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Can’t buy me love? China’s aid and the question of influence

China understands national interest as being advanced by favourable outcomes, by reducing the possibility of unfavourable outcomes — and by reducing the space for disagreement or dissent.

Australia committed to sustainable use of oceans and enhancing resilience of Pacific communities

This marked Albanese's first visit to Samoa as Prime Minister and the first CHOGM hosted by a Pacific island nation, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth.

Pacific Academy of Sciences launched to amplify regional voices and foster collaboration

"The academy will provide mentorship and foster collaboration between peers regionally and globally, creating opportunities for career development for our young people."

Fiji’s first bike share scheme to promote green transport

“One morning, you get those ‘light bulb’ moments... it hit me on one of those rides to work—something has to be done.”

Responding to Vanuatu’s emerging economic emergency

The World Bank estimates that the economy is 3% smaller than in 2019, and that real GDP per capita (approximately income per person) is US$2,517 (VUV 205,602).

Australian TV content expands to Cook Islands and Niue under Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy

The PacificAus TV initiative, managed by Free TV Australia, receives $5.68 million annually as part of the Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy.

Why Kiribati should say yes to the Pacific Engagement Visa

Three out of the 12 Pacific island countries eligible for the PEV opted out of the visa.

Pacific nations sound the alarm on sea-level rise, again. Is anybody listening?

Many Pacific island nations sit just a few meters above sea level, leaving them at risk of flooding, storm surges and coastal erosion that are forecast to increase in frequency as the planet warms.

Australia and India unite in global effort to combat illicit WMD trade

The event, held from 24 to 27 September in Sydney, was part of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), a global partnership focused on preventing the spread of WMD-related materials.

Employers win, Pacific workers lose with policy change

RSE employers were upbeat about the policy changes which will help to reduce their costs of participation, a key outcome that employers and industry groups have been lobbying for.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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