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Woman loses 18 members of her family in PNG landslide as hopes of finding survivors fade
The United Nations will hold an emergency meeting to further coordinate the response to the disaster, which has been hampered by the weather and tribal violence in the remote region.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Landslides
'A situation that is getting worse': Why only six bodies of the thousands feared dead in PNG have been recovered
The Papua New Guinea government says more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive in a landslide. But the remains of only six people have been recovered so far.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Landslides
French government to lift New Caledonia's state of emergency in bid to ease tensions on riot-hit island
A state of emergency declared in New Caledonia following riots that have left seven people and hundreds arrested is expected to end on Tuesday morning.
Published: Location: New CaledoniaTopic: Demonstrations
After work, these Fijian PALM workers are cooking for Australians struggling with cost of living
They've travelled far from home to help their families in Fiji, but this group of PALM workers spends their Saturdays off cooking in Brisbane for Australians struggling with the cost of living.
Published: Location: FijiTopic: Community Organisations
Public unease in Fiji over government salary rise
A decision by Fiji's parliament to approve a 130 per cent salary increase for MPs has been met with public unease. Local media have reported a mostly negative reaction from members of the public.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Social Policy
Can birthing traditions and modern medicine work together in the Pacific?
In the Pacific, the fairytale birth doesn't always come true — while some women fight for the right to deliver in their own homes or in a place that matters to them, others die trying to reach a hospital.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Human Interest
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Pacific Break 2023
Pacific Break winner Ju Ben's performance at WOMADelaide Festival
From the beautiful island of Fiji to the international stage in Australia, the 25-year-old sugar cane machine operator turned music sensation rocked the Adelaide stage.
Topic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)