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AI advances likely making students more knowledgeable than teachers, says Prof. Biman Prasad

Prof. Prasad noted that many principals have already observed students digitally fact-checking their teachers, highlighting the generation’s natural adaptation to AI tools.

Deep-sea mining conference spurs rare Cook Islands protest

Skeptics say such minerals are already plentiful on land and warn that mining the seabed could cause irreparable damage to an environment that is still poorly understood. 

No increase in Pacific students in Australia, except from Fiji

Educational exchange is crucial for enhancing connections between individuals and societies and acts as a powerful tool for extending soft power.

Australia and Vanuatu strengthen security ties with official opening of Cook Barracks

The upgraded barracks now include modern engineer and vehicle workshops, accommodation and training facilities, a fire station, chapel, medical centre, and improved road infrastructure and essential services.

Australia joins Pacific police leaders to build safer communities

The PICP is the Pacific region’s primary organisation that connects the Pacific’s diverse police services at a strategic leadership level.

Melania Tora crowned Miss Hibiscus 2024, pledges to champion mental health in Fiji

Martina Sigrah, Miss Island Accommodation, and Pepe Malani, Miss Fiji Fashion Week, were named first and second runners-up, respectively.

Talk isn’t enough: Pacific nations say Australia must end new fossil fuel projects

Our neighbours are focused on Australia’s emergence as the world’s second largest exporter of fossil fuel emissions and steady opening of more gas and coal fields.

Australia commits $400 million to Pacific Policing Initiative

The PPI will boost the capability of Pacific nations to meet law and order and internal security requirements, and to support each other in times of need.

Australia advances Vanuatu’s policing capabilities with new equipment and infrastructure

These include a refurbished Forensic Laboratory, upgraded facilities at the Police Training College, a newly constructed Fare (ni-Vanuatu gathering place) at the Freshwota police post, and the first of five police houses being renovated at Independence Park.

200 unexploded WWII shells uncovered in Solomon Islands capital

Honiara is estimated to be littered with thousands of bombs and shells left behind on the battlefield after the six-month Battle of Guadalcanal ended in 1943.

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan extends free public transport, slashes fares to half

Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.

Taxi and rideshare sting operation in Perth exposes safety breaches and fare gouging

The operation, led by the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure alongside WA Police and the Australian Federal Police, targeted more than 100 vehicles over four hours at Perth Airport.
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