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Twenty years on from the devastating Boxing Day tsunami, Plan International Australia remembers the global solidarity that emerged from tragedy. December 26 marks 20 years since the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which claimed the lives of 230,000 people and left 1.7 million homeless on Boxing Day 2004. The earthquake struck 150km off the … Continued
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Barefoot children forced to search through rubbish for food scraps across Gaza Of the meagre 34 trucks of food and water given permission to enter the North Gaza Governorate over the last 2.5 months, deliberate delays and systematic obstructions by the Israeli military meant that just twelve managed to distribute aid to starving Palestinian civilians. … Continued
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Monday 23 December 2024 MEDIA CALL Christmas Day celebration lunch set-up Wesley Mission is decking the halls, setting the tables and prepping the puddings in readiness for their much-loved Christmas Day lunch celebration in the city. A team of fantastic volunteers will be busy decorating, wrapping gifts, setting tables, trimming trees ready to … Continued
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No one should go without a Christmas dinner so this year we are donating 5000 meals to those in need via The Salvation Army. “We know so many families are doing it tough and it’s a really tricky time of the year for lots of Australians,” said Lite n’ Easy Accredited Practising Dietitian Ashleigh Jones. … Continued
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The 136 forced displacement orders Israel imposed on 25 per cent of Lebanon during its 62 – day war were woefully inadequate, unnecessarily dangerous and likely illegal, aid agencies said today. These orders, which Israel called evacuations, either targeted defined locations, were mass orders that encompassed entire villages, neighbourhoods and towns, or vague directives on … Continued
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The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) has served up more than 12,500 meals at Christmas parties for children in need across Australia this December, in their effort to support organisations like Variety, the Children’s Charity, this festive season. Whether they are sizzling up thousands of sausages, serving morning tea or cooking hundreds of signature burgers, … Continued
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Highlight/select the below link then right click to open all media assets URL: 2024 Christmas Message Wesley Mission CEO Rev Stu Cameron Wesley Mission says the more the merrier at its Christmas Day lunch in the city Wesley Mission is decking the halls and prepping the puddings in readiness for their … Continued
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A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction. The quake reduced buildings to rubble, triggered landslides, and disrupted power and telecom infrastructure. Multiple aftershocks have further compounded the challenges, leaving communications disrupted and the airport closed. “The destruction caused by this earthquake is heart-wrenching. Our … Continued
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MEDIA CALL – save the date Christmas Day lunch celebration set-up Wesley Mission is decking the halls, setting the tables and prepping the puddings in readiness for their much-loved Christmas Day lunch celebration in the city. A team of fantastic volunteers will be busy decorating, wrapping gifts, setting tables, trimming trees ready to welcome … Continued
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The Australian coastline is as treacherous as it is beautiful. From powerful currents and unpredictable weather to shark-infested waters, the ocean’s dangers are a stark reminder of nature’s untamed force. Yet, it’s within these challenging waters that endurance athlete and mental health advocate Damien Rider will embark on an extraordinary mission: an 800km aqua bike … Continued
