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

Bushfire that is believed to have started at Boddington goldmine still uncontained, while monsoon trough soaks north-eastern Australia

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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.

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.