fires are now in Western Australia -

Homes destroyed in WA blazes Homes have been destroyed in Western Australia as two bushfires burn out of control across WA's wheatbelt.

One fire has ripped through Toodyay, about 50 kilometres north-east of Perth, and at least five water-bombing aircraft have been sent to help contain the blazes.

There are reports eight homes have been destroyed, but authorities say they cannot confirm the number of homes lost until they can access the area.

and in South Australia -
Residents warned to leave early as fire rages The Country Fire Service (CFS) says a bushfire at Tungkillo near the Tepko/Mount Torrens Road on the outskirts of Adelaide poses a threat to public safety.

The CFS says the Tungkillo fire has burnt about 30 hectares and is travelling north-west, towards Collins and Range Roads.

No properties are currently at risk but people in the area have been advised that leaving now may be their safest option.

but in New South Wales we have rains & floods
West feels the heat as NSW cops a drenching

some of which might just get into the Murray-Darling system
Rain sparks 'refilling process' for Murray The rain that has been bucketing down in the north of New South Wales is falling in the Darling River catchment, but it is hard to say if the water will make it all the way down the Murray River.

Even so, there is optimism that the rain will soak the system, making it easier for future falls to flow south.

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