Mobility provisions in recent Australia–Pacific bilateral agreements
IN the wake of the 2026 Pacific leaders' meeting in Palau, it is timely to reflect on their endorsement in 2023 of the Pacific
Pacific
PACNEWS TWO, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — GCF says Pacific Climate finance must deliver2. PACIFIC — Pacific Youth demand a voice in biodiversity decisions3. FIJI — Fiji PM denies lobbying GCC to delay General
PACNEWS SPORTS, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fiji chase third straight Pacific Nations Cup title2. RUGBY — Seruvakula names young Flying Fijians squad for PNC3. RUGBY — Canada plans to frustrate Flying Fijians4.
PACNEWS ONE, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACFIC — Pacific justice leaders urged to unite against organised crime2. PACIFIC — No community too remote for an effective warning: Tonga’s deputy PM3. PACIFIC — Pacific needs
Forum Fisheries Agency nets global award
THE Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency has been recognised for the collective leadership of Pacific Island countries in
Affirmed, noted, endorsed: Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Koror
WITH a Chinese ballistic missile test in July as prelude, the familiar China-Taiwan tensions and preparations for the Pacific
PACNEWS TWO, 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Sea level rise is locked in, UN overshoot pathway too late for the Pacific2. FIJI — Fiji declares HIV outbreak a national crisis3. VAN — Vanuatu pardon administration
Pacific needs stronger early warnings as climate risks grow
PACIFIC meteorological leaders opened the Eighth Pacific Meteorological Council meeting (PCM-8) in Tonga with calls for stronger
PACNEWS ONE, 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — “Listen to the Pacific”: Pacific Civil Society tells World2. PACIFIC — What happens in the Pacific matters to the World: Pacific Women3. PACIFIC — We need you; Your
Pacific media urged to carry trusted weather and climate information to the last mile
“PACIFIC journalists must help carry weather and climate information from National Meteorological Services and regional agencies to the most remote
PACNEWS THREE, Wednesday 9 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific climate advocates condemn Australian coal project extension, call out climate hypocrisy2. SOL — Solomon Islands DPM Sade dismisses political link to Australian Treaty
PACNEWS TWO, Wednesday 9 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘New level of bastardry’: Australia releases NZYQ agreement with Naoero2. SOL — Solomon Islands PM clarifies Oppositions concerns over government policy and 2027
PACNEWS SPORTS, Wednesday 9 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Tahiti and New Zealand pick up wins as both sides head for the semi-finals2. FOOTBALL — We gave our best: Franklin3. FOOTBALL — CIFA confirms U14 girls academy squad for
PACNEWS ONE, 09 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — New Pacific Islands Forum partner model set for first test in NZ2. PACIFIC — El Niño impacts on Pacific forecast to last well into 20273. FIJI — Fiji’s HIV crisis
Two decades on, Fexco Pacific is still a local story
At an airport counter in Nadi, a shopping mall branch in Auckland, or a high-street location in Nuku’alofa, the
SPREP, Conservation International strengthen partnership on conservation and climate resilience
THE Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and Conservation International (CI) have signed a five-year agreement aimed at strengthening nature conservation and climate resilience across the
PACNEWS THREE, Tuesday 8 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — “We are doing more than most” — GCF on adaptation finance2. PACIFIC — Winston Peters backs NZ citizenship test for Super and voting as Pacific impact unclear3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS TWO, Tuesday 8 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — “We need to make Pacific economies more resilient”: Green Climate Fund2. PACIFIC — Forum Leaders endorse Kava declaration, fisheries fund review and regional labour
PACNEWS SPORTS, Tuesday 8 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Samoa and New Caledonia kickstart Group B with wins in Honiara2. FOOTBALL — New Caledonia show plenty of spirit in defeat by China at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup3. FOOTBALL
Pacific youth adopt climate demands ahead of COP31
PACIFIC youth have adopted a unified climate statement calling for action to protect the 1.5°C survival threshold, deliver accessible
New report shows learning gains across the Pacific, but continued action needed
The Pacific Community (SPC) today marked International Literacy Day with the launch of the Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy
PACNEWS THREE, Monday 7 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific nations push for stronger protection of reefs that can survive the climate emergency2. PACIFIC — Solomon Islands, U.S sign deal to restore Peace Corps programme3.
PACNEWS SPORTS, Monday 7 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — New Zealand and Fiji win big on opening day2. FOOTBALL — Defending champions advance after second matchday in Group B3. FOOTBALL — Late penalty sinks brave Junior
