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Dozens injured as magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts Philippines

The powerful quake also damaged houses and public infrastructure.

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A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has jolted the northern Philippines.

Race to build Echuca flood wall leaves residents on the ‘wrong’ side angry

Major flooding is expected to hit the Murray River on Wednesday, with the water level expected to peak on Thursday or Friday.

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The race to build a wall to protect Echuca against the rising waters of the Murray River has angered some residents who say they’re on the “wrong” side of the man-made levee.

‘Felt like an explosion’: Magnitude 3.4 earthquake hits town in Victoria's northeast

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Residents in Victoria’s northeast woke up to a 3.4 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning.

Dozens dead, cities razed as Hurricane Ian leaves US with massive clean up

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A man stands in the remains of a home while waving the American flag amidst wreckage left in the wake of Hurricane Ian on the island of Matlacha.

Roads and bridges disappear under floodwaters as La Nina slugs soggy NSW

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Flood alerts are in place after up to 220mm of rain on the Gold Coast and NSW's Northern Rivers. (JASON O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

One of Australia's closest neighbours rocked by powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake

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Wellington residents have been shaken by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)