Australia Urged to Remain Vigilant as Fire and Flood Threats Strike at Once

Dry, gusty winds, and a Christmas heatwave had fed the fire that was believed to have started at the Boddington gold mine.

Wild and stormy weather in the CBD of Brisbane on Dec. 23, 2025. AAP Image/Jason O'Brien

Australians are being battered by extremes on opposite sides of the nation, with people urged to take caution amid ongoing fire and flood risks.

Though a bushfire continues to rage about 200km southeast of Perth, nearby residents are no longer being told to leave their homes.