Sinopsis
A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them. Presented by Bruce Hill.
Episodios
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Pacific Review
01/04/2022 Duración: 30minIn this edition: Australia’s overall aid budget is set to increase modestly but international development advocates say temporary COVID-19 spending should be made permanent. Vanutu locals call for tsunami warning improvement in wake of Tonga volcano Marshall Islands' Foreign Minister is considering "expelling" any Russian yachts or boats that have been targeted by Western-led sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. And, As Papua New Guineans prepare to go to the polls in June Advocacy groups fear officials have not taken into consideration the needs of people with mobility, hearing, or visual needs.
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Pacific Review
25/03/2022 Duración: 30minTwo years since Pacific countries closed their international borders some nations have decided relax restrictions, War between Russia and Ukraine has seen the price of Nickel sky rocket which could be good news for New Caledonia, And, worrying levels of a particular radioactive chemical have been found in the Pacific.
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Pacific Review
18/03/2022 Duración: 30minThe World Health Organisation voices its concern as COVID-19 continues to spread through Vanuatu's provinces. Pacific birds sing out in a global online birdsong archive.
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Pacific Review
11/03/2022 Duración: 30minVanuatu loses its COVID-free status — after a quarantine breach this week led to community transmission of the virus. Papua New Guinea criminalises the practice of glassmen and glassmeri, who have the power to accuse men and women of sorcery. And, Pacific leaders walk a delicate tightrope as war between Russia and Ukraine escalates, particularly as China faces criticism for its response to the conflict.
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Pacific Review
04/03/2022 Duración: 30minA group of Fijian workers join the flood rescue efforts in eastern Australia after putting out a call on social media. And, Papua New Guinea has appointed its first ever female defence force commander.