Sydney can expect showers and a top of 23C, Melbourne a chilly 17C and Brisbane a balmy 34C Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Forecast rain is dampening the risk of bushfires on Christmas Day for most capital cities but parts of the nation will be on heatwave alert. Australia has been experiencing a “reasonably active” bushfire season amid hot weather, according to Natural Hazards Research Australia’s chief executive, Andrew Gissing. Continue reading...