In the latest development of PNG’s long-running fuel crisis the government declared a national emergency which has seen the nations monopoly aviation fuel supplier Puma Energy ration its supplies.

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The US ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, says Washington is ready to provide 'hundreds of millions' of dollars to Solomon Islands but is waiting for 'permission' from the nation's government.

🏉🇫🇯🇦🇺 'That's the stuff dreams are made of.'

Lote Tuqiri is a dual-code rugby legend — and he says his league highlight would have to be pulling on the Maroon jersey for State of Origin back in 2001.

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The credibility of Solomon Star, one of the oldest news publishers in Solomon Islands 🇸🇧, is in doubt after allegedly receiving over $AUD200,000 from the Chinese embassy in Honiara.

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Today on In The Fale with Hau Lātūkefu: Brand new Burna Boy, Armand Van Helden's dancefloor classic, underground Australian hip-hop from REEZY, and so much more.

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In an exclusive interview, Cook Islands PM Mark Brown says exploring deep-sea mining could possibly unlock access to financing to build resilience against the impacts of climate change.

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Kia orāna! It’s Cook Islands Language Week🇨🇰💚💛

This year’s theme is all about 'Ātuitui'ia au ki te au peu o tōku kāinga Ipukarea' – connecting to roots, traditions, and culture!

Johnson Raela and friend Manix Tzer are here to treat you to some throwback Cook Islands classics!🎶

Port Vila has been buzzing with excitement as thousands gathered for the 17th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival.

Prianka Srinivasan was there amongst the festivities.

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🏑 The stakes are high for the Pacific nations as they aim for a historic qualifying spot in the first-ever world cup in Oman next year.

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Amidst a tough month, Mo'onia Gerrard drew strength from representing Tonga at the Netball World Cup. Representing the red and white gave her purpose on the court.

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Papua New Guinea has declared a 30-day national emergency to sustain the aviation sector due to a fuel crisis.

Air Niugini cancelled domestic flights last week after Puma Energy stopped fuel supplies.

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It was the weirdest but also proudest day for Folau Fainga'a when he played for Australia A against the 'Ikale Tahi recently.

Folau talks about the emotion of singing two anthems, facing the Sipi Tau, and feeling the love of the crowd.

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#ThePacific returns Thursday 3 August at 7PM AEST, on ABC Australia @ ABC Pacific Facebook. Join Johnson Raela, welcoming Alice Lolohea as hosts with #PacificNews from Chrisnrita Aumanu- Leong Marian Kupu 🇹🇴 Evan Wasuka and the rest of our ABC Pacific family! 9PM Fiji on #ABCPacific FB.

ABC Radio Australia is back on the airwaves in Palau after a long break.

Suzanne Hill chats with Rondy Ronny, the host of Eco Paradise FM's morning show, who shares what makes Palau tick.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of the new 'era of global boiling' after July's record-breaking heat. 🌎🔥☀️

So while heatwaves are affecting Europe, the Pacific is also experiencing rising ocean temperatures. 🌊🌡️

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Atrul Nisha is the first woman ever to be named Fiji's Beekeeper of the Year. 🇫🇯🐝

Watch as she braves rising rivers to collect wild beehives for her business.

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Tonga 🇹🇴 has secured a top-two spot in its Netball World Cup group, winning two out of three matches.

Meanwhile, Fiji 🇫🇯 finished third and achieved its first-ever world cup win by upsetting Zimbabwe.

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Big powers are battling for influence in the Pacific — last week alone saw visits by the French President and both the US secretaries for state and defense.

So what does it mean for the region?

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As a former resident of Galoa Island in Kadavdu, Albert Whippy knows the struggles the community faces around climate change — now he's returning as a researcher to help protect his childhood home.

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