Australian Defence Force repatriation flights land in Brisbane from New Caledonia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Defence Force repatriation flights land in Brisbane from New Caledonia

ABC  

In short: More than 100 Australians and other tourists have been repatriated to Brisbane by the Australian Defence Force from riot-hit New Caledonia. More than 100 Australians and other tourists have been repatriated to Brisbane by the Australian Defence Force from riot-hit New Caledonia. Australians await more flights The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have contacted Australians in New Caledonia saying that French authorities will conduct further evacuation flights from the country on Wednesday local time. France's High Commission in New Caledonia said more flights were expected in coming days to evacuate some 500 French and foreign tourists.

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Urgent travel warning to Aussies about New Caledonia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Urgent travel warning to Aussies about New Caledonia

Daily Mail  

Tensions there could turn violent on 'little notice' Aussies warned not to travel New Caledonia Aussies planning a South Pacific holiday in New Caledonia have been advised to reconsider due to ongoing tensions and crime on the island nation. The department urged Aussies currently in New Caledonia to avoid demonstrations and public gatherings, and to follow the advice of local …

Riot-stricken New Caledonia is empty of travellers. Businesses hope it can regain its place as a Pacific tourism jewel
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Riot-stricken New Caledonia is empty of travellers. Businesses hope it can regain its place as a Pacific tourism jewel

ABC  

Nestled between banana trees and palms on the outskirts of New Caledonia's capital, Anne Fonua's guesthouse and two tour buses sit empty. "We need to stay positive," said Gateaway Shore Tours guide Alfred Nauka, whose weeks are usually filled showing Australians and other tourists around New Caledonia. New Caledonia's business and tourism groups say 41,000 bookings have been cancelled, and …

Australians returning from New Caledonia speak of their sadness at unrest in the island territory
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Australians returning from New Caledonia speak of their sadness at unrest in the island territory

ABC  

In short: Two repatriation flights bringing Australians and their families home from riot-stricken New Caledonia arrived in Brisbane on Saturday. Two repatriation flights bringing Australians and their families home from riot-stricken New Caledonia arrived in Brisbane on Saturday. Australians arriving home from New Caledonia on a government repatriation flight have spoken about their sadness at having to leave the French …

What's happening in New Caledonia? Why is there rioting?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What's happening in New Caledonia? Why is there rioting?

ABC  

The federal government has sent two military planes to New Caledonia to evacuate Australian tourists stranded in French territory. But France's President Emmanuel Macron isn't the president of the territory — he's head of state and is represented in New Caledonia by a high commissioner. New Caledonia was annexed by France in 1853 and officially became a French overseas territory …

Dozens of desperate Aussies are STILL 'stuck in limbo' in New Caledonia as they try to flee riots that have killed at least six people
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dozens of desperate Aussies are STILL 'stuck in limbo' in New Caledonia as they try to flee riots that have killed at least six people

Daily Mail  

There are still around 100 desperate Aussies 'stuck in limbo' in New Caledonia as they try to flee riots that have killed at least six people. A total of 187 Australians and their family members had now returned from New Caledonia, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a post on social media platform X. There are about 500 Australians in …

Macron flies to New Caledonia amid ongoing unrest and Indigenous frustration with France
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron flies to New Caledonia amid ongoing unrest and Indigenous frustration with France

LA Times  

New Zealand tourists line up to board a New Zealand Defense Force aircraft at Magenta Airport in Noumea, New Caledonia, on Tuesday. Australia and New Zealand have sent airplanes to New Caledonia to begin bringing home stranded citizens from the violence-wracked French South Pacific territory. French President Emmanuel Macron was on a flight to New Caledonia on Wednesday to seek …

Australians still stranded in New Caledonia await more evacuation flights
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Australians still stranded in New Caledonia await more evacuation flights

ABC  

In short: Stranded Australians are becoming frustrated as they await information about more repatriation flights. Stranded Australian tourists in riot-stricken New Caledonia are still unsure when they will be evacuated, despite French authorities offering seats on departure flights to some travellers. Tylah Carre, an Australian tourist in Noumea, said he received a text from French authorities saying they would "conduct …

Australia and New Zealand sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia and New Zealand sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest

The Independent  

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Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating nationals from unrest in New Caledonia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating nationals from unrest in New Caledonia

Associated Press  

NEWCASTLE, Australia — Australia and New Zealand sent airplanes to New Caledonia on Tuesday to begin bringing home stranded citizens from the violence-wracked French South Pacific territory. New Zealand’s government also announced that it had sent a plane to New Caledonia to begin evacuating about 50 of its citizens. “New Zealanders in New Caledonia have faced a challenging few days …

Australia sending evacuation flights to pick up those stranded in New Caledonia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia sending evacuation flights to pick up those stranded in New Caledonia

ABC  

In short: Australia is sending two planes to rescue stranded Australian tourists in New Caledonia. Australia is sending two planes to rescue stranded Australian tourists in New Caledonia. The federal government is sending two flights to riot-stricken New Caledonia to pick up stranded Australian tourists as the French Pacific territory continues to grapple with unrest. "We've received clearance for two …

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating nationals from unrest in New Caledonia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating nationals from unrest in New Caledonia

NPR  

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating nationals from unrest in New Caledonia Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Craig/NZ Herald via AP Michael Craig/NZ Herald via AP NEWCASTLE, Australia — Australia and New Zealand sent airplanes to New Caledonia on Tuesday to begin bringing home stranded citizens from the violence-wracked French South Pacific territory. New Zealand's government also announced that …

Australians trapped in New Caledonia amid riots urged to exercise 'high degree of caution'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Australians trapped in New Caledonia amid riots urged to exercise 'high degree of caution'

ABC  

In short: Australians in New Caledonia have been holed up in their hotels rationing food as they wait for an end to unrest that has left four people dead. Australians in New Caledonia have been holed up in their hotels rationing food as they wait for an end to unrest that has left four people dead. On Saturday, Australian Foreign …

New Caledonia: Aussies caught in violent riots on Pacific island neighbour claim they've been 'abandoned' by the government
10 months ago

New Caledonia: Aussies caught in violent riots on Pacific island neighbour claim they've been 'abandoned' by the government

Daily Mail  

Aussie tourists stranded on a Pacific Island that has plunged into civil unrest claim they have been abandoned by the Australian government. Police and tactical squad officers blocked roads in a bid to restore order as the violence escalated Aussie tourists who have been left stranded on the Pacific Island claim they have been denied travel assistance by the Department …

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