Rescue workers continue to search for survivors after a deadly earthquake in Indonesia; bird flu strikes the protected little penguin population of Phillip Island; and in Rugby Union, the Wallabies storm to victory over Japan.
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At least 47 people have died after an 7.7-magnitude earthquake and dozens of aftershocks struck off the Indonesian island of Flores.
The National Disaster Management Agency says several people have also been injured.
Around 2,000 residents in Nageko region, closest to the epicentre have been evacuated, but authorities say rescue teams are unable to reach some areas due to widespread damage.
A tsunami warning which initially caused metre high waves and sent residents fleeing to higher ground was lifted about three hours after the initial shock, which was reported to be felt across the province of East Nusa Tenggara.
Quake survivor Maria Labertin Cindy says evacuation centres are struggling to meet the needs of those who have been forced to flee their homes.
"We started evacuating to the regent's office and then we were moved here, and until now not a single tent was given to us. We're very disappointed because the newcomers should also be given tents, but we haven't got any. We have two babies here, and they're asleep, so they are sleeping in the morning dew. Please pity them. The government should pay attention to these things."
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Lebanese health officials say two Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, in one of the deadliest attacks since a fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah was declared in June.
Officials say seven people were killed when Israeli warplanes struck a house in the southern village of Ansar, while four others were killed in a strike on the village of Deir El Zahrani.
The Lebanese prime minister, Nawaf Salam, condemned the Israeli attacks, calling them "extremely dangerous" and undermined efforts to establish stability.
Israeli military spokesperson, Ella Waweya, says Israel had attacked Hezbollah infrastructure as a response to the group’s fighters attacking Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah condemned the attacks, saying they would be met with a response.
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A little penguin on Victoria's Phillip Island has died from H5-N1 bird flu.
The island is home to the world's largest colony of little penguins - around 40,000 - as well as the Australia's largest fur seal colony.
It comes ahead of state government plans to vaccinate around 5,000 little penguins on Phillip Island and Melbourne's St Kilda Beach from Monday.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Reserve Manager Ben Thomas has told SBS, conservation staff have been preparing for the threat of bird flu.
"We know that this virus, now that it's here, it will be here for a long time. We'll continue to manage habitat and improve habitat, albeit with a heightened awareness of the virus, and with that comes heightened biosecurity measures."
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WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised this story includes the name of an Indigenous person who has passed away.
Aunty Pat Turner has been named Indigenous Person of the Year at the 44th NAIDOC Awards in Alice Springs.
Dr Josie Douglas, from the Central Land Council, accepted the award on her behalf - saying Pat Turner's passion for advocacy over more than 50 years started from an early age.
"Community, family, and country are where Pat's story begins. And they have remained at the heart of her life, her leadership and everything she has done for your people. Growing up in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) as the daughter of an Arrernte father and a Gudanji mother, Pat learned early both the strength of Aboriginal families and the injustices our people faced."
The ceremony began with a moment of silence to honour Kumanjayi Little Baby, with many attendees wearing pink in her memory.
The five-year-old was laid to rest in a funeral and burial service in Alice Springs last night.
The late Aunty Rhoda Roberts has been posthumously awarded the NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Widjabul Wia-bal woman and SBS Elder in Residence recognised for her legacy across the arts, media and cultural sectors.
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And to sport, in Rugby Union,
Australia has thrashed Japan 56-17 in their rugby Test in Townsville.
The Wallabies led by just four points at halftime, before running away with the match with 35 unanswered second-half points.
Taniela Tupou scored twice, while Massimo De Lutiis became the 1,000th Wallaby and marked his debut with a try.
The victory gives coach Les Kiss two wins from his first two Tests, with Australia heading to Argentina next.
And that's the latest from the SBS Newsroom.
