Field Notes

A record 57 Clontarf alumni from the 2025 graduating class have started university this year, showing what is possible when boys are supported to think early about life after school. A recent University and Mentoring Camp in Perth helped open that pathway for more senior students, including some who had never seriously considered university before. […]

The Clontarf Foundation has appointed Mick Gooda as Chair of its Board, becoming the first First Nations person to hold the role in the organisation’s history. Additionally, Jenni Collard has been appointed Deputy Chair, placing First Nations leaders in the two most senior leadership roles on the Board and marking an important milestone for the […]

What Seychelles' Blue Bond Actually Requires, and Why Most Pacific Island Nations Don't Have It

Port Macquarie Academy (NSW) members welcomed the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, to the academy room on Thursday 23 July. At the time of the visit, Her Excellency was also serving as Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia while Her Excellency the Honourable Ms […]

Today we stand with our Pacific neighbours in solidarity with American Samoa's call to STAND WITH THE MOANA - to remind the world that OUR ocean is worth protecting. #StandWithTheMoana #ProtectOurMoana #AmericanSamoaSaysNo #DeepSeaMining

12 million women and girls displaced. Every one of them someone’s daughter. Their need is urgent. Give what you can today by visiting https://www.worldvision.com.au/global-issues/world-emergencies/sudan-hunger-crisis-appeal #sudan #southsudan #displacement #genderequality

The Government of Tonga, in partnership with the International Fund for AgriculturalDevelopment (IFAD) and MORDI Tonga Trust, today officially launched the Tonga RuralInnovation Project – Phase III (TRIP III), marking a significant milestone in theKingdom’s commitment to empowering rural communities and building a more resilientfuture. The... The post Tonga Launches TRIP III to Strengthen Rural Li

Written by: Litiana Dimaopa & Paradise Tabucala For generations, the women of the villages of Naiviqiri, Naivaka, Galoa and Yaqaga, in Bua, have depended on the sea for the livelihood of their families. A successful day of fishing meant a plentiful catch to sell, but it also came with a challenge. Without access to cold […]

A presentation to the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council (CITIC) on 21 July at the Muri Beach Club Hotel has highlighted the need for greater clarity, caution and genuine national dialogue around the future of deep seabed mining in the Cook Islands.

There’s, of course, the Peregrine Falcon, swooping in to claim the title of the world’s fastest species with dives reaching over 300 km/h. But if you’re looking for a speedster that flies under the radar, the Rivacindela hudsoni tiger beetle is a real showstopper. At just 2cm long, this tiny insect can travel up to 125 times its body length in a single second! But speed isn’t always about going fl

The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT), on behalf of the FSM Department of Resources and Development, is seeking a motivated and qualified Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Coordinator to support the Green Climate Fund (GCF) SAP020 project, Climate-Resilient Food Security for Farming Households Across the Federated States...

World Vision took pastors Jason and Katie Mendis from Revive Church, Sydney, to see some of the exciting work their church will be supporting in Rwanda. #revive #worldvision #rwanda

The States of Aimeliik, Ngardmau, Ngatpang and Ngeremlengui have officially launched the Kiwa Initiative Women’s Work Project in Palau by signing implementation agreements with the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT).

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The Moana is not just a large body of sea water, it is our food basket, a part of our identity, and our future. Yet as the people of the Cook Islands prepare to vote in the upcoming elections, a quiet danger is lurking beneath the surface

NOTICE OF CONSULTATIONSection 24MD – Ventia – Sites 283-4, 298Cape York United Number 1 Claim (QC2014/008) On 27 April 2026, Ventia Pty Ltd issued a notification under section 24MD(6A) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), stating that it proposed to undertake maintenance work to repair and rebury the existing exposed conduit by excavating along […]

NOTICE OF CONSULTATIONSection 24MD – Ventia – Site 267Cape York United Number 1 Claim (QC2014/008) On 27 April 2026, Ventia Pty Ltd issued a notification under section 24MD(6A) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), stating that it proposed to undertake maintenance work to repair and rebury the existing exposed conduit by excavating along the […]

Notice of Consultation and Decision-Making Meeting EPM 28758 – Ark Mines Ltd | EPM 29321 – Rhumb Resources Pty Ltd Possum Native Title Determination (QUD 673 of 2014) This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with those people who hold Native Title rights and interests within the […]

An iconic Australian species is making a comeback! 💪 After around 50 years listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Numbat has been downlisted to Near Threatened. This is a significant conservation milestone made possible by decades of dedicated work from organisations like ours. Learn more: https://www.australianwildlife.org/news-and-resources/press-release/numbat-ste

Local leaders are sharing rosy claims while the federal agency openly works to shorten reviews and cut public comment. Here are the facts.

After reviewing tens of thousands of comments, most opposed, BOEM doubled the mining area to include everything industry asked for.

It costs about $200 to extract a tonne of nodules worth $137. American Samoa takes the risk while the profits go elsewhere.

Smart traps that can identify predators in real time and decide for themselves whether to trigger are being tested by conservation projects around New Zealand. For conservation projects working towards eradication, catching the first predator is rarely the hardest part. It’s the last ones that cause headaches. After years of control efforts, the target species … Continue reading Can AI help catch

Ding ding ding… it’s Bilby fight night 🥊👀 Bilbies are usually solitary, so when two square up like this it’s likely a territorial dispute or competition between males during breeding season. For AWC, moments like this are more than just outback drama - they’re a glimpse into how Bilbies behave in protected landscapes, and why long-term monitoring of this iconic vulnerable mammal matters. 📹 J Ra

Fieldwork in Fiordland usually starts with cold hands, damp boots, and an eye carefully fixed to the uneven ground. But herpetologist Dave Laux also has his eyes (and his lens) looking out for tiny cold-blooded creatures. Dave and his team were salvaging critically endangered awakōpaka skinks from their only known habitat, a small area in … Continue reading A lens into lizards: capturing New Zeala

The Tonga Meteorological Service (TMS) has officially declared the onset of El Niño conditions affecting Tonga and the wider Pacific region following the latest climate monitoring and forecasting assessments. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the... The post Tonga Meteorological Service Declares El Niño Conditions f

Indigenous Knowledge isn’t static – it lives through practice, teaching, and everyday life. Across 20 communities in Fiji’s Northern Division, Kiwa EMPOWER is partnering with Sauvaka Cultural Consultancy – Indigenous Knowledge specialists – to help communities document and strengthen their traditional knowledge systems. Kiwa EMPOWER works across Fiji, Tuvalu, and Solomon Islands, empowering commun

Robins are among our most charming forest birds, known for fearlessly approaching trampers and even hopping onto shoes, backpacks, and hats. But research suggests introduced predators may be turning them into more cautious, fearful birds. Kakaruwai (South Island robin), the rotund grey birds with legs the size of toothpicks, are a delight to encounter in … Continue reading Are New Zealand’s curiou

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, thousands of people doing it tough will have more food on the table. To everyone who donated, fundraised, shared, or simply watched and listened to our Giving Day campaign — thank you. You are the reason our wheels keep turning, our markets stay open, and the people who need us most receive food, hope, comfort, and care. We've only shared a few