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A burst of autumnal warmth is on the way for Western Australia while eastern states brace for another week of wet weather.
After a mild start to autumn, maximum temperatures are expected to reach between 7C and 10C above the March average around WA this week , nudging daytime temperatures closer to the March norm.
Perth is likely to experience a run of at least six consecutive days where the mercury exceeds 30 degrees.
The hottest pair of days are expected to be later this week on Friday and Saturday with a top temperature of 36C forecast, nearly eight degrees above the March average.
Two swimmers got into trouble after going for a late night dip on the Gold Coast
The woman s body was found an hour later washed up near a local surf club
A British man is feared dead after disappearing in the huge 1.8 metre high swells
His clothes were found on the beach and car has a Get Naked Australia sticker