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More than 20 Australians are among the roughly 300 tourists from around the world who have been left stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu, after Peru was plunged into a state of emergency following the ousting of the country's president.

Former President Pedro Castillo was impeached and subsequently arrested in early December after announcing his plan to dissolve Congress. The violence and unrest sparked by his arrest has prompted international warnings about travel to Peru.

9News understands more than 20 Australians are stranded at the popular attraction.

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A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said its embassy in Lima, Peru's capital, has been contacted by more than 170 Australians, although they didn't say how many exactly were in Machu Picchu.

"The Australian government is monitoring the situation in Peru closely," the spokesperson said.

"As at 17 December 2022, 171 Australians have contacted our embassy in Lima. Many of those are in the city of Cusco and Machu Picchu, where transport options are limited.

"DFAT is not aware of any Australians detained or injured. Australians are advised to follow the directions of local authorities.

"The Smartraveller travel advice for Peru has been updated and is being continually reviewed."

The department's travel advice for Peru is set to "Exercise a high degree of caution", while Australians are advised to "reconsider your need to travel" to Arequipa, Cusco and Puno, due to the civil unrest in the country.

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Darwin Baca, Machu Picchu's mayor, said that Peruvians, South Americans, Americans and Europeans are also among the stranded travellers.

"We have asked the government to help us and establish helicopter flights in order to evacuate the tourists," Baca said. The only way to get in and out of the town is by train, and these services are suspended until further notice, he said.

Trains to and from Machu Picchu, the primary means of accessing UNESCO World Heritage Site, were halted on Tuesday, according to a statement from PeruRail, Peru's railway operator in the south and southeast regions of the country.

"PeruRail said they are still reviewing the situation," Baca explained.

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Food shortages in Machu Picchu

The mayor also warned that Machu Picchu is already suffering from food shortages because of the protests, and the local economy relies 100 per cent on tourism.

Baca called on the government, led by new President Dina Boluarte, to establish a dialogue with the local population to put an end to the social unrest as soon as possible.

PeruRail has said it would assist affected passengers in changing the dates of their travel.

"We regret the inconvenience that these announcements generate for our passengers; however, they are due to situations beyond the control of our company and seek to prioritize the safety of passengers and workers," the company said in a statement.

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Tourists stranded elsewhere in Peru

LATAM Airlines Peru said operations to and from Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa and the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cuzco, 75 kilometres from Machu Picchu, had been temporarily suspended.

"LATAM maintains constant monitoring of the political situation in Peru to provide the pertinent information according to how it may impact our air operation," the airline said in a statement.

"We await the response of the relevant authorities, who must take corrective measures to ensure safety for the development of air operations."

It added: "We regret the inconvenience that this situation beyond our control has caused our passengers and we reinforce our commitment to air safety and connectivity in the country."

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Tourists running out of medications

An American tourist who's stuck in Machu Picchu has run out of medication and is unsure when she'll be able to leave the small town and get more, she tells CNN.

Florida resident Kathryn Martucci, 71, was on a group trip with 13 other Americans when Peru went into the state of emergency, she said.

According to Martucci, her travel group was unable to grab the last train out of the small town before the railroad was suspended.

Her son Michael Martucci, who lives in the United States, also spoke with CNN and has been trying to help his mother find a way out.

"They've been there since Monday, and now she and the other people she's with are running out of the medications they need," Martucci said. "There's nothing in the tiny town they're stuck in. They're safe and have food thankfully, but there's no way to get more medication."

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Martucci said her group was scheduled to stay in Machu Picchu for two days, so they were told to pack light and only bring a two-day supply of medication.

On Friday morning, Martucci said her tour guide took her group to city hall to be medically evaluated in hopes that local officials would understand their situation and help them find a way out.

"There were about 100 tourists in line, and we waited for two hours before we saw the doctor," Martucci said. "They told me I was a priority, and that they were going to try to get me on a helicopter out of Machu Picchu in the next two days."

Yet, Martucci is unsure whether that will happen, she told CNN.

"There several people in need of help, and a helicopter can only carry 10 people. We don't know what's going on."

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A fourth supermarket has been forced to issue a product recall due to potentially contaminated spinach which has caused around 50 people to fall sick, 17 of whom have received medical attention.

Coles is recalling 11 of its home-brand products containing baby spinach "as a precaution" across four states and two territories.

The products are sold in Coles Supermarkets, Coles Local, Coles Express and through Coles online across New South Wales, Victoria, ACT, Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia.

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"Health authorities have advised that some spinach may potentially be contaminated with unsafe plant material," the company said on Saturday afternoon.

"Only the baby spinach products with the specific use-by dates detailed below are being recalled.

"No other Coles pre-packed spinach or salad products are impacted by this recall."

The following products with use-by dates between December 17 and December 23 have been recalled:

• Coles Baby Spinach 60g
• Coles Lettuce Spinach 120g
• Coles Salad Family Baby Spinach 280g
• Coles Chef Blend Tender Leaf Blend 150g
• Coles Australian Salad Family Baby Leaf Blend 300g
• Coles Kitchen Green Goddess Salad 300g
• Coles Kitchen Roast Pumpkin Fetta & Walnut Salad 265g
• Coles Kitchen Chicken BLT Salad Bowl 240g
• Coles Kitchen Smokey Mexican Salad 280g
• Coles Kitchen Salads Green Goddess Salad 250g
• Coles Kitchens Egg And Spinach Pots 100g

Earlier, Aldi recalled 450g packets of The Fresh Salad Co-branded Fresh & Fast Stir Fry with use by dates of up to and including December 24, due to "potential contamination with unsafe plant material". The product was available for sale across Victoria.

