The Republic of Fiji Navy confirms the crew are currently enroute to Suva, and our primary focus remains on conducting salvage operations with utmost regard for environmental safety while also addressing counseling support for the crew and families. The challenging conditions of

So proud of my brilliant friend and colleague Prianka Srinivasan who could not be more deserving of this grant! Keep an eye out for her work!

Australia looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Manele on his first official overseas visit as PM. Read more: pm.gov.au/media/visit-pr…

I don't know if anyone has highlighted the importance of this, but it's a significant demonstration of Melanesian solidarity, starkly contrasting France's continuing intransigence on Vanuatu's contested southern border. Absent geopolitics, we do seem able to be friends to all.

If you want to follow a journo on the ground in Saipan for the Assange hearing, Thomas has you covered!

Here's something you don't know about PNG... In fact, I don't know, the government doesn't even know... no one really knows. abc.net.au/news/2024-06-3…

“The evidence, however, is already apparent: microplastics found in the flesh of almost every marine species tested; certain plastic chemicals identified in drinking water; others in the leaves of plants irrigated by polluted streams.” time.com/6991350/plasti…

Superannuation is sitting in Australia as PALM workers report barriers, delays in claiming their money - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-07-0…

If they can deposit superannuation to funds in NZ they can deposit to VNPF, FNPF, etc. This is not rocket science it is another example of not joining dots and not caring enough about the outcomes

Gov Allan Bird says Australian authorities must ensure minister Maladina face full penalties if found guilty of assault. Bird says Maladina is an embarrassment. 🇵🇬 On Wantok: Gavana Bird itok Australia loa mas mekim save long Maladina abc.net.au/pacific/progra… via ABC Australia

Today I spoke with President Mapou of New Caledonia.   I conveyed Australia’s condolences for the loss of life during recent unrest and discussed the value of ongoing dialogue to shape New Caledonia’s institutional future.

How Tahiti's location and seafloor help create one of the world's best spots to surf. reuters.com/graphics/OLYMP…

You made us proud this weekend ! VINAKA VITI 🇫🇯 🥈 at the Paris Olympics 2024 #duavataveilomanirakavi

🔥🔥 get it Chrisnrita Aumanu- Leong

Two months on, the impact of a huge landslide in PNG’s highlands goes much further than the village that was hit: tinyurl.com/2p9fwhjw

Swell of emotions as i started the news with... “Yadra Vinaka Mai, Noa'ia, Mauri, Kaise and BULA! This is Pacific Beat, on ABC News Radio Australia...... Vaka Turaga Saka ki na vanua o Cakaudrove kei Tailevu…” …. the tears came. They heard Vaka Turaga Saka Ki Na Vanua They

Great interview with Fiji's PM Sitiveni Rabuka by my colleague Lice Movono this morning on Pacific Beat. Take a listen to a section of it below. A few other things to unpack from the longer interview 1/ abc.net.au/pacific/progra…

Make sure you tune into Pacific Beat tomorrow morning: Lice Movono speaks with Tonga's Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni. The PM backs the Pacific Policing Initiative, and dismisses the comment from Solomon Islands about PIF being "steamrolled" 1/

Furious response from China after PIF sticks with the status quo on Taiwan, rejecting a push to strip it of its status as a "development partner." China's Ambassador to the Pacific Xian Bo says it must be a "mistake" and he's demanding the final communique be "corrected"

Story: China's Ambassador to the Pacific Qian Bo lashes PIF after Pacific leaders reaffirm status quo and reject push to strip Taiwan of its status as Forum development partner abc.net.au/news/2024-08-3…