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Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

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The 15-strong specialist drone team, which includes 10 Fire and Rescue NSW personnel, has arrived in Kathmandu following a plea for help from Nepal’s government. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

The 15-strong specialist drone team, which includes 10 Fire and Rescue NSW personnel, has arrived in Kathmandu following a plea for help from Nepal’s government.

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Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

The 15-strong specialist drone team, which includes 10 Fire and Rescue NSW personnel, has arrived in Kathmandu following a plea for help from Nepal’s government.

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Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

The 15-strong specialist drone team, which includes 10 Fire and Rescue NSW personnel, has arrived in Kathmandu following a plea for help from Nepal’s government.

Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

Nepal

3 outlets 4 reports Published Sep 4, 2026

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The 15-strong specialist drone team, which includes 10 Fire and Rescue NSW personnel, has arrived in Kathmandu following a plea for help from Nepal’s government.S1 S2

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Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

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Boots on the ground as first Australian rescue team arrives in Nepal

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