Gambling lobby attacks Labor over ‘moral judgment’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2024
Morning Mail: Australia sends assistance after Vanuatu earthquake, $200bn budget improvement, and record property profit Rescue and medical teams inbound to Pacific Island with at least six people dead and 50 injured; Jim Chalmers to unveil midyear economic update today The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2024
Business opens door to Vanuatu workers after earthquake A Queensland business owner has given dozens of stranded Vanuatu workers a place to stay as they wait for a chance to return to their earthquake-hit home. AAP · Dec 17, 2024
Vanuatu counts earthquake cost with 14 dead, 200 hurt More than a dozen people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Vanuatu but little is known about the extent of the damage further afield. AAP · Dec 17, 2024
What are the biggest earthquakes in history? Massive Myanmar earthquake causes widespread destruction, with hundreds feared dead Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Powerful 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, Tsunami Warning Issued Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Vanuatu, causing widespread damage. International support pledged for recovery efforts. Top News · Dec 17, 2024
Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolts Vanuatu Islands A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolted Vanuatu Islands in the early hours of Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 17, 2024
Powerful 7.3 Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Causing Widespread Damage Vanuatu struck by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake causing destruction in Port Vila, highlighting the region's vulnerability and need for international cooperation. Top News · Dec 17, 2024
Vanuatu earthquake: Pacific island nation rocked by magnitude 7.3 quake An earthquake has struck Vanuatu, a group of 80 islands that is home to about 330,000 people Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu The USGS says a magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Afternoon Update: earthquake hits Vanuatu; HSC winners named; and a tantalising sea creature A 7.3-magnitude quake struck 30km west of Port Vila, with reports of damaged buildings in the capital The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2024
Bodies Seen In Street As Major Quake Hits Vanuatu A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, severely damaging buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing foreign embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies lying in the street. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024
Major damage in Vanuatu earthquake, deaths feared A response effort is underway in Port Vila after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu. AAP · Dec 17, 2024
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital Tsunami threat has passed for nearby islands after earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s capital Porta Vila. Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 One dead after massive 7.3-magnitude Vanuatu earthquake triggers tsunami warnings Videos show damage in capital Port Vila including to building housing British embassy
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Tsunami Warning Issued A 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Vanuatu triggers tsunami concerns in the Pacific Ring of Fire region.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024 State of emergency in Vanuatu after powerful earthquake hits Pacific island Hospital staff say at least six people have been killed and 50 injured, while embassy officials say buildings in Port Vila damaged in 7.3 magnitude quake
Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2024 ICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, ‘future of our planet’ The World Court’s 15 judges will consider arguments made by over 100 countries in a case led by Vanuatu, island nations.
AAP · Dec 13, 2024 Snap election go-ahead as Vanuatu court okays powerplay Voters will head to the polls for Vanuatu's third election in four years after the Pacific nation's top court ruled in favour a move to dissolve parliament.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024 Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday
AAP · Dec 5, 2024 Vanuatu instability may revive Australia security pact Vanuatu's former prime minister Ishmael Kalsakau believes the Supreme Court will stop a snap election and force MPs back to parliament.
AAP · Dec 5, 2024 Vanuatu whacks Australia over climate case stance Australia's Pacific neighbour Vanuatu has taken the rare step of publicly criticising Canberra for its climate submission at the International Court of Justice.
The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024 Trusted partner to the Pacific, or giant fossil fuel exporter? This week, Australia chose the latter Australia has long tried to be two things at once – a trusted friend to Pacific nations in a bid to reduce China’s influence, and a giant exporter of fossil fuels. This diplomatic tightrope has become increasingly hard to walk, as Pacific nations see climate change as an existential threat.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024 Australia accused of undermining landmark climate change case brought by Pacific nations in international court Vanuatu leads the charge of several nations arguing developed nations have a legal responsibility beyond UN commitments
AAP · Dec 2, 2024 Pacific anger at Australian climate stance at top court Climate change is an existential threat to Pacific islanders, Australia has acknowledged at the world's top court, but argues against further legal obligations.