YOU WONT BELIEVE: 8 - What They Never Told You

‘I’m frothing on it’: Australia’s next big surfer George Pittar soaks in new success

From growing up on isolated breaks in Vanuatu to now having a plumber for a coach, the rising star does things a little differently

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024

Air Vanuatu cancels Australian flights amid cash woes

The national airline of Vanuatu has cancelled all its flights to and from Sydney and Brisbane for the rest of the week amid reports of financial difficulties.

AAP · May 9, 2024

Vanuatu acknowledges Australian concerns over security

Vanuatu's deputy prime minister is in Australia for talks months after his new prime minister flagged revisiting a security treaty.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

Government ministers in Pacific nation of Vanuatu call for parliament's dissolution, media says

Government ministers in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu are asking the preident to dissolve parliament, adding to political disarray after lawmakers introduced a no-confidence motion against the prime minister, according to local media

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023

Pacific nation pledges to eliminate cervical cancer

Tens of thousands of women in Vanuatu will have access to cervical cancer screening, treatment and vaccines as the nation commits to eliminating the disease.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Pacific Islands Forum head says yes vote on Indigenous voice would ‘elevate Australia’ on world stage

Henry Puna’s intervention comes after Vanuatu’s ex-foreign minister said a no win on 14 October would be a blow to Australia’s relationships with region

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023

Paradise prison: How 107 Bangladeshis became enslaved on a Pacific island

Instead of legitimate jobs, 107 men from Bangladesh became slaves in Vanuatu working under the threat of harm, death.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2023

3 sailors from Russia and France are rescued off Australian coast after sharks attacked their boat

Three sailors from Russia and France have been rescued after the inflatable catamaran they were trying to sail in from Vanuatu to Australia came under attack from sharks

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Vanuatu to elect new prime minister amid crisis over Australia pact

Move comes after top court ruled that pro-Western Prime Minister Ishmael had lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023

Vanuatu PM faces no-confidence vote as rivals cite ‘foreign engagement’ concerns

Motion led by ex-PM to unseat Kalsakau lists complaints including foreign relationships after security pact signed with Australia

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023