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Young Australian family’s close call in Maui wildfire disaster: ‘This might be it’

The family was forced to evacuate their home on the island, with no idea what has become of it or their belongings.

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A young Australian family living in Maui has been caught up in the devastating wildfire that has enveloped the island, uncertain about what has happened to their home and their belongings.

Powerful earthquake rocks one of Australia’s closest neighbours

More than 20,000 people reported feeling the earthquake.

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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of New Zealand between North and South Islands.

At least six killed as wildfires tear through Hawaii

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Fires continue to devastated Maui and other parts of Hawaii. (AP PHOTO)

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Aussie town

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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has struck southern Western Australia with tremors felt as far away as Perth.

Teen faced unimaginable decision before White Island disaster killed entire family

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Jesse Langford, 19, has been found alive in New Zealand, but there are still grave fears for the rest of his family.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes off Indonesia

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No one is thought to have died, but damage to buildings is being assessed after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Java.