Heatwave ‘Silent Killer’ for Australia’s East Coast

Jessica Hamersley riding Tom Kitten (L) and Camille Piantoni riding Zardozi from Godolphin Racing are seen during a beach session at Altona Beach in Altona North, Australia, on March 5, 2025. Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images

Thousands of Australians are flocking to the water in search of relief from a summer-like heatwave rippling across the east coast with some areas set to notch record-breaking temperatures.

Parts of NSW, Victoria, and South Australia are facing periods of 12C above the March average during the sweltering weekend.