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Papua New Guinea Faces Rising COVID-19 Cases
By Joshua Mcdonald
The Pacific Island nation is on the brink of disaster, regional health experts warn.
Amid Outbreak, Australia Donates 8,000 COVID-19 Shots to PNG
By Sebastian Strangio
The donation serves immediate needs, but also dovetails with Australia broader program of engagement with the Pacific.
What Went Wrong With Pacific Regionalism?
By Patrick Kaiku
The threat by Micronesian leaders to withdraw their countries from the PIF is a compelling reason to rethink the place of regionalism in the domestic affairs of member states and territories.
Australia’s Women Take to the Streets in Protest
By Grant Wyeth
Sparked by a recent wave of sexual assault allegations in parliament, the protests tap into a wider push for justice and respect.
Has the Long Arm of the BJP’s Identity Politics Reached Australia?
By Grant Wyeth
A group of Sikh men were attacked in a Sydney suburb by other Indian Australians. Police believe the attack is linked to the Sikh-led farmers' protests in India.
Is the Australian Parliament the Least Safe Place to Be a Woman?
By Joshua Mcdonald
A series of sexual assault and harassment allegations have rocked the Australian government. But will it take action?
It’s Time for Australia to Reckon With the Reality of Sexual Violence
By Grant Wyeth
A drastic cultural shift is required not only within the parliament, but throughout the entire country.
Australia Joins Declaration Condemning Arbitrary Detention
By Joshua Mcdonald
In recent weeks, Australian citizens have been detained in China and Myanmar.
Michael Somare, Papua New Guinea’s First Prime Minister, Dies
By Associated Press
After leading Papua New Guinea to its independence, Somare served four terms as the nation's prime minister.
Unfriending Australia: Facebook’s Nuclear Option
By Conor McLaughlin
How the current standoff between Facebook and the Australian government came about.
Why Pacific Communities Rely on Facebook for Access to News
By Joshua Mcdonald
Facebook is set to reverse its block of news in Australia, but the interruption highlighted deeper information problems across the Pacific.
Should Australia Also Designate the Proud Boys a Terrorist Organization?
By Grant Wyeth
There has always been a considerable overlap between white supremacy and male supremacy, and male supremacy is a national security threat.