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Pacific declaration urges end to age of fossil fuels
Carbon capture and storage, geoengineering and other technologies that justify o...
Poppy Johnston 17 Apr 2026
Global Green Growth Institute launches US$4 million climate transparency projects across Pacific
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has launched three new climate transpar...
Rebekah Rasmussen 30 Jan 2026
Health agency flags concern following rise in vaping across Pacific
Vaping is on the rise across the Pacific, according to reports from the World He...
Andrew Mathieson 29 Jan 2026
'Clear the way': Pacific leader digs in on COP31 bid
The incoming head of the next Pacific leader talks has urged Turkey to "clear th...
Poppy Johnston 12 Sep 2025
Pacific nations make passionate plea amid climate fears
Pacific leaders have made a passionate plea for help as climate change threatens...
Fraser Barton 21 Aug 2025
Pacific, Australia police forces to discuss regional deployments

Pacific police chiefs are scoping areas where additional assistance can be deployed as Australia helps scale up regional security responses by training local officers.

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Dominic Giannini Aug 1, 2025
Escaping tariffs, Palau says strong US good for Pacific

The president of Palau, one of the few countries to escape US tariffs, says he remains "positive" the Trump administration will keep a strong focus on the Pacific region.

Palau's president backs COP31, wants coal phase out

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has dived headfirst into a contentious election debate, declaring that Pacific nations want Australia to host the COP31 climate change conference.

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Ben McKay Apr 10, 2025
"Water lapping at our door" is our reality: Palau president with thinly-veiled barb for Peter Dutton

The president of Palau has taken a swipe at Opposition leader Peter Dutton's past comments about climate change in the region, arguing that rising sea levels are not a "punchline" for the Pacific.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 9, 2025
Bronco 'Gem' vows not to take career for granted again

Gehamat Shibasaki once took his NRL career for granted, but now the Broncos centre has vowed to never let go of the opportunity and form he has rediscovered.

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Joe Gould Mar 30, 2025
Shibasaki stars as Broncos send Dolphins to 0-4 start

Brisbane's centre Gehamat Shibasaki has fired in a man of the match display to consign the Dolphins to a dreaded 0-4 start to the year in a 20-12 win at Suncorp Stadium.

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Joe Gould Mar 29, 2025
Prospect of Trump victory touches Pacific climate nerve

Donald Trump's attitudes towards the environment and climate are "deeply concerning" according to one Pacific expert awaiting results from the US election.

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Ben McKay Nov 5, 2024
Shadows of US-China contest over Pacific Islands Forum

The Taiwan-aligned Pacific nation of Palau has bit back at other nations acting as "fronts" for China, arguing moves to sideline Taiwan disrespect the Pacific Islands Forum.

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Ben McKay Aug 29, 2024
Palau hopes to host 2026 Pacific Islands Forum summit

Palau President Surangel S Whipps Jr has nominated his country as Pacific Islands Forum chair in 2026. If accepted, it would confirm a return of the PIF Leaders Meeting to Micronesia for the first tim...

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Ben McKay Aug 28, 2024
New flight route between Australia and Palau

A new non-stop flight service between Australia and Palau is being launched with the support of both countries' governments. The Palau Paradise Express, operated by Nauru Airlines, will fly between Br...

Taiwan's remaining Pacific allies pledge support

Taiwan's remaining Pacific Island allies have pledged support in the wake of Nauru cutting ties days after a presidential election, a move that whittled Taiwan's diplomatic footprint in the region to...

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

Australia must ensure citizens from the Pacific nation of Palau are given adequate support services under any proposal to allow them to join the defence force, its president says.

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