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Meet the Fijian female engineers making their mark in Marshall Islands

Thirty years ago, the presence of a female worker in the power plants in the Marshall Islands was unusual, but that's now changed.

Five female engineers standing outside the power plant in M

Published: 38m agoFri 15 Aug 2025 at 5:16amLocation: Marshall IslandsTopic: Engineering

'Don't get bitten': Authorities mobilise against Pacific dengue outbreak

Dengue fever has killed 18 people and health authorities have recorded tens of thousands of cases in the Pacific.

A close-up of a mosquito, brown with white spots, on human skin.

Published: WedWed 13 Aug 2025 at 7:45pmLocation: PacificTopic: Disease Outbreak

Critics slam bill to give Tonga's foreign relation power back to the King

Critics and democracy advocates in Tonga have slammed a controversial law to bring the kingdom's foreign relations back under the control of the King.

Tongan king Tupou VI wearing regal dress and his crown walks towards the camera during his coronation

Duration: 7 minutes 17 seconds

Published: 1h agoFri 15 Aug 2025 at 4:31amLocation: TongaTopic: Laws

Will Australia's shift on Palestinian state impact our alliances in the region?

When Australia formally recognises the state of Palestine at the UN Assembly next month, it will join others who have done so since the Palestinian Declaration of Independence in 1988.

Published: WedWed 13 Aug 2025 at 9:22pmLocation: IndonesiaTopic: World Politics

Payne Haas reported defection to Samoa to boost international rugby league for World Cup

The 25-year-old has played four Tests for the Kangaroos but is set to switch international allegiances ahead of the upcoming Pacific Championships and the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Three Australian rugby league players, with Payne Haas in the middle, line up before an international Test.

Published: YesterdayThu 14 Aug 2025 at 4:08amLocation: AustraliaTopic: Rugby League

Australia and Vanuatu agree to pact worth $500m atop a volcano

Senior ministers from both countries journeyed to the top of Mount Yasur to initial the Nakamal Agreement, but many details linked to the deal remain under wraps.

A man holds a large wooden implement in front of another man who is smiling

Published: WedWed 13 Aug 2025 at 12:07pmLocation: VanuatuTopic: Foreign Affairs

How electronic monitoring technology could help solve challenges in the Pacific tuna industry

During a Pacific-Australian knowledge exchange tour, Mathew Chigiyal, Deputy Director of the National Oceanic Resources Management Authority, explained how electronic monitoring systems could help address key challenges in tuna fisheries in the…

A man in a red island print shirt stands smiling in front of a window with a bay in the background

Duration: 17 minutes 3 seconds

Published: 23h agoThu 14 Aug 2025 at 6:00amLocation: PacificTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

PNG's 50th Independence Anniversary

Papua New Guinea celebrates independence in 1975

Independence Day in Papua New Guinea is marked by dignitaries and celebrations (1975).

Prince Charles in military uniform speaks to a crowd standing next to indigenous PNG man in feathered headdress.

Duration: 4 minutes 42 seconds

Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare

Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare is profiled in this 1976 Four Corners program (1976).

Michael dressed in a wide collared safari shirt - common in the 70s - speaks to someone off camera.

Duration: 26 minutes 31 seconds

As independence for Papua New Guinea draws closer, some key issues will need to be resolved

This ABC Weekend Magazine TV documentary looks at some of the challenges facing Papua New Guinea in the two-year lead-up to its independence (1973).

A man wearing a head covering looks out across a valley from a high mountain in PNG with 'Kwik Taem Independence' text overlaid

Duration: 32 minutes 52 seconds

Leaders' differing views on PNG independence

PNG's Chief Minister Somare and Australian PM Whitlam speak about Papua New Guinea's upcoming independence (1973).

Chief Minister Michael Somare stands at podium making a speech.

Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds

Pacific Break 2025

Pacific Break 2025 entries are now open!

Entries for this year's Pacific Break, the Pacific's biggest music competition, are now open and we're looking for the best original and unsigned talent from across the Pacific.

Blue poster design reads Pacific Break, Radio Australia. Entries open Friday 27 June

Pacific Break 2025: Meet the judges

The judges for Pacific Break 2025 have been announced.

Spliced image of Hau Latukefu, Sosefina Fuamoli, Joji Malani and Ngaiire.

Topic: Music

From Samoa to the world: Mr Cowboy and Pacific stars launch Pacific Break in Apia

The Pacific Break launch concert in Samoa brought together artists from across the region.

