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18-Year-Old Seine Stowers Becomes Samoa’s New Weightlifting Hero After 12 Records and Four Gold Medals

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Seine Stowers, at only 18 years of age, has done something that takes other talented weightlifters years of hard...

Australia’s Jobs Surprise Sends Aussie Dollar Back Above 0.7000

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After the Australian Bureau of Statistics produced its most recent labour market report demonstrating that the economy's labour market...
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Australia Welcomes Rare Identical Quadruplets as Four Baby Girls Share One Placenta and One Birthday

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A mother in Australia has given birth to four identical baby girls after an extremely rare natural pregnancy. The...

What Led an Olympic Cyclist to Drive Despite a Ban?

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Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis has admitted to driving even though he was banned from getting behind the wheel for...

New Zealand Quake Sparks Tsunami Alert—and Renews Fears of the Sleeping Giant Beneath the South IslandNew Zealand Quake Sparks Tsunami Alert—and Renews Fears of...

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A 6.3-magnitude earthquake happened on July 16, 2026. In media outlets, the epicentre of the earthquake was located almost...

584 Kilometres Beneath the Pacific: Deep Earthquake Reveals Fiji’s Hidden Tectonic Forces

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The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences reports that on July 15, 2026, a mild 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit...

KPMG Australia to Slash Jobs and Partner Pay as Audit Leak Scandal Fallout Deepens

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KPMG Australia is considering major cost-cutting measures that could include hundreds of job losses and lower pay for partners,...

Hamish Tait Named: Sydney Childcare Worker Charged With 329 Child Abuse Offences

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A former Sydney childcare worker has been publicly named for the first time. His name is Hamish Tait. He...

Why Did Australia’s Biggest Telecom Outage Disrupt Trains and Emergency Calls?

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A major network outage at Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company, caused widespread disruption across the country on Wednesday. The...

Fiji’s Nabavatu Landslide Survivors Finally Find Permanent Housing After Years of Climate Disaster Displacement

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On July 9, 2026, the suffering families of Fiji have found a glimpse of light at the end of...

What Did Amazon Do to Trigger Australia’s Lawsuit?

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Australia’s consumer watchdog has taken legal action against Amazon. The case focuses on ads added to Prime Video and...

Australia’s Social Media Age Ban in Crisis: Authorities Warn of Widespread Under-16 Access

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Australia has decided to impose stricter penalties on social media companies that break its age restriction law. The government...

When the Highlands Turned White: How El Niño Is Pushing Papua New Guinea Toward a Major Food Crisis

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – June 25, 2026 – As the highlands region of Papua New Guinea continues...

Seventeen Cases and Rising: Is South Efate Facing the Start of a Bigger Dengue Threat?

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A small cluster of recent dengue fever-confirmed cases out of the South Efate dengue outbreak serves as a warning...

Paradise Under Siege: How Fiji Became the Epicentre of the Pacific’s Exploding Drug War

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Fiji seems to have shifted its perspective on the region's illicit drug trafficking, moving from viewing it as a...

New Zealand Bets Millions on a Tourism Comeback—Can Global Marketing Unlock a New Economic Boom?

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The tourism industry of New Zealand is receiving considerable assistance to restore its strength with an initial boost of...

Fuel Relief in Fiji? Prices May Be Falling, But Consumers Are Still Waiting on One Crucial Call

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There seems to be a glimmer of hope for Fiji's drivers, businesses, and households as far as the cost...

Israel denies allegations as Australia investigates claims from detained Gaza flotilla activists

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Australian Federal Police (AFP) have started looking into serious claims made by a group of activists who were stopped...

How Did a Day at Sydney Beach End in a Serious Shark Attack?

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A woman was seriously hurt after a shark attack at a Sydney beach on Saturday morning.The incident happened at...

When the Ocean Took Control: How 11-Metre Waves Brought Wellington’s Coast to the Brink

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The south coast of Wellington was the scene of a dramatic demonstration of how quickly the ocean can rewrite...

