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Budget looks to dampen 'the Trump effect' on Pacific, South-East Asia aid

The federal government is quietly reshaping its overseas development program as the Pacific and South-East Asia grapple with the prospect of sweeping cuts to US aid.
A man in military uniform inside an aircraft stand in front of palettes carrying items labelled 'Australian Aid'.

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Aid

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PNG's sudden Facebook ban — a government flexing social media control?

Papua New Guineans were hit by an unexpected digital blackout as access to Facebook was abruptly blocked.
An illustration shows a Facebook 'like' symbol with a bandage around its thumb.

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Community and Society

Niue makes TIME's list of 'greatest places to visit'

TIME magazine has named Niue as one of the greatest places of 2025 thanks in large part to the efforts of tour operator Niue Blue.
Clear water rock pools along the coast line of Niue
Duration: 5 minutes 45 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Travel and Tourism

24yo basketballer Hannah Kalua set to debut for PNG as team returns to FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

24-year-old basketball player Hannah Kalua will make her debut in the Papua New Guinea national women's team as both the men's and women's teams return to the FIBA Asia Cup 3x3 qualifiers.
A girl holding a basketball on her shoulder wearing a purple singlet over a black shirt and yellow shorts smiles for the camera

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Basketball

Gene mutation makes some Polynesians vulnerable to Parkinson's disease

New research has discovered people in some Polynesian communities have high rates of a gene mutation that can cause Parkinson's disease.
Neon glowing DNA strands floating in fluid
Duration: 7 minutes 24 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Public Health

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister testifies in court

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has testified to having no knowledge of payments made to convicted lawyer Paul Paraka, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for misappropriating tens of millions of government funds between 2007 and…
James Marape court 2025
Duration: 6 minutes 25 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Courts

Facebook shut down in PNG in 'test' to stop 'pornography, misinformation'

Facebook users in Papua New Guinea remain offline after the government carried out what it described as "testing" to regulate hate speech and offensive content.
Man using Facebook with a ban symbol

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Social Media

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The Tongan Queen attends Queen Salote College's 99-year anniversary celebrations in Sydney

The Kingdom of Tonga's Queen Nanasipau’u Tuku'aho celebrated with former old girls and students of Queen Salote College in Tonga at the 99th anniversary in Sydney for Australia based alumna on Friday.
Two young women wearing blue with Tongan mats around their waist hold a white and blue birthday cake in front of an older woman

Topic: Royalty

Vanuatu's abandoned capital symbolises state of perpetual recovery

A destructive earthquake came on the back of three cyclones which tore through Vanuatu in 2023.
Vanuatu Quake Recovery: A completely crushed car on a street.
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

Topic: Cyclones

HIV cases surge in Fiji amid intravenous drug crisis

Fiji’s health authorities are raising the alarm on a surge in HIV cases linked to meth use among young Fijians. 
Fiji HIV Crisis. Image of street sign in Fiji stating needle sharing is the 2nd highest cause of HIV.
Duration: 2 minutes 1 second

Topic: Aids and HIV

Solomon Islands Prime Minister takes aim at Trump's climate position

The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands has taken aim at the Trump administration over its climate policies saying they'll hurt Pacific Island nations. 
Trump's climate policies. Solomon Islands prime minister speaking
Duration: 4 minutes 52 seconds

Topic: Climate Change

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