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Free education in $1b sweetener for Solomons treaty
Australia and Solomon Islands appear to be on the brink of a new security treaty...
Ben McKay (AAP) 8 Sep 2026
No-confidence vote in Solomon Islands PM Wale pulled
Australia's relationship with one of its closest neighbours has been bolstered b...
Ben McKay (AAP) 7 Sep 2026
Solomon Islands PM faces no-confidence motion threat on eve of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Solomon Islands is in a political crisis after three senior government ministers...
Andrew Mathieson 1 Sep 2026
US and Solomon Islands discuss return of Peace Corps
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has met with Solomon Islands Pri...
'Don't threaten us': Pacific nation's message to China
A Pacific-wide pact is needed to counter major powers such as China trying to fl...
Tess Ikonomou (AAP) 7 Jul 2026
Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

Anthony Albanese is set to sign a new security agreement during a three-day tour of the Pacific. The prime minister will arrive on Sunday in the Fijian capital of Suva, where he is expected to sign th...

Australia open to Pacific-wide security pact push

Australia is open to pursuing a proposed Pacific-wide security deal to counter growing Chinese influence. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale raised the idea with Anthony Albanese during a rec...

Solomon Islands link to massive drug haul highlights growing problem for Pacific islands

A 2.7-tonne cocaine seizure estimated to be worth nearly $1 billion that reached Australia via the Solomon Islands has highlighted a growing fear the Pacific is a soft target for drug trafficking.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 23, 2026
Solomon Islands PM pledges 'reset' with Australia

The newly elected leader of the Solomon Islands has sought a "reset" of relations with Australia, starting work on a major new treaty and signalling a reversal of his predecessors' pro-China stance.

Solomons leader visits Australia in first official trip

The newly elected Solomon Islands prime minister will visit Australia for talks with Anthony Albanese, with hopes the former China critic will prioritise ties with Canberra ahead of those with Beijing...

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Andrew Brown May 28, 2026
Solomon Islands parliament elects new prime minister

Solomon Islands' parliament has elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister, in a decision welcomed by Australia that has been battling China ‌for influence in the country.

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Alasdair Pal May 15, 2026
No-confidence motion sees Solomon Islands prime minister voted out of office

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been ousted from power following a no-confidence motion on Thursday. Members of the Melanesian nation's parliament removed Mr Manele 26 votes to 22 i...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 8, 2026
Court of Appeals ensures Solomons Islands MPs will decide Prime Minister's future

The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal has ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to recall parliament and end the nation's ongoing political impasse.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 4, 2026
Solomon Islands' opposition alleges PM's lobbyists attempted to bribe MPs to retain power

The Solomon Islands' political crisis has appeared to have deepened further amid accusations Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is attempting to bribe his way into retaining power.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 23, 2026
Solomon Islands Governor-General refuses to recall parliament amid court of appeal hearing for embattled Prime Minister

The Solomon Islands' Governor-General has refused to recall parliament in the latest political impasse involving the country's Prime Minister over losing power to rule a new minority government.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 17, 2026
New opposition lodges court challenge to convene Solomon Islands' parliament

The Solomon Islands opposition's attempt to unseat the nation's government through the courts has been described as a "futile exercise" before even the case is heard.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 10, 2026
Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing

Tropical Cyclone Maila has surged to become one of the strongest storms so close to the equator on record, intensifying in the warm waters of the Solomon Sea.

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Ben McKay Apr 9, 2026
Cyclone Maila grows to a category five monster

Tropical Cyclone Maila has surged to become the season's strongest storm, growing in intensity in the warm waters of the Solomon Sea. On Wednesday morning, Maila was upgraded to a category five system...

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Ben McKay Apr 8, 2026
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