One property has been destroyed in ongoing bushfires in Western Australia; multiple homes have been affected as firefighters work to contain a blaze in the eastern Perth suburb of Parkerville. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorm warnings are active for central and south-eastern parts of Queensland as the recovery effort continues following Cyclone Jasper. More than 1,000 properties have been damaged, while a small number of rural communities remain isolated as focus turns to Cape York. Light rain has started falling in the area, but residents have been warned the blaze remains out of control and continues to pose a threat. The fire has burned about 3,000 hectares of vegetation and there have been reports of damage to sheds, fences and farm equipment.

Source: The Guardian December 21, 2023 13:38 UTC