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When ex-tropical cyclone Narelle tore through northern Australia, hundreds of volunteers transformed their homes into wildlife hospitals, saving thousands of animals across three states. From orphaned kangaroos to stranded flying foxes, communities showed up for wildlife in extraordinary ways.
After Tropical Cyclone Narelle devastated Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast, hundreds of injured animals are getting a lifeline from a massive mobile veterinary hospital rolling into the disaster zone. Teams will treat turtles, dolphins, seabirds, and even an emu with a broken toe.
Drivers honked horns and cheered as Western Australia's North West Coastal Highway reopened after Cyclone Narelle damage, saving Easter holidays for hundreds of families. Crews worked around the clock for over a week to repair flood damage and reconnect coastal communities.
After Tropical Cyclone Gezani devastated Madagascar's east coast, a regional emergency response team stepped in to help 400,000 affected people get back on their feet. Their successful mission shows how neighbors working together can turn disaster into recovery.
When Tropical Cyclone Gezani devastated Madagascar, the country's Catholic bishops mobilized a massive solidarity effort to help nearly half a million affected people. Communities are responding with coordinated relief as the island nation shows how faith and organization can turn tragedy into collective action.
Western Australian farmers are celebrating heavy rainfall from ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell despite significant property damage. The storm brought up to 100mm of desperately needed rain, securing water supplies and saving livestock from being sold off.