投稿者: Kate Lyons
Some reporters in the region face jail for alleged defamation in countries where news outlets often lack resources to defend lawsuitsThe Pacific is facing a “critical moment” for press freedom, the region’s media watchdog has warned, as a number of sen…
New Zealand defence minister Judith Collins says department has ‘never seen a task group of this capability undertaking this sort of work’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastN…
Despite eventual visa backflip by authorities, ABC’s south-Asia correspondent Avani Dias left after being made to ‘feel so uncomfortable’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily …
Australia has signalled it wants stronger ties with Indonesia. With Prabowo Subianto leading in the polls, we look ahead to the post-Jokowi landscapeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free a…
PNG prime minister tells west ‘your enemy is not our enemy’ as he tries to steer clear of geopolitical struggle gripping the PacificGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister of Papua New Guinea has warn…
Handover ceremony comes after turbulent year when Pacific country signed controversial security agreement with ChinaAustralia has announced the donation of police vehicles and 60 MK18 rifles to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in a move d…
Thirty-four officers travel to China as part of effort to improve cooperation between the two forcesA delegation of more than 30 Solomon Islands police officers has travelled to China to undergo training for the first time, in a sign of deepening ties …
Ratu Meli Bainimarama has been charged with assault, stalking, choking and other charges in Windsor local courtGet our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcastThe son of the Fijian prime minister is facing criminal charges in relatio…
Manasseh Sogavare calls Australia’s offer ‘an assault on our parliamentary democracy’ after saying his country had to delay elections because of costFollow the day’s news, liveGet our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcastThe prime…
Notice in two major newspapers asks reporters to use ministerial emails instead of contacting James Marape The Papua New Guinean prime minister’s office has taken out a full page advertisement in the country’s two major newspapers urging journalists to…
Solomon Islands PM’s election delay push a ‘power grab’ linked to China pact, opposition leader says
Matthew Wale says Chinese forces may be brought in by government to deal with unrest from postponing voteThe opposition leader of Solomon Islands has blasted a push by the prime minister to delay the 2023 election, saying the move is the “power grab” h…
The massacre of 18 people in the Highlands confirmed fears that an outdated electoral roll and lack of security could lead to troubleVoting in Papua New Guinea’s elections has been overshadowed by outbreaks of violence including the massacre of 18 peop…
Albanese hails Pacific Island Leaders Forum a success but Fiji’s prime minister says Australia must end its ‘fossil fuel addiction’Get our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news podcastPacific leaders have welcomed Australia’s “renewed …
Pacific islands urge new Labor government to support push for international court of justice to issue climate advisory opinionAustralia’s new Labor government has been called on to prove its commitment to climate action and support for Pacific countrie…
Vanuatu is leading a campaign to have the international court of justice issue an opinion on climate change – which could have huge legal ramificationsDuring their final year at law school, Solomon Yeo and his classmates set their minds to saving the w…