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Samoa backs stronger, more prompt disaster support for women and families
Samoa is taking part in a regional program aimed at helping Pacific governments...
Rebekah Rasmussen 27 May 2026
Fiji puts communities at centre of climate resilience push
Fiji is moving to link national climate targets, Pacific-led funding and on-grou...
Rebekah Rasmussen 8 May 2026
Indigenous disaster resilience gathering heads on-Country
An on-Country conference is prioritising First Nations voices in emergency manag...
Callan Morse 5 May 2026
Fiji coastal communities to benefit from $37.3 million climate grant
The Fiji Government has secured a $37. 3 million grant to strengthen climate res...
Rebekah Rasmussen 1 May 2026
National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Gathering explores vital lessons from First Nations knowledge
With an uncertain climate future ahead, the resilience and millennia of knowledg...
Jarred Cross 27 Apr 2026
Cultural burns begin for health of Country, future generations and bushfire resilience on Biripi Country

Cultural burning is a thousands of years old custom crucial for health of Country, community resilience and for the generations ahead. Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council carried out a burn in Cowarr...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 21, 2026
Fiji launches farm recovery and home gardening push after Tropical Cyclone Vaianu

The Fiji Government has launched a farm recovery program and home gardening initiative after Tropical Cyclone Vaianu caused an estimated $1.5 million in agricultural losses across key farming regions.

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Rebekah Rasmussen Apr 21, 2026
Japan backs Fiji disaster response with $5.5m support

Japan has provided Fiji with a 400 million Japanese yen assistance package to strengthen the Republic of Fiji Military Forces' (RFMF) disaster response capacity, deepening security cooperation between...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Mar 31, 2026
Imangara residents return home after flood evacuations

Imangara residents have returned home this week following flooding in late February. As floodwaters receded, contractors and Northern Territory government staff have been onsite since 10 March to rest...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 27, 2026
'Keeping people safe and making sure no one is left behind' - federal government vows to stay vigilant

More than 1000 people have been evacuated from remote Northern Territory communities due to Cyclone Narelle, with more extreme weather set for Australia's north.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 26, 2026
Strong quake strikes near Tonga but no tsunami alert

Tonga's coastlines have been evacuated after a 7.6 ‌magnitude earthquake struck near the ‌islands, but no wider tsunami warning was issued.

Town on high alert in cyclone's wake amid flood fears

A sandbagged and already-saturated outback town is back on major flood alert as it continues a rollercoaster ride through consecutive storms.

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Lloyd Jones Mar 25, 2026
Doctors urged to partner with Indigenous communities in push for climate action

Torres Strait Islander public health academic Francis Nona has called on the medical profession to address the rising health inequity of Indigenous peoples due to climate change.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 24, 2026
Field hospital opens in Katherine as Top End braces for more flooding

The federal government has opened the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) Field Hospital in East Katherine as the region continues to grapple with severe flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 23, 2026
Northern Land Council slams reduced flood payments for remote NT community

Northern Land Council chair Matthew Ryan has criticised authorities for withholding 75 per cent of flood relief payments to remote community residents during flooding in the Northern Territory's Big R...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Mar 20, 2026
Nauiyu and Palumpa to move to Stage 2 evacuation

The Northern Territory government has announced Stage 2 evacuation measures to support flood evacuees from the communities of Nauiyu and Palumpa.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 19, 2026
Northern Land Council urges disaster management reform in the wake of historic flooding

The Northern Land Council has urged all levels of government to listen to Aboriginal voices in the development and roll-out of disaster management in the wake of historic flooding across the Top EndOv...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 17, 2026
Disaster assistance expanded across Top End after historic flooding

The federal and Northern Territory governments have extended assistance to more Northern Territory communities impacted by severe weather and flooding.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 12, 2026
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