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A cool change is finally sweeping across much of Australia's south-east after record-breaking temperatures.

While temperatures peaked over 40 degrees in NSW, Victoria and South Australia on Saturday, Sunday is bringing cooler weather to millions, which is set to continue into next week for parts of the country.

The heatwave over the last week smashed many long-standing records with temperatures reaching 50 degrees in two towns in South Australia, according to Weatherzone.

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More than 100,000 Victorians were left without power as the state baked in record-breaking heat and firefighters battled to stop blazes from escaping containment lines.

Temperatures nudged 50 degrees in north-western parts of the state, while Melbourne sizzled to a top of 45.6 degrees in the suburbs.

The small towns of Hopetoun and Walpeup reached 48.9 degrees, eclipsing their own heat records of 48.8 degrees set during the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires.

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In South Australia, Weatherzone said Woomera's seven days averaged a maximum of 46.7 degrees, its hottest week in 76 years of records.

Sydney and NSW this week will see some showers and thunderstorms on Monday, with temperatures of up to 24 degrees.

It will then warm up to 29 degrees again by mid-week.

Melbourne dropped to an almost chilly 19 degrees, with showers also forecast today.

It'll warm up again to 31 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Adelaide will drop to 23 degrees today before temperatures back in the low 30s this week, which is still much cooler than recently.

Hobart will be a chilly 15 degrees this week with showers on the way.

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A British man aged 71 has been arrested after allegedly assaulting somebody on a cruise ship.

The man was charged by the AFP on Saturday after the ship returned to port in Sydney.

He allegedly assaulted somebody on Wednesday while the ship was at sea.

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If found guilty of the attack, he could face a maximum of five years in prison.

According to federal police, the alleged crime took place at sea outside Australia's "outer adjacent area", but is still covered by the Crimes at Sea Act.

AFP Detective acting Superintendent Trevor Robinson said safety on board international vessels was paramount.

"The repercussions of alleged criminal behaviour remain even when an offence occurs at sea," he said.

"Where Australian law applies under the Crimes at Sea framework, the AFP will move swiftly to investigate incidents and bring alleged offenders before the courts," he said.

"We work closely with cruise operators and maritime partners to ensure the safety of passengers and crew, and to make it clear unlawful behaviour on vessels connected to Australia will be addressed."

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The parents of 12-year-old shark attack victim Nico Antic joined a paddle out in his honour in Bondi.

Juan and Lorena Antic were among more than 100 surfers and swimmers who took to the waves of North Bondi to pay tribute to the Sydney schoolboy and junior lifesaver, who was killed after he was bitten by a suspected bull shark

The attack happened at Neilson Park, near Shark Beach in Vaucluse, on January 18.

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Swimmers young and old, including plenty of those who knew Nico, paddled out into the water at the famous Sydney beach for a powerful celebration of his life.

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Nico was an under-13 nipper at North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club.

He was remembered by his club as someone who "wholeheartedly loved the ocean" and had a "true lion heart".

"Nico arrived at Nippers each week with a big smile and a wonderful attitude," North Bondi SLSC said in a statement.

"He was easy-going, independent, and a true lion heart – determined, with a genuine love for all sports and the kinship they brought."

Nico died in hospital from his injuries on January 25 after being pulled from the water with serious leg wounds following the shark attack.

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Lorena and Juan, said in a statement they were "heartbroken" over his death.

"Nico was a happy, friendly, and sporty young boy with the most kind and generous spirit," they said.

"He was always full of life and that's how we'll remember him.

"We would like to sincerely thank the first responders and the teams at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick for everything they did to care for Nico."

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The junior lifesaver was the first of four shark attack victims in 48 hours on NSW beaches in mid-January.

NSW's recent wet weather, considered a once-in-a-500 year event, had been a perfect storm for bull sharks to lurk in coastal waters around Sydney and the rest of NSW.

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‘We are very relieved for the families that all their loved ones have now been returned.’

NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car has announced she will return to work in state parliament tomorrow after taking personal leave following a second cancer diagnosis.

Car, who is also the state's education minister, stepped back from the job in June last year to undergo treatment for breast cancer, three years after battling kidney cancer.

"I am so excited to jump on here and let you all know that I am back, returning to work tomorrow to kick off the new school year," Car said in a video shared on Facebook.

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"Thank you so much to everyone who has just supported me through what has just been a really difficult seven or eight months through my breast cancer journey."

