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Fiji's interim PM declares state of disaster

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:50:51 +1100

Fiji's interim prime minister has declared a state of disaster after touring regions affected by Cyclone Evan.

Xmas leave cancelled as Fiji military joins cyclone cleanup

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:11:31 +1100

Fiji's military has had its Christmas cancelled in the wake of cyclone Evan.

Reflections on cyclone battered Samoa

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:16:21 +1100

The ABC's New Zealand correspondent Dominique Schwartz is back in the country after a trip to Samoa to report on the impact of Cyclone Evan.

Fiji in official "state of natural disaster"

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:16:33 +1100

A state of natural disaster has been declared in Fiji's western and northern regions, and it will remain in place for 15 days, in the wake of cyclone Evan.

Fiji and Nauru to play for the big prize at the Oceania Cup

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:16:12 +1100

The Australian Rules Oceania Cup in Fiji has made it to the Grand Final stage, despite the impact of Cyclone Evan.

Caught on camera - the singing dog

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:43:51 +1100

What's believed to be the first photo of a rare singing dog in the wild, has been authenticated by experts.

Financial future of Norfolk Island still far from certain

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:16:16 +1100

Now to find out what's making headlines in Norfolk Island we turn to our regular contributor, Miles Howe, who has the latest on the ongoing "battle" between Norfolk and the Commonwealth.

Political row errupts in Australia over foreign aid spending

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:16:26 +1100

The Australian government's decision to divert part of its foreign aid budget into paying for food and housing for asylum seekers on the mainland is generating passionate opposition.

Fiji PM i kamapim steit ov disasta

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:17:07 +1100

Intarim Praim Minista blong Fiji i kamapim pinis wanpla steit ov disasta long kantri blong en bihaen long emi bin go lukim ol bikpla bagarap em Saiklon Evan ibin kamapim.

Fiji, Nauru to face-off in Oceania Cup grand final post-cyclone

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:03:14 +1100

The cyclone-interrupted Australian Rules Oceania Cup will be played in Suva today with the grand final taking place between Fiji and Nauru.

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