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POLITICS: The Western Province by-election has wrapped up, with the polling for the votes released this morning showing a Labour win.

The province, home to key cities such as Gizo, Noro, and Munda has been a key electorate for elections throughout Solomon Islands history.

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HEADLINES: The Solomon Islands first regional outdoor warning siren has been installed in Gizo, Western Province.

This comes after three new sirens were installed throughout Honiara, making the outdoor warning network have five total sirens, which is expected to grow.

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HEADLINES: Three new outdoor warning sirens have been installed throughout Honiara, following the first siren being installed in the SarahJHarris Memorial Gardens earlier this month.

Honiara Beach, Central Plaza-Honiara Market, and National Parliament are the locations of them.

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HEADLINES: The Solomon Islands National Emergency Management Agency has installed and tested the country's first outdoor warning siren following the SI Alert test in June.

This comes following Tropical Cyclone Lusi's devastation and to warn citizens of incoming danger outdoors.

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POLITICS: One Nation Senator, MarkBurrows, has pulled a second stunt following racist comments made towards Melanesians 2 months ago on this day.

This time, Mr. Burrows wore a swastika on his blazer in the senate, with a point of order being called for him to leave and change.

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Ambassador to the UN, JuliaRWilson, has confirmed a productive meeting with the Iranian President, with discussions focused on domestic priorities, global instability, and concerns over imperialism within the international community.

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HEADLINES: The Prime Minister and Communications Minister have both announced in a press conference this afternoon that the new Solomon Islands Alert will have it's first test on June 1st at 12:00pm.

This system was created following Tropical Cyclone Lusi's horrific destruction.

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HONIARA CITY COUNCIL: A man has been charged with attempted murder after a local councillor was nearly shot multiple times.

Authorities say the man broke into the facility and attempted to shoot the councillor 5 times but all missed.

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POLITICS: One Nation Senator, MarkBurrows, was ejected from the Senate during this morning's fiery debate between himself and Independent Senator, TaroKera.

After his ejection, he reportedly went to the gallery and started shouting racial slurs towards people of colour.

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HIGH COURT: The Solomon Islands High Court and the Prime Minister have announced that the 'Neo-Nazi' group, or also known as the 'White Solomon Islands' is now classified as a hate group, making it a punishable offence up to 20 years in prison to support or join the organisation.

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WEATHER: More regional centres throughout the nation are cleaning up following the extensive and widespread damage of Tropical Cyclone Lusi.

Auki was the hardest hit, followed by Munda and then Gizo with construction just now happening as the roads get cleaned up.

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NEWS: The extent of the damage in the nation's capital, Honiara, is now being realised following Tropical Cyclone Lusi's landfall 5 days ago.

Reports state that roads are still flooded with trees uprooted and building damage to some of the city's most prominent highrises.

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WEATHER: Tropical Cyclone Lusi has made a direct landfall on the provincial capital of the Malaita Province, Auki overnight.

Locals within the area have described the damage as 'widespread' and 'on a catastrophe level' with some reports that 60% of the city was hit hard.

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WEATHER: The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has told all Islanders to take shelter as a tropical low which developed only a day ago has turned quickly into a Tropical Cyclone named Lusi.

The Prime Minister has advised all locals to 'prepare now and take precautions'.

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BREAKING NEWS: Former Prime Minister, Dame KateJFreebairn has won the Labour Leadership race following the abrupt exit of MargaretHilson with no notice.

Former Prime Minister, Dame Elena Shinawatra will be serving alongside her as her deputy.

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POLITICS: MargaretHilson has been elected as the new Labour Leader following the deportation of renowned criminal and ousted Prime Minister, VH_VOL.

Ms. Hilson was elected unopposed.

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BREAKING: Influential Senior Advisor Julia Wilson who is also DPP pulls the Governor General out of meeting with PM VH_VOL amid rumours of the removal of officials.

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BREAKING: Sources have confirmed to 10 News that the nation's intelligence service is minutes away from commencing Operation Havenfall.

Several holders of high office are expected to be removed, in an investigation with the Executive Council, DPP's office, and Honours Committee.

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HEADLINES: Minister for Foreign Affairs, JacintaHastings, has hosted a press conference at the Melanesia Pacific Haus alongside the Prime Minister.

Key plans were discussed alongside accomplishments so far this term with question time occurring straight after.

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NEW YEAR: Network 10 would like to say Happy New Year to all Solomon Islanders.

As we enter 2026, we will continue to bring local coverage and the stories that matter to you all.