Tag Archive for: Natural disaster

‘Twisters’ a Cinematic Return to Tornado Alley

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By: Russ Matthews 

Tornadoes are no laughing matter for those of us who grew up in the Tornado Alley of the United States. Read more

London Burns as the UK Battles Record-Breaking Heatwave

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By: Justin Rouillon

With the temperature topping 40 degrees in London, fires have broken out across both the capital and the countryside as the country deals with what meteorologists had previously thought impossible. Read more

‘Lismore Draws’ Art Initiative Brings Hope to Flood Affected Kids

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By: Justin Rouillon

When Matt Knight visited his hometown of Lismore following the first round of flooding that the town received, he knew he wanted to make a long term difference to kids who’d lost everything in the record breaking floodwaters. Read more

Australians and Red Cross Unite to Raise $25 Million for Flood Victims

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By: 96five

Last weekend saw Australia’s commercial television networks joining together to support flood victims in Queensland and New South Wales, with a telethon that has banked more than $25 million for the Red Cross Flood Appeal.
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Traumatic Events in the News: 10 Tips for Supporting Young People

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By: Collett Smart

Weekly news reports of traumatic images and stories of pain and destruction such as; natural disasters (bushfires, floods, volcanoes and earthquakes), the coronavirus, terrorist attacks, threats of war and shootings can cause great concern in children. Read more