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Alleged 'wine-fuelled' rage on international flight lands woman in court
9News
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June 10, 2025
A woman will front court today over an alleged "wine-fuelled" assault that unfolded on an international flight earlier this month. The 64-year-old Australian-Italian dual citizen allegedly consumed a bottle of wine she brought on board a flight...
New Zealand vs. Ukraine: How to watch, time, TV channel, streaming for International Friendly
Fox Sports
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June 10, 2025
New Zealand faces Ukraine in an international friendly, with both teams bringing contrasting momentum into their first-ever meeting. New Zealand is riding a dominant unbeaten streak through Oceania, while Ukraine looks to bounce back after a loss...
PNG opposes Deep Sea Mining: PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 10, 2025
Prime Minister, James Marape, told world leaders at the United Nations Oceans Conference held yesterday in Nice, France that Papua New Guinea does not support deep seabed mining. Papua New Guinea (PNG) will not support deep-seabed mining within...
Entries rolling in for the Hobie AUS Championships in the West
Mysailing
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July 3, 2025
There is excitement in the air for the Pitts Design and Construction 53rd Australian Hobie Cat National Championships. To be held in Busselton in the South West of Western Australia and hosted by Geographe Bay Yacht Club in December / January. The...
Pacific civil society groups challenge France over hosting UN oceans event as political ‘rebranding’
Asia Pacific Report
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June 10, 2025
Asia Pacific Report Pacific advocacy movements and civil society organisations have challenged French credentials in hosting a global ocean conference, saying that unless France is accountable for its actions in the Pacific, it is merely...
Helen Clark warns in new Pacific book renewed nuclear tensions pose ‘existential threat to humanity’
The Daily Blog
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June 29, 2025
David Robie also blogs at Café Pacific From: Asia Pacific Report Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark has warned the country needs to maintain its nuclear-free policy as a “fundamental tenet” of its independent foreign policy in the face...
All-Star Rock Supergroup, James Reyne, Baby Animals & More Lead 2026 Rock The Boat Line-up
The Music.com.au
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July 2, 2025
More James Reyne Choose Your Cruise is already co-presenting next year’s inaugural Hellbound metal cruise, but how about a cruise for classic rock fans? Rock The Boat has you covered. In 2026, an all-star line-up of international rock heroes...
Education Ministry receives an increase in budget allocation
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
“We want to resolve this now, and that is why I am committed to dialogue.” That’s Emmanuel Tjibaou, president of the independence party Union Calédonienne (UC) and one of New Caledonia’s deputies in the French National Assembly. On Wednesday this...
How smugglers tried to get a record $800million cocaine shipment into Australia before authorities swooped
Daily Mail
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July 2, 2025
By CHARLOTTE MCINTYRE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 11:22 EDT, 2 July 2025 | Updated: 12:59 EDT, 2 July 2025 A cargo ship bound for Australia has been found to have a massive 2.5 tonnes of cocaine onboard, worth about $800million. Officers...
The Brief – The new climate target will take compromise and cash. In abundance
EurActiv
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July 2, 2025
Today's edition is powered by NetworkNature Choose Nature: NetworkNature Annual Event 2025 Choose Nature on 16 September in Brussels to explore how Nature-based Solutions can align biodiversity and the economy in times of urgency. Engage with...
Govt changes travel advice level for holiday destination on Australia’s doorstep
KARRYON
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June 30, 2025
Previously, the government advised Aussie travellers to “Reconsider your need to travel” – or level three – for certain parts of the country, but that has now been downgraded. “We’ve reviewed our advice and now advise exercise a high degree of...
Fiji human rights coalition challenges Rabuka over decolonisation ‘unfinished business’
Asia Pacific Report
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June 30, 2025
Asia Pacific Report The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji (NGOCHR) has called on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka as the new chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to “uphold justice, stability and security” for Kanaky New Caledonia and...
Marape leads path for regional unity and reform at 23rd MSG Summit
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for sweeping reforms, deeper cooperation, and renewed unity among Melanesian countries. Addressing the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit on Monday, 23 June, in Suva, Fiji,...
The Best Rugby Players In The World: No. 74-50: Lions Fill The List
FloRugby - Texas
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July 2, 2025
FloRugby’s 2025 Top 100 Players list launched on July 1 with Nos. 100-75, showcasing a deep pool of talent from across the rugby world. That group included longtime internationals like Julian Montoya and Sevu Reece, rising stars such as Fin Smith...
Crypto Fraud Ring Busted in Spain After Bilking 5,000 Victims Worldwide
Information Security Buzz
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July 1, 2025
Spanish authorities have arrested five alleged members of a sprawling crypto investment fraud network accused of laundering EUR 460 million in stolen funds. The operation, supported by Europol and law enforcement from the United States, France,...
Europol Dismantles Massive Crypto Investment Scam Targeting 5000+ victims Worldwide
GBHackers
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July 1, 2025
Europol and international law enforcement have dismantled a sprawling cryptocurrency investment fraud network that allegedly defrauded more than 5,000 victims globally, laundering at least €460 million ($540 million) in illicit funds. The arrests,...
MSG Summit: Pacific leaders postpone joint security strategy
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific leaders from Melanesia have decided to delay their decision on a shared security plan for the region. The main focus of this security strategy is on tackling various threats, including climate change, the safety of people, and the need for...
MSG countries reinforce commitment to regional cooperation
The Islandsun
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July 1, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE Countries from the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) have reinforced their commitment to regional cooperation. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele pointed this out when he spoke about his recent trip to Suva, Fiji to the 23rd MSG...
2025 Pacific Mini Games day two: Tahiti continues dominance, baseball 'field is not playable'
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Va'a V6 women's 500m medallists: gold: Team Tahiti; silver: Team Fiji; bronze: Team Palau Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook All baseball competition matches at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau in the last two days have been put on...
Death of an artist drawn to colour and life
Queanbeyan CityNews
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July 2, 2025
Artist Marc Rambeau surrounded by some of his paintings. Marc Rambeau, born May 26, 1945 in Saujon, France – died June 20, 2025 Canberra. French-Australian artist Marc Rambeau has died in Canberra following a heart attack. He was 80. Born in...