Radio Australia - Pacific Beat
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Stories
Manus governor unimpressed with Namah's legal action
Papua New Guinea's opposition leader has carried through with a promise to challenge the legality of the Australian government's asylum seeker processing centre on Manus Island.
Tonga defends airline policy
The Tonga government says it's sorry that the New Zealand company Air Chathams is pulling out of the country's domestic air travel market.
Cyclone heading for Samoa, then maybe northern Cooks
A depression heading for Samoa has officially strengthened into a cyclone.
Teacher's dispute continuing in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands, Ministry of Education has extended the end of year school holidays as it tries to sort out teacher's salaries.
New organisation for indigenous business in PNG
In Papua New Guinea, a new business organisation has been launched to advocate for the needs of indigenous business-people.
People of Choiseul Province in Solomon Islands oppose Nickel Mine
The Solomon Islands' government is ready to issue a nickel mining licence to a Japanese mining company in the southern part of Choiseul province .
More than one plastic gyre in world's oceans
Australian scientists have been investigating the swirling mass of plastic debris floating in the north Pacific Gyre, first discovered about 15 years ago.
Poor catches prompt concerns among Cook Islands fishermen
For our regular look at news in the Cook Islands, we are from John Woods, managing editor of the Cook Islands News Association.
Legal challenge to Australian asylum seeker centre in PNG
Papua New Guinea's opposition leader has carried through with a promise to challenge the legality of the Australian Government's asylum seeker processing centre on Manus Island.
Solomon Islands hospital struggling without a doctor
The Solomon Islands Health Ministry has launched a desperate search for a new doctors to work at Lata Hospital, after the last remaining doctor serving there passed away.
Solomon Islands teachers off work over pay dispute
In Solomon Islands, students are enjoying an extra week of school holidays after the Ministry of Education extended the end of year break to sort out funding issues.
Tropical cyclone warning for Samoa, Cook Islands
A tropical depression north of Wallis and Futuna could become a tropical cyclone by tonight.
Port Moresby governor seeks betel nut ban
In Papua New Guinea the locals will often greet you with a red-stained smile.
Extended interview: Ross Garnaut, former PNG Development Fund chair
Leading Australian economist, Ross Garnaut, that says the $1.4 billion Papua New Guinea development fund at the centre of a dispute between BHP Billiton and PNG's Prime Minister, does not need its rules changed.
Controversial Marshall Islands plan to buy Kenyan aircraft
For a look at what's making headlines in Marshall Islands, we hear from our regular guest, Giff Johnson, editor of the Marshall Islands Journal.
Ghost net 'junk' a major Pacific challenge
Every day the fishing fleets operating across the Pacific Ocean lose or discard large nets that once set adrift keep killing, not just fish, but sea birds, turtles and other marine life.
India's Kumbh Mela crowds can benefit health: study
The Indian city of Allahabad is playing host to tens of millions of Hindu pilgrims attending Kumbh Mela.
Calls for dismissal of international cycling chief
In the wake of the drug scandal surrounding disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, many associated with the sport are calling for change at the very top.
Would-be Olympians show their mettle in Sydney
It's been six months since athletes from around the world gathered together to show off their prowess at the Olympic Games in London.
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