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Palau hopes to host 2026 Pacific Islands Forum summit

Palau hopes to host 2026 Pacific Islands Forum summit

The Pacific Islands Forum chair is likely to return to Micronesian hands in 2026 under a power-sharing deal, with Palau confirming its candidacy.

Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Concerns over separated families using Australia's Pacific worker scheme has led to a pilot program aiming to provide support.

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NZ's Peters downplays human-made climate change at PIF

NZ's Peters downplays human-made climate change at PIF

As Pacific leaders thanked the UN secretary-general for his advocacy on climate change, New Zealand has downplayed the heights of the crisis.

UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific

UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific

The UN secretary-general has used the Pacific Islands Forum to call for developed nations to quit fossil fuels and fund developing countries to adapt.

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale.

Ewing makes it three Aussies in surf world title race

Ewing makes it three Aussies in surf world title race

Ethan Ewing has joined fellow Olympians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum in qualifying for the World Surf League title decider in California next month.

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Slater's praise as Robinson, Picklum WSL Finals-bound

Slater's praise as Robinson, Picklum WSL Finals-bound

Slater's praise as Robinson, Picklum WSL Finals-bound

Slater's praise as Robinson, Picklum WSL Finals-bound

Australia's Olympic silver medallist Jack Robinson and compatriot Molly Picklum have won tough Fiji heats to book their spots at the WSL title showdown.

Tuivasa-Sheck makes leap from Kiwis to Samoa

Tuivasa-Sheck makes leap from Kiwis to Samoa

Tuivasa-Sheck makes leap from Kiwis to Samoa

Tuivasa-Sheck makes leap from Kiwis to Samoa

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has told Samoan and New Zealand officials he plans on playing for Samoa in the future, after 20 Tests for the Kiwis.

Olympic surf trio chasing top-five Finals berth in Fiji

Olympic surf trio chasing top-five Finals berth in Fiji

Olympic surf trio chasing top-five Finals berth in Fiji

Olympic surf trio chasing top-five Finals berth in Fiji

Australia's Olympic trio Jack Robinson, Ethan Ewing and Molly Picklum are Fiji heat winners as they chase spots in the title-deciding World Surf League Finals.

Another lay day called for WSL's Fiji Pro

Another lay day called for WSL's Fiji Pro

Another lay day called for WSL's Fiji Pro

Another lay day called for WSL's Fiji Pro

The Fiji Pro is yet to get under way after poor conditions forced organisers to call lay days for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sydneysider Darius Visser the toast of Samoan cricket

Sydneysider Darius Visser the toast of Samoan cricket

Sydneysider Darius Visser the toast of Samoan cricket

Sydneysider Darius Visser the toast of Samoan cricket

Sydneysider Darius Visser has blasted 39 runs for Samoa against Vanuatu to establish a new ICC world record for most runs scored in an over.

Small surf delays start to Fiji Pro

Small surf delays start to Fiji Pro

Small surf delays start to Fiji Pro

Small surf delays start to Fiji Pro

The start to the final event on the World Surf League calendar before the finals has been delayed due to lack of waves at Fiji's iconic Cloudbreak.

Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase

Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase

Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase

Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase

Coming off his Olympic silver medal performance, Australian surfer Jack Robinson says a world title is his next goal as competition shifts to Fiji's Cloudbreak.

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Queensland golfer breaks through to claim PNG Open

Strong family ties have helped Queensland golfer William Bruyeres break through and claim a two-shot victory at the PNG Open.

NSW golfer holds one-shot lead after PNG third round

There was plenty of movement on the leaderboard, but NSW golfer Andrew Campbell holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the PNG Open.

Seventh heaven as Aussie golfer claims lead at PNG Open

On a day of low scoring, NSW golfer Andrew Campbell has carded a stunning seven-under-par second round to hold a one-shot lead at the PNG Open.

Aussie McDade capitalises on late PNG Open call up

PNG PM James Marape's late withdrawal opened the door for Australia's Connor McDade to play the PNG Open and he made the most of his chance on day one.

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Silver surfer Robinson falls to Vaast Teahupo'o clinic

Tahitian surfer Kauli Vaast has won Olympic gold for France on his home break, while Caroline Marks of the US triumphed in the women's final.

Lay day delays Robinson's shot at Olympic surfing gold

The finals of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti have been postponed for two days because of unfavorable conditions.

Robinson edges Ewing in all-Aussie surfing shoot-out

Jack Robinson is through to the semi-finals of the Olympic surfing, while fellow Australians Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright were quarter-final losers.

Wright waits as rough swell pushes out surfing

Olympics officials have opted for another lay day in Tahiti, where weather has pushed out the conclusion of the surfing competition.

Robinson beats world No.1 Florence in Olympic surfing

Australian two male surfing hopes are through to the last eight in Tahiti with Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing triumphing in scary surf.

Robinson tames the Teahupo'o dragon to progress

Australian surfing star Jack Robinson has progressed past the second round while Molly Picklum wasn't so lucky in Olympic surfing action.

Aussies Ewing, Wright through in Olympic surfing

Australian surfers Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright will enjoy a day off after topping their Olympic surfing heats at Tahiti's Teahupo'o.

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