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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
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
Japan backs Fiji disaster response with $5.5m support
Japan has provided Fiji with a 400 million Japanese yen assistance package to st...
Rebekah Rasmussen 31 Mar 2026
Imangara residents return home after flood evacuations
Imangara residents have returned home this week following flooding in late Febru...
Giovanni Torre 27 Mar 2026
Strong quake strikes near Tonga but no tsunami alert
Tonga's coastlines have been evacuated after a 7. 6 ‌magnitude earthquake struck...
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
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
Hundreds flee homes as floodwaters swamp community

Hundreds of people have fled their homes as floodwaters swamped a major regional community after predictions of a natural disaster not seen in almost 20 years.

Darwin faces water restrictions, Bundaberg bridges close as floods cause havoc in the north

Residents of a flood-prone town are being urged to seek shelter as a swollen river's rapidly rising levels revive memories of an earlier disaster.

Most of Queensland on flood watch as monsoon smashes north

Most of Queensland is on alert for flooding as a tropical low that's already hammered the far north continues a slow crawl through the state's southeast.

Crocs and rising rivers: NT towns face flood disaster

The NT's "big rivers" region is living up to its name as floodwaters sweep into a major town and force the evacuation of remote communities. The levee in the Northern Territory town of Katherine was t...

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Lloyd Jones Mar 9, 2026
Flooding forces closure of Katherine hospital and schools

An outback town's hospital, schools and courthouse have been closed and an emergency declaration issued as a river approaches major flood levels following heavy rain.

Queensland flood hardship assistance announced for Charters Towers, application window extended for six local government areas

The federal and Queensland governments have extended personal hardship assistance to flood-affected Charters Towers residents in Campaspe, Homestead and Llanarth, as the effects of the prolonged monso...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 6, 2026
Disaster assistance activated for flood affected communities across Barkly

The federal and Northern Territory governments have activated disaster assistance for the Barkly region after recent severe weather and flooding.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 5, 2026
Indigenous disaster response knowledge and leadership recognised at Resilient Australia Awards

Darwin-based company Indigenous Connection was recognised at the 2025 Resilient Australia Awards National Ceremony in Naarm earlier this week.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 27, 2025
The Fire Within: Darren Hammond and the new face of disaster resilience at IAG

When Darren Hammond, a proud Gomeroi man, joined Insurance Australia Group (IAG) in 2022 as Indigenous Engagement Manager, it marked the beginning of a significant shift for one of Australia's largest...

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Zak Kirkup Jun 11, 2025
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