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Homes threatened as bushfire rages south-east of Perth and storms hit Queensland and Northern Territory

On Boxing Day, Australians faced dual threats of bushfires in the west and storms in the north-east. A bushfire, believed to have originated at the Boddington goldmine, continued to burn uncontained approximately 200km south-east of Perth, although evacuation warnings were lifted.

Australian Associated PressThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2025-12-26 · 01:42 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Homes threatened as bushfire rages south-east of Perth and storms hit Queensland and Northern Territory
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On Boxing Day, Australians faced dual threats of bushfires in the west and storms in the north-east. A bushfire, believed to have originated at the Boddington goldmine, continued to burn uncontained approximately 200km south-east of Perth, although evacuation warnings were lifted. Simultaneously, a monsoon trough brought heavy rainfall and potential flooding to Queensland and the Northern Territory. Residents across affected regions were urged to remain vigilant due to the ongoing weather events. The fires and storms occurred on Friday morning.

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Australians on both sides of the country have been warned to remain vigilant as floods and fires threatened their homes on Boxing Day.

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Australians on both sides of the country have been warned to remain vigilant as floods and fires threatened their homes on Boxing Day.

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A bushfire continued to rage about 200km south-east of Perth on Friday morning.

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Nearby residents were no longer being urged to leave their homes.

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Bushfire continued to rage about 200km south-east of Perth on Friday morning.

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Australians warned to remain vigilant as floods and fires threaten homes on Boxing Day.

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Monsoon trough soaks north-eastern Australia

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Nearby residents were no longer being urged to leave their homes.

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A bushfire continued to rage about 200km south-east of Perth on Friday morning.

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Bushfire started at Boddington goldmine is uncontained.

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Bushfire that is believed to have started at Boddington goldmine still uncontained.

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Monsoon trough is soaking north-eastern Australia.

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Bushfire is believed to have started at Boddington goldmine.

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Bushfire that is believed to have started at Boddington goldmine still uncontained, while monsoon trough soaks north-eastern Australia Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians on both sides of the country have been warned to remain vigilant as floods and fires threatened their homes on Boxing Day. A bushfire continued to rage about 200km south-east of Perth on Friday morning, although nearby residents were no longer being urged to leave their homes. Continue reading...
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