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VideoIt’s World Wombat Day and we have some very good news to celebrate! A Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat joey has been spotted outside the pouch at Richard Underwood Nature Refuge in QLD, helping to boost the numbers of one of Australia’s rarest mammals. But this little one could also help solve a genetic mystery. 🧬👀 Researchers know of just three males in the population. So, who’s Dad? Once the joey i
Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 🧹 On a day filled with ghosts, spirits, and WAY too much candy, here are 6 reasons why a Halloween icon, the bat, really isn't so spooky after all.
Could your family manage for three days without access to shops, electricity or running water? When a cyclone, flood or other disaster strikes, everyday services can quickly become unavailable. Roads may be blocked, shops may close, electricity may be interrupted and access to clean drinking... The post Build a 72-Hour Emergency Kit for Your Family first appeared on MORDI Tonga.
Tonga’s tropical cyclone season generally runs from November to April. During this period, communities face the risk of destructive winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, coastal inundation and disruptions to essential services such as electricity, water and transportation. For rural households, the impacts can extend well beyond... The post Cyclone Preparation: A Practical Disaster Preparedness Guide f
All sorts of people walk through our doors – working families, students, pensioners, those looking for help for the very first time because their dollar couldn't stretch any further. "Everyone was very supportive. It's not just food - you feel really dignified going to the OzHarvest Refettorio." — Matthew*, OzHarvest food recipient and Refettorio guest That support only happens because of our comm
For years, the regular arrival of supply ships at Nanumea Island in Tuvalu signaled the restocking of local shop shelves. However, in recent weeks, severe weather conditions have reduced shipping frequency, leaving shelves bare and drastically depleting canned food supplies. In response, Nanumea islanders have turned to the fresh vegetables and root crops planted in […]
#SanctuarySpotlight: Western River Refuge 🏝️ The Western River Refuge is a critical conservation site on Kangaroo Island, providing a 595-hectare safe haven for 10 threatened species. Established in response to the devastating 2020 wildfires, the refuge has given the endangered Kangaroo Island Dunnart – whose range was 95% burned in the fires – a chance to recover with greater protection from fer
Warru makes a leap into the limelight! This Black-footed Rock-wallaby was caught on a motion-sensor camera at Ngalurrtju Aboriginal Land Trust on Anmatyerr, Warlpiri and Luritja Country - leaping onto a boulder before bounding back down again. Also known as the Warru, the Black-footed Rock-wallaby is an agile marsupial adapted to life among the rocky ranges of central Australia. Its strong hind le
Mildura Clontarf Academy and Clontarf partner Fulton Hogan have received the Private Sector Employer Award at the 2026 Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI) Wurreker Awards, recognising their shared commitment to creating employment opportunities for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. Community Elder Mark Morgan nominated the Mildura Academy team and local F
El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon that can change rainfall and temperature patterns across the Pacific. For Tonga, it can mean longer dry periods, reduced rainfall, water shortages and increased pressure on home gardens, crops and household food supplies. It can also influence tropical... The post Preparing for El Niño in Tonga: Practical Steps to Protect Our Water, Food and Families first a
West Papuan Civil Society Coalition Demands Unconditional UN and Pacific Access Following Regional Diplomatic Push A broad coalition of West Papuan civil society organisations, Indigenous leaders, church institutions, and human rights defenders is calling on the Indonesian government to grant immediate, unhindered, and unconditional access to international monitoring bodies across the region. The
In the vast open areas of the South Island’s western coastline, a rat is little more than a tiny speck in the driftwood. Tides and swells make trail cameras nearly impossible here, but a thermal camera mounted on a drone can detect rodents emitting a faint glow that can be zoomed in on and investigated … Continue reading Spotting the difference between a rat and a mouse from 20m in the air: therma
An Ocean of Peace is NOT Built on Occupation: Pacific Civil questions the Pacific Forum on Israel partnership The Blue Pacific is our oceanic home. It is held together by a weave of shared values passed from our forebears’ hands into ours: justice, peace, self-determination and respect for international law. We, the members of the […]
Each year, passengers from across Europe, Asia and the United States arrive on our shores to explore the natural beauty, culture and hospitality that make the Cook Islands unique.
Luke Carlos and Tromainne Joab have both graduated from Sophia University in Tokyo with Master’s degrees in Global Environmental Studies. They are the Sophia-APIC-BRMC Scholars supported by MCT. Luke Carlos Luke’s research looked at why energy access is a struggle in Pohnpei. Instead of treating...
With the festive season fast approaching it is time to start thinking about how we can minimise our footprint by creating less waste and up-cycling or recycling more during the festive season. To help navigate your way to enjoying a more sustainable festive season, we have created some simple ideas which can be easily implemented […]
Resilient Communities Micronesia, a Green Climate Fund initiative led by the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT), supports locally led solutions to climate change across the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. The program expands access to international...
IMPORTANT UPDATE Wathawuy (Goanna Lagoon and Latram River) is CLOSED effective immediately. A crocodile has been sighted on the river crossing and due to safety of the public, we have made the decision to CLOSE until further notice. Those who currently have bookings for the next 2 weeks will be cancelled and refunded. This will […]
Great green moths are emerging from their cosy cocoon with only one thing on their minds: mating. October to December are peak pepetuna (pūriri moth) periods, but their lives are brief and focused, with only 48 hours to find a mate and lay eggs. They only have 48 hours to live After five or so … Continue reading Gorgeous, ginormous and gone in 48 hours: 5 facts about the pepetuna (pūriri moth)
A new attempt to authorise deep-seabed mining through United States domestic law could have far-reaching consequences for international ocean governance, Pacific states and the Cook Islands.
