The Zap: comprehensive health and aged care update, plus important consultations now open

The Zap brings news of moves to reduce alcohol-related harms in the ACT, and sepsis resources to help health services address gaps and inconsistencies in care coordination and support for survivors, families, carers and those bereaved by the...

JICA, ECOM boost sustainable coffee farming

JICA, ECOM boost sustainable coffee farming The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has expanded its role in global food security with its first exclusive working capital loan. On October 2, JICA signed a loan agreement worth up to $75...

Revamped Pacific Ocean portal strengthens climate and marine decision-making

MARKING a double celebration, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape addressed the United Nations General Assembly on his country’s 50th year of independence and UN membership. Marape wove a compelling story of national unity, hard-won...

Team Sweden Calls for Safer and More Sustainable Transport Solutions in the Philippines

As the Philippines and the broader Asia-Pacific region intensify efforts to modernize transport systems and improve road safety, Sweden reaffirmed its commitment to supporting smart, safe, and sustainable mobility. Team Sweden in the Philippines —...

Australian deputy PM Marles questioned about evolving Indo-Pacific power struggle

Australian deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has been queried about the clashes between the People’s Republic of China and United States of America in the Indo-Pacific, last week. Minister for Defence Marles was in Chile for the South Pacific...

Pacific Islands focus: health and gender inequities, climate updates, and some hope for marine biodiversity

Introduction by Croakey: In breaking news on Thursday, Papua New Guinea’s cabinet has approved a landmark defence agreement with Australia. PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape said the agreement, known as the PukPuk treaty, “will elevate the two...

COP climate talks are ‘heartbreak’ for Pacific Islands. Here is why...

By Gabriella Marchant and Jordan Fennell Joseph Sikulu’s long-haul journey home to the Pacific has felt fruitless after the recent world climate talks. It has become a “heartbreaking” exercise seeing the annual United Nations Conference of the...

JICA, ECOM boost sustainable coffee farming

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has expanded its role in global food security with its first exclusive working capital loan. On October 2, JICA signed a loan agreement worth up to $75 million with ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation...

Central Province signs landmark climate deal to safeguard communities

Central Province has taken a decisive step in tackling the impacts of climate change, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) to strengthen resilience and protect vulnerable communities....

PNG PM Marape Praises Ambua Lodge as Symbol of Peace and Eco-Tourism

Prime Minister James Marape has described Ambua Lodge in Hela Province as a “national treasure,” commending its founder Sir Bob Bates for four decades of promoting eco-tourism and peaceful coexistence between communities and nature. The Prime...

Convention urged to drive sustainable transformation through tourism

By Shemmeine Harley Dr. Lawrence Sause, Acting Executive Dean of the School of Business and Public Policy (SBPP), gave an inspiring speech at the 19th UPNG Tourism Convention held at the University of Papua New Guinea. The convention brings...

Joint Communique – South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting

Department of Defence Defence Ministers or their representatives from Australia, Chile, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga gathered in Viña del Mar for the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) from 22 to 24...

Officials revolutionize currency with new world-first feature: 'More traceability and structure'

"This is about helping local communities to participate." by Christine DulionOctober 26, 2025 Two countries are taking a step toward linking everyday money with climate action, and it could change the future of finance and sustainability. Papua...

Fiji strengthens regional maritime security at South Pacific Defence Ministers’ meeting

Fiji’s growing leadership in Pacific maritime security was recognised at the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile recently. France and Fiji signed a ship-riding agreement allowing foreign agents to...

Bougainville’s independence deadline exposes peace agreement gaps

The Bougainville Peace Agreement, signed in August 2001 after extensive consultation and negotiation, has stood the test of time. There has been no return to conflict, and many of the agreement’s most substantial terms have been met. Weapons...

Albo and partner head to Palau before PM’s meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and fiancee Jodie Haydon had a secret holiday in Palau ahead of his face-to-face meeting with US president Donald Trump last week. On their privately-funded trip, the couple took a tour to see the islands’ dugongs....

Mining Jobs at K92 Mining Limited in PNG

Career Opportunities at K92 Mining Limited The Kainantu Gold Mine, operated by K92 Mining Limited in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, offers a wide range of job opportunities across multiple areas of the mining sector. Since...

Sink or swim: Can island states survive the climate crisis?

Small island nations across the world are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, and their problems have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely affected their economies, and their capacity to protect themselves from...

What Pacific Island leaders told the UN about climate, conflict and peace

A banner at UN Headquarters on the second day of the general debate of the General Assembly’s eightieth session. Photo: UN Photo / Loey Felipe Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,...

What Pacific Island leaders told the UN General Assembly about climate, conflict and peace

A banner at UN Headquarters on the second day of the general debate of the General Assembly’s eightieth session. Photo: UN Photo / Loey Felipe Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,...