As many as 2000 people have been buried under rubble and dirt after a landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands this week.

Video released days later showing locals digging with their hands is a reminder of how difficult disaster response is in a country that’s just four kilometres from the top of Australia.

The PNG highlands are an inaccessible and dangerous part of the world. Now, after a natural disaster, conditions are even worse.

Today, senior lecturer at the Centre for Advancing Journalism Jo Chandler, on what she fears may happen next.




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Guest: Senior lecturer at the Centre for Advancing Journalism Jo Chandler and CARE’s Papua New Guinea country director, Justine McMahon

As many as 2000 people have been buried under rubble and dirt after a landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands this week.Video released days later showing locals digging with their hands is a reminder of how difficult disaster response is in a country that’s just four kilometres from the top of Australia.The PNG highlands are an inaccessible and dangerous part of the world. Now, after a natural disaster, conditions are even worse.Today, senior lecturer at the Centre for Advancing Journalism Jo Chandler, on what she fears may happen next. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Senior lecturer at the Centre for Advancing Journalism Jo Chandler and CARE’s Papua New Guinea country director, Justine McMahon

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Why the PNG landslide should be Australia's problem too

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