Australians returning from New Caledonia speak of their sadness at unrest in the island territory
7 months 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 territory, as civil unrest continues to grip the small island. Macron's promise to delay electoral changes French President Emmanuel Macron promised to delay any changes to the electoral laws, off the back of his trip to New Caledonia.

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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
7 months 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 …

Australians still stranded in New Caledonia await more evacuation flights
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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 …

Australian Defence Force repatriation flights land in Brisbane from New Caledonia
7 months 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 …

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating nationals from unrest in New Caledonia
7 months 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 …

First Australian repatriation flight from Israel lands in Sydney, carrying 222 passengers
1 year, 2 months ago

First Australian repatriation flight from Israel lands in Sydney, carrying 222 passengers

ABC  

The first chartered repatriation flight bringing Australians back home from Israel since war broke out in the Middle Eastern country has arrived in Sydney. Key points: The flight carrying 222 passengers arrived in Sydney about 6pm The Australian government has organised five flights from Tel Aviv since Sunday More than 1,400 registered Australians have left Israel and Palestinian territories Qatar …

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