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Jyotsana Varma appointed Regional Director–Pacific at Asian Development Bank in Sydney

Prior to joining ADB, she led state teams in the Indian civil service on social sector projects and advised the Indian Finance Minister on policy matters.

Fiji leads, Australia supports historic ‘Ocean of Peace Declaration’

“The Leaders have put their signature to the Declaration. The world knows that we, the Pasifika people, mean business, and it starts here, with us.”

‘Visa-free Pacific’ and shared growth on Fiji Deputy PM Prasad’s agenda

“There’s no reason why Solomon Islands logs cannot be processed in Fiji rather than in distant Asia”

“Family with connected futures”: Australia and Solomon Islands strengthen ties with major police support package

The move underscores Australia's role as Solomon Islands’ security partner of choice and builds on decades of cooperation in areas such as policing, defence, and disaster relief.

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.

Solomon Islands media fear complaints campaign making Facebook news posts disappear

The social media parent company Meta blames a technical error for deleted posts.

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.

Women just 6 per cent of candidates, speculation of Chinese influence in Solomon Islands’ election

Since independence in 1978, only six women have won seats in Parliament, and 15 women have won seats in provincial assemblies.

Australia supports Solomon Islands police force in civil disorder exercise

Around 170 members from RSIPF, Australian Federal Police, Australian Defence Force and Fiji Police Force attended the exercise held at Hells Point, Honiara.

Australia and Solomon Islands police to work closely on future priorities

AFP members work closely with their RSIPF counterparts to support the operational delivery of policing services to identify, target and combat emerging crime and security issues.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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