Vanuatu earthquake update: Australian teams deployed to Vanuatu …
Dec 17, 2024 · Australian teams have been deployed to Vanuatu to help with the mammoth search and rescue mission following two powerful earthquakes. The death toll from the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked the island at midday yesterday climbed to 14 today.
Vanuatu earthquake death toll climbs to 14 as Australia sends …
Dec 18, 2024 · The Red Cross has updated the death toll from the Vanuatu earthquake to 14, citing government sources, as Australia sends help. Follow the day's events as they happened. Key Events
RAAF flies more Australians home and delivers humanitarian aid to Vanuatu
5 days ago · Australian humanitarian supplies have arrived in the quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu, as RAAF flights take more stranded Australians home. Overnight, 141 more Australian citizens were assisted ...
What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island ... - Associated Press News
5 days ago · Vanuatu has become part of a wider strategic battle for the Pacific in recent years as western countries seek to counter China’s growing influence. Australia is still Vanuatu’s biggest donor, but the government has increasingly looked to China to fund infrastructure and building projects including work this year on a presidential palace.
Vanuatu earthquake leaves at least one dead, mass casualty triage …
Dec 17, 2024 · "Australians in Vanuatu requiring consular assistance should contact the Australian Government's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 [within Australia] or +61 6261 3305 [from overseas]."
Vanuatu earthquake updates: Close to 150 Australian citizens
Dec 18, 2024 · Close to 150 Australian citizens have been assisted in returning home after a powerful magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital earlier this week. The Australians were brought back on Royal Australian Air …
Update on Australia's response to Vanuatu earthquake
Dec 18, 2024 · Australia will also provide support to the Vanuatu Government’s National Disaster Management Office to assist in managing the emergency response. These teams have deployed via a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III and C-130J Hercules, with the Australian Defence Force ready to provide further support as needed.
Update on Aussies fleeing quake-hit Vanuatu - news.com.au
The last two scheduled Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) repatriation flights ferried home 118 Australians fleeing earthquake-ravaged Vanuatu overnight, bringing the total number of evacuees to 686.
Australia sends emergency teams to Vanuatu after deadly …
Dec 17, 2024 · Australia is sending “plane loads of help” to Vanuatu after a freak, deadly earthquake struck the small Pacific country, burying unknown numbers beneath collapsed buildings. At least 14 people have been reported killed since the 7.3-magnitude quake hit the archipelago on Tuesday afternoon, devastating its capital Port Vila.
Australia’s response to Vanuatu earthquake | Australian Minister …
Dec 17, 2024 · Australia stands with the people of Vanuatu following this afternoon’s devastating earthquake. Early reports indicate that significant damage has occurred. The Australian Government is preparing to deploy immediate assistance from tomorrow, including urban search and rescue and emergency medical teams.