Tag: Natural disasters
Disaster Relief Payment Available for Victorians Affected by Grampians Bushfire
Disaster Relief Payment Available for Victorians Affected by Grampians BushfireVictorians impacted by the devastating Grampians bushfire will have access to emergency disaster payments starting tomorrow, as authorities anticipate the fire to continue burning for...
Revealed: Impact of Boxing Day Fires as Blaze Persists
Revealed: Impact of Boxing Day Fires as Blaze PersistsFire crews are tirelessly battling a devastating blaze that ravaged multiple communities on Boxing Day, marking the worst fire conditions since the 2019-20 Black Summer fires....
Surviving the Worst Tsunami: Kimina’s Island Escape Story
Exclusive: Australian Journalist Kimina Lyall's Harrowing Escape from the Boxing Day TsunamiAustralian journalist Kimina Lyall found herself at the heart of one of the worst natural disasters in history: the Boxing Day tsunami that...
Rebuilding Hope: Joe’s Fight for Tsunami Victims’ Justice
Exclusive: Rebuilding Hope - Joe's Fight for Tsunami Victims' JusticeIn a heart-wrenching tale of loss, resilience, and remembrance, Joe Giardina's fight for justice and healing has captivated the world. Two decades have passed since...
Weekend Forecast: Heavy Rain in Wairoa, Strong Winds and Swells in Central NZ
Heavy Rain in Wairoa, Strong Winds and Swells in Central NZAs central New Zealand braces for severe weather conditions, a strong wind watch has been issued for the Kāpiti Coast, Wellington, and coastal Marlborough,...
Remembering the 20th Anniversary of the Boxing Day Tsunami: Prayers and Tears
Remembering the 20th Anniversary of the Boxing Day Tsunami: A Heartbreaking TributeAs the 20th anniversary of the Boxing Day Tsunami approached, people gathered across Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka to remember the tragic...
Survivor Shares Story of Saving Daughters in Boxing Day Tsunami – 20 Years Later
Surviving the Unthinkable: Faisal Syafii's Journey 20 Years After the Boxing Day TsunamiIt was a typical Sunday morning for Faisal Syafii, a welder living in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, when his life was forever changed...
Survival Story of Nine-Year-Old Intan Clinging to a Dead Body During Tsunami
Nine-year-old Intan Afriaty was watching cartoons with her family one Sunday morning when the Boxing Day tsunami struck. It was December 26, 2004, a day that changed her life forever. Afriaty vividly recalls the...
Emergency Warning: Victorian Bushfire Reaches Critical Level
Emergency Warning: Victorian Bushfire Reaches Critical LevelMultiple bushfires are currently burning out of control across Victoria, with firefighters bracing for catastrophic conditions. An emergency "leave now" warning has also been issued for a community...
Survivor’s Journey: Rebuilding Life After Boxing Day Tsunami in New Zealand
Faisal Syafii: A Story of Survival and ResilienceIn the early hours of Boxing Day 2004, Faisal Syafii's life was forever changed by the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that swept through Aceh, Indonesia. The day...
Charities urge Australian government to take action on Gaza crisis
Aussie Charities Putting Heat on Aussie Gov't Over Gaza WarSo, there's this group of Australian charities, right? They're all like, "Hey, Australian government, you...
