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Cost of living, the economy and immigration key issues for Pasifika voters

Pacific Islanders in the state of Victoria will be among the 18 million voters in Australia set to head to the polls tomorrow, and for many, voting is an opportunity to contribute to a place they now call home.

Three people of Pacific Island heritage are superimposed over an image of a polling booth.

Published: 5h agoThu 1 May 2025 at 10:39pmLocation: AustraliaTopic: Government and Politics

How to watch the 2025 Australian election outside of Australia

Explore all our coverage of the 2025 Australian election — from live blogs and TV programming to in-depth articles and more. Find out how to tune in from Asia, the Pacific, and around the world.

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Published: 3m agoFri 2 May 2025 at 4:08amLocation: AustraliaTopic: Australian Federal Elections

'Dancing to their tune': What Australia's neighbours want after this election

Almost everyone has an opinion on Australia in the Pacific's capitals. Their leaders and civil society groups will watch its election result closely.

Forklifts from HMAS Adelaide move pallets of humanitarian stores and disaster relief supplies on shore in Tonga

Published: WedWed 30 Apr 2025 at 10:05pmLocation: PacificTopic: World Politics

'Inherently destructive': Trump's deep-sea mining order sparks backlash

Scientists and legal experts warn against commercial deep-sea mining as US President Donald Trump signs an executive order opening up both US and international waters.

A map highlights locations in the north Pacific Ocean, near Hawai'i

Published: 2h agoFri 2 May 2025 at 1:21amLocation: HawaiiTopic: Mining Environmental Issues

Two people die of dengue fever in Tonga

Two people have died of dengue fever in Tonga after an outbreak was declared in February. Other parts of the Pacific are also grappling with the disease.

Published: YesterdayThu 1 May 2025 at 2:28amLocation: TongaTopic: Health

'Master of mayhem': Former Solomon Islands PM in surprise plot to remove leader

A new coalition of Solomon Islands MPs that includes former prime minister Manasseh Sogavare says it has the numbers to oust the country's sitting prime minister, with a vote of no confidence set for next week.

Manasseh Sogavare, wearing a suit and sitting amongst others, looks sideways towards the camera.

Published: WedWed 30 Apr 2025 at 12:22amLocation: PacificTopic: World Politics

Solomon Islands worker identified as victim of suspected hit and run

Police believe Argen Kuni, who came to Australia under the PALM scheme, may have been the victim of a fatal hit-and-run in the NSW Riverina.

Man wearing an orange hi vis shirt looking at the camera.

Published: WedWed 30 Apr 2025 at 7:10amLocation: GriffithTopic: Police

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From Samoa to the NFL Draft: Laki Tasi carries family legacy into NFL draft dreams

Laki Tasi's story is grounded in his Samoan roots and the sacrifices of his parents.

Samoan man wears black as he trains for football

Tongan and Sydney schools rekindle their 90-year relationship

MLC School in Sydney, Australia and Queen Salote College in Tonga have reinvigorated their 90 year relationship which initially started in 1935 after the Queen of Tonga at the time, Queen Salote Tupou III visited.

A group of Australian and Tongan women with younger Australian women smile and pose on a balcony outside a school building

Beyond Awesome: Tuvalu's Land Makers

With sea levels on the rise because of climate change, Alan Resture is on a mission to help protect his homeland and that involves making land, literally! We see how it's done.

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Women's Origin review and Magic Round preview

It's rugby league to the front today with Sala Togatuki taking us inside the victorious Blues camp after they won Origin game 1 in enemy territory in Brisbane.

An illustration of Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona standing with their arms over each others' shoulders. Text reads: Nesian Footy.

Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

Pacific activists urge voters to back climate-strong candidates in this weekend's Australian federal election

Australia is heading towards a federal election and the results could have a significant impact for the Pacific.

Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 59 seconds

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Stage set for high drama as Honiara counts down to no confidence vote

There's political tension in the air in the Solomon's capital, Honiara, as the stage is set for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.

Duration: 43 minutes 8 seconds

Topic: Government and Politics

Strong connection to land in Papua New Guinea driving community response to climate change

One village member in a coastal Papua New Guinea community describes her relationship with the land like being ‘married to this place’, so watching climate change impact is devastating.

Duration: 28 minutes 54 seconds

Topic: Climate Change

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China seizes tiny sandbank near Philippine military outpost

The Lowy Institute's Susannah Patton says regional tensions around the disputed Spratley Islands are ongoing.

Sanbank Struggle: Aerial vision shows figures on a small cay in an azure ocean.

Duration: 4 minutes 27 seconds

Topic: Territorial Disputes

MLC in Sydney, Australia and Queen Salote College in Tonga rekindle their relationship

Students from MLC and Queen Salote College rekindled their sisterhood recently sharing stories, exchanging knowledge, and building friendships rooted in respect and learning.

Topic: Education

PNG's cardinal to join the papal conclave for the first time

Papua New Guinea's only cardinal will join the papal conclave at the Vatican for the first time.

PNG cardinal to join conclave. Man with cros necklace

Duration: 1 minute 4 seconds

Topic: Religion State Relations

Beyond Awesome: Vanuatu’s Resilience Star

Just before cyclone season gets underway in Vanuatu, we join disability advocate Ellen Tamata as she helps people living with disabilities and their communities to get ready.

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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

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Belyndar Maonia Rikimani winim prestigious Peter Lyon Award

Belyndar Maonia Rikimani winim prestigious Peter Lyon Prize (Sprep)

Duration: 6 minutes 38 seconds

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Duration: 6 minutes 3 seconds

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Duration: 3 minutes 51 seconds

Sogavare talem aot risin wae 11 Gavman MP i risaen

Duration: 5 minutes 8 seconds

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