Sydney swelters under record heatwave

NSW is enduring a second day of a record heatwave that is straining the power grid as electricity demand soars to record levels. NSW Police has activated its Heatwave Action Plan, and health authorities are warning people to take precautions to protect themselves. Like these photos? Selected images available from www.fairfaxphotos.com. Follow us on Twitter and check out our Clique Photo Club. It is free to join.