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Sydney to bake in 40+ degrees
Sydney is set to bake in 40+ degrees today with Western Sydney to be the hottest of them all. Like a photo? Buy prints from Michael Leunig at <a href="http://smhshop.com.au/leunig">smhshop.com.au/leunig </a>. Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/photosSMH">Twitter</a> and check out our photography club <a href="https://smh.com.au/clique">Clique</a>.
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Coogee locals enjoying the early morning light before the heat kicks in.Credit:Quentin Jones
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Sunrise at Coogee Beach before a predicted 38 degree day in Sydney.Credit:Quentin Jones
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Swimmers hit the beach at Merewether to avoid the heat.Credit:Simone De Peak
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People head down to the children section of the Merewether Ocean Baths to cool down.Credit:Simone De Peak
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Three women dip the legs in at Coogee as the Sun peeks over the horizon.Credit:Quentin Jones
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People take on the waves splash over the diving blocks at Merewether Ocean Baths.Credit:Simone De Peak
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People cool off in the children's area of the Merewether Ocean Baths.Credit:Simone De Peak
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Marlow Conroy from Leichhardt, cooling off, courtesy of his mum Karen.Credit:Quentin Jones
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People cool off in the water at The Spit, Pearl Bay.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Rafael Minnicelli, from Balmain, running in for a swim, before heading to work.Credit:Quentin Jones
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Asiyah Aziz, 8 from Yagoona, and her mum Zarina, left enjoy the early morning light.Credit:Quentin Jones
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A man gets his pull ups done this morning at the outdoor gym bars at North Bondi.Credit:Nic Walker
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Members of the North Bondi Swim club relaxing in the sun at Bondi Beach after a swim. Credit:Nic Walker
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Tourists on Bondi Beach taking selfies with selfie sticks.Credit:Nic Walker
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Members of the North Bondi Swim club washing the sand off their feet at Bondi Beach after a swim.Credit:Nic Walker