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‘Saving Lives, one Conversation at a Time’: Talanoa’s groundbreaking approach to Mental Health in Pasifika Youths

"It's a testament to the power of community, cultural understanding, and the value of acknowledging mental health struggles."

Australian Museum shines spotlight on Pacific Communities’ stories and treasures

"I believe it’s here to help our younger generations understand our history and to carry it forward from our ancestors to now.”

America likely to persist with renewed Pacific role despite island nations’ doubts

Many analysts believe that because of China’s growing assertiveness and ambition, the U.S. expects and is preparing for a possible showdown. 

If we protect mangroves, we protect our fisheries, our towns and ourselves

Mangroves thrive on the coast, poised between land and sea.

Understanding a failed relationship: Australia and Melanesia

This liberal triumphalism led to the US withdrawing from the Pacific Islands and delegating Australia the task of the invigilator in the region in the early 1990s.

Bid to protect indigenous knowledge in the digital space

"Communities yearn to tap into online technologies, yet structural barriers stand tall."

Australia rebuilds $1.5 million new police traffic centre in the Solomon Islands

The new AUD$1.5 million (SBD$8.1 million) purpose-built Kukum Traffic Centre will provide up to 70 RSIPF traffic officers with a modern work environment and is fully equipped with new IT equipment.

China expands its climate footprint to the Pacific

“In my village, 10,000 trees will be planted this year to confront climatic change.”

Australian agencies attend Pacific security Chiefs’ meeting

Covering a broad membership across a range of security agencies, JHoPS is a forum for Pacific security leaders to set shared tactical, operational and strategic objectives.

Australia helps Niue police cover more ground in the fight against transnational crime

The PTCN has 28 Transnational Crime Units (TCU), located in 20 of the PICP member countries.

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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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