Fiji Opposition leader Seruiratu urges Australia to slow fossil fuel output
Fiji’s Opposition leader Inia Seruiratu says Fiji should also be able to raise concerns about some of Australia’s decisions such as its ongoing production...
PNG Opposition: Vote of no confidence still alive
It is up to Pangu Pati to remain intact, says Social Democratic Party leader Powes Parkop, as a vote of no confidence looms at...
Human rights vetting urged for Fiji defence treaty
A defence treaty between Australia and Fiji should include vetting processes for human rights violations, a parliamentary committee has been told.
The agreement on Cooperation...
Indonesian President Widodo keen to step up cooperation with Fiji
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) pushed for the intensification of mutually beneficial cooperation between Indonesia and Fiji during a bilateral meeting with the President...
Fiji HIV crisis: Alarm over blood sharing to get meth high
Fiji has asked the United Nations for help with a surge in HIV and AIDS cases, fuelled by the country's spiralling methamphetamine trade.
At Prime...
New Caledonia: French President Macron calls further security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called a meeting of his defence and security council to discuss the deadly unrest in the Pacific territory...
Kanak young people will ‘never give up’ – journalist
The young people on the streets in New Caledonia are saying they will "never give up" pushing back on France's hold on the territory,...
ADF Defence aircraft poised for New Caledonia evacuation
Australians stranded in New Caledonia could be offered a route home if a military aircraft is allowed into the island nation.
At least six people...
Fiji’s elevated and updated Vuvale partnership with Australia
“Australia has announced its agreement for the servicing and maintenance of all patrol boats under the Pacific Patrol Boat Programme in Fiji’s revitalised shipbuilding,...
Vuvale partnership renewal boosts Pacific Labour Mobility
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced the renewal of the Vuvale Partnership between Fiji and Australia, which aims to facilitate seamless two-way travel...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...
Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...
PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...