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“Antigua and Barbuda: King Charles has lent his support to an Australian initiative to cut the use of oil in global shipping, highlighting his interest in action on climate change despite the political argument about the cost.”

“This way Australia could rattle the can for donations to the region from far-flung nations for the eye-bleeding cost of climate mitigation in the Pacific, elevate its climate concerns, and show off the damage already done to low-lying nations to demonstrate…”

“Asked how Australia, as a coal mining nation, could keep its commitment to the Pacific and its role in the COP31 talks during a press conference in Fiji on Monday, Bowen said the Pacific region was “unified, not uniform” on climate issues.”

“Federal MPs will be urged to sign a civility pledge that MP Helen Haines alone had backed before she was attacked, though One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has hit out at critics who say her party’s cartoons are contributing to the febrile environment.”

“With basic services struggling, why can’t Australians benefit from our gas exports as Norwegians and Omanis do?”

“Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says that Australia is locked in a “permanent contest” with China for influence over the Pacific island states and ocean to Australia’s north and east.”

“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Solomon Islands counterpart Matthew Wale will move to fast-track a sweeping new $1 billion treaty after a push to overthrow Wale’s pro-Australia government imploded in a blow to Beijing’s ambitions to expand its influence…”