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$190 million police deal a 'Christmas present' for Solomon Islands
Australia has committed to growing the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and establish a new police training centre in Honiara, as it tries to stop China expanding its security presence.
Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: World Politics
Vanthorpe cricket team vows to play on and donate prize money to earthquake victim's orphan son
The cricket team of international players from Vanuatu doing seasonal work in Queensland will play their grand final in honour of colleague Valeria Kalkoa, who died in the Port Vila earthquake.
Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Cricket
Cyclone warning for Vanuatu as rescuers dig for survivors of earthquake
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department has issued a warning of a low-to-medium likelihood of a cyclone developing, as the nation grapples with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.
Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
More Australians stranded in earthquake-stricken Vanuatu fly home with RAAF
Hundreds more Australians stranded in Vanuatu after devastating earthquakes have been flown back home on RAAF flights this evening, with the first plane touching down at 6pm.
Published: Location: BrisbaneTopic: Emergency Evacuation
CEO lays out road map for PNG NRL team ahead of debut match in March 2028
Despite all the media speculation, the new PNG NRL franchise won't be signing big-name players anytime soon. The rules won't allow them to make any moves before 2026, so for now, the focus remains on developing young players.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Rugby League
'No methanol' found in Fiji alcohol poisoning that hospitalised Australians
A toxicology report into the suspected alcohol poisonings at Fiji's Warwick Resort that left four Australians critically ill has found no traces of methanol.
Published: Location: FijiTopic: Travel Health and Safety
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Why Vanuatu should brace for even more aftershocks after this week's deadly quakes
The death toll from Vanuatu's earthquake disaster continues to rise, with international search and rescue operations underway to help people hit by the initial quake and its aftershocks. Based on previous experience, here's what we might see next.
Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Earthquakes
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