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Severe Weather Strikes Australia: Cyclones, Heat, and Fires

12/27/2025

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Cyclone Eases, Fires Rage

Tropical Cyclone Grant moved away from the Cocos Islands, easing heavy rain and storms in Western Australia.
Perth reached 41.9°C, prompting fire danger warnings.
A bushfire near Boddington, believed to have started at a goldmine, remained uncontrolled and prompted residents to evacuate.
Queensland storms caused a partial crane collapse on the Gold Coast, with outages affecting thousands.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned of severe thunderstorms in southeast Queensland.

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Queensland Faces Flooding

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected in northern Queensland, disrupting New Year's celebrations and bringing flash and riverine flooding with up to 300mm of rain in coming days.
A storm on Christmas Day damaged the Gold Coast, including a microburst that toppled a 30-tonne crane and forced evacuations at a caravan park.
Residents should expect road closures and hazardous conditions as cleanup continues amid severe weather.

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Cyclone Eases, Fires Rage

Tropical Cyclone Grant moved away from the Cocos Islands, easing heavy rain and storms in Western Australia.
Perth reached 41.9°C, prompting fire danger warnings.
A bushfire near Boddington, believed to have started at a goldmine, remained uncontrolled and prompted residents to evacuate.
Queensland storms caused a partial crane collapse on the Gold Coast, with outages affecting thousands.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned of severe thunderstorms in southeast Queensland.

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