggest dump of snow seen for 18 years. No transport was running, and no one could get to work. Here's an idea of the thickness of the snow outside our bedroom window at our new apartment at St Pauls, Central London.
And here's a picture of our street on the snowy morning.
While we brave the big chill, we hope that the fires come under control in Australia soon, especially in Victoria.