The Pacific’s Silent War Has Begun—And Samoa Is on the Front Line

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The Pacific region is currently undergoing the largest maritime security operation to date, with Samoa at the forefront, as...

What Do New Bribery Findings Mean for Tonga’s Political Future?

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Tonga is facing growing political problems after three of its cabinet members were found guilty of election bribery. The...

Can One Handbook Protect an Entire Ocean Region from Cybercrime? The Pacific Thinks So

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A policy paper is being developed gradually, but it is expected that there will be a shared cyberspace playbook...

World-First Brain Tumor Treatment Patient Dies, Leaving Important Legacy

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Australian cancer specialist Professor Richard Scolyer has died at the age of 59 after battling an aggressive brain cancer...

Fiji Refuses Foreign Waste Project, Prioritizing Environment Over Energy Ambitions

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Fiji has turned down a large waste-to-energy project being promoted by Australian businesses that would supply Vuda Point in...

A Radar, a Satellite Link, and a Mission to Save Lives: Solomon Islands’ Weather Gamble

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At a regional meeting for the Weather Ready Pacific program in Honiara, the Solomon Islands have affirmed their support...

Pacific Ring of Fire Shaken as Powerful Earthquakes Strike Chile and Hawaii

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On the opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean, two powerful earthquakes struck within just days of each other. The...

Pacific-Led Climate Resolution Wins Overwhelming Support at the United Nations

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After member states overwhelmingly supported a support resolution by voting for it, a major victory for climate action was...

Fiji Takes Flight as New Aviation Training Hub for the Pacific

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Fiji, as a Commonwealth nation, has made significant progress in enhancing its role in regional aviation by establishing the...

The $3 Billion Bet: How Vietnam and New Zealand Are Quietly Reshaping Asia-Pacific Trade

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As a strong message about how the world economy is changing and moving away from old alliances towards new...

Ebola at the Gates? Why Vanuatu Says There’s No Need to Panic—Yet

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With global attention now focusing on a renewed outbreak of Ebola that has occurred, including within Central and East...

Before the First Wave: Papua New Guinea’s Underwater Volcano Raises Global Fears

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The Bismarck Sea’s turbulent waters give us a further reminder of how we can be threatened by things that...

From Rugby Hero to Courtroom Shame: Former Manu Samoa Captain Found Guilty in Shocking Sexual Assault Case

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A ruling that created a major uproar within Samoa's sporting community has found that former Manu Samoa captain Mase...

A New Era for the Solomon Islands? Matthew Wale Unveils Powerful Cabinet Amid Rising Global Attention

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Newly elected Matthew Wale has initiated his new political leadership of the Solomon Islands by announcing new cabinet ministers,...

Fiji’s Hidden Crisis: How a Meth Epidemic Is Shattering the Pacific Paradise

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For many years, Fiji has enjoyed a wonderful reputation as a beautiful location for its turquoise water, postcard-perfect islands,...

Beneath the Sea, Beyond Borders: The Cable Transforming the Pacific’s Digital Future

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The Indonesian government has engaged with Papua New Guinea for many years on the development of a bilateral telecommunications...

Pacific Under Digital Siege? Samoa Leads Historic Cyber Safety Alliance Against Rising Online Threats

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An official partnership between Samoa and eleven other countries in the Pacific region to roll out an extensive program...

Who Will Lead Solomon Islands Next? Political Negotiations Begin After PM Ouster

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After Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, who was also the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Solomon Islands (2019-2024),...

The Pacific’s Survival Fund: Why Australia’s US$69 Million Commitment Is Bigger Than Climate Aid

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The establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) is a new climate finance mechanism led by Pacific countries that...

Australia and China Compete for Influence in the Pacific as Canberra Moves Closer to a Fiji Security Pact

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Moving much deeper into its strategy over the Pacific, Australia is looking to make its ties with island nations...

Beyond Crisis: How Singapore and New Zealand Are Redefining Survival Trade in a Fractured World

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The Commonwealth nations of Singapore and New Zealand are making strong moves in reaction to both the geopolitical events...

