Mary-Louise O'Callaghan

Always speak truth to power whether as an investigative journalist, lecturer or mum. Love a good yarn too. #socialjustice #Pasifika #mediafreedom

[Mike Carlton @MikeCarlton01]

This is fabulous. George Galloway is half mad, it’s true, but this is a PhD masterclass in how to deal with a pushy TV reporter. 😂😂

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

“ No one outside the (Australian development) sector seems to bat an eyelid at analysis that two in five of our programs are ineffective, or that taxpayers’ money is ending up in the bank accounts of politicians.”https://t.co/jmhFdZpdcV

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

Great thread from one of the best colleagues I've ever had the joy of working with @thomasmperry reminding us with his wonderful images of the very best of the Solomon Islands- RAMSI partnership formed twenty years ago this week. #PAU

[ABC Pacific @ABCPacific]

‘To hell with drowning’

That's the message speakers at the @AAPSPacific conference want people across Oceania to embrace.

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

Congratulations to friends and colleagues in the Fiji media, the people and government of Fiji on the long awaited restoration of media freedom in your country @slrabuka @stansimpsonfj @VijayNarayan4

[Stanley Ian Simpson @stansimpsonfj]

MIDA IS FINALLY REPEALED!
Confined to the dustbins of history!

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

https://t.co/zJvNGXKArS

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

It's fun when you can actually taste the #impact of #innovation by #Pasifika #farmers to improve their #marketaccess. A quiet revolution in #chocolate-making taking place thanks to @WeAreDTGlobal's @PHAMA_Plus supported by #Australia & #NZ.
https://t.co/SOjOE6odhu

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

Once again veteran Solomons journalist Dorothy Wickham @melanesianius articulates what is on many Solomon Islanders lips...China and Australia must not turn Solomon Islands into a gun state again https://t.co/SH0HL1R3tJ

[Latest in space @latestinspace]

The sound of a black hole. Recorded by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory 😱

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

Inspiring to witness the professionalism and camaraderie of Solo journos last night! This year’s awards a real testament to SI media’s vitality and commitment in the most challenging of times!! Congrats to @solsmasi, sponsors, fellow judges and all participants!

[Dorothy Wickham @melanesianius]

Solomon Islands Media Association tonight hosts its inaugural Awards night..keep up the good fight! Thank you #UNDP for funding.
@BelindaKora1 @PacIsNewsAssn @sueahearn @OCCRP @ifjasiapacific @ShailendraBSing @PacificTweet @stephendziedzic @StefArmbruster @Sasbites @pacmas_voice

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

Great to see the opportunities @GuardianAus Pacific Project is giving our Pasifika journos! Big Congrats to @JeremyGwao @MsKateLyons @JN_Institute

[Kate Lyons @MsKateLyons]

So proud of @JeremyGwao who has taken out the excellence in climate reporting category at the Media Association of Solomon Islands awards for his report for the @GuardianAus Pacific Plunder series on the devastating impact of logging in SI.

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

@Rdonair @Regdela1 @Sasbites I was introduced to kava while covering Rabuka’s first coup in 1987 as the SMH’s pretty much self-appointed Pacific corro. And I am pretty sure I was not the first either!

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

Extraordinary times here in this country that has enjoyed decades of media freedom!

[MASI @solsmasi]

MASI called on its members to boycott Press Event by 🇨🇳🇸🇧 because it sees no logic for them to attend. Only selected local media orgs given credentials to attend. MASI says no to discrimination. All media must be allowed to do their job without fear or favor & must ask questions

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

Now this is what a genuine step up looks like!

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

On my first day as Foreign Minister, I want to share some thoughts with our Pacific family.
Our region faces unprecedented challenges, but we will face them together.
We will achieve our shared aspirations together.
And we will listen because we care what the Pacific has to say.

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

On my first day as Foreign Minister, I want to share some thoughts with our Pacific family.
Our region faces unprecedented challenges, but we will face them together.
We will achieve our shared aspirations together.
And we will listen because we care what the Pacific has to say.

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

“Solomon Islands-China security pact: A feminist foreign policy answer” https://t.co/IKHYn30b9V, via @LowyInstitute

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

Sogavare’s new Chinese enforcers a test for a fragile democracy https://t.co/QYogZ7iHS4

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

Another excellent must-read from Solomons veteran reporter Dorothy Wickham... In 35 years' reporting from Solomon Islands, I have never seen such secrecy as the last few months | Dorothy Wickham https://t.co/8qkWr3IMvS

[Georgina Kekea @ginakekea]

This sentiment shared via #Facebook is generally whats on most Solomon Islanders minds. 1️⃣ Solomon Islanders didn't ask for Battle of #Guadalcanal 2️⃣ 🇺🇸 close Embassy in 🇸🇧 many years ago 3️⃣ Not enough done by 🇺🇸 to clear UXOs

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

@DorothyWickham Don’t be!!

[Mary-Louise O'Callaghan @ML_OC]

A perfect example from veteran Solomons journo @DorothyWickham of how balanced professional journalism can strip away the BS of the politicians both here and offshore! https://t.co/4pqtWYnTjq