Australia’s Pacific Minister, Pat Conroy in Honiara to Strengthen Ties
Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Pat Conroy, is in Solomon Islands to strengthen the enduring partnership between Australia and…
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Bougainville Firm on Independence After Latest Talks
Hobart, Australia (AAP) –Â A bombshell declaration of independence remains on the table for Bougainville, who have concluded a fresh round…
Australia Plays Down US Review of AUKUS Submarine Deal
Canberra, Australia (AAP) –Â Australia has played down a US Pentagon review of the AUKUS security pact, despite concerns about the…
Isihanua is New Ambassador to Indonesia
A female career diplomat who has served the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the past 14 years has…
Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid
Major change is on the way for Pacific seasonal workers and, possibly, the Australian government’s flagship Pacific visa should Peter…
PNG PM Marape triumphant over no-confidence vote
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has stood strong in the face of a no-confidence motion in parliament, winning…
New Zealand simplifies visa rules for Pacific
Travellers from Pacific Island nations will find it easier to travel in New Zealand after changes to visa rules. Movement…
Australia Pivots Foreign Aid to Pacific to Cover US Cut
CANBERRA, AAP – Pacific island nations will get a larger chunk of Australia’s foreign aid as spending is refocused after…
Economic doubts cloud Bougainville’s path to self-rule
Leaders of Papua New Guinea and would-be nation Bougainville are holding moderated talks this week in Port Moresby to clarify…
US Retreat Leaves Australia to Weigh Pacific Aid Gaps
by Ben McKay of AAP Australia and other development partners are moving to cover gaps across the Pacific as the…