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The fire started near Toodyay Road in Gidgegannup and the alert was upgraded as it intensified.

‘[We] need to be focused on unleashing our energy potential, not taxing it. Doing so would create thousands of good jobs and keep our power grid secure.’

Extinction Rebellion has waged an ongoing campaign across Australia’s busiest areas in the name of climate change.

The temperature peaked just under 35C at Sydney Airport while further west Canterbury, Homebush, Holsworthy and Richmond all passed 39C.

A government report examines the impact of extreme weather incidents on Australia.

The fire has burned more than 20,800 hectares and destroyed six homes along with sheds and fences.

‘The fire threat is far from over.’

The Disrupt Burrup Hub group have run an ongoing campaign against energy giant Woodside in an attempt to block a major gas project.

About 400 of the state’s largest urban water suppliers will be required to implement a water usage target every year starting next January.

The highest temperature was recorded in northern NSW at Brewon, which reached 39.6C on Feb. 5.

Perth Airport had climbed to 42.7C before midday on Feb. 2 and the city reached 40.4.

Thousands lost power, more than 20 schools were closed, roads were cut and 39 swiftwater rescues were completed as severe weather lashed the area on Jan. 30.

Days after Kirrily crossed the coast, the former cyclone is still making its presence felt with widespread rain lingering in the state’s northwest.

Authorities have now begun the process of restoring power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses.

The temperature fell to a balmy 36.4C at 2.20am - two-tenths short of the national record - before reaching 45C on Jan. 26.