Death toll set to rise - "Australia's emergency crews are now on the ground in Vanuatu following the devastating earthquake," said Foreign Minister Penny Wong. A government-organised flight has ...

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Australia also offered assistance with Foreign Minister Penny Wong calling the quake "devastating." "We are closely monitoring the situation in Vanuatu following this afternoon's devastating ...

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Australia is urgently sending assistance, including emergency medical and search and rescue teams, to Vanuatu following a powerful earthquake.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia would help Vanuatu restore operations at the international airport in the nation’s capital of Port Vila, which has been closed to commercial ...

The death toll has been revised from 14 to nine but is still expected to rise, according to Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office. Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong described the ...

  We’re closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to provide further assistance to the people of Vanuatu. — Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) December 17, 2024 Deputy Prime ...

"Vanuatu is family and we will always be there in times of need," Foreign Minister Penny Wong wrote on X. New Zealand said it is "deeply concerned" and was monitoring the situation. "Our thoughts ...