Australia fights bushfires in west, floods in east

Margaret River , Australia (AFP) Dec 10, 2021

Australia battled twin natural disasters Friday, with bushfires cutting through a picturesque west coast region, while serious flooding and heavy rains lashed the country's east. After weeks of high temperatures, fires flanked the western tourist hotspot of Margaret River - famed for its fine wine and big surf. No homes have been damaged or injuries reported, but flames have been seen o