From Fragile Islands to Climate Frontiers: How Solomon Islands Is Rewriting the Future of Farming and Environmental Stewardship

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The Solomon Islands are experiencing an unprecedented shift in their approach to farming, biodiversity protection, and response to environmental...

Solomon Islands Court Appeal Escalates Dispute Over Parliamentary Power and Prime Minister’s Authority

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A court appeal has been requested by the attorney-general of the Solomon Islands to cancel a decision made by...

Pacific Fuel Emergency in Question as Declaration Sparks Confusion Among Leaders

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A report which was done by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News on 23rd April 2026 has raised many...

Pacific Nations Struggle with Rising Food and Fuel Costs Amid the Iran War

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Small Pacific island nations are now increasingly forced into making certain difficult decisions due to the Iranian war, which...

Pacific Nations Face Fuel Crisis as Calls Grow for Regional Cooperation

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Australia is urged to grant support by helping to bring the fuel supplies into a state of stability throughout...

Tuvalu to Host Landmark Climate Meeting Ahead of COP31, Amplifying Pacific Island Urgency

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While Tuvalu is considered one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, it is also taking the lead to host a...

Tonga Faces Dengue Outbreak and Climate Concerns as Authorities Step Up Response Efforts

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Recent reports from Matangi, Tonga, indicate that Tonga is currently dealing with a combination of alerts regarding health and...

$390K ADF Flight to Nauru Sparks Transparency Concerns Over Offshore Policy

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A flight to Nauru by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) that was suspected to be controversial reportedly costs up...

Super Typhoon Devastates Pacific Islands, Leaves Thousands Without Power

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Causing a large spread throughout the parts of the Pacific region, a large storm named Super Typhoon Sinlaku entered...

Rare Triplet Cyclones Not Seen in Decades Raise Global Weather Concerns

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The unusual weather event which is taking place in the Western Pacific is being closely monitored by meteorologists, as...

Cyclone Maila Intensifies as Queensland Braces for Impact

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Tropical Cyclone Maila is on a rapid increase in the Solomon Sea, leaving far North Queensland on high alert...

Australia Steps in to Support Pacific Islands Amid Fuel Shortages Triggered by Middle East Conflict

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Australia is on the lookout to find ways to help and assist Pacific island nations, which are struggling with...

Fiji’s Record Cocaine Bust Sparks Debate as Immunity Deals Target Major Traffickers

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Fiji’s largest-ever cocaine seizure has escalated into a major legal and political issue, with authorities defending controversial decisions to...

Samoa Deputy Prime Minister Loses Seat Over Electoral Corruption Ruling

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Being ruled guilty of engaging in corrupt electoral practices, Samoa's Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Falealili...

Pacific Islands Seek Urgent Aid as Fuel Prices Surge Globally

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As the global prices for oil rise higher and higher, leaders throughout the Pacific are now beginning to urgently...

Pacific Islands Under Pressure: Climate Crisis, Economic Strain, and Social Change Intensify

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Facing problems regarding a mix of not only environmental challenges but also economic pressures and also social developments, Pacific...

Pacific Islands Launch World’s First Regional Plan for Climate Relocation

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For countries which are affected by the climate and their communities, as a major step, the governments in the...

Vanuatu Pushes UN Climate Resolution to Hold Major Polluters Accountable Despite US Opposition

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The Republic of Vanuatu, which is not only a Pacific island region but also a part of the Commonwealth,...

Pacific Economies at Risk as US–Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates

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The increasing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has begun to raise concerns in regions far outside...

Australia Rules Out Military Involvement amid Middle East Tensions Escalate

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Making it clear that the region will not be taking part militarily in the escalating conflict, which is involving...

Pacific Nations Take the Lead: Fiji and Tuvalu Host Key Pre COP Climate Talks

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Fiji and Tuvalu, which are both a part of the Commonwealth, have been appointed to host one of the...

