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Conjoined twins airlifted to Australia as case reaches 'critical' point

A rare set of conjoined twins are being urgently airlifted from Papua New Guinea to Australia, with doctors recommending they be separated as soon as possible.
Two conjoined PNG twins wearing yellow beanies lie in a small hospital crib.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Health

PNG proposes setting up 'no-man's land' on border with Indonesia

Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have started holding annual defence ministers meetings to build trust and boost military cooperation, while PNG proposes building a 10km-wide demilitarised "buffer zone" along its border with Indonesia. 
A line of men hold rifles.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Foreign Affairs

Fiji set to repeal free-surfing decree imposed by military dictatorship

Surfers wanting to catch a wave at Fiji's world class reef breaks could soon have to pay for the privilege after the repeal of a beach access law.
A surfer tearing up the glassy blue face of a wave on a clear day.

Published: Source: Pacific BeatTopic: Surfing

Conservationists scrambling for alternative funding after USAID cuts

Citizen science and AI have never been more important to the environment after White House cuts to USAID are felt beneath the waves, a new report says.
Divers on a reef.

Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Great Barrier Reef

DNA study provides 'almost perfect correlation' for first Australians' arrival

A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled via two distinct routes about 60,000 years ago to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia. 
Map of Sunda and Sahul, with arrows showing potential migration routes.

Published: Source: ABC ScienceTopic: Indigenous Australians

'Welcome to London': Darren Lockyer channels Ryan Reynolds in new plan

The London Broncos might be the only rugby league club in Britain to have experienced relegation before a season even began — and Darren Lockyer, through the help of PNG Players, is hoping to bring them back.
Graphic depicts Darren Lockyer and Ryan Reynolds with rugby league players and the text 'welcome to London'

Published: Source: Pacific BeatTopic: Rugby League

Russia overtakes Australia in Asia regional power ranking

The latest Asia Power Index shows Australia slipping behind Russia for influence, while the region remains dominated by the US and China.
An illustration of a pair of arms — one representing the US and the other China — with fists locked as if arm wrestling.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: World Politics

Australia's $190m policing deal with Solomon Islands stalls over 'language'

Australia and Solomon Islands have made little progress on a $190 million package to expand the Pacific nation’s police force, almost a full year after the high-profile initiative was announced.
Two men in suits shake hands in front of Australian and Solomon Islands flags

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Foreign Affairs

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China's CPTPP bid runs into an old problem — Japan

China's escalating confrontation with Japan is colliding directly with its attempt to join one of the world's most demanding trade agreements.
A close up photo shows the face of Xi Jinping.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: World Politics

Entering a new relationship is fraught with risk for women in this country

Women are twice as likely to suffer domestic violence in Papua New Guinea compared with the rest of the world, a new report finds. Here's what the country is doing to fix it.
A close-up of Fiona's shoulder as she sits in a chair in a room.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violence

How migrant and overseas Christians are helping keep Australian churches alive

Without 11 Pacific Islander ministers serving parishes in north Queensland, the region's Anglican church would collapse, according to bishop Keith Joseph. 
male priest wears green liturgical robes holding a silver chalice. another older man in khaki shirt holds out hand to receive

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Religion

Pilot flew ‘one body, two souls’ in extraordinary medical airlift

A team of specialised doctors from Sydney has flown to Papua New Guinea to determine whether a rare set of conjoined twins can be surgically separated.
Two small babies, joined at the abdomen, lying on little hospital bed.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Infant Health

Where is Cyclone Fina expected to head next?

Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system with 100km/h winds recorded at Darwin Airport.
An graphic of a cyclone over the NT coastline with a graphic of a rainfall chart on top

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cyclones

Escalating gangland violence tied to growing illicit drug trade

The discovery of narco subs bearing the hallmarks of boats used by Mexican and South American drug cartels has intensified warnings that international syndicates are increasingly targeting the lucrative Australian and New Zealand illicit drug…
A long old submarine in the water

Published: Source: 7.30Topic: Drug Offences

Government canvasses Pacific leaders on backdown option for COP31

The federal government has begun to contact Pacific leaders to canvass a COP31 "Plan B" which would see Adelaide abandon its bid for the global United Nations climate summit so long as Pacific nations are guaranteed a role in next year's conference.
Anthony Albanese, dressed in a suit, gestures as he speaks.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: UN Climate Change Conferences

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