84 Australians Evacuated From New Caledonia via Military Planes

The Australian government is organising more flights to evacuate the remaining 200 citizens trapped in the French territory.

Repatriated Australian travellers arrive from New Caledonia to Brisbane International Airport in Brisbane, Australia, on May 21, 2024. AAP Image/Pool, David Clark

The first flights carrying Australians returning home from New Caledonia after a week of deadly rioting landed in Brisbane on the night of May 21.

This comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to the Pacific territory to deal with the unrest that resulted in six deaths and significant destruction to buildings and properties.