PNG’s $600 Million NRL Bid: A Sporting Dream or Strategic Power Play?

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John Rosso, Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG), has heavily defended a large funding agreement, which is...

Pacific Nations Strengthen Climate and Development Efforts Through GEF Partnership

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Pacific Island countries have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing environmental challenges by strengthening their partnerships with the Global Environment...

Joint Ministerial Declaration on the Humanitarian Crisis and Civilian Protection in Sudan

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Deep concerns about the ongoing, indiscriminate attacks on civilians, critical infrastructure, and humanitarian activities have now escalated the conflict...

Australian Investors Target High-Growth Opportunities in Jakarta

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A high-level delegation consisting of 29 senior Australian investors and industry leaders has arrived in Jakarta to further strengthen...

Power outages: what to do & what not to do

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Severe weather pelting the lower North Island has left tens of thousands of households without energy. Powerco shared that about...

Pacific Queens Gather in Fiji to Champion Culture and Regional Issues

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The annual Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2026 was hosted in Nadi, Fiji, this year. A beautiful gathering consisting of...

Strong 6.0 Magnitude Quake Hits Taga-Palauli, Samoa; Residents Feel Tremors

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Measuring at a 6.0 on the Richter scale, an earthquake shattered Samoa on Tuesday, February the 10th of 2026....

Report Urges Sterile Needle Program to Combat Fiji’s Rising HIV Cases

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As a new public health report regarding HIV and also the drug usage in Fiji has been brought up,...

Remote Pacific Island Waters Contaminated by Microplastics, Threatening Local Fish and Communities

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New research shows that microplastic pollution has reached even the most remote and isolated Pacific island waters, contaminating about...

Australia Reinforces Its Pacific Engagement Through Enhanced Strategic Partnerships

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In an obvious diplomatic effort to deepen ties with the Pacific family of nations, Australia welcomed the main Pacific...

Australia Weighs Safety and Rights as Parliament Passes Tougher Gun Laws After Bondi Tragedy

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The representatives in the House of Australia have approved a package of tougher laws when it comes to gun...

Pacific Region Strengthens Fight Against Illegal Fishing Through Technology, Training and Cross-Border Action

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Fifteen Pacific Island nations have stepped up their regional efforts to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which...

How a Jehovah’s Witness Convention Injected Over NZ $20 Million Into Auckland’s Economy in 2026

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Hosting their annual regional conventions once a year, Jehovah’s Witnesses held their 2026 convention in Auckland, New Zealand, from...

Why Pacific Seasonal Workers Say Australia’s PALM Scheme Leaves Them Vulnerable to Exploitation and Retaliation

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Seasonal workers from Pacific Island nations employed under Australia’s Pacific Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) scheme are increasingly reluctant to...

Why Record Pacific Ocean Heat in 2025 Is Putting Island Nations and Coral Reefs at Risk

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In 2025, the world’s oceans will have absorbed more heat than in any year on record, and the Pacific...

Tragedy on New Year’s Day as Four Year Old Girl Drowns at Talafo‘ou Beach

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A community in mourning and a sobering start to the year: a four‑year‑old girl from Talafo‘ou village tragically drowned...

Asia-Pacific Leaders Urge Dialogue After U.S. Military Strikes on Venezuela

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In reaction to recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela, leaders throughout the Asia-Pacific region are encouraging restraint, diplomacy, and...

Pacific Nations Watch U.S. Military Escalation Near Venezuela and at Sea with Growing unease

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Pacific governments, security experts, and regional analysts are closely monitoring a sharp escalation of U.S. military activity linked to...

Family Ties at Risk: How New US Visa Restrictions Could Isolate the Tongan Diaspora

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The small Pacific Island of Tonga has now been considered a beacon of controversy internationally after the United States...

Australia Urges Transparency as Chinese Military Expands Pacific Engagement

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed the view that China is projecting its military power further into the Pacific...

