By Stephen Dziedzic In short: (ABC-Australia) Defence officials have briefed Pacific nations on the offensive capabilities of China’s naval task group in the Indo-Pacific. Analysts believe the naval flotilla is likely to sail further east into the Pacific rather than south-east towards Australia. What’s next? ADF continues to monitor the four navy vessels but would […]
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Social media: Age-related bans won’t keep kids safe, UNICEF warns
NEW YORK/GENEVA, 11 DECEMBER 2025 (UN NEWS CENTRE) —A social media ban for children under 16 came into effect in Australia on Wednesday, marking a global first. After months of anticipation and debate over the government’s controversial move, under 16s woke up to find themselves locked out of popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and […]
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Japan and Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks onto Japanese jets
In short: (ABC-Australia) The defence ministers of Japan and Australia have expressed concern during their scheduled talks in Tokyo on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets. The incident occurred a month after the Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan that stirred tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. What’s next? Australia and […]
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Pacific Secures Key Wins at COP30 as Palau Eyes Bigger Role in 2025 Talks
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau – (December 4, 2025) “It is not a perfect process, but it is the only process that Small Island States can go to and discuss our vulnerability and needs,” Minister Steven Victor said as he welcomed key gains from the COP30 climate summit, calling the outcome “a win for the […]
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10 more cardiac monitors arrive from Australia to help with COVID-19 response in Palau
10 more cardiac monitors from the Australian Government arrived on June 4th to assist with Palau’s response to COVID-19. The equipment was then given to the Ministry of Health on June 5th through a short handover ceremony. Cardiac Monitors continuously show the cardiac rhythm and sends the electrocardiogram tracing to a main monitor in a […]
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To bubble or not to bubble – there are Pacific questions
SYDNEY, 18 MAY 2020 (GRIFFITH ASIA INSTITUTE)—It should not come as a surprise to learn that there have been mixed responses from Pacific leaders and communities about the idea of including their countries in an expanded Trans-Tasman travel bubble. These responses reflect a number of things: there are economic concerns, political preoccupations and social anxieties […]