Natural disaster

Disaster Legal Helpline available for ex-cyclone Alfred victims

Disaster Legal Helpline available for ex-cyclone Alfred victims

The Law The Wire

Ex-Tropical cyclone Alfred brought rain, wind, and some destruction to South East Queensland and the Northern Rivers last week, with...

Australia’s climate finance commitment inadequate for vulnerable Pacific nations

Australia’s climate finance commitment inadequate for vulnerable Pacific nations

Politics & Economy Science & Environment The Wire

Ahead of Australia’s bid to host COP31 in 2026, Oxfam is calling on the Australian Government to increase its climate...

Vanuatu is recovering from two cyclones

Vanuatu is recovering from two cyclones

The Wire

Vanuatu is struggling after two cyclones passed through the nation in less than a week. Aid is slowly coming from neighbouring...

Fitzroy Crossing Floods: How the remote Kimberly town is facing recovery

Fitzroy Crossing Floods: How the remote Kimberly town is facing recovery

The Wire

One week since floodwaters peaked in the small Kimberly town, Fitzroy Crossing locals are relying on federal resources to slowly...

People turning to social media more than government officials for emergency information

People turning to social media more than government officials for emergency information

The Wire

A new study shows more people are turning to social media to get information and updates during emergencies or extreme...

Afghanistan reeling from the effects of destructive earthquake

Afghanistan reeling from the effects of destructive earthquake

The Wire

Afghanistan was rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake yesterday, killing 1000 people. Rescue efforts are currently underway. However the Taliban...