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Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea

The Bilateral Security Treaty with PNG comes after China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2023

Australia and Papua New Guinea pledge new security pact saying interests are ‘intertwined’

In contrast with security deal between China and Solomon Islands, the Australia-PNG agreement will be ‘public and transparent’, prime ministers vow

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023

Coalition must listen ‘carefully to Pacific island nations’, Simon Birmingham says before bipartisan tour

Statement comes despite torrid debates during election campaign over policies towards China and its security deal with Solomon Islands

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2022

The Loop: First Nauru refugees resettled in New Zealand, earthquake hits Solomon Islands as search for survivors continues in Indonesia

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ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Strong quake rocks Solomon Islands, sends people fleeing

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake has struck near the Solomon Islands but there are no immediate reports of widespread damage or injuries

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Solomons quake smashes Australian building

The Australian government is trying to confirm whether any citizens were hurt during an earthquake in the Solomon Islands, but say officials are safe.

AAP · Nov 22, 2022

Solomon Islands shaken by huge earthquake, tsunami alert eased

The first 7.0 quake was followed by a second large tremor, cutting power in the capital and disrupting radio broadcasts.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022

Powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Solomon Islands, triggering tsunami warning

‘People are advised to move to higher ground now’

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake

Authorities in the Solomon Islands said no tsunami warning would be issued after two powerful earthquakes struck on Tuesday, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls and triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

7.0 quake hits Solomon Islands, tsunami warning

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, with eyewitnesses reporting violent shaking that hurled televisions and other items to the ground.

Bangkok Post · Nov 22, 2022