Melbourne just experienced a scorching day with temperatures peaking at 43 degrees Celsius (109°F). The hot winds brought sweltering conditions across the city, wreaking havoc and reminding everyone why summer in Australia is no joke.

While many people rush indoors to escape the heat, I actually find myself enjoying these extreme weather days – especially when I’m out riding my bike. There’s something memorable about pushing through the warm air, feeling the hot breeze against your face, and experiencing the city in its most intense summer state.

2026 opened like a magician pulling surprises out of a hat — except the hat was international politics and my keyboard.

Today marks the first day of 2026, and I’ve made a bold decision: I’m ditching WordPress + MySQL and moving to Hugo for my blog. Here’s why.