Anxious wait continues for families as New Zealand landslide search enters third day
Authorities have vowed to continue searching for those missing in the disaster, as officials announce an official review into the incident.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-24/new-zealand-landslide-search-at-mount-maunganui-enters-third-day/106264352
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Anxious wait continues for families as New Zealand landslide search enters third day
Authorities have vowed to continue searching for those missing in the disaster, as officials announce an official review into the incident.
Search continues for people buried under New Zealand landslide
Specialist officers have worked through the night with earthmoving equipment to try and find those trapped under the rubble at a popular tourist spot on New Zealand's North Island.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-23/new-zealand-landslide-search-at-mount-maunganui-continues/106259556
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Search continues for people buried under New Zealand landslide
Specialist officers have worked through the night with earthmoving equipment to try and find those trapped under the rubble at a popular tourist spot on New Zealand's North Island.
What to know about a major landslide in the 'Gold Coast of New Zealand'
By Max Walden
A young girl is among those missing after a landslide hit a popular campsite south-east of Auckland.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/what-we-know-about-the-mount-maunganui-landslide/106256852
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What we know about the landslide at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand
A young girl is among those missing after a landslide hit a popular campsite south-east of Auckland.
Burnt communities 'feel forgotten' in fire coverage and support
By Tamara Clark
Several Victorian fires have been left out of mainstream media coverage, and one missed out on the Victorian government's initial support list, which has led to disappointment.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-17/victorian-bushfire-extends-regional-communities-forgotten/106227458
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Frustrations as more livelihoods and landscapes lost to Victorian bushfires
Several Victorian fires have been left out of mainstream media coverage, and one missed out on the Victorian government's initial support list, which has led to disappointment.
Burnt communities 'feel forgotten' in fire coverage and support
By Tamara Clark
Several Victorian fires have been left out of mainstream media coverage, and one missed out on the Victorian government's initial support list, which has led to disappointment.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-17/victorian-bushfire-extends-regional-communities-forgotten/106227458
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Frustrations as more livelihoods and landscapes lost to Victorian bushfires
Several Victorian fires have been left out of mainstream media coverage, and one missed out on the Victorian government's initial support list, which has led to disappointment.
Vanuatu turns 'grief into purpose' as it remembers earthquake dead
By Lillyrose Welwel and Max Walden
Tourists are returning to Vanuatu a year on from a major catastrophe. But many demolished buildings are yet to be rebuilt and some locals are frustrated with the pace of repairs.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-20/vanuatu-marks-one-year-since-devastating-earthquake/106148676
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Vanuatu continues to rebuild one year after devastating earthquake
Tourists are returning to Vanuatu a year on from a major catastrophe. But many demolished buildings are yet to be rebuilt and some locals are frustrated with the pace of repairs.
NSW inquest told how exploding lithium-ion batteries turned deadly
By Giselle Wakatama
A NSW inquest has been told exploding lithium-ion batteries caused volatile fires killing three people in separate blazes within minutes.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/lithium-battery-fire-inquest/106143100
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NSW inquest told how exploding lithium-ion batteries caused volatile fires killing three
A NSW inquest has been told exploding lithium-ion batteries caused volatile fires killing three people in separate blazes within minutes.
Tsunami warning for northern Japan after magnitude 6.7 earthquake
The quake struck off Japan's north-east coast with a depth of 20 kilometres, after a bigger, 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the same region late on Monday.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-12/tsunami-warning-northern-japan-after-magnitude-6-7-earthquake/106136894
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Tsunami warning for northern Japan after magnitude 6.7 earthquake
The quake struck off Japan's north-east coast with a depth of 20 kilometres, after a bigger, 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the same region late on Monday.
Beijing warns against using Hong Kong blaze to 'disrupt' city
Thousands of people pay tribute to the victims of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in more than 75 years, as Beijing warns it will crack down on any "anti-China" protest in the wake of the blaze.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-01/beijing-warns-against-using-hong-kong-blaze-to-disrupt-city/106085432
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Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze as Beijing warns against protests
Thousands of people pay tribute to the victims of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in more than 75 years, as Beijing warns it will crack down on any "anti-China" protest in the wake of the blaze.
Floods leave at least 50 dead across Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia
The Thai city of Hat Yai received its heaviest rainfall in 300 years, while mudslides killed dozens on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-27/floods-hit-south-east-asia-killing-at-least-50-people/106057902
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Floods leave at least 50 dead across Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia
The Thai city of Hat Yai received its heaviest rainfall in 300 years, while mudslides killed dozens on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
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