At least 34 priests & missionaries. 15 Pacific nations. Seven months, hundreds of documents, countless sources. So grateful to be on the The New York Times front page exposing allegedly abusive Western priests shuffling to the world's most Christian region. nytimes.com/2024/09/06/wor…

On our latest ep of 'The Pacific': - Is Bougainville ready for nationhood? - Millions turn out to the Pope in the Pacific - Catholic church offloads abusive priests to the Pacific - ‘Canvas of Oceans’, a new doco celebrating Pacific arts and culture. youtube.com/watch?v=wL3dvx…

There's a massive bottleneck of bodies at 🇵🇬 Port Moresby’s morgue and cemetery as families are forced to abandon loved ones. Belinda Kora and Hugo Hodge investigates ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=zILPvG…

#Breaking: A review has found that First Nations & culturally diverse staff at the ABC have been subjected to systemic racism and abuse within the ABC and external organisations. abc.net.au/news/2024-10-0…

Rugby league is one of Australia's most celebrated exports, but there are growing fears the NRL's ties to gambling are having an insidious effect on Pacific communities. #gambling #NRL #NRLGrandFinal abc.net.au/news/2024-10-0…

Another great report from 'The Pacific' on ABC Pacific TV, updating current developments in #NewCaledonia, and capturing diverse views on the crisis: from French nationals packing their bags, to Kanak customary and political leaders. youtube.com/watch?v=EZPlgJ…

UPDATE ON NEW CALEDONIA. Nic Maclellan and Jimmy Naouna update us as tensions continue in Kanaky New Caledonia, nearly six months after riots began in May. Special S/O to our producer Gabriella Marchant who continues to ensure we're across the latest in Noumea. youtube.com/watch?v=EZPlgJ…

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We gained rare access into #WestPapua, a province that has been plagued by unrest for decades. We hear from Indigenous Papuans about their struggle for independence from Indonesia. Thanks to Sean Mantesso + Hellena Yoranita Souisa, PhD for their work on this story. youtube.com/watch?v=_Gi0ju…

So proud of cousin Bridget Brennan. ‘It unleashes horrible hatred’: The price Bridget Brennan has paid for speaking up theage.com.au/lifestyle/life…

The family of Ni-Vanuatu PALM worker Moken Maltungtung who died in 2023 while working on a NSW farm want answers. Since 2020, at least 84 Pacific seasonal workers have died in Australia. Experts say they need more support. Hugo Hodge with this story. youtube.com/watch?v=t_PPSV…

There are more than 30,000 seasonal workers in the Australian Pacific Labour Mobility scheme, but many have left the scheme due to poor pay and conditions. Read more here from Hugo Hodge ⬇️ abc.net.au/news/2024-10-1…

Commercial logging is massive in Solomon Islands. It's their biggest export and employs thousands of locals. But it's wreaking havoc on the environment and women in rural villages are being exploited. Watch this story from Chrisnrita Aumanu- Leong & Gabriella Marchant youtube.com/watch?v=p1jsSk…

Is the Commonwealth still relevant? It’s a big question and one The Pacific team explore in this brilliant special from CHOGM in Apia, Samoa 🇼🇸 (Inc. a very emotional homecoming for Pacific Beat’s Agnes Tupou) Johnson Raela Alice Lolohea Sean Mantesso youtu.be/klOOu7w3rUE?si…

Four generations of the same Lebanese family were wiped out in one Israeli airstrike. These are their names: 1- Sareya Ali Awada 95 2- Hussein Muhammad Hijazi 54 3- Sana Abdulkarim Marmar 51 4- Ali Hussein Hijazi 29 5- Jana Kamel Qasim 24 6- Elaine Ali Hijazi infant - 4 months

Interesting. In wake of troika+ visit, Fiji's PM Sitiveni Rabuka and Cook Islands PM Mark Brown say Pacific police could help provide security in New Caledonia under PPSG- Rabuka even suggests RAMSI could be a model, while stressing Paris and Noumea would have to give green light

Surangel Whpps Jr --3,161 Tommy E Remengesau Jr --2.262 With the Koror, Airai, and Central Box precincts counted, I'm calling the race for Surangel. The lead is too big to overcome, even with Proper (counting to begin at 1 p.m.) and Absentee votes (next Tuesday) still remaining.

FIRST SUNSET WITHOUT BOMBING IN GAZA!