Good morning
A top of 35 degrees is predicted in the city today and 41 in Penrith, although a "cooler breeze" should provide some relief throughout the day. Sydney has a very high fire danger rating.
There are bus stop changes in Kensington due to light rail construction that affect routes to the city. Chiswick wharf is closed for an upgrade and a shuttle bus service is running.
Tasty treat: ice cream melts fast in this heat in Moree. Photo: Sophie Harris, Moree Champion
Ponder this while you sit in your air-conditioned office: Moree has not had a day under 35 degrees since Boxing Day. "The trees are sick of it, the animals are sick of it, the people are sick of it, says the mayor Katrina Humphries. Josh Dye reports here.
'No longer a fit and proper person' to practise
Bruce Percy Hocking Photo: Facebook
A Sydney solicitor who "milked" clients for excessive fees and misappropriated trust funds has been struck off the roll of lawyers, in a damning end to his legal career. Report here.
Accusation of push-polling
Premier Gladys Berejiklian at the Metro construction. Photo: Ben Rushton
Sydney Metro is being accused of "push polling" the public over the Sydenham to Bankstown section of the $20 billion rail line in telephone surveys critics say omit crucial information about the impact of the project. Sean Nicholls reports here.
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Lily Lipari dines at Otto.
Sydney's youngsters are turning into quite the fussy eaters. Kids are going gourmet, swapping fish fingers for lobster, sausages for wagyu beef and cordial for coconut milk, reports Kim Arlington here.
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