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Exiled young people desperate to help quake recovery locked out by arrest fears

The official death toll from last week’s huge quake has surpassed 3,000.

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Young people fear being arrested if they return to Myanmar to help with the earthquake recovery.

Tsunami warning issued after 7.1 quake strikes off PNG

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea, officials say.

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The quake struck at a depth of 49km off Papua New Guinea's New Britain region, officials say. (EPA PHOTO)

Rain eases but flooding persists in Queensland

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An aerial view of flooding in the small township of Thargomindah in Queensland.

Floodwaters sweep driver and horse off road

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A 31-year-old man and his horse are safely rescued from floodwaters near Tambo, after being swept off the road by flash floods on the Landsborough Highway.

Helicopter heroes rush in to save flooded towns

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Local pilots lead swift water rescues, helping evacuate Adavale residents as floodwaters rise.

Town evacuated as volcano erupts for first time in 800 years

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The Reykjanes Peninsula volcano came to life in 2024 after lying dormant for 800 years. (file) (AP PHOTO)