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‘Terrified' Australians stranded on popular holiday island

‘The streets were on fire, there was rioting in the streets.’

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Aussie stuck in New Caledonia have been told to exercise caution following growing unrest in the region.

Strong earthquake rattles Australia’s nearest neighbour

The quake struck a remote northern part of Papua New Guinea on Sunday.

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The quake on Sunday was at a depth of 10km with an epicentre about 30km from the town of Ambunti.

PNG declares state of emergency after 16 killed in riots

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Papua New Guinea officials say defence forces and police have entered Port Moresby to restore order (AP PHOTO)

Pacific country rocked by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

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A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu, the third in a week to rattle the region.

More Australian security forces head to ‘volatile’ Solomon Islands as operations begin

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Australian troops in Townsville preparing to fly to the Solomon Islands on Friday.

How the VACCINE has emerged as latest Australia-China diplomatic battleground

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Australia has longstanding economic and cultural ties with the Pacific. Pictured, is a defence force patrol boat close to PNG.