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Heat and fires in the west, while record cold delivers snow in the east

Bushfires and searing heat in the west, while record low temperatures and a sprinkling of snow ring in summer in Australia's south-east.

Summer has opened with extreme variability across Australia, with widespread hot conditions in Western Australia and extreme cold in the south-east of the country challenging early summer records across several states.

In WA, Perth's temperatures soared to 39 degrees Celsius on Monday, marking the city's hottest start to summer on record, with temperatures still climbing.

The city was one of dozens of places in the state's west and south coast feeling the heat, with a bushfire currently threatening homes in the mid-west.

As it happened: WA news on Monday, December 1

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The Perth Bears have announced New Balance as its official team apparel partner. The four-year deal will see New Balance design the on-field kit for the NRL team’s inaugural 2027 season, along with the official team wear.

Meningitis Centre Australia chief executive Karen Quick is calling for all WA kids to receive the Meningococcal B vaccine for free after a young WA boy nearly died from the preventable disease earlier this year.

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