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Families flock to cool off

13/01/2026

Lucas, 6, mum Krystal, and Marissa, 4, enjoying Werribee South Beach. 527347_01

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Last week families were diving into swimming pools, flocking to beaches and taking advantage of local splash parks in a effort to stay cool. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic braved the heatwave to capture these pictures.

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