Vanuatu ends search for 37 people missing in ferry sinking Authorities have called off the search for survivors after a ferry sank off Vanuatu, leaving 39 people presumed dead The Independent UK · Sep 18
Questions grow after Vanuatu ferry sinking as rescuers search for more than 30 missing Authorities are searching for more than 30 people missing after a ferry is believed to have sunk off Vanuatu's coast The Independent UK · Sep 15
Vanuatu ferry sinks in rough seas, at least 1 dead and 30 missing One person died and thirty remain missing after a ferry sank off Vanuatu's coast. The vessel MV Matui departed Santo for Ambae island in rough seas on Friday. One survivor was found washed ashore, which alerted authorities to the disaster. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with assistance from New… The Economic Times · Sep 13
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continue The Guardian - AU · Sep 13
Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit The prime minister will travel to Fiji and the Solomon Islands to reaffirm Australia's commitment to the Pacific and regional security. AAP · Jul 3
Australia and Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island China formed policing ties with Vanuatu in 2023 and has donated equipment including drones, patrol boats and vehicles to its police force. Euronews · Jun 29
A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base Australia and Vanuatu have signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation The Independent UK · Jun 29
Foreign bases ruled out as Vanuatu signs security deal A security deal struck between Australia and Vanuatu after fragmented negotiations has ramifications for China's interests in the Pacific. AAP · Jun 29
Court rules identities of multiple survivors of Bondi attack cannot be published – as it happened This blog has now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 28
Vanuatu PM to visit as major bilateral deal awaits Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat will visit Canberra ahead of a $500 million partnership deal expected between the two countries. AAP · Jun 27
Australia eyes security pact with Fiji as pushback from Beijing undermines agreement with Vanuatu Foreign minister Penny Wong visits Fiji this week to progress the security and economic agreement The Guardian - AU · May 5
Vanuatu flags China policing deal after Australia snub A Pacific island nation has revealed it wants to formalise a policing deal with China after a security pact with Australia was scuppered at the last minute. AAP · Sep 23, 2025
China, climate crisis and Cop31: five takeaways from the Pacific Islands Forum A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025
Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed Australia will continue to engage with Vanuatu over the finer details of a major security and economic agreement after its signing was stalled over its wording. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit The host nation of major regional talks has urged fellow Pacific nations not to be "passive bystanders" to intensifying competition among powerful interests.
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Vanuatu delays $330M Australia security pact over Chinese funding concerns Vanuatu is not ready to sign a security and economic treaty with Australia due to concerns about potential restrictions on securing infrastructure funding from other countries
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025 Australian ‘terrified for my life’ after apparent drone strike on vessel – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Sep 8, 2025 PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay A $500 million security pact between Australia and Vanuatu has been put on hold despite talks between Anthony Albanese and his Pacific counterpart.
AAP · Aug 13, 2025 Australia, Vanuatu give green light to historic pact The path has been cleared for a $500 million bilateral agreement between Australia and Vanuatu to be signed off after months of negotiations.
AAP · Aug 11, 2025 Australia boosts PNG defence as treaty looms As a new defence treaty looms, Australia has delivered 12 armoured personnel carriers to Papua New Guinea in a show of strengthened military ties.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025 Nations who fail to curb fossil fuels could be ordered to pay reparations, top UN court rules Landmark opinion says those that fail to prevent climate harm could be liable for compensation and restitution
Euronews · Jul 22, 2025 ‘A defining moment’: UN court to deliver historic ruling on countries’ climate obligations The case has been dubbed a ‘David versus Goliath’ battle, with vulnerable nations pushing for a more robust legal framework for climate action.
AAP · May 22, 2025 Vanuatu, Australia to sign new development pact Already Vanuatu's largest foreign aid donor, Australia, is set to sign a new development assistance pact with the Melanesian nation within months.
AAP · May 19, 2025 Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025 New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue