Much of Queensland sweltered through another scorching day, with the mercury reaching the mid-40s in Western parts of the state. But the weather bureau says a reprieve is on its way.
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00:00With a click of a button, relief.
00:05I can't believe it now how anybody can even live without air conditioning.
00:10The energy grid was getting a workout as Queenslanders looked for any way to beat the heat.
00:16No sunbaking for you today?
00:17Oh no way.
00:19Some opting for the Springfield Lagoon.
00:21The pool's really, really comfortable.
00:23She's loving it, it's her first time.
00:24Overcast but it's still bloody hot as.
00:26In Townsville, some took to the ice.
00:29It's school holidays and it's so hot so we just thought we'd come and cool off.
00:33Returning holiday makers forced to adjust.
00:37We had minus 2 to minus 4 in Japan and here I think we've got 38 to 40 degrees.
00:42Straight off with the jumpers and back to t-shirts and shorts.
00:46A local dog groomer brushing off the heat.
00:49We are constantly busy but in summertime you will get a lot more.
00:54Out west, even the emus sought shade as the mercury topped out at 44 in Longreach.
01:00Good time to just head to the pub and have a quiet one and settle down for the rest of the day.
01:05How are you staying cool today?
01:07Well, I'm not. It's just going to be hot but it's alright.
01:11Energy transmission operator Powerlink says the grid is coping just fine
01:16but they'll continue to monitor the situation as Queenslanders head home for the day
01:20and switch on the air conditioning.
01:22The good news is a cool change is on the way.
01:25We'll see a southeasterly change push through southeastern Queensland
01:29later tonight and into early Saturday.
01:32That'll cool temperatures down by about 5 to 7 degrees.
01:35A welcome reprieve just in time for the long weekend.