Artists from Pacific Break launch concert spliced into one image.

Topic: Music Industry

Pacific Break 2025: Terms and conditions

Pacific Break is ABC Radio Australia’s pan-Pacific music competition, aimed at discovering the best emerging musical talent from across the Pacific.

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Come hang with Hau Latukefu as he spins his favourite tunes to bump you right into the weekend.

Duration: 54 minutes 18 seconds

PNG singer Chris Cobb's stellar blind audition earns four-chair turn on The Voice Australia

PNG singer Chris Cobb has stunned the judges during his blind audition on The Voice Australia, earning him a four-chair turn.

A Papua New Guinean man in a green linen shirt sings on a stage

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes 28 seconds

Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Pacific Islands Forum officially locks partners and donor governments out of leaders summit

Critics and democracy advocates in Tonga have slam a controversial law to bring Tonga's foreign relations back under control of the King.

Duration: 45 minutes 51 seconds

Topic: World War II

Tongan radio announcer recalls memories of covering disasters for radio

How a voice on the radio can provide some comfort before, during and after a disaster; we hear from one experienced Tongan broadcaster and the challenges they faced.

Radio studio on air desk in a Pacific broadcaster

Duration: 29 minutes 24 seconds

Topic: Environmental Impact

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Woman mobbed by group of men at PNG university campus

A young woman is attacked by a mob of men while she walks through Papua New Guinea University of Technology in the city of Lae.

Screengrab of mobile video shows woman with her hands over her ears being followed by men.

Duration: 49 seconds

New Zealander shelters from tsunami warnings in Honolulu, Hawaii

Kathleen Marr, a Kiwi, was travelling in Honolulu when she encountered tsunami warnings and evacuations.

Honolulu's ocean with Kathleen Marr's face in a box.

Duration: 3 minutes 3 seconds

Bringing Ballroom to Samoa

Advocates say the goal isn't just about existing — it's about thriving at home.

A Song for my Father

When his father passes away, Chris kamu'ana Rohoimae is left with more than just memories; he's left with a song. Written in the days before his father's death, this deeply personal track leads Chris to win Pacific Break 2024.

A man wearing traditional garb has panpipes around his neck and a microphone in front of him. Another looks over his shoulder.

Tok Pisin

Hevi long solwara bagarapim Bougainville atolls

An aerial photo of a tropic landscape and ocean

Duration: 5 minutes 43 seconds

PNG meri nidim moa helpim long sait blong trauma

Brigita Mombi sits wit John Jjaruka and Cath Porter.

Duration: 5 minutes 59 seconds

Australia igivim Lombrum naval base igo bek long PNG gavman

Duration: 6 minutes 17 seconds

Konnou nidim gavman sevis long helpim divelopmen

Duration: 8 minutes 17 seconds

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Pacific Break 2025 is open

Meet the Fijian female engineers making their mark in Marshall Islands

'Don't get bitten': Authorities mobilise against Pacific dengue outbreak

Critics slam bill to give Tonga's foreign relation power back to the King

Will Australia's shift on Palestinian state impact our alliances in the region?

Payne Haas reported defection to Samoa to boost international rugby league for World Cup

Australia and Vanuatu agree to pact worth $500m atop a volcano

How electronic monitoring technology could help solve challenges in the Pacific tuna industry

Papua New Guinea celebrates independence in 1975

Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare

As independence for Papua New Guinea draws closer, some key issues will need to be resolved

Leaders' differing views on PNG independence

Pacific Break 2025 entries are now open!

Pacific Break 2025: Meet the judges

From Samoa to the world: Mr Cowboy and Pacific stars launch Pacific Break in Apia

Pacific Break 2025: Terms and conditions

As the Pacific grapples with dengue fever, here's what you need to know

George 'Fiji' Veikoso: Voice of the Pacific

How Samoa's Ballroom scene is carving space for Pacific futures

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PNG singer Chris Cobb's stellar blind audition earns four-chair turn on The Voice Australia

Pacific Islands Forum officially locks partners and donor governments out of leaders summit

Tongan radio announcer recalls memories of covering disasters for radio

Woman mobbed by group of men at PNG university campus

New Zealander shelters from tsunami warnings in Honolulu, Hawaii

Bringing Ballroom to Samoa

A Song for my Father

Hevi long solwara bagarapim Bougainville atolls

PNG meri nidim moa helpim long sait blong trauma

Australia igivim Lombrum naval base igo bek long PNG gavman

Konnou nidim gavman sevis long helpim divelopmen

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