Oceania

Sugarcane field burning should be minimised due to its environmental and health impacts on surrounding communities; farmers are urged to reduce the practice during World Ozone Day celebrations, highlighting the link with greenhouse gas emissions

Marshall Islands' tribute to workers is Rijerbal Day, on the first Friday of September, when an international fishing tournament is held: teams from Asia, Africa and the Pacific fight to catch the biggest bite; 2025 Aussie winners caught a 143,7 kg marlin

Only Australian media were allowed to cover the press conference of Australia's PM Albanese speaking aside the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara; Solomon journalists called on their association to take a stand on banning Pacific Media

The Coffee Industry Corporation has budgeted K500.000 (€100.000) to revive the Wahgi Men Plantations in Banz, Jiwaka and a credit line of over K10 million, managed by National Development Bank, will provide accessible funds for small- or block-holders

2000 extra flights for Melbourne will be available for football fans heading for the 2025 AFL preliminary finals; from Monday, return services will be sold from Adelaide, Brisbane or the Gold Coast, following the semi-final matches this weekend

A call has been made to International Labour Organization to ensure fair pay, safe conditions, proper housing, medical support for Vanuatu and Pacific workers participating in the labour mobility schemes, one of the main drivers of migration in the region

The UN Disability Rights Committee reported that despite the Building Act 2024 and a national accessibility audit, most public buildings, including healthcare facilities or schools, are inaccessible, with no set plan, budget or timeframe for renovation

Auckland’s Eden Park will host tonight New Zealand's All Blacks playing against South Africa's Springboks: the two best sides on the planet will meet for the 2025 Rugby Championship in a eagerly anticipated match

An official tree planting ceremony at the St George Building recognised Tonga's commitment to hosting the Pacific Resilience Facility, during a visit of a technical mission from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

For the first time in almost 35 years a Constituency Development Fund shipment landed at Lambete Jetty in Munda; residents called it a 'historic achievement' and dozens of young men helped unload supplies as baking ovens, fiberglass boats, outboard motors

Consumer Council of Fiji, Competition and Consumer Commission, Telecommunications Authority have partnered to address internet services after nationwide survey found unstable/slow connectivity, fluctuating prices, limited access in rural or maritime areas

The 'Palau Paradise Express', the direct flight between Brisbane and Koror, Palau's capital, will be extended for another year following the success of the route started in December 2024