# Why is Australia the safest country in a global disaster?

An episode of [ABC News Top Stories](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1668721389), 11 Sep 2026, 4:00.

Audio: https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/oe/Z/b0.mp3

Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if a global catastrophe strikes. New research has found Australia's isolation, self-sufficiency, and political stability mean it can withstand most crises. The catastrophe could be anything from nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, or even a technological doomsday. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.

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