Life expectancy in the Pacific, and the case of Naoero
AVERAGE life expectancy across the Pacific is 68.8 years, up from 52.7 in 1960. That's a significant increase, but it is well below the...
The Clinical Eyes That Can Save a Life
A DISCOLOURED leg, severely reduced blood flow and a clot lodged high in the leg near the hip. What could have been another outpatient...
Regional scientists research Pacific Ocean
AUSTRALIA’S national science agency, CSIRO, will lead a major Pacific Ocean research voyage to better understand how the ocean is changing...
Why climate justice requires democratic communication
A NEW resource makes the vital link between climate justice and communication rights, outlining how the climate crisis is also a...
Joint replacement not just for the elderly
JOINT replacement is no longer surgery reserved for the elderly. Younger Fijians are increasingly requiring new hips and knees...
Fijiana survived to win WXV Challenger Series
AFTER a five-hour delay the Fijiana XVs survived a tough Netherlands side and emerge 20 - 17 winners at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground in Hong Kong.
Op-Measles is making a comeback. Will we end it for good?
FOR many years, measles felt like a disease of the past across the Western Pacific region. This did not happen by chance.
Australia launched new Pacific defence training hub
DEFENCE and security personnel across the Pacific can now access professional development and career planning through the new online Defence Training Hub – Pacific.
