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In the latest development of PNG’s long-running fuel crisis the government declared a national emergency which has seen the nations monopoly aviation fuel supplier Puma Energy ration its supplies.

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The US ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, says Washington is ready to provide "hundreds of millions" of dollars to Solomon Islands but is waiting for "permission" from the nation's government.

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🏉🇫🇯🇦🇺 "That's the stuff dreams are made of."

Lote Tuqiri is a dual-code rugby legend — and he says his league highlight would have to be pulling on the Maroon jersey for State of Origin back in 2001.

🎧 Catch the latest episode: https://t.co/7MJxgFOMVy

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The credibility of Solomon Star, one of the oldest news publishers in Solomon Islands 🇸🇧, is in doubt after allegedly receiving over $AUD200,000 from the Chinese embassy in Honiara.

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Today on In The Fale with Hau Lātūkefu: Brand new Burna Boy, Armand Van Helden's dancefloor classic, underground Australian hip-hop from REEZY, and so much more.

🕑Tune in every Friday at 4pm PNG time on ABC Radio Australia
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In an exclusive interview, Cook Islands PM @MarkBrownPM says exploring deep-sea mining could possibly unlock access to financing to build resilience against the impacts of climate change.

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Kia orāna! It’s Cook Islands Language Week🇨🇰💚💛

This year’s theme is all about 'Ātuitui'ia au ki te au peu o tōku kāinga Ipukarea' – connecting to roots, traditions, and culture!

@JonsRaela and friend Manix Tzer are here to treat you to some throwback Cook Islands classics!🎶

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Port Vila has been buzzing with excitement as thousands gathered for the 17th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival.

@iamprianka was there amongst the festivities.

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@jemeech Full interview here ❤️🤍https://t.co/8c7ZGZMMbE

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🏑 The stakes are high for the Pacific nations as they aim for a historic qualifying spot in the first-ever world cup in Oman next year.

📺 Watch That Pacific Sports Show every Wednesday 🇵🇬 6pm / 🇫🇯 8pm only on ABC Australia
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Amidst a tough month, Mo'onia Gerrard drew strength from representing Tonga at the Netball World Cup. Representing the red and white gave her purpose on the court.

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🕖7pm PNG time

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Papua New Guinea has declared a 30-day national emergency to sustain the aviation sector due to a fuel crisis.

Air Niugini cancelled domestic flights last week after Puma Energy stopped fuel supplies.

Listen here for more: https://t.co/64xsUE4DPG

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It was the weirdest but also proudest day for Folau Fainga'a when he played for Australia A against the 'Ikale Tahi recently.

Folau talks about the emotion of singing two anthems, facing the Sipi Tau, and feeling the love of the crowd.

https://t.co/3MIv5wpur8

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#ThePacific returns Thursday 3 August at 7PM AEST, on ABC Australia @ ABC Pacific Facebook. Join @JonsRaela, welcoming @alicelolohea as hosts with #PacificNews from @_Chrisnrita_ @MarianKupu @WasukaEvan and the rest of our @ABCPacific family! 9PM Fiji on #ABCPacific FB.

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ABC Radio Australia is back on the airwaves in Palau after a long break.

Suzanne Hill chats with Rondy Ronny, the host of Eco Paradise FM's morning show, who shares what makes Palau tick.

https://t.co/RpxsM7wiDo

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of the new "era of global boiling" after July's record-breaking heat. 🌎🔥☀️

So while heatwaves are affecting Europe, the Pacific is also experiencing rising ocean temperatures. 🌊🌡️

https://t.co/cDZ6EJUv0W

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Atrul Nisha is the first woman ever to be named Fiji's Beekeeper of the Year. 🇫🇯🐝

Watch as she braves rising rivers to collect wild beehives for her business.

Read more: https://t.co/mvITzXBXhZ

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Tonga 🇹🇴 has secured a top-two spot in its Netball World Cup group, winning two out of three matches.

Meanwhile, Fiji 🇫🇯 finished third and achieved its first-ever world cup win by upsetting Zimbabwe.

🎧: https://t.co/EdsJx0K7gd

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Big powers are battling for influence in the Pacific — last week alone saw visits by the French President and both the US secretaries for state and defense.

So what does it mean for the region?

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