Community members of Naivaka village in Bua have expressed their gratitude for the Drinking Water Safety and Security Plan Training carried out following a 13-year lapse. The Drinking Water Safety and Security Plan (DWSSP) training is an intensive, week-long program conducted by trained Health Inspectors from the Ministry of Health. They work closely with village […]
Date: 29 March 2026 By: Priya Nand Media: Fiji Village Children in Dakuni Village on Beqa Island are set to benefit from improved access to education following the groundbreaking of the community’s first-ever kindergarten and infant school. The milestone project will allow young children to begin their education within the village, and will no longer […]
West Papuan Civil Society Coalition Demands Unconditional UN and Pacific Access Following Regional Diplomatic Push A broad coalition of West Papuan civil society organisations, Indigenous leaders, church institutions, and human rights defenders is calling on the Indonesian government to grant immediate, unhindered, and unconditional access to international monitoring bodies across the region. The
MEDIA RELEASE Nhulunbuy, NT — October, 2026 Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation and New Future IT are proud to announce a three-year partnership under the Industry Meets Country initiative, creating new opportunities for Yolŋu people in East Arnhem Land to develop digital skills and explore future careers in information technology, digital services and cyber security. The partnership […]
CEO CookOff® Canberra 2026 brought 16 business leaders and four acclaimed chefs together at Red Shed in Canberra to cook a charity dinner for more than 85 guests from local charities OzHarvest supports. Together they’ve raised $90,000 so far. That’s 180,000 meals for people in need across the ACT. Donate to support the Canberra community: https://www.ceocookoff.com.au/donate What is CEO CookOff? C
CEO CookOff® Perth 2026 brought 16 business leaders and four of WA’s top chefs together on Matagarup Bridge to cook a three-course charity dinner for guests from local charities OzHarvest supports. Together they’ve raised $65,000 so far. That’s 130,000 meals for people who need them most. Donate to support the Perth community: https://www.ceocookoff.com.au/fundraisers/perth What is CEO CookOff®? C
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION CONSULTATION EPM 28702 – Palmer Gold NQ Pty Ltd Kunjen Olkol Native Title Determination (QUD 673 of 2014) The State of Queensland has issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that proposed Exploration Permits for Minerals (EPM) 28702 as an act attracting the expedited […]
NOTICE OF CONSULTATION EPM 28702 – Palmer Gold NQ Pty Ltd Kunjen Olkol Native Title Determination (QUD 673 of 2014) The State of Queensland has issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that proposed Exploration Permits for Minerals (EPMs) 28702 as an act attracting the expedited procedure. […]
We asked the top-polling parties: “What’s your party’s stance on Predator Free 2050, and how will your policies achieve your conservation goals?” Here’s what they had to say. Political parties Act Green Labour National New Zealand First Opportunity Te Pāti Māori Act ACT supports Predator Free 2050 and recognises the serious damage rats, possums, mustelids … Continue reading Election 2026: What do
Sweltering Cities is the national community voice for heat safety. We work with communities in hot suburbs, homes, workplaces, towns and more to shift the story of rising temperatures in Australia and to win strategic campaigns that make communities tangibly safer. We work alongside the people most affected by extreme heat to make sure their […]
For remote communities when a digital tool’s supply chain causes environmental harm, human exploitation, and cultural erosion, what is our social responsibility?
NOTICE OF CONSULTATIONEPM 29225 – Prometheus Metals Pty LtdRoss on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 33) (Yiithuwarra determination) [2025] FCA 1281 On 25 February 2025, the State of Queensland issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) identifying that the proposed […]
Palmerston 10-12 Academy alumnus Levi Nichaloff, aka Yung Milla, performing in The Voice Australia. Picture: Channel 7. When Levi Nichaloff first joined the Palmerston 7-9 Academy as a Year 7 student in 2015, few could have imagined that just over a decade later he would be performing for audiences across Australia and making history on […]
On September 18, Environment Ministers met in Brisbane, with the future of packaging regulation on the table. For those of us campaigning for stronger action on plastic pollution, a lot was riding on this meeting. Just weeks earlier, the federal government had confirmed it would not introduce a new Commonwealth packaging scheme this term. This […]
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Kiwa Initiative Women’s Work Project Officially Launches Across All Four FSM States
Meeting Saborna was one of the most inspiring moments of my time in Bangladesh. Through World Vision’s child sponsorship youth forum, girls like Saborna learn about their rights, leadership and how to speak up for themselves and others. They’re supported to stay in school, dream bigger and see a future where they can be so much more than a bride. Saborna is now using what she’s learned to help oth
Academy members from Muswellbrook and Newcastle Academies (NSW) travelled west for the annual Red Dirt Trip, spending four days exploring Bourke and Brewarrina. After a nine-hour drive, the group was welcomed by the Bourke Academy team, who hosted them throughout the trip. The boys visited Mount Gundabooka, learnt about the Brewarrina Fish Traps and took […]
