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Rising risks: what’s driving violence against Pacific children

Children continue to face emotional, physical and sexual abuse in their homes, schools and communities.

Fiji’s Deputy PM Prasad endorses Australia’s bid to co-host COP31 with the Pacific

Reinforcing the importance of regional cooperation, Prof. Prasad advocated for a visa-free Blue Pacific, coordinated relocation policies, marine protection strategies, and climate-resilient development.

Talisman Sabre 2025: Australia and allies begin biggest military exercise on home soil

Now in its 11th iteration, Talisman Sabre 2025 brings together more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 partner nations, making it the largest and most sophisticated warfighting exercise Australia has ever hosted.

Were donors serious about the sustainability of benefits from projects?

Analysis of project reports revealed two fundamental areas of concern that help us to understand the neglect of sustainability: defining sustainability, and coherence in donor development policies and practices.

Australia and Fiji deepen Vuvale Partnership for a peaceful and prosperous Pacific

Australia is increasing its development assistance to Fiji by $40 million, bringing total support to nearly $500 million between 2025 and 2029.

Wallabies edge out Fiji in Vuvale Bowl thriller as Pacific unity shines

The fiercely contested Vuvale Bowl match became a showcase of Pacific pride, sportsmanship, and enduring friendship between Fiji and Australia.

Pacific People first: the critical role of education

There are at least 15 universities serving the region, including new or enhanced national institutions.

Rabuka warns against Chinese bases, offers 5,000 Fijians to fill Australian defence jobs

Rabuka urged regional leaders and international partners alike to embrace the Pacific’s peaceful heritage and values in global diplomacy.

Australia’s aid under scrutiny: the OECD DAC peer review and the road ahead

For Australia, a robust and predictable aid program is fundamental to its standing and influence in a dynamic Indo-Pacific region.

Sexual health screening for PALM workers

The PALM Scheme is a collaboration between Australia and eligible Pacific nations, as well as Timor-Leste, supporting groups to work temporarily in Australia in fields such as horticulture, meatworks, hospitality and care industries.

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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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