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Vanuatu leads the Pacific to pass landmark United Nations climate change ruling
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution to enforce the legal...
Andrew Mathieson 25 May 2026
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
Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific
Australia is considering aid options to ensure Pacific nations have access to fu...
Poppy Johnson 1 Apr 2026
'Pillar of the Pacific media community' - journalist Dan McGarry dies aged 62
An investigative journalist is being hailed as "irreplaceable" and a "pillar of...
Ben McKay 26 Mar 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
Vanuatu takes stand on UN climate change resolution

The Pacific islands of Vanuatu are standing up to the US government over a United Nations global warming resolution, demanding the world's major polluters pay reparations for failing to stem climate c...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 9, 2026
New school unveiled in Port Vila as Vanuatu undergoes national education reform

A new six-classroom campus has opened in Port Vila as the Government of Vanuatu rolls out nationwide education reform focused on foundational learning and stronger support for teachers and school lead...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 20, 2026
Agency finds political institutions a factor behind corruption findings in PNG, Solomon Islands

A global coalition agency combating corruption has found persistent political failings rated Papua New Guinea the worst country surveyed across the Pacific.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 18, 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
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
Watchdog warns of detrimental China influence on Pacific human rights institutions

A global watchdog has issued a warning over the growing influence of China in the Pacific which could be impacting civic freedoms on the island nations, according to its own report.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 5, 2025
Vanuatu's most remote province receives first ever x-ray service

Torba Province's first x-ray service is now operational at Quatvaes Hospital, supported by a new solar energy system delivered through Australia's REnew Pacific Respond Global HELPR-1 project.

Australia cops it over Vanuatu's police deal with China

Australia's Pacific minister has been chastised by a Vanuatu counterpart, being told to "check his facts" over comments about a Chinese policing agreement.

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Dominic Giannini Sep 27, 2025
Vanuatu flags China policing deal after Australia snub

Australia's attempt to net a security pact with Vanuatu has hit a major snag as one of the Pacific nation's ministers flags expanded policing co-operation with China.

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Dominic Giannini Sep 23, 2025
Migrant worker heat deaths spark calls for visa changes

Migrants brought to Australia to work in agriculture have died of dehydration, after being poorly prepared for the climate and labour conditions, an inquiry has been told.

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Stephanie Gardiner Sep 12, 2025
Australia squeezed on climate by Vanuatu minister

Australia has been urged to wind down its fossil fuel exports by Vanuatu's climate change adaptation minister, who says a recent advisory opinion from the World Court suggests the responsibilities of...

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Poppy Johnston Sep 11, 2025
Pacific's top issues on agenda at leaders-only retreat

With a climate resilience fund and a high-level agreement on regional peace in the bag, Pacific leaders will finish up multi-day talks at a private retreat.

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Poppy Johnston Sep 11, 2025
Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Top Australian ministers are confident a security treaty can be signed with Vanuatu after the deal was scuppered days before it was set to be signed.

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