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Applicants report delays after 'investing everything' in Australian visa

Pacific Islanders spending large amounts of money trying to secure Australia's new permanent residency visa say the experience has left them dejected and anxious.

A Qantas plane taxies along a runway in overcast conditions while passengers seated inside watch on.

Published: 1h agoSun 2 Mar 2025 at 6:40pmLocation: PacificTopic: Immigration Policy

PNG to Russia and Sydney then back again. The return of Rai Coast skulls

In the 1800s a Russian explorer took 16 human skulls from Papua New Guinea to prove a theory. Now they've finally been returned home.

A human skull resting on a large fabric cloth.

Published: YesterdaySat 1 Mar 2025 at 8:13pmLocation: Papua New GuineaTopic: History

Moana Pasifika's new Tau Moana throws down a challenge to its opponents

Moana Pasifika's new Tau Moana, shown for the first time tonight at the Super Rugby cultural round, throws off years of tradition to lay down a fierce challenge to its opponents.

A couple of rows of boys with their arms up, one boy sticks his tongue out on a field outside a rugby stadium

Published: FriFri 28 Feb 2025 at 6:23amLocation: PacificTopic: Super Rugby

'If you look good, you play good': Why these Pacific hairstyle trends are more than just a haircut

From bleached mullets to shaved "horseys", fades to hair tattoos or the fro, Pacific people have always had special style when it comes to hair.

A collage of Pacific rugby players hairstyles

Published: ThuThu 27 Feb 2025 at 11:04pmLocation: FijiTopic: Community and Society

Pacific nations call for urgent action on overfishing

Pacific nations are calling for urgent action on overfishing, addressing data gaps on fisheries, and for countries to align with international agreements.

A group of people in a large conference room line up for a photo.

Duration: 10 minutes 36 seconds

Published: FriFri 28 Feb 2025 at 3:02amLocation: Solomon IslandsTopic: Illegal Fishing

Vanuatu and Carnival sign MoU for cruise ship visits

Vanuatu's Prime Minister has welcomed a commitment by Carnival Cruising to continue providing cruise ship visits to Vanuatu after P&O wrapped up its business in the region.

A group of people stand in front of cameras shaking hands.

Duration: 4 minutes 26 seconds

Published: FriFri 28 Feb 2025 at 3:03amLocation: PacificTopic: Cruises

Cook Islands PM condemns New Zealand government for 'interference' in foreign affairs

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has defeated a no-confidence vote by 13 votes to 9 after his political opponents organised a protest last week over his agreement with China.

Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

Published: ThuThu 27 Feb 2025 at 2:25amLocation: PacificTopic: World Politics

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'Future of the game': Stephen Crichton, Ardie Savea among Pacific sporting legends backing Mana Pasifika bid

Pacific NRL players are backing the bid for a Pasifika team, with sporting heavyweights emphasising that Pacific Islanders are the "future of the game".

'Sound of the devil': It's the sound of our ancestors, so why did so many traditional instruments fade into obscurity?

Passed down from generations before, John Kanai's family has continued the panpipe tradition for years, but in other parts of the Pacific, the sounds of our ancestors were forced to stop when colonial missionaries arrived.

'We were all labourers to them': The wider impact of blackbirding across the Pacific

We know a significant part of the blackbirding story took place in the farming fields of Australia. But the people of the Pacific didn't always land on Australian shores.

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New wave of NFL hopefuls Jordan Petaia and Laki Tasi aim to impress

With the NFL draft only two months away, the 2025 University of South Florida Pro Day will be where the IPP prospects will look to impress scouts by showcasing their skills.

Two men smile at the camera, cut behind them is an NFL field.

Topic: Sport

Australia begins defence treaty talks with PNG as Chinese ships sail in Tasman

The defence treaty is being seen as a move to prevent China gaining a foothold in the Pacific and comes as Chinese vessels sail near Sydney towards the Tasman Sea.

Australia-PNG Defence Treaty: A man in a suit and tie walks past soldiers at attention saluting.

Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

Topic: Treaties and Alliances

Border Force to train Pacific female customs officers in Fiji

Female customs officers from around the Pacific have gathered in Fiji for training run by the Australian Border Force.

Border Security. Customs officer at the airport. Female customs officer speaking via zoom

Duration: 4 minutes 21 seconds

Topic: Business, Economics and Finance

That Pacific Sports Show

Your favourite hosts, Tiana Penitani and Sam Wykes, are back for another season of the show that brings you all things Pacific sports — celebrating the athletes who inspire us across the Pacific and around the world.

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Pacific Break

Solomon Islands artist Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae wins Pacific Break 2024

Solomon Islands artist Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae has been crowned the winner of Pacific Break 2024, beating more than 300 entries with his song Naratana manu.

Solomon Island man sits outdoors, wears blue shirt and flute around his neck. Smiles looking to his right

Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Ju Ben's Pacific Break

Pacific Break 2023 winner Fijian rapper Ju Ben tackles taboo topics rarely spoken about in his country, and after winning the competition last year, he stepped up to WOMADelaide's international stage to launch an incredible new chapter in his career.

Watch Danielle’s full performance at WOMADelaide 2023

Don't worry if you couldn't make it to WOMADelaide this year. Watch Pacific Break winner Danielle's entire set from the comfort of your own home.

Duration: 45 minutes

Watch: Pacific Break 2024 launch from Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach

Pacific Break returned in 2024 with a special sunset concert on Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach. Ahead of the 2024 competition, past winners plus many more took centre stage for incredible performances.

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Tok Pisin

Wok istat long Buin hausik

Ol lidas makim wok stat long Buin hausik (Poto: DFAT

Duration: 7 minutes 10 seconds

Korapsen bikpla wari long PNG

Duration: 5 minutes 29 seconds

Sir Arnold Amet em nupla PNG ambasoda igo long Amerika

Duration: 5 minutes 35 seconds

ENB yut nidim helpim long wok konsevesen

Ol yut voluntia wantaim ENB Sea Keepers (FB poto)

Duration: 7 minutes 27 seconds

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