Pacific Beat

By Radio Australia

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Focusing on the Pacific region, the program brings you interviews with leaders, newsmakers, and people who make the Pacific beat.

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Pacific Beat episodes:

06.19.2024
Dutton nuclear energy ambitions stokes concern in Pacific
Australia's opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has many in the Pacific concerned after pledging to replace Australia's renewable energy policy with nuclear power.
06.18.2024
Vanuatu teachers strike ends after agreement reached with government
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
06.16.2024
Kanak pro-independence parties postpone talks ahead of French elections
An important meeting between pro-independence parties in New Caledonia has been postponed, prompting speculations of division within the independence movement.
06.13.2024
The wait is over with the 10th Micronesian Games set to open at last in Marshall Islands
Majuro set to welcome some two thousand athletes, as Marshall Islands takes on hosting duties for the Micronesian Games for the first time since the event began back in 1969.
06.12.2024
Vanuatu votes for political change as referendum results is announced
In Vanuatu, more than half of voters have endorsed a proposal to change the constitution and bring about political stability, but for many communities, there's uncertainty about what impact it will have on their lives.
06.11.2024
Australian gifted Fiji patrol boat runs aground on its first mission
An Australian donated Fiji navy patrol boat, RFNS Puamau, has run aground while on its first mission. It's stranded on the small island of Fulaga in Fiji's remote Lau group of islands.
06.10.2024
Vanuatu constitutional referendum results deferred over polling data “mis-matches”
Vanuatu's Electoral Commission has deferred its announcement of the results of the country's constitutional referendum because of what it calls "mismatches" in polling data. Voting started a fortnight ago with people choosing whether or not to support constitutional amendments aimed...
06.09.2024
Ni-Vans await results of historic referendum
It's a pivotal day in Vanuatu's history with the results of a historical referendum to be announced later today. The referendum - which took place on May 29 – is aimed at getting public endorsement for changes to the constitution...
06.06.2024
Fijian Drua out to end their away day hoodoo and topple the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final
The Fijian Drua have won just once away from home in their first three seasons, but older and wiser now, coach Mick Byrne believes they can find a way past the Blues in the last eight.
06.05.2024
PNG parliament speaker halts motion of no confidence against PM James Marape
Papua New Guinea opposition MPs are infuriated after their motion of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape, was disallowed from progressing because of a "paper work error".
06.04.2024
Pacific Island Forum welcomes new Secretary General
Nauru's former President Baron Waqa was welcomed this week as the new head of the Pacific Islands Forum. Waqa's appointment as Secretary General looks to heal a rift between Forum member nations and Micronesian countries who walked out of the...
06.03.2024
Samoa scales down independence celebrations
This week Samoa marks 62 years of independence. Celebrations haven been scaled down from previous years, following a decision by Government to only hold grand celebrations every five years.
06.02.2024
Australia opens Pacific Engagement Visa to 3,000 Pacific Islanders
One of Australia's biggest diplomatic efforts to develop closer relations with the Pacific starts today with the opening of the Pacific Engagement Visa. It will allows 3,000 Pacific Islanders to permanently settle in Australia every year.
05.29.2024
Concerns of more landslides in Enga Province
Humanitarian aid has begun flowing into Enga province with a number of Australian and New Zealand aid teams set to arrive in the disaster zone today. Among the task force arriving are geological experts from Australia and New Zealand, who...
05.28.2024
Politics and technical difficulties undermine relief efforts in PNG
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
05.27.2024
Landslide death toll in PNG expected to rise
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
05.26.2024
Hundreds remain buried under deadly landslide in PNG highlands
The UN's International Organisation for Migration says approximately 670 are presumed dead as a result of a landslide that devastated the village of Kaokalam in Enga Province. Authorities say landslides are still continuing in the area, as locals work around...
05.22.2024
Uncertainty over what Macron's visit to New Caledonia will achieve
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in New Caledonia in a bid to restore peace to the territory.
05.21.2024
French President Macron on his way to New Caledonia after outbreak of violence in the territory
French President Emmanuel Macron is travelling to New Caledonia a week after the French territory was gripped by violence. His visit comes as Australia and New Zealand conducted the first of several expected repatriation flights to evacuate tourists.
05.20.2024
Australia and NZ prepare to extract citizens from New Caledonia
Australia and New Zealand are making preparations to repatriate their citizens from New Caledonia. France's High Commission in New Caledonia says it's regained control of the main road leading to Noumea's international airport.