From Cyber Threats to Climate Risks: How Indo-Pacific Defence Leaders Are Reinforcing Regional Security

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Assembling in December 2025, the defence leaders from across the Indo-Pacific region reaffirmed their commitment to deepen military cooperation...

NSW Plans Hate Speech Crackdown and Protest Law Changes After Bondi Attack

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Australian authorities are moving to tighten laws on hate speech, public protest, and firearms in the aftermath of the...

Australia Announces National Gun Buyback After Bondi Attack: What Will Change by 2026?

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As a reaction to the horrific antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, the Albanese Government...

Deadly Antisemitic Attack Rocks Sydney Hanukkah Event, Leaving 15 Dead

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Australia entered a period of extreme distress and national mourning following a deadly shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah gathering...

How Will Finalised Maritime Boundaries Strengthen Sovereignty and Resources in the Pacific?

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In Sydney, Australia, from 1 to 9 December, representatives of 24 Pacific Island countries and territories will be meeting...

Australia Sounds an Alarm as China’s Military Presence Expands in the Pacific

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People's Liberation Army (PLA) forces from the People's Republic of China are progressively projecting military power "further and more...

Child Welfare Under Scrutiny with the Inquiry of the Tom Phillips Case

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Launching a full public inquiry regarding a shocking case, the government of New Zealand on November 26, 2025, made...

Fiji charts a bold path with new Investment strategies

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Having previously been engaged in a regulatory model, Fiji recently moved to a more supportive and facilitative approach to...

Is the Pacific About to Enter Its Biggest Trade Boom Yet with the New PACER Plus Deal?

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On November 22nd, 2025, senior officials and ministers from the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus)...

Fono 2025: Leaders of the Pacific gather to reimagine public service in the Blue Pacific

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Fono, meaning ‘gathering’ in Samoan/Pacific, is a conference involving the Pacific Public Service Leaders in 2025, which will be...

Can the AUKUS Submarine Push Deliver on Jobs and Security Without Creating Long-Term Dependency?

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The Albanese Government is accelerating Australia's role in the AUKUS partnership with a significant announcement regarding HIFraser, the first...

Australia and Vietnam Affirm Commitment to Human Rights at 20th Dialogue in Hanoi

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The 20th Australia–Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 12 August 2025, a cornerstone event in...

How Is Australia Strengthening Trade and Clean Energy Ties Across Asia at APEC 2025?

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in the Republic of Korea from October 29 to November 1 for a successful...

Can Ports Australia Keep Australia at the Helm of Global Maritime Trade?

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The collective voice for the ports sector has been Ports Australia, which has been advocating for the importance of...

Palace vs. People: Tonga’s upcoming election puts the nation on edge

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One can see how in just the matter of a few days, the Tongans will head off to the...

Neighbors to allies, Australia and PNG unite in solidarity

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Neighboring countries, Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG), whose friendship dates back to World War II, evolved later underneath...

Can Pilbara Maintain Its Global Dominance as China Slows and Simandou Threatens?

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For over five decades, the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia has been a key part of the nation’s...

Can a Heat-Stressed Reef Still Change How You See the Wild Forever?

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An ancient green sea turtle raised its head, making eye contact with an observer through a snorkelling mask. This...

How Did Three Photographers Accidentally Capture One of Earth’s Rarest Lightning Phenomena Over New Zealand?

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A remarkable celestial event took place over New Zealand's South Island when three skilled photographers accidentally captured images of...

Will AUKUS Commitments and Mineral Deals Be Enough to Stabilize a Strained US–Australia Partnership?

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During his recent visit to the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump praised the strong bilateral friendship...

Are NZ Authorities Prepared as Heavy Rain, Gales and Alpine Snow Combine into a Nationwide Threat?

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A major weather system is currently moving across New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. This initial wave...

Can a Nickel-and-Lithium Axis Between Indonesia and Australia Build Indo-Pacific Supply-Chain Resilience?

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In today's world of growing great power competition, middle powers like Indonesia and Australia face the important challenge of...