Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

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One dead and dozens injured as massive earthquake triggers blackout in Japan

The tremor off the coast of Fukushima registered as magnitude 7.3, triggering a tsunami warning and requiring a nuclear plant to be assessed.

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NSW floods affect 37,000 Indigenous people

Labor says nearly 37,000 Indigenous residents were affected by unprecedented floods inundating northern NSW.

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Cabbage Tree Island, south of Ballina, is among Indigenous communities impacted by floods.

Qld defends dam amid flood condolences

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Annastacia Palaszczuk says Wivenhoe Dan held back "four Sydney Harbours" during Qld's floods.

Welfare woes over flood impacted animals

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Vets have warned of a looming disaster for livestock affected by NSW floodwaters.

Alert system forms part of Qld flood probe

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More than 1800 buildings suffered severe damage in the Queensland floods, the premier says.

Lismore: homeless, angry and hurting

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Lismore is "really hurting ... People are starting to get angry," Mayor Steve Krieg says.