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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

Threats may change, but geography doesn’t. It’s time for Australia to be a good neighbour to the Pacific

In the past week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed security and defence agreements with Vanuatu and Fiji, visited Fiji and Solomon Islands, and hosted leaders from Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane.

The Conversation · Jul 10

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

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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