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Family leaves behind 'beautiful' life in Tuvalu amid rising sea levels

As rising sea levels affect their country, many Tuvaluans, including Poeva and Akesa's family, are making the tough decision to leave.
A young woman wears an orange outfit with a blue denim jacket. Behind her is a wooden wall with photographs.

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Climate Change

PNG parliament to decide on endorsing Bougainville independence next month

The Papua New Guinea and Bougainville governments have agreed for the results of the 2019 Bougainville independence referendum to be tabled for endorsement in PNG's parliament next month.
Duration: 7 minutes 4 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: World Politics

Golden moments, historic firsts and Pacific representation at the Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games have come to a close in Glasgow, with the closing ceremony held yesterday and India given the Commonwealth Games flag as the next host in 2030. Here are some of the highlights and medals won.
A collage of pacific athletes with gold medals around their neck or blowing kisses after wins at the Commonwealth Games

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Commonwealth Games

On farms around Australia, 21st-century slaves are picking our food

Behind the fruit and vegetables on Australia's supermarket shelves are workers whose stories are rarely heard.
A woman in an orange hoodie picks oranges.

Published: Location: Coffs HarbourTopic: Work

Inside 'Kraken's' sting that led to Sydney underworld figure's arrest

Sam Amine is awaiting sentence in the NSW District Court after pleading guilty to brokering the supply of the drugs and firearm.
A man in a blue singlet and a baseball cap drinking a coconut through a straw with gym equipment behind him.

Published: Location: SydneyTopic: Courts

New Zealand climbers rescued from Solomon Islands' highest mountain

Two New Zealand climbers have been rescued after spending six days stranded on the Solomon Islands' highest mountain. 
Two friends stand arm in arm in the forrest.

Published: Location: Solomon IslandsTopic: Hiking

Tarona Taafaki wins Tuvalu's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal

Tuvaluan boxer Tarona Taafaki has etched her name into her country's sporting history, becoming the first athlete to win a Commonwealth Games medal for the Pacific nation.
Four young women in different coloured track suits hold up medals around their necks in a boxing ring smiling for a photo

Published: Location: TuvaluTopic: Boxing

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The Reality of Climate Migration

Imagine having to leave everything you know, not by choice, but because the climate is claiming your home.
Poeva and Akesa sit in a room at their homes. An arrow going from a Tuvalu flag to an Australian one overlaid.
Duration: 6 minutes 55 seconds

Topic: Climate Change

Fears people buried after landslide at Solomon Islands Gold Ridge mine

Families and friends have raised concerns that a number of people may have been buried in a landslide at the Solomon Islands' Gold Ridge mine. 
Construction workers walking out of gold mine.
Duration: 31 seconds

Topic: Landslides

China tests missile in South Pacific

Chinese state media has confirmed a missile test has been carried out in the Pacific hours after Australia signed a defence treaty with Fiji. 
Duration: 18 minutes 8 seconds

Topic: Treaties

the CISNOC 2024/2025 awards celebrated the people driving sport forward

A big night for Cook Islands sport 🎉
Group of people wearing colourful dresswear with garlands around their neck hold wooden awards in their hands & smile to camera

Topic: Sport

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