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.
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Australia commits $AUD312 million to Pacific maritime security
AUSTRALIA has pledged $AUD312 million over 10 years to Waqa Moana, a Pacific-designed security initiative aimed at tackling transnational organised crime and strengthening maritime security across the region.
PACNEWS THREE, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘The Pacific is our home, not a theatre for geopolitical competition’: Forum Chair Whipps2. PACIFIC — Pacific Climate envoys take Pacific priorities to UNGA and New
PACNEWS TWO, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘We cannot over-manage and over-regulate the media’ — Fiji Deputy PM Kamikamica2. PACIFIC — ‘This is not a walk in the park’: Wesley on healing Fiji’s media after
PACNEWS SPORTS, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. MSG GAMES — MSG Games Charter clears way for inaugural 2029 Games2. FOOTBALL — Bula Boys still out for first MSG win3. RUGBY LEAGUE — No room for instability at FNRL: Singh4.
PACNEWS ONE, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific communities must have their climate solutions heard at COP31, says fomer Fiji President Katonivere2. PACIFIC — COP is not for fundraising”: Pacific media urged to
PACNEWS THREE, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Fiji PM Rabuka calls for “Constructive Pacific Journalism” while defending media freedom2. PACIFIC — Pacific must have a strong voice in shaping its own destiny: Fiji PM
PACNEWS TWO, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — AI must support journalists, not replace them: Pacific Media Summit2. PACIFIC — Pacific Leaders unite to advance Global Ocean action and protect the Blue Pacific3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS ONE, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — This is the biggest attendance we have ever had at a PINA conference: President Kalafi Moala2. PACIFIC — “We may not always agree — and that’s how it should work,” says
Fiji calls for united Pacific response to emerging security threats
FIJI has called for deeper regional integration and stronger defence cooperation as Pacific leaders confront an increasingly complex
PNG urges Pacific to turn security dialogue into action
PAPUA New Guinea has called for stronger Pacific cooperation and concrete action as security threats across the region become
War and hunger in a starving world
WHEN nearly 80 per cent of the world faces hunger, blocking one of the world’s major breadbaskets is neither an accident nor merely
Pacific leaders take regional priorities to UNGA81
PACIFIC Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders will take the region’s priorities to the global stage this week as they gather in New York for
Pacific moves to boost yachting tourism
THE Pacific is looking to expand its yachting tourism industry while strengthening regulation, data collection and opportunities for
PACNEWS THREE, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji constitution review report tabled, major reforms proposed2. FIJI — Commission says 2013 Fiji Constitution should not be completely discarded3. PACIFIC — UNODC Adviser
PACNEWS THREE, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Corruption in Tonga has shifted into Civil Service: PINA President Moala2. PACIFIC — UNODC warns climate funds face corruption risks as Pacific climate finance grows3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS TWO, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific journalists urged to scrutinise climate finance2. FIJI — Constitution timeline could put Fiji election at risk: GCC member Ro Naulu Mataitini3. PACIFIC — Pacific
PACNEWS ONE, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Media Summit to set direction for next decade of Pacific Media2. PACIFIC — Forum Leaders to elevate Pacific priorities on the global agenda at UNGA8123 FIJI —
Pacific Island countries and territories unite at the thirty-seventh Committee on Fisheries (COFI37)
Pacific Island countries and territories have reinforced their collective leadership in sustainable fisheries management at the
Pacific peace requires pacific people to be informed, heard and connected
PEACE in the Pacific has always been built through communication. Here, peace is built through talanoa, through church gatherings,
Joint operation monitors illegal fishing
TEN Pacific nations conducted a joint military operation to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in
Australia’s Pacific amnesia
A DECADE ago, foreign correspondent Sean Dorney claimed that Australians are embarrassed to acknowledge their history of colonial
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NETBALL — Samoa, Tonga qualify for Netball World Cup Sydney 20272. RUGBY — Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 finals preview3. RUGBY — Six changes for Flying Fijians in PNC