05.19.2024
Amnesty International urges France to respect human rights of Kanaks
As a security crackdown takes place in New Caledonia, Amnesty International is calling on the French government to respect the human rights of Kanaks. Up to a thousand French security personnel are in New Caledonia as authorities attempt to restore...
05.15.2024
Three killed in New Caledonia riots, pro-independence leaders call for peace
New Caledonia's pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front party is calling for peace and an end to riots in the territory. At least three have been killed and France has declared a state of emergency that will last 12 days.
05.14.2024
New Caledonia's government calls for calm after riots rock Noumea
New Caledonia's government is calling for calm following political riots which has seen businesses torched, police injured and dozens arrested.
05.13.2024
Girmit Day commemorations highlight contributions and struggles of Indo-Fijians
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
05.12.2024
Uncertainty for stranded travellers amidst Air Vanuatu liquidation
Hundreds of travellers are still stranded as Vanuatu's national carrier, Air Vanuatu, went into liquidation last week, with the Australian firm Ernst & Young appointed as the airline's administrator.
05.09.2024
Head coach Warren Moon spells out his blueprint for reviving the fortunes of PNG's flagging men's soccer team ahead of OFC Nations Cup return
Kapuls' head coach Warren Moon wants to see a full scale restructure of soccer in PNG and a greater emphasis on high performance. But in the short term he could turn to heritage players based overseas to lift the team...
05.08.2024
All eyes on Fiji's High Court for former PM Bainimarama's sentencing
Fiji's military strongman and former prime minister Frank Bainimarama will be sentenced today for perverting the course of justice. All eyes will be on the outcome and whether he'll get a custodial sentence.
05.07.2024
Fresh calls for US to address problem of unexploded World War Two bombs and explosives in the Pacific
There’s fresh calls for the US to clean up bombs and wrecks from the Second World War which are scattered all over the Pacific, including in Papua New Guinea.
05.06.2024
Violence against children increasing in Pacific - Save the Children
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
05.05.2024
Advocates seek to reform abortion laws in Pacific, as sexual assault victims speak out
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
05.02.2024
Historic weekend ahead for Moana Pasifika as they bring Super Rugby Pacific to Nuku'alofa for the first time
Moana Pasifika's Man of the Year, Solomone Funaki, believes the crowd can lift the team over the line against the Highlanders in Nuku'alofa
05.01.2024
Solomon Islands parliament to decide new PM today
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.30.2024
Australian recruiters sound alarm as demand for Pacific seasonal workers plummets
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.29.2024
Manasseh Sogavare drops out of Solomon Islands prime ministerial race
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.28.2024
Ni-Vanuatu overseas prepare for upcoming national referendum
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.25.2024
Sporting history for Vanuatu as they defeat Zimbabwe in the women's T20 World Cup qualifying tournament
Tight bowling and nerveless batting gets Vanuatu over the line for an historic win over Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup qualifier in Abu Dhabi
04.24.2024
PNG dawn service highlights Pacific contributions to WW2
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.23.2024
Australian PM Anthony Albanese receives warm welcome in PNG as he embarks on day two of Kokoda track
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.22.2024
Australian PM Anthony Albanese to walk historic Kokoda track with PNG PM James Marape
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.21.2024
No clear majority so far among Solomon Islands elections winners
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.18.2024
Suva expecting a sell out for Drua Super Rugby double header, with a Grand Final place at stake for Fijiana
Drus's Suva target - women to secure a Grand Final place, men to end the Hurricanes' unbeaten record
04.17.2024
Counting begins in Solomon Islands after peaceful election day
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.16.2024
Solomon Islanders head to the polls in momentous election
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.15.2024
Solomon Islands in election blackout, ahead of tomorrow's vote
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.14.2024
Candidates speak in final days of campaigning in Solomon Islands
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.10.2024
PNG, Australia and NZ police deploy to Solomon Islands ahead of election
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.09.2024
Vanuatu community plans to take govt to court over lagoon pollution
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.08.2024
Australian election observers arrive in Solomon Islands as vote edges closer
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.03.2024
Water shortages as drought conditions worsen across Micronesia
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
04.02.2024
Fiji ex-PM Frank Bainimarama back in court, as prosecutors appeal
Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.

