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Pacific Beat

Radio Australia

Focusing on the Pacific region, the program brings you interviews with leaders, newsmakers, and people who make the Pacific beat.

news & politics

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0:50:24

Nine found guilty on various charges in Fiji's...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/31

A High Court judge in Fiji finds nine men guilty in the country's biggest drug bust, saying the case exposed serious vulnerabilities in Fiji's border control. Also, Health professionals call for greater support to deliver information and services to PALM scheme workers, as rates of sexually transmitted infections skyrocket.

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0:52:07

Pacific tsunami threat downgraded following a massive...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/30

Tsunami threats have been downgraded across the Pacific, but warnings remain in place for parts of French Polynesia after a massive earthquake struck Russia's far east coast yesterday. Also, the men allegedly involved in attempting to smuggle four tonnes of methamphetamine into Fiji to learn their fate.

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0:47:39

First Tuvaluans selected for migration to Australia

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/29

Tuvalu's Prime Minister, who is in Australia on a week-long mission that includes top level talks, and the official opening of the country's high commission in Canberra. Also, Vanuatu marks 45 years since gaining independence from joint British and French colonial rule.

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0:49:52

Former missionary indicted for alleged sexual...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/28

A former missionary from the LDS church is arrested in the United States for allegedly sexually abusing minors in the Kingdom of Tonga. Also, Tuvalu's Prime Minister says his country will continue to keep Australia accountable on its carbon emissions despite an economic and security treaty between the two governments.

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0:52:19

Pacific music legend George "Fiji" Veikoso dies aged 55

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/24

Fijian-born recording artist and Pacific music legend George "Fiji" Veikoso has died at the age of 55 in Suva. Also, an opposition MP in Solomon Islands says the country risks creating a wedge in the solidarity of the Pacific Islands Forum if it refuses to allow Taiwan to attend.

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0:49:07

Fears Palau will buckle under strain of third party...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/22

There's fear the small country of Palau will be put under strain, following a draft agreement with the US to allow them to send third country nationals to the Pacific nation. Also, Forum Trade Ministers gather in Fiji to confront the challenges shaping the trade and economic development in the region.

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0:52:23

Guam becomes staging ground for largest US Air Force...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/21

Guam is transformed into a key staging ground for the largest US Air Force exercise in history. Also, New Caledonia's pro-independence leaders meet for the first time since the signing of the historic Bougival accord.

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0:48:52

Is Palau about to accept third-country nationals from...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/20

The government of Palau considers a request from the Trump administration to accept third-country nationals seeking asylum in the United States. Also, police in Papua New Guinea report destroyed bridges and stolen ballot boxes during a by-election in the country's highlands.

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0:49:08

New data confirms sorcery accusation related violence...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/17

Recent data from non-government organisations on the ground in Papua New Guinea suggests sorcery accusation related violence in PNG is on the rise. Also, a new bridge project in Tonga designed to connect people, creates division in the community.

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0:42:39

Private vehicles banned in violence-ridden Enga...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/16

Police in Papua New Guinea take extraordinary measures ahead of a by-election in a violence-prone part of the country's highlands by banning the movement of all private vehicles. Also, the month-long campaign period for Samoa's snap general election kicks off ahead of polling day on August 29.

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0:46:42

Samoan villages blindsided by decision not to...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/15

Villages in Samoa say they were blindsided by the decision to leave the sunken New Zealand Navy vessel Manawanui where it lies. Also, New Zealand's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister announce they won't be attending Cook Islands Constitution Day celebrations next month.

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0:44:48

France agrees to New Caledonian state and...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/13

New Caledonia's political leaders sign what's being hailed as an "historic" agreement to create a State of New Caledonia within France, and a Caledonian nationality alongside French citizenship. Also, calls for political leaders to take action over fears Sorcery Accusation Related Violence is escalating in Papua New Guinea.

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0:43:54

Fiji celebrates as Ratu Tevita Mara is installed as...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/10

Fiji celebrates the return of a of a powerful chiefly title as Ratu Tevita Mara - the son of the country's founding Prime Minister - is installed as high chief of Lau. Also, Tonga works to strengthen its cyber security after hackers crippled the country's largest health facility.

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0:47:53

Lau Islands to install high chief for first time in...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/09

Traditional and symbolic rituals to install one of the country's paramount chiefs will take place today, to make Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara high chief of the Lau islands. Also, Australia's minister for climate change Chris Bowen begins a Pacific tour as Turkiye doubles down on its bid to host COP 31.

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0:49:46

Deep sea mining regulations on the agenda as...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/06

Delegates from around the world arrive in Jamaica for the International Seabed Authority Assembly, where regulations for deep sea mining may be finalised. Also, hopes of Bougainville independence grows after leaders sign a new agreement.

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0:44:44

CSIRO develops landmark framework to protect deep sea...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/03

Australia's peak scientific body the CSIRO has developed the first environmental frameworks to protect deep sea ecosystems from mining. Also, Changes to Vanuatu's information laws ring alarm bells for local media.

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0:47:49

Micronesian Islands Forum opens following wave of...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/02

The Micronesian Islands Forum officially opens, with leaders expected to discuss a range of issues, including a wave of deportations from the US. Also, Fiji Prime Minister Rabuka declares Fiji won't welcome any Chinese military bases in the region.

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0:44:30

Australia's COP bid in question after diplomatic...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/07/01

A diplomatic challenge from Turkey puts next year's COP talks in limbo, raising questions as to whether Australia's bid could be beaten out. Also, Fiji's former Attorney-General breaks silence over a Commission of Inquiry into the recruitment of Fiji's anti-corruption chief.

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0:49:05

Cases of voter fraud complicate Samoa election

Pacific Beat ·

2025/06/30

There's election fever in Samoa, with less than a month to go, however cases of voter fraud are complicating an already difficult task for the Electoral Commission. Also, Vanuatu's prime minister declares he won't sign a landmark new strategic pact with Australia unless Canberra agrees to radically relax immigration restrictions for his citizens.

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0:52:31

Surge of Australian visa applications in Tuvalu...

Pacific Beat ·

2025/06/29

More than a third of Tuvalu citizens enter the special engagement visa ballot to permanently relocate to Australia. Also, Palau President Surangle Whipps Junior declares the Pacific Mini Games open.

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