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Australia and Papua New Guinea to begin negotiations on new defence treaty
Australia hopes a formal defence treaty with Papua New Guinea will deepen its ties with the Pacific island nation and strengthen regional security.
Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Government Policy
What is the SheBelieves Cup and when do the Matildas play?
The Matildas are set for their first matches of 2025, embarking on a whirlwind three-match tournament in the space of six days. Here is what you need to know about the SheBelieves Cup.
Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Matildas
'The community is panicking': Fears over Trump's cuts to aid programs
The Asia Pacific region has the largest HIV epidemic outside of Africa and advocates fear an end to US aid could make matters worse.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Aids and HIV
PNG signs off on NRL deal
Papua New Guinea's inclusion in the NRL's 2028 season was celebrated with the signing of an agreement between Papua New Guinea, the Australian government and PNG's NRL bid team.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Affairs
Australia and PNG to begin negotiations on new defence treaty
Australia and PNG are to begin negotiations on a defence treaty in a move that could have major implications for national security and the Pacific's strategic landscape.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Foreign Affairs
Vanuatu's new PM hopes to get Trump's attention on the Pacific
Vanuatu's new prime minister says he singled out the United States in his first official speech to encourage the Trump administration to rethink its approach to issues of importance to Pacific nations.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Affairs
Samoa's embattled Prime Minister faces court action to have her removed
Opposition Leader and head of the Human Rights Protection Party Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi has gone to the Supreme Court to get Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa to step down on the grounds that she is running a minority government.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: World Politics
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French Polynesia introduces new regulations for boats and swimmers for whale protection
Nesia Daily spoke with our community correspondent in Tahiti, Tiare Tuuhia who shared updates on the weather, dengue fever cases, and marine life regulations for boats and swimmers.
Topic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events
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.
Topic: Treaties and Alliances