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Festival atmosphere in Vanuatu ahead of election

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:25:22 +1100

Excitement is gripping Vanuatu ahead of tomorrow's national elections.

No confidence vote in Solomons government was 'unreasonable', PM says

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:22:39 +1100

Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has said all future motions of no confidence in his government must have clear grounds.

Fears visa cost increases will put backpackers off

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:05:59 +1100

Australian horticulturists have raised concerns that a recently-announced increase in the price of Working Holiday visas will discourage foreign workers.

Hurricane Sandy blows US election off course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:55:40 +1100

US president Barack Obama's jittery campaign voiced fears that Hurricane Sandy could hurt his re-election chances, as the storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops.

ACP develops common climate change policy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:05:04 +1100

Pacific Islands nations are meeting in Vanuatu to work on a common climate change policy.

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CSU teams up with Samoa for rugby program

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:59:47 +1100

A group of Charles Sturt University students will be using rugby union to try to engage Samoan teenagers at school.

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