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West Papuan voices speak out against latest aggression from Indonesian forces
Senior West Papuan figures have slammed the most recent Indonesian attacks on th...
Andrew Mathieson 20 May 2026
Indonesia's human rights body investigates West Papuan deaths amid military operation
Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights is investigating the shooting de...
Andrew Mathieson 27 Apr 2026
More deaths following latest military action in West Papua
The Indonesian military has been accused of attacking a refugee camp in West Pap...
Andrew Mathieson 22 Apr 2026
Vanuatu's connection to Melanesian neighbours a vital boost to economy
Trade is set to be strengthened between Melanesian neighbours following the intr...
Andrew Mathieson 20 Mar 2026
Pro-independence Kanaky party absent at signing of New Caledonia agreement
The central voice behind New Caledonia's Indigenous Kanaky pro-independence move...
Andrew Mathieson 21 Jan 2026
'Exploitation, underpayment and poor conditions' - Economic benefit from federal labour scheme comes at steep cost to Pasifika workers

A federal government program recruiting Pacific workers to fill agricultural labour gaps across regional and rural Australia has been compared to the 19th-century indentured 'blackbirding' of South Se...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jan 20, 2026
Occupation of West Papua casts shadow over Indonesia's rise to presidency of UN Human Rights Council

Human rights violations against Indigenous West Papuans on their ancestral territory makes Indonesia's appointment to head the United Nations Human Rights Council a "mockery" of the position, accordin...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jan 19, 2026
New Oceania professional football league future proofs the world game

Five Pasifika sides recently entered the ranks of professional football for the first time. The clubs from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Vanuatu stepped onto a new stage across t...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jan 19, 2026
Action demanded from Vanuatu government over Indonesian occupation of West Papua

West Papuan activists in Port Vila are demanding the Vanuatu government "take a stronger and more decisive stance" and support the continued struggle for independence from Indonesia.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 12, 2025
West Papuan media call for Melanesian support against Indonesian media blackout

Exiled West Papuan media are calling for Fiji – in a reflection of Melanesian solidarity – to hold the greater Pacific region to account and stand against Indonesia's ongoing media blackou...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 21, 2025
Fiji human rights organisation challenges Prime Minister over unfinished decolonisation business

An independent Fijian community movement has called on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to "uphold justice, stability and security" for Kanaky New Caledonians and the West Papua region.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 10, 2025
South Bank Piazza turned into an explosion of cultures with Aiga Festival

The Aiga Festival, held at South Bank Piazza in Meanjin (Brisbane), has concluded with resounding success, leaving attendees immersed in a rich tapestry of Indigenous, Pacific and Melanesian cultures.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 19, 2024
Pacific Islands 'divided' over Fukushima water release

Science supports Japan's decision to pump treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, Cook Islands Prime Minister and chairman of the Pacific Islands bloc Mark Brown says, but the reg...

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Kirsty Needham Aug 24, 2023
Vanuatu showcases diversity of Pacific sub-region in hosting Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival

For the first time in more than two decades, Vanuatu is playing host to the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST). The biennial event brings together artists, performers and cultural practiti...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jul 25, 2023
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