Vanuatu
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- Pacific diplomacy
A David v Goliath battle to decide the fate of islands of the ‘resting God’
A diplomatic stoush between Vanuatu and France over two uninhabitable islands could have global implications.
- Ben Bohane
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Vanuatu’s Blue Lagoon is famous. I now know why
A two-week luxury South Pacific cruise offered many memorable island experiences.
- Andrea McGinniss
A three-hour flight to an island showed me I’d been doing holidays wrong
I was overdue for a break and needed some rest and relaxation. Instead I did the exact opposite – an action-packed itinerary that revitalised me.
- Kate Aubusson
China accused of using diplomatic theft to freeze Australia out in Pacific
China is intensifying its efforts to expand its influence in the Pacific and stymie a $500 million treaty deal between Australia and Vanuatu.
- Matthew Knott
Hotels reopenings help Pacific paradise bounce back after natural disaster
A wave of hotel reopenings is driving recovery across the island nation of Vanuatu following a devastating earthquake.
- Julietta Jameson
The highlights of cruising the South Pacific aren’t always the islands
A cruise to the islands of this region fulfils every fantasy of tropical paradise. But not all ports are equal, so choose your excursions wisely.
- Julie Miller
- Analysis
- Pacific diplomacy
Albanese was chasing a big announcement. He got a reality check instead
Australians dubious about the merit of handing billions of dollars to PNG to establish a rugby league team and upgrade its military will not be impressed.
- Matthew Knott
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- Pacific diplomacy
Albanese’s $500m Pacific security deal founders over China clause
Anthony Albanese’s plans to sign a sweeping $500m agreement with Vanuatu have been dealt a blow as Australia jostles for influence with China.
- Matthew Knott
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- Climate crisis
Australia faces ‘inescapable’ legal risk after historic climate ruling
The International Court of Justice’s historic advisory ruling could have far-reaching implications for fossil fuel-exporting nations such as Australia.
- Angus Thompson and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
- Opinion
- Editorial
Community right to feel Albanese having it both ways on climate
The clear sense of betrayal from some and relief from others suggests many are not sure where the government stands on carbon.
- The Herald's View