Heatwave to hit southeast, central parts of state

The weather bureau has warned of temperatures reaching the high 30s to low 40s for most of the southeast and central districts.

Meteorologist Jonathan How said maximum temperatures about 6C to 12C above average for this time of year were expected over the next few days.

“Monday looking to be the peak heat day and that’s where we’ll see temperatures get up to the high 30s and even the low 40s for parts of the…