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Australia Defends Plan to Create Island Quarantine Camp for Wuhan Evacuees
By Associated Press
Australia is preparing to send potentially hundreds of its citizens rescued from Hubei province to remote Christmas Island.
New Zealand’s Ardern Will Seek Re-election in Sept. 19 Vote
By Associated Press
Jacinda Ardern will face a steep challenge from the National Party's Simon Bridges.
New Zealand’s Role in Canada’s Pacific Shift
By Grant Wyeth
A contract for Canada to upgrade two New Zealand frigates illustrates a budding, mutually-beneficial, Pacific-focused relationship.
Australian Weapons Sales: Shrouded in Secrecy
By Joshua Mcdonald
Canberra wants to be a top arms exporter, but its partners draw scrutiny.
Human Rights Stagnate Under New Leadership in Papua New Guinea
By Joshua Mcdonald
Human rights continue to falter as the government claims to be writing a “new book” of prosperity for all citizens.
Australian Frigate Headed for the Middle East
By Grant Wyeth
HMAS Toowoomba is on its way to the Persian Gulf to join a U.S.-led maritime security mission.
Climate Change Brings Geopolitical Complications for Australia
By Christopher Ryan
As Australia struggles with climate changes impacts, so too will its neighbors.
Misinformation Amid Australia Bushfire Crisis
By Joshua Mcdonald
As the fires rage, rumors and misinformation have spread widely, too.
Storms Bring Relief and Danger Amid Australian Wildfires
By Associated Press
Rain brought a brief respite, but the larger crisis -- and debate over causes -- is far from over.
As Australia Burns, Papua New Guinea and Other Pacific States Extend Offers of Assistance
By Grant Wyeth
The global community has offered great assistance to Australia, but it’s extended hands from the Pacific which Canberra should cherish most.
Solomon Islands: A Pacific Linchpin Is Pulled
By Jason Li
A closer look at the significance of a key diplomatic switch.
Raging Wildfires Trap 4,000 at Australian Town’s Waterfront
By Associated Press
Fires raging across Australia have created apocalyptic conditions, residents say.