Minister for Defence – Doorstop interview at Submarine Institute of Australia...
(Source: Department of Defence - Australian Government) MINISTER PAYNE: It's fabulous to have the chance to make a few comments here at the Submarine Institute of Australia conference on what is a...
View ArticleJokowi’s foreign policy seen on track, but still falling short
Experts highlighted on Monday that the performance of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in implementing foreign policy after one year in office was worthy of appreciation, but many important tasks...
View ArticleObama highlights support for the Philippines amid tension with China
Hours after President Obama touched down in Manila on Tuesday, he toured a refurbished former U.S. frigate that is now the flagship of the Philippine navy and announced plans to give two more ships and...
View ArticlePNG pollie's company gets Aussie refugee centre work prompting conflict concerns
Corruption concerns have been raised over the awarding of a multi-million dollar Immigration Department contract associated with the Manus Island refugee resettlement agreement to a company part-owned...
View ArticleCrowley Breaks Ground on $48.5 Million Pier and Terminal Construction Project...
(Source: Crowley Maritime Corporation) Crowley Breaks Ground on $48.5 Million Pier and Terminal Construction Project at Isla Grande in San Juan 11/17/2015 01:00 pm (San Juan, Puerto Rico; Nov. 17,...
View ArticleNew Darwin port owner's militia links to China's military
BEIJING Landbridge Group, the new operator of Darwin's commercial port, is among a number of firms in the key Chinese port city of Rizhao to have established armed militia units to support the military...
View ArticleMinister for Defence – Speech to the Submarine Institute of Australia – 17...
(Source: Department of Defence - Australian Government) Distinguished guests, Ambassador of France to Australia Christophe Lecourtier, Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, Submarine Institute of...
View ArticleInquiry hears seasonal workers could be key to boosting food production and...
Queensland's peak horticulture industry group has told a federal inquiry into the Seasonal Worker Program that its expansion could help growers increase food production and capitalise on new export...
View ArticlePapua New Guinea Fishermen Lost at Sea Return Home (IOM - International...
(Source: IOM - International Organization for Migration) Papua New Guinea - Two fishermen, a student and a shopkeeper from the Autonomous Republic of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea (PNG) have...
View ArticleDead humpback whale calf caught under tug boat at Great Barrier Reef coal...
A dead humpback whale calf has been found caught in the propeller of a tug boat at a coal terminal on the Great Barrier Reef, in an incident set to inflame concerns about environmental risks to the...
View ArticleOlympic Qualifying on the Line at 2015 Oceania Sevens (Fiji Rugby Union)
(Source: Fiji Rugby Union) The annual Oceania Sevens kicks-off this Saturday in Auckland and has added excitement this year as the tournament doubles up as the World Rugby Olympic Qualifying event for...
View ArticleIndonesia to host initiatives for capacity building in Asia-Africa
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The government of Indonesia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will undertake several capacity building initiatives to strengthen development cooperation among the...
View ArticleFull production begins on new AOPS (Canadian Navy)
(Source: Canadian Navy) Crowsnest - Fall 2015/ November 3, 2015 Lieutenant-Commander Tom Sliming, Deputy Project Director of the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship Project, discusses the Royal Canadian Navy's...
View ArticlePORT AUTHORITY BOARD FUNDS EXTENSION TO KEY ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE IN PORT...
(Source: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey) Investment in Ocean-Going Clean Vessel Incentive Program will build on port's 33-percent reduction in harmful pollutants Continuing the Port...
View ArticleAustralia must help Pacific islands at Paris climate summit, says PNG leader
The region’s largest economic power should push hard for a deal to help the Pacific islands at the summit beginning on 30 November, says Peter O’Neill...
View ArticleFINCANTIERI TO BUILD OTHER TWO SHIPS FOR VIKING OCEAN CRUISES (Fincantieri SpA)
(Source: Fincantieri SpA) Trieste - Rome, 11 November 2015 - Within the renewal plan of the Italian Navy's fleet, whose first tranche started in the past months, OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de...
View ArticleAustralia's men on Olympic mission in Auckland (World Rugby)
(Source: World Rugby) Having successfully steered the Australian women's team to Rio 2016, interim men's head coach Tim Walsh will be hoping to have double cause for