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How PNG champion athlete Debbie Kaore healed from a violent relationship

Debbie Kaore was well known in Papua New Guinea as an elite athlete, but after a violent attack from her partner went viral, it sparked a global discussion on domestic violence.
Spliced image of PNG woman bruised face and white bandages, left. She stands wearing white cap in green outdoors on right.
Duration: 27 minutes 36 seconds

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Family and Relationships

Borthers-in-law face off for Palauan presidency

As the US prepares to choose its president, in Palau, it is a contest between two brothers-in-law. 
Palau president Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. smiles at the camera wearing a suit.
Duration: 6 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Location: PalauTopic: Elections

Will Guam's preferred candidate once again mirror who wins in the White House?

Voters in Guam will be among the first to cast their ballot in the US election, but their pick for president won't count towards the presidential race.
The blue and red flag of Guam with a sailing boat and palm tree
Duration: 8 minutes 16 seconds

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Climate financing to dominate COP29 as PNG drops out

Despite the absence of the Pacific's largest country, the region will still have a strong presence at the UN climate talks in Azerbaijan.
Sun sets in distance over shoreline horizon. Rocky beach, tree lined shoreline.
Duration: 10 minutes 21 seconds

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PNG's Oneness Band is making waves in the Pacific — but not with the music you'd think

The visiting Cook Islands rugby league team arrived in Port Moresby early last week to a rousing welcome at Jackson's Airport, sung by a PNG string band which didn't speak the language themselves.
Band, Oneness stand together atop a hill with the city of Port Moresby behind them.

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)

Solomon Islands drafts citizenship by investment bill

The Solomon Islands government has drafted a new bill for citizenship by investment, sparking concerns about foreign investors exploiting the system.
SI Passport
Duration: 6 minutes 55 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Laws

When Ednie lost his wife suddenly at 32, 'it was like all of the Pacific came together to help'

Culturally, many Pacific people don't talk about loss or grief, but when Samoan Ednie Foaga lost his wife at 32, he said reaching out for help was important.
Mum and Dad smile with their three small children, outdoors in open field.

Published: Location: BrisbaneTopic: Community and Society

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PNG's Oneness Band perform for Cook Islands Aitu

The sound of your mother tongue in a foreign land just hits differently.
Band, Oneness stand together atop a hill with the city of Port Moresby behind them.

"It was like all of the Pacific came together to help us," Ednie said after Elle died suddenly. 

"It was like all of the Pacific came together to help us," Ednie said after Elle died suddenly. 
Left image, coffin is wrapped in tapa cloth. People sit around it. Right image, man sits holding photo, surrounded by tapa.

Frank Lomani's journey of grit, hard work, and friendly family competition

From the sugarcane fields of Seaqaqa to the international rugby arena, 28-year-old Flying Fijians halfback Frank Lomani's journey is one of grit, hard work, and a bit of friendly family competition.
Frank and three other team mates smile on the field post match.

Topic: Sport

Jarome Luai has more than a few achievements with the Penrith Panthers — but that won't be his legacy

When Jarome Luai ran out for the NRL grand final, it was his last dance with the Penrith Panthers, a team he has represented since he was a teenager.
A guy with long wavy hair wearing a black Penrith panthers jersey poses and smiles at the camera

Topic: Sport

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