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No confidence motion fails in Solomon Islands
In Solomon Islands the no confidence motion against Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has failed in rather spectacular fashion, with most of those supposed to be supporting it failing to show up in parliament.
Minister raises concerns about PNG higher education
Papua New Guinea's Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology has presented a stark picture of how technical and higher education in PNG is failing.
New and undescribed species of fern discovered in New Caledonia
A botanist has discovered two new species of fern in New Caledonia, during an expedition to collect various other plant and animal life.
Malaria experts to gather in Sydney
Delegates from around the region will gather in Sydney next week for a conference called Malaria 2012: Saving Lives in the Asia Pacific.
Carbon sequestration technology update
Carbon Capture and Storage, the process of capturing carbon dioxide emissions from coal fired power stations and burying them underground is a key element in the fight against climate change.
Vanuatu election chief confident of successful poll
Vanuatu's chief electoral officer says he doesn't expect many results to be subject to protest at the end of polling next week.
Nauru to charge Australia $1,000 a month for asylum seekers
The Nauru Government says it is committed to a 1000 dollar a month visa charge for asylum seekers sent to the island for processing by the Australian Government.
PNG nurses address health sector challenges
The parlous state of affairs in the Papua New Guinea health system is one of the central issues at a week-long nurses symposium underway in Port Moresby.
Fiji intelligence officials investigate money-laundering
Fiji's Finance Intelligence Unit has uncovered 23 cases of money laundering.
US election campaign 'ignoring' safe states
Americans have just a little over a week now to choose between President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
Australian university oration honours Mabo legacy
Last night the University of Sydney hosted the Charles Perkins oration a yearly lecture focusing on relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
UNESCO: Second chances for school drop-outs
The United Nations education and science agency UNESCO has published a major report on the state of youth education around the world, and what needs to be done to boost youth employment.
UN: Pacific schools 'performing well' on gender parity
The United Nations education and science agency UNESCO has published a major report on the state of youth education around the world.
UN humanitarian workshop wraps up in Fiji
The 5th Annual Pacific Humanitarian Team Regional Workshop has wrapped up in Fiji, bringing together more than 100 humanitarian actors from around the Pacific Island region.
Christchurch earthquake prompted Australian migration
The February 2011 earthquake that 185 people and destroyed much of the city, was the second big earthquake to hit the city in six months.
CNMI businesses criticise proposed consumer goods tax
A proposal to impose a five per cent tax on high-calorie goods like chocolate and peanut butter has been heavily criticised by the Saipan Chamber of Commerce.
Marshall Islander wins major peace award
A senator from the Marshall Islands has been given the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 2012 Distinguished Peace Leadership Award.
Rugby Sevens: Preparations for Fitness First festival
The 2012 Fitness First CC7s International Rugby Festival kicks off tomorrow in Sydney.
Rugby: IRB focus on women for 2016 Rio Olympics
The International Rugby Board is running high-performance programs for Rugby Union officials and reps in readiness for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Obe Geia: a celebration of junior rugby league
The Obe Geia Challenge is a popular annual junior rugby league carnival held at the Indigenous community of Palm Island.
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