NT evacuees return home

NORTHERN Territory residents evacuated from the path of ex-tropical cyclone Trevor are slowly being returned home as the tropical low circles back towards Queensland.

The first repatriation flight carrying people back to Angurugu and Umbakumba took off yesterday morning, and further plans are being made as assessors sweep through properties to see if they are safe.

Meanwhile, in Western Australia a red alert was issued for residents between Pardoo and Mardie to find shelter as category three Cyclone Veronica approached the coast.