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The NRL aims to reveal its master plan by the end of the season for a possible 20-team competition, as part of the sport's...
Vanuatu write history after beating Fiji to reach first OFC Men’s Nations Cup final
The Vanuatu footballers have become instant legends after reaching their first ever final of the OFC Men’s Nations Cup after defeating Fiji 2-1 in...
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The upcoming regional Forum Leaders Meeting led the agenda for the first visit of Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa to Tonga this...
Political deadlock frustrates Bougainville’s aspirations of independence
Nearly five years after the islanders of remote Bougainville voted decisively in a referendum for independence from Papua New Guinea (PNG), local frustrations are...
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Fiji’s Fisheries Minister charged by FICAC
Fisheries and Forestry Minister Kalaveti Ravu will be appearing in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court this afternoon.
He has been charged by Fiji Independent Commission Against...
Transforming Fiji’s Agriculture: The journey towards sustainable farming
Three years after its groundbreaking ceremony, the Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer (CATT) officially opened in Nausori, leading a new era for Fiji’s agriculture.
Despite...
‘Vicious cycle’ of supply and demand fuelling cocaine use
Lower costs of cocaine production have led to falling street prices and increased use of the controlled drug, says a flagship report from the...
Solomon Islands prime minister says his visits to Australia and China focus on creating jobs
The new prime minister of the Solomon Islands said Wednesday that his visits to Australia and China are focussed on creating jobs in the...
Assange back in Australia, avoids land of the free
A jubilant Julian Assange has embraced his wife Stella on his emotional return to Australia as a free man and convicted US criminal.
Assange arrived...
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‘Australia cops out on official Torres Strait role at global climate talks’
By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa, Torres News
No specific role is planned for Torres Strait Islanders by the Australian government as it prepares to...
Australia snubs Torres Srait in Melanesia Spearhead Group bid
By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa, Torres News
Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving...
Pacific youth declaration at PCNC11 calls for integrated action on biodiversity, climate change and...
Biodiversity, climate and ocean action must be implemented together and not treated in isolation. The health of Pacific reefs, forests, fisheries, and communities depends...