Norfolk Island
The tiny Australian islands no one expected to draw Trump’s fury
They’re uninhabited and are home to thousands of penguins and seals, but Donald Trump reckons they should be slapped with a 10 per cent tariff. Trump also didn’t forget Norfolk Island where locals are scratching their heads.
- Shane Wright and Daniel Lo Surdo
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Get to this idyllic but overlooked South Pacific island before the crowds do
It’s as much a slice of paradise as the most beautiful of its neighbours.
- Craig Tansley
The remote Australian hell that transformed into a heavenly escape
It’s fascinating to see how people live on one of the most remote parts of the country, and to taste its rich – and notorious – history.
- Sue Williams
Islands of hope: The fight to eradicate feral pests and save native wildlife
Australia’s wildlife is under threat from feral invaders on land and at sea, but some of the greatest gains are being made away from the mainland.
- Mike Foley
Cyclone Gabrielle strikes but Norfolk Island avoids worst winds
Norfolk Island has avoided the strongest winds but still faced a wild night and widespread damage as Cyclone Gabrielle passed directly over the Australian territory.
- Cassandra Morgan
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Norfolk Island braces for Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle was expected to bring the most destructive weather to hit the remote outpost in three decades.
- Sam McKeith
Norfolk Island braces for a direct hit from cyclone
Teams of military and emergency personnel will be deployed to respond to the isolated territory of Norfolk Island as it waits to be struck by Cyclone Gabrielle.
- Nick Gibbs and Marty Silk
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- Biodiversity
A sick turtle and a forgotten reef: The story that has become a social media sensation
Norfolk Island has a population of 2300. But the story of how it has rallied to save a young green turtle has attracted 10 million visitors to a Facebook page.
- Julie Power
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