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What is happening on Sumba: flights, roads, festivals and decisions that affect the island.
Bali-Waingapu non-stop: what the TransNusa route means for East Sumba
Since 15 July, East Sumba has a direct link to Bali four times a week. The hard part, says the regent, is keeping it.
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Unlicensed gold panning pulls East Sumba farmers from their fields
In Karera Jangga village, residents say a week by the river can bring 5 to 10 grams of gold.
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake off Southwest Sumba damages homes, churches
The quake struck at sea near Kodi on 4 October. There was no tsunami; one person was slightly injured.
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