McDonald and Herd Island and some of its inhabitants - a tariff threat to the United States.

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 andDaniel 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
Norfolk Island transformed from a hell to a heaven.

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
Phillip Island penguins.

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
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Like a lamb to the hawker.

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No scurvy on Norfolk. We’re Sirius!

But beware the bypassed hops handler.

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Cyclone Gabrielle approaching Norfolk Island

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
Cyclone Gabrielle.

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
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle was tracking towards Norfolk Island on Friday evening.

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 andMarty Silk
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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