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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: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Health

Bougainville's referendum result to be tabled in June

Bougainville's push for independence has been boosted, with Papua New Guinea agreeing to have the results of a 2019 referendum tabled in parliament by June.
ABG President Ishmael Toroama & PNG PM James Marape (ABG pic)
Duration: 2 minutes 36 seconds

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Government and Politics

Lawsuit says US and Japan responsible for Chuuk oil spill

An expert on maritime law says a lawsuit in the Federated States of Micronesia may provide additional incentive for the international community to do more to deal with the environmental risks posed by World War Two shipwrecks.
An oil leak from the Japanese World War 2 shipwreck turns the water black as a nearby boast watches on.
Duration: 5 minutes 47 seconds

Published: Location: Micronesia, Federated States OfTopic: Environment

The challenges of raising neurodivergent children in the Pacific 

Understanding autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions for kids in the Pacific can be a challenge for parents and their wider communities.  
Papua New Guinean woman wearing long purple skirt and purple meri blouse walking down a road.
Duration: 29 minutes 54 seconds

Published: Location: FijiTopic: People With Disability

Sporadic fuel shortages have impacted Tongan businesses

Long queues of vehicles lining up to refill at a petrol station, it's something Tongans have grown used to. Sporadic fuel shortages have led to petrol stations shutting their doors to customers...with only a handful staying open for business.
Tongatapu Car Fuel
Duration: 3 minutes 25 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Energy Policy

Kokoda landowners call on track authority to spruce up trail amid declining tourists

Kokoda landowners are calling on the Kokoda Track Authority to spruce up the World War Two trail.
Surrounded by trees, five men stand on either side of a log, which is creating a bridge over a river on the Kakoda trail.
Duration: 4 minutes 58 seconds

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Travel and Tourism

The teen social media ban is here. Here's what you need to know

Today marks the unofficial start of the teen social media ban. Here's everything you need to know.
A young child holds a mobile phone with a padlock graphic embossed over the top.

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Social Media

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Over the weekend, Tuivasa also made a return to the football field for the first time in over 12 years, dusting off his boots and running out with the FTA team in the Nines Premier League 9PL

UFC cult hero Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa has confirmed his return to the octagon and is currently in training ahead of a fight planned for 01 February 2026.
Collage of photos of a young man. L - holding a football, middle - throwing up West Side and R - UFC wrapped fists

Topic: Rugby League

Tonga to the World: Havea 676 Makes History at 2025 Australia TikTok Awards

History made! Tongan content creator Ilai Havea Siaufusi O'Auhangame Matangi aka Havea 676 became the first Pacific Islander and the first male content creator to win the top gong at the 2025 Australia TikTok awards in Sydney last night.
Content creator Havea 676 stands on stage holding award.

Annabel Crabb's Civic Duty

We begin with one of the enduring oddities of the Australian electoral system - preferential voting. Vaunted by mathematicians and theorists as a fairer way of voting. Adopted, uniquely, by Australia in 1918. Starts Wednesday 12 November.
Annabel Crabb holds pen in air. Wears pant suit and white shirt.

End Game with Tony Armstrong

Tony Armstrong will tackle Australia's overdue reckoning with racism in sport, with the help of some of its biggest sports stars. Starts Saturday 8 November.
Tony Armstrong wears red hoodie and black jacket sits in stadium of green seats.

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