Car thanked her medical team and staff at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse cancer centre in Sydney.

She added that her husband Brad, her son, colleagues and the local community had been an enormous support during her treatment.

The Londonderry MP commended NSW Premier Chris Minns for standing by her during the last seven months and thanked Courtney Houssos for her contribution as her acting education portfolio replacement.

"This experience, beating breast cancer, has certainly changed me in so many ways," Car said.

"What hasn't changed is my unwavering commitment to deliver for the people of NSW.

"I can't wait to get back to work for the people of NSW.

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Car had previously been diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2022.

After last year's diagnosis, Car noted her condition had been caught early.

"I've fought this before and I'm really confident that I can fight it again," Car said at the time.

She remained NSW deputy premier in her absence.

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An "unconstitutional" law that stripped citizenship from South African dual nationals has been reversed – and the implications have sent a ripple of confusion and alarm throughout the expat community.

The South African Citizenship Act (Act 88 of 1995) previously required South Africans to seek ministerial permission to retain their citizenship before becoming citizens of another country, including Australia.

Anyone who failed to do so would lose their citizenship – until now.

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Citizenship restoration is now in full swing after a court ruled this provision was unconstitutional and invalid in May 2025.

It is not automatic and eligible expats need to use the reinstatement portal.

It only applies to those who have lost their citizenship on or after 6 October 1995, according to the South African High Commission.

There were 214,790 South African-born people living in Australia as of 2023, according to the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

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What is the dual citizenship law in South Africa?

Reinstated citizens – including those who retained their citizenship prior to the rule change – are required to enter and exit South Africa using a South African passport, a rule similar to the ETA scheme soon coming into effect in Britain.

This has been the entry and exit requirement in South Africa since 2004.

It may impact thousands of Australian-South African dual citizens who wish to resume their citizenship after their SA passports expired.

The Australian government's Smartraveller advice states that "if you hold Australian-South African dual nationality, by law you must enter and exit on your South African passport".

"We recommend all possible dual nationals consult the South African Department of Home Affairs website to verify your citizenship status," Smartraveller noted.

The SA High Commission also states the same on its website.

Most other visitors, including those from Australia, the US, UK, Canada and New Zealand, don't need a visa for tourist or business stays under 90 days.

Hayley Reichert, a South African-born expat and advocate living in London, initiated the "Loss of Citizenship Campaign" in 2014, which eventually led to last year's court ruling.

Reichert told nine.com.au there is now "significant confusion" around South African expats hoping to return home on foreign passports after the resumption of their citizenship.

She runs a voluntary initiative supporting South Africans abroad named Operation Watershed and has been working to help expats with this constitutional change.

"Many now fear the issuance of fines, detention, refusal of travel, and even the threat of imprisonment," Reichert said.

"This climate of anxiety is disproportionate to the actual legal and practical reality."

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What happens if my South African passport has expired?

The law states that citizens must have a valid South African passport or proof of renunciation of citizenship to enter or exit.

However, Reichert has called for calm among expats.

She said South African border control has a "degree of institutional understanding" over the challenges now faced by dual nationals.

There may not be blanket punitive enforcement of this rule, she explained.

"In theory, repeat non-compliance can result in fines or prosecution (up to 12 months' imprisonment), but in practice this is extremely rare," Reichert said.

"Most individuals resolve their documentation after a first warning."

The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa said the department acknowledges that many dual citizens may not be aware of the amendment to the act and the implications for their travel.

"We have therefore decided that affected South Africans departing or arriving through our ports of entry, attempting to use a foreign passport, will be issued with a warning giving them three months to obtain a South African passport," it stated in a notice.

"They will be allowed to depart or enter South Africa."

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"In many cases, travellers receive a formal warning and stamp in their foreign passport noting that South African citizens are not permitted to enter or exit on foreign passports and are instructed to regularise their South African documents," Reichert added.

Reichert encouraged South Africans living abroad to do their research and contact the relevant authorities before booking or cancelling trips over this entry requirement.

She said dual citizens had a responsibility to comply with the law – but called for calm amid "confusion, anxiety and misinformation".

Can Australian-born children get South African citizenship?

The SA High Commission states that a child born outside of South Africa to at least one parent with South African citizenship has a claim to citizenship by descent.

They must register the birth in South Africa to obtain citizenship.

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