Australia news live: post-Christmas heatwave sparks health warnings; Murray flood waters expected to peak

A bit more details on that heatwave expected to peak today…

Adelaide is tipped for a maximum of 40C, while Melbourne is expecting a top of 37C for day two of the Boxing Day Test.

Canberra will also see the mercury pass 30C after dipping to 13C overnight and Perth can expect a high of 27C.

Sydney is headed for a top of 28C in the city, with temperatures over 30C in the city’s west.