Australia’s east coast on heatwave weather alert with temperatures up to 12 degrees above average

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Extreme heat expected to hit much of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and inland NSW as central Queensland braces for flooding

Much of Australia’s east coast will swelter through heatwave conditions this weekend with temperatures set to soar to up to 12 degrees above average.

The extreme heat warning comes as central Queensland braces for flash flooding after days of soaking rain.