Australia sends money for Tonga’s long-term reconstruction, support for government services Federal A reconstruction and recovery aid package for Tonga worth $16 million will be added to the $3 million Australia has donated for Operation Tonga Assist 2022.
World Bank tallies cost of volcano eruption in Tonga February 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The January volcanic eruption in Tonga that caused a tsunami and ashfall resulted in economic damage estimated at US$90.4 million.
Navy ship delivers ‘contactless’ aid to Tonga despite crew COVID outbreak January 28, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The HMAS Adelaide arrived in Tonga on Wednesday, 11 days after a volcanic eruption brought on a tsunami that wiped out homes and villages.
Premium Expert briefings Australia cannot afford to rely on foreign satellites, AAS warns January 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Access to data from nationally-owned Earth-observation satellites will be critical for a future where severe weather and emergency events become more frequent.
Tonga accepts Australian offer of surveillance flight following tsunami January 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Australia will be sending defence assets to Tonga following a volcanic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano at the weekend.
