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Paul Osborne

Australian to boost Turkey, Syria earthquake aid by $8m

The federal government will contribute an extra $8 million to Australia's response to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

The funding takes Australia's contribution to $18 million.

The extra $4.5 million provided to Turkey will go to Australian non-government organisations helping to protect those made most vulnerable by the earthquakes, as well as search and rescue efforts and other emerging needs.

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