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Call for journalists to undergo gender sensitisation training

Nalini Singh highlighted the highest rates of gender violence and other forms of discrimination against women in the region.

Australia and Tuvalu to enhance people-to-people ties and connectivity

This historic partnership prioritises the well-being of people, aiming to protect Tuvalu’s identity and culture while strengthening ties between Australia and Tuvalu.

New grant initiative to empower Pacific journalism

The new grant program from IFPIM is poised to play a vital role in fostering economic resilience and leveraging new technologies to enhance the delivery of information.

Budget cuts threaten US strategy against rising Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific

The proposed appropriations bill for the State Department would cut its budget by 11% to about U.S. $52 billion a year from nearly $60 billion this year, and falls short of the White House’s 2025 request for $64 billion.

Guam’s bid for Pacific Islands Forum status gains traction amid decolonisation push

Washington has given its territories permission to apply for PIF membership, but with the caveat they can't take foreign policy positions.

Groundbreaking book ‘Waves of Change’ released at the historic Pacific Media Conference in Fiji

This conference, the first of its kind in 20 years, serves as a crucial platform to address the pressing challenges and core issues faced by Pacific media.

Historic visit to strengthen Australia-Solomon Islands partnership

The leaders discussed ways to attract increased international investment to provide secure and quality infrastructure for the Solomon Islands.

Fiji’s vanishing shores – villagers battle against coastal erosion

For generations, the villagers lived in harmony with the sea, drawing their sustenance from its abundant resources.

Australia transports Indian supplies, announces additional $2 million support to landslide-affected PNG

Key among the priorities is the restoration of road access, essential for delivering vital services and maintaining supply chains for food and fuel.

Mass resignations by founding members shake FijiFirst Party

This upheaval follows FijiFirst's recent confirmation that it had expelled 17 MPs for defying a party directive and voting for a pay rise.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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