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ABC Pacific. 311,343 likes Β· 85,987 talking about this. ABC Pacific brings you the best Pacific Islands content from across the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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In the latest development of PNGβs long-running fuel crisis the government declared a national emergency which has seen the nations monopoly aviation fuel supplier Puma Energy ration its supplies. πΊ Watch The Pacific every Thursday on ABC Australia.π π΅π¬ 7pm / πΈπ§π»πΊ 8pm / π«π― 9pm
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The US ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, says Washington is ready to provide "hundreds of millions" of dollars to Solomon Islands but is waiting for "permission" from the nation's government.
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ππ«π―π¦πΊ "That's the stuff dreams are made of.". Lote Tuqiri is a dual-code rugby legend β and he says his league highlight would have to be pulling on the Maroon jersey for State of Origin back in 2001. π§ Catch the latest episode:
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The credibility of Solomon Star, one of the oldest news publishers in Solomon Islands πΈπ§, is in doubt after allegedly receiving over $AUD200,000 from the Chinese embassy in Honiara. πΊ Watch The Pacific every Thursday on ABC Australia.π π΅π¬ 7pm / πΈπ§ π»πΊ 8pm / π«π― 9pm / πΌπΈ 10pm
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Today on In The Fale with Hau LΔtΕ«kefu: Brand new Burna Boy, Armand Van Helden's dancefloor classic, underground Australian hip-hop from REEZY, and so much more. πTune in every Friday at 4pm PNG time on ABC Radio Australia.π§
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In an exclusive interview, Cook Islands PM @MarkBrownPM says exploring deep-sea mining could possibly unlock access to financing to build resilience against the impacts of climate change. πΊ Watch The Pacific every Thursday on ABC Australia.π π΅π¬7pm / πΈπ§ π»πΊ8pm / π«π―9pm / πΌπΈ10pm
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Kia orΔna! Itβs Cook Islands Language Weekπ¨π°ππ. This yearβs theme is all about 'Δtuitui'ia au ki te au peu o tΕku kΔinga Ipukarea' β connecting to roots, traditions, and culture!. @JonsRaela and friend Manix Tzer are here to treat you to some throwback Cook Islands classics!πΆ
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Port Vila has been buzzing with excitement as thousands gathered for the 17th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival. @iamprianka was there amongst the festivities. πΊ Watch The Pacific every Thursday on ABC Australia.π π΅π¬ 7pm / πΈπ§ π»πΊ 8pm / π«π― 9pm / πΌπΈ 10pm
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π The stakes are high for the Pacific nations as they aim for a historic qualifying spot in the first-ever world cup in Oman next year. πΊ Watch That Pacific Sports Show every Wednesday π΅π¬ 6pm / π«π― 8pm only on ABC Australia.π
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Amidst a tough month, Mo'onia Gerrard drew strength from representing Tonga at the Netball World Cup. Representing the red and white gave her purpose on the court. πΊWatch The Pacific every Thursday from August 3rd on ABC Australia.π7pm PNG time
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Papua New Guinea has declared a 30-day national emergency to sustain the aviation sector due to a fuel crisis. Air Niugini cancelled domestic flights last week after Puma Energy stopped fuel supplies. Listen here for more:
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The Papua New Guinea government has taken the extraordinary step of declaring a 30-day national emergency to try and ensure the country's aviation sector canΒ keep flying.
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It was the weirdest but also proudest day for Folau Fainga'a when he played for Australia A against the 'Ikale Tahi recently. Folau talks about the emotion of singing two anthems, facing the Sipi Tau, and feeling the love of the crowd.
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RT @LiceMovono: #ThePacific returns Thursday 3 August at 7PM AEST, on ABC Australia @ ABC Pacific Facebook. Join @JonsRaela, welcoming @aβ¦.
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ABC Radio Australia is back on the airwaves in Palau after a long break. Suzanne Hill chats with Rondy Ronny, the host of Eco Paradise FM's morning show, who shares what makes Palau tick.
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Long associated with American culture, Palauans are excited to be forging links to Australia.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of the new "era of global boiling" after July's record-breaking heat. ππ₯βοΈ. So while heatwaves are affecting Europe, the Pacific is also experiencing rising ocean temperatures. ππ‘οΈ.
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The era of global warming has ended and the era of global boiling has arrived β that was the message from United Nations Secretary-GeneralΒ Antonio Guterres last week after July was declared the...
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Atrul Nisha is the first woman ever to be named Fiji's Beekeeper of the Year. π«π―π. Watch as she braves rising rivers to collect wild beehives for her business. Read more:
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Tonga πΉπ΄ has secured a top-two spot in its Netball World Cup group, winning two out of three matches. Meanwhile, Fiji π«π― finished third and achieved its first-ever world cup win by upsetting Zimbabwe. π§:
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Big powers are battling for influence in the Pacific β last week alone saw visits by the French President and both the US secretaries for state and defense. So what does it mean for the region?. π§ Listen here:
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As a former resident of Galoa Island in Kadavdu, Albert Whippy knows the struggles the community faces around climate change β now he's returning as a researcher to help protect his childhood home. Listen here:
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