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'Thank God!' Australians relieved as first evacuation flights land after mission to riot-stricken New Caledonia
More than 100 Australians and other tourists stranded for up to a week in the violence in New Caledonia have been repatriated.
Published: Location: BrisbaneTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War
President Emmanuel Macron to visit New Caledonia after riots over proposed reforms
French President Emmanuel Macron and three ministers will visit New Caledonia after an outbreak of violence in the territory over proposed electoral reforms.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Affairs
Australia announces $50 million funding for Solomon Islands
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles was in Solomon Islands yesterday, announcing $50 million in funding for a new border management system and urban health centre.
Published: Location: Solomon IslandsTopic: Foreign Affairs
In a world-first ruling, an international court finds carbon dioxide is a sea pollutant
The UN maritime court ruled in favour of nine island states who had sought greater protection from the impacts of climate change.
Published: Location: GermanyTopic: Climate Change
Vanuatu raises concern over French treatment of Kanaks
As the unrest in New Caledonia continues, Vanuatu's Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu has become the latest high-profile Pacific leader to raise concerns about the rights of the Kanak people.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Affairs
Federal government close to securing $600m deal for new Papua New Guinea NRL side
The federal government and the NRL are closing in on a deal worth up to $600 million to secure a new NRL side based in Papua New Guinea.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: NRL
Air Vanuatu collapsed under heavy debt. A thousand kilometres across the ocean, it's a different story
Air Vanuatu's collapse has raised questions about the future of aviation in the Pacific. While experts say the problems are vast, there are glimmers of hope for the region's airlines.
Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Tourism and Leisure Industry
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Nesia Daily checks out a game fishing tournament in Pohnpei!
Our very own Faleagafulu Inga Stünzner has just been over in Pohnpei and happened to stumble across a game fishing tournament in Mangrove Bay. She spoke to participants Isako Peterson, Steincia Olten-Hawley and Dr John Hedson.
Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Evacuation flight from New Caledonia carrying Australians lands in Brisbane
The first of two evacuation flights from New Caledonia carrying stranded Australians lands in Brisbane.
Topic: Unrest, Conflict and War
Pacific Break 2023
Pacific Break winner Ju Ben's performance at WOMADelaide Festival
From the beautiful island of Fiji to the international stage in Australia, the 25-year-old sugar cane machine operator turned music sensation rocked the Adelaide stage.
Topic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)