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Townsville swings into recovery mode as floodwaters recede

Townsville swings into recovery mode as floodwaters recede

With the sun now out in Townsville, the clean-up continues in the devastated city as the floodwaters continue to recede and electricity is gradually restored to thousands of homes. Residents are...

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Emergency response moves to recovery in Townsville

Emergency response moves to recovery in Townsville

With three of the four Townsville evacuation centres now closed, and more and more people able to return to their homes, The Salvation Army’s response has shifted to recovery mode in North Quee...

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We're responding to the recent emergencies around Australia

We're responding to the recent emergencies around Australia

Updated 4 March 2019 The Salvation Army’s Emergency Services are on the ground responding to disasters right around Australia. In the Northern Territory, personnel have been deployed to support...

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SAES ramps up assistance in flood-stricken Townsville

SAES ramps up assistance in flood-stricken Townsville

As Townsville endures its worst flood on record and heavy rains from the monsoonal trough continue to deluge the city, The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) is stepping up its response. SAES t...

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The Salvation Army's response to Queensland bushfires

The Salvation Army's response to Queensland bushfires

The Salvation Army is on the frontline responding to communities affected by the Queensland bushfires that are raging across the state. Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) and other disaster serv...

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Support those affected by Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami

Support those affected by Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami

The Salvation Army Australia is responding to Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami Following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami which caused massive damage across Central Sulawesi, we h...

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Indonesian Salvos provide support following devastating earthquake and tsunami

Indonesian Salvos provide support following devastating earthquake and tsunami

Damage to one of The Salvation Army corps buildings in Indonesia. Widespread power and communications failures are hampering relief efforts in Donggala and Palu, Indonesia, following a 7.7-magnitude e...

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The Salvation Army is supporting Farmers and communities affected by drought

The Salvation Army is supporting Farmers and communities affected by drought

The Salvation Army is on the ground supporting families and communities affected by the droughts.  Accessing assistance If you are currently living in a drought-affected area and would like to fi...

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Salvation Army responding to disasters across Australia

Salvation Army responding to disasters across Australia

The Salvation Army is currently on standby or responding to four separate disasters across Australia. Salvation Army emergency services are supporting communities in response to the: Tathra and South...

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Salvos vow to stand by flooded farmers

Salvos vow to stand by flooded farmers

As the floodwaters in Far North Queensland slowly subside, The Salvation Army is making plans to support property owners for the long haul. “The human element to this disaster is going to be qu...

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