What's Pacific Beat about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Pacific Beat episodes:

Dutton nuclear energy ambitions stokes concern in Pacific

Vanuatu teachers strike ends after agreement reached with government

Kanak pro-independence parties postpone talks ahead of French elections

The wait is over with the 10th Micronesian Games set to open at last in Marshall Islands

Vanuatu votes for political change as referendum results is announced

Australian gifted Fiji patrol boat runs aground on its first mission

Vanuatu constitutional referendum results deferred over polling data “mis-matches”

Ni-Vans await results of historic referendum

Fijian Drua out to end their away day hoodoo and topple the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final

PNG parliament speaker halts motion of no confidence against PM James Marape

Pacific Island Forum welcomes new Secretary General

Samoa scales down independence celebrations

Australia opens Pacific Engagement Visa to 3,000 Pacific Islanders

Concerns of more landslides in Enga Province

Politics and technical difficulties undermine relief efforts in PNG

Landslide death toll in PNG expected to rise

Hundreds remain buried under deadly landslide in PNG highlands

Uncertainty over what Macron's visit to New Caledonia will achieve

French President Macron on his way to New Caledonia after outbreak of violence in the territory

Australia and NZ prepare to extract citizens from New Caledonia

Amnesty International urges France to respect human rights of Kanaks

Three killed in New Caledonia riots, pro-independence leaders call for peace

New Caledonia's government calls for calm after riots rock Noumea

Girmit Day commemorations highlight contributions and struggles of Indo-Fijians

Uncertainty for stranded travellers amidst Air Vanuatu liquidation

Head coach Warren Moon spells out his blueprint for reviving the fortunes of PNG's flagging men's soccer team ahead of OFC Nations Cup return

All eyes on Fiji's High Court for former PM Bainimarama's sentencing

Fresh calls for US to address problem of unexploded World War Two bombs and explosives in the Pacific

Violence against children increasing in Pacific - Save the Children

Advocates seek to reform abortion laws in Pacific, as sexual assault victims speak out

Historic weekend ahead for Moana Pasifika as they bring Super Rugby Pacific to Nuku'alofa for the first time

Solomon Islands parliament to decide new PM today

Australian recruiters sound alarm as demand for Pacific seasonal workers plummets

Manasseh Sogavare drops out of Solomon Islands prime ministerial race

Ni-Vanuatu overseas prepare for upcoming national referendum

Sporting history for Vanuatu as they defeat Zimbabwe in the women's T20 World Cup qualifying tournament

PNG dawn service highlights Pacific contributions to WW2

Australian PM Anthony Albanese receives warm welcome in PNG as he embarks on day two of Kokoda track

Australian PM Anthony Albanese to walk historic Kokoda track with PNG PM James Marape

No clear majority so far among Solomon Islands elections winners

Suva expecting a sell out for Drua Super Rugby double header, with a Grand Final place at stake for Fijiana

Counting begins in Solomon Islands after peaceful election day

Solomon Islanders head to the polls in momentous election

Solomon Islands in election blackout, ahead of tomorrow's vote

Candidates speak in final days of campaigning in Solomon Islands

PNG, Australia and NZ police deploy to Solomon Islands ahead of election

Vanuatu community plans to take govt to court over lagoon pollution

Australian election observers arrive in Solomon Islands as vote edges closer

Water shortages as drought conditions worsen across Micronesia

Fiji ex-PM Frank Bainimarama back in court, as prosecutors appeal

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