WATCH: Fighting US Extradition for Training Chinese Pilots

John Kiriakou and Australian Senator David Shoebridge join CN Live! to discuss an Australian pilot’s fight against extradition to the U.S. as the U.S. maneuvers Australia to see China as the enemy. Cathy Vogan reports. By Cathy Vogan in Canberra,...

H.E Soaki participates in 2025 PNG Petroleum, Energy conference

The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea (PNG) His Excellency William McDonald Soaki joined a Solomon Islands Government delegation to attend the 2025 Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Conference, held in Port Moresby from 8–9...

Ranked: The World’s Most Sustainable Economies in 2025

Ranked: The World’s Most Sustainable Economies in 2025 This infographic from the Hinrich Foundation introduces the 2025 edition of the Sustainable Trade Index (STI). The STI is an annual ranking of 30 select global economies developed along with...

Climate litigation surges globally, taking on greenwashing and carbon offsets – but Asia lags

A report published by Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) found that as of June 2025, 3,099 climate-related cases have been filed across 55 jurisdictions since 1986 – up from 2,180 in...

Australia ‘increasingly alone’ in countering China’s influence in Pacific, aid report shows

Australia is “increasingly alone” in countering Beijing’s influence in the Pacific and remains the largest foreign aid donor to the region as the US and other western partners cut funding, a new report shows. The 2025 Lowy Institute Pacific Aid...

Newmont appoints Danquah Addo-Yobo as Ghana Country Manager

Newmont has announced the appointment of Danquah Addo-Yobo as Country Manager for its Ghana business. The role, which took effect from 1 st October, 2025, is part of the strategic realignment of Newmont’s global structure, following the...

Coral Triangle: The giant hidden 'Amazon' beneath the sea that appears somewhat resilient to climate change

QUICK FACTS Name: Coral Triangle Location: Ocean around the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, parts of Indonesia and Malaysia, and the Philippines Why it's incredible: The Coral Triangle is home to 76% of known coral species in the...

Aspen Medical argues for virtual care in defence

“These aren’t just lessons in innovation, they’re strategic imperatives. If we want to deliver rapid, scalable health responses in operational environments, virtual care must be part of the solution,” Aspen Medical Chief Medical Officer, Dr...

Guam lawyer shares global honor for historic climate justice victory

A CHamoru human rights lawyer from Guam and a youth-led Pacific organization are receiving one of the world's most prestigious awards for driving a grassroots campaign that secured a landmark ruling on climate change from the International Court...

Fiji Concludes the Management and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems (MACBLUE) Project with closing event

The MACBLUE project partners, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), the Pacific Community (SPC), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ),...

HRC60: Defender calls for genuine partnership in development projects in Papua New Guinea

I speak from the heart of the Porgera Red Wara (River) Women’s Association, from the remote gold mining-affected local communities in the Porgera District of Enga Province in Papua New Guinea. Our message to this Panel from the South Pacific...

TKCP awarded grant in UK’s Darwin Initiative Awards

British Deputy High Commissioner Mr. Julian Murray met with Ms. Modi Pontio, Executive Director of the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Programme, and TKCP officials. (Image: Supplied) The Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program [TKCP] are thrilled to have...

Coral fossils reveal 600,000 years of hidden climate records

The story of our planet lies hidden in unexpected places. Among them, coral fossils serve as delicate time capsules, recording the rise and fall of ancient seas. Now, a breakthrough by a University of Sydney Ph.D. student promises to unlock those...

California Department of Fish and Wildlife talks osprey, fly rods, fish as bait, sharks

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly answers questions submitted by residents and outdoor enthusiasts. Following are submitted questions and CDFW’s answers. Osprey Q: Do osprey have their own taxonomic classification? A: Yes,...

Neutrons reveal how reefs responded to past climate changes

Researchers in Australia have pioneered a new method to study fossilised coral which will improve scientists’ ability to reconstruct how reefs and oceans responded to changes in Earth’s climate thousands of years ago. Hard corals, which form the...

Neutron Scanning Coral Fossils Reveals Hidden Climate History

A University of Sydney student has developed a completely new way to peer inside coral fossils to recover lost records of past climate change. In collaboration with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), geoscientist...

Neutron scanning of coral fossils reveals Earth’s hidden climate history

From: The University of Sydney A University of Sydney student has developed a completely new way to peer inside coral fossils to recover lost records of past climate change. In collaboration with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology...

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...

Previously feared extinct, this enormous rat - nearly 1 metre long – has been filmed for first time ever

If you are not a fan of rodents, look away now. A giant rat – as big as a small dog – has been discovered living in the remote misty grassland mountains of Papua New Guinea. This mighty mouse is around 65cm (25in) long, excluding its tail, and...

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...