This report proposes a new objective definition for heatwaves and heatwave severity that may be applied to any location in Australia, or for that matter the world. Using this definition, it is now possible to compare severe and extreme heat events across
John Nairn,Robert Fawcett. Defining heatwaves: heatwave defined as a heatimpact event servicing all community and business sectors in Australia. 2013-01-01.