Riviera Farms products were originally recalled from discount giant Costco on Thursday night after reports of people suffering hallucinations, amongst other symptoms, in NSW, before Woolworths issued a product recall for two of its salad varieties on Friday evening.

NSW Health has urged people not to eat the spinach and to throw it out immediately after reports of potential contamination with an "unsafe plant material".

Pratima Kafle told Today she couldn't stand properly after being affected.

"I feel like my whole body is numb," Kafle said.

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Supermarket giant Woolworths said their recalled items were sold across Victoria, New South Wales, ACT and Queensland.

A statement warned consuming these could cause illness and asked anyone with the two varieties to return them to stores for a full refund.

These include:

• Woolworths Chicken Cobb Salad 270g (ID 218366) with use by dates of December 20
• Woolworths Chickpea Falafel 290g (ID 218371) with use by dates of December 20 and December 22

It comes as multiple states and territories are being impacted by the recall of the Riviera Farms-branded baby spinach, which is sold at discount giant Costco.

NSW Health advised people to not eat the product after nine people from four different households across Sydney required medical attention shortly after eating the greens.

Victoria Health released its own health alert, noting eight people had been made sick by the contaminated product.

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ACT Health also issued an urgent recall but did not reveal if anyone had been poisoned.

An initial recall for the product with a best before date of December 16 was issued by NSW Health last night but the company has now expanded that to include products with a best before date of up to and including December 28 in 350g and 1kg containers.

"This is a precautionary measure and is an update on earlier advice where we stated that products with a best before date of 16 December 2022 were impacted," Riviera Farms said in a statement.

"It appears these products, which were grown on a farm in Victoria and shipped to stores in NSW, have been contaminated with a weed which can have health consequences if consumed."

Samples of the spinach have been sent to laboratories for testing.

The product is "not safe to consume" and people who still have it should throw it out, NSW Health said.

It's believed the products may be contaminated with a weed which can "have health consequences if consumed".

Anyone who is concerned about exposure to the spinach should call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, and anybody experiencing severe symptoms should visit their nearest emergency department, or contact triple zero.

Symptoms include:

• Delirium or confusion
• Hallucinations
• Dilated pupils
• Rapid heartbeat
• Flushed face
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth and skin
• Fever

Earlier, Riviera Farms said it had been in contact with state health and federal food regulators yesterday after "immediately" advising its customers to withdraw the spinach product from the shelves.

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A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for people in parts of Perth.

The Department of Emergency Services issued a warning on Saturday at 10.45am (local time) for people in parts of Hope Valley and Naval Base in the City of Kwinana and City of Cockburn.

The warning covers people in an area bounded by Sutton Road to the north, Rockingham Road to the east, Lionel Road to the south and the coast to the west.

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"You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive," the warning said.

"There is a threat to lives and homes."

The fire started near the intersection of Rockingham Road and Lussky Road in Hope Valley.

"If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place," DFES said.

"Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.

"Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.

"If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.

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"Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.

"Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.

"If you are not at home, it's too dangerous to return."

More than 60 firefighters are currently battling the blaze.

As the situation is changing, visit the EmergencyWA website for the latest warnings and advice.

A thunderous crush of soil and debris killed 21 people at a campground in Malaysia on Friday, and rescuers dug through the mud in the night for another 12 who were feared buried in the landslide.

More than 90 people were sleeping on an organic farm when the dirt tumbled from a road about 30 metres above the site and covered about one hectare. Two of the dead were found locked in an embrace, according to the state fire department chief.

Authorities told local media that the landowners did not have a license to run a campground. At least seven people were hospitalised and dozens more were rescued unharmed, said district police chief Suffian Abdullah.

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Leong Jim Meng told the New Straits Times English-language daily that he and his family were awakened by a loud bang and felt the earth move at the campsite in Batang Kali, around 50 kilometres north of the capital of Kuala Lumpur.

“My family and I were trapped as soil covered our tent. We managed to escape to a carpark area and heard a second landslide happening,” the 57-year-old was quoted as saying. He said it was surprising because there was no heavy rain in recent days, only light drizzles.

It is currently the season for monsoon rains in Malaysia, and the country's government development minister, Nga Kor Ming, said all campsites nationwide that are near rivers, waterfalls and hillsides would be closed for a week to assess their safety.

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The Selangor state fire department posted photos of rescuers digging through soil and rubble with an excavator and shovels. Officials said the rubble is believed to be eight metres deep. More than 400 rescuers as well as tracking dogs are set to work through the night to find the dozen people still missing.

Selangor state fire chief Norazam Khamis was cited by the Free Malaysia Today news portal as saying that two of the bodies found were “hugging each other” and believed to be mother and daughter. The fire department said five children were among those who perished.

An estimated 450,000 cubic meters of debris — enough to fill 180 Olympic-sized swimming pools — hit the campsite, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, the natural resources, environment and climate change minister, told local media.

Suffian, the district police chief, said the victims entered the area, a popular recreational site for locals to pitch or rent tents from the farm, on Wednesday. The campsite is not far from the Genting Highlands hill resort, a popular tourist destination with theme parks and Malaysia’s only casino.

After visiting the site late Friday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a special payment to the families of those killed as well as survivors.

Nga told local media that the campsite has been operating illegally for the past two years. The operator has government approval to run an organic farm but has no license for camping activities, he said. If found guilty, Nga warned, the camp operator could face up to three years in prison and a fine.

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