Disaster

The tiny mountain nation of Nepal has been struck by a second major earthquake in as many weeks, killing dozens and injuring hundreds.

A horrifying new report suggests that women and children who survived the earthquake may be being targeted for sex trafficking.

Ishwor Ghimire, 19, has been heralded as a hero after saving the lives of 55 children from his former orphanage during the deadly Nepalese earthquake.

Former Packed to the Rafters star Hugh Sheridan is heading to Nepal to find his little brother Zachary, who was expected to climb Mount Everest.

Coastal residents of Queensland are taking shelter as Cyclone Marcia hits the coast, with warnings issued about dangers due to severity of storm.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has visited the fire torn Adelaide Hills meeting with volunteers in the disaster zone which has razed up to 32 homes.

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia remains undeterred by shelling near the MH17 crash site despite investigators being forced back a second time.

Security concerns brought on by shocking scenes from last week’s Boston marathon didn’t stop 37,000 eager runners taking part in the London Marathon at the weekend, nor did it deter Prince Harry from carrying out his role in the event. Ahead of the race where he would present medals to the winners, Harry praised the […]

The past five months have seen floods, tsunamis and earthquakes decimate towns and cities across the world. With rolling news coverage and live video streams bringing images of the despair and destruction into our homes, it is easy to forget the impact such things can have on children. Even if kids are thousands of kilometres […]