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The real deal: Lifou, New Caledonia.

The highlights of cruising the South Pacific aren’t always the islands

A cruise to the islands of this region fulfils every fantasy of tropical paradise. But not all ports are equal, so choose your excursions wisely.

  • Julie Miller

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with his PNG counterpart, James Marape, at a signing on Wednesday.

Albanese was chasing a big announcement. He got a reality check instead

Australians dubious about the merit of handing billions of dollars to PNG to establish a rugby league team and upgrade its military will not be impressed.

  • Matthew Knott
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been welcomed to Vanuatu with a guard of honour.

Albanese’s $500m Pacific security deal founders over China clause

Anthony Albanese’s plans to sign a sweeping $500m agreement with Vanuatu have been dealt a blow as Australia jostles for influence with China.

  • Matthew Knott
In a win for low-lying Pacific nations, the International Court of Justice found countries are obligated to act on climate change.

Australia faces ‘inescapable’ legal risk after historic climate ruling

The International Court of Justice’s historic advisory ruling could have far-reaching implications for fossil fuel-exporting nations such as Australia.

  • Angus Thompson and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The WA govenrment has approved the extension of the North West Shelf plant near Karratha.

Community right to feel Albanese having it both ways on climate

The clear sense of betrayal from some and relief from others suggests many are not sure where the government stands on carbon.

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Pristine shores of Moso, an island off the northwest coast of Efate.

How does Vanuatu compare with holiday favourite Fiji? I found out

Having visited Fiji countless times, I was keen to see the difference between the two Pacific nations – and there were some notable distinctions.

  • Sheriden Rhodes
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Espiritu Santo still feels like a secret.

Close to Australia, but Pacific paradise still feels like a secret

Off- the-beaten-track places are harder to find than ever, particularly when you can fly straight there, but Espiritu Santo is one of them.

  • Craig Tansley
Red Cross volunteers assist locals as they inspect their damaged house in Efate, Vanuatu.

Australia to provide more aid to Vanuatu as another earthquake strikes

The latest lot of Australian aid includes $2.5 million for medical care, water, sanitation and hygiene products and services. 

  • Chris Zappone
A screengrab from a video uploaded to social media shows damage to a vehicle and building in Vanuatu after a magnitude-7.3 earthquake on Tuesday.

Australians return home as Vanuatu rescues continue

Another 141 Australian citizens touched down in Brisbane overnight following the devastating earthquake.

  • Emily Verdouw and Samantha Lock
Overnight, 148 Australian citizens returned home on the two RAAF aircraft that delivered vital assistance to Vanuatu.

Australians evacuated from Vanuatu after ‘terrifying’ earthquake

Rescuers are racing to pull survivors from the rubble of fallen buildings, but the number of dead is “expected to increase”.

  • Ben McKay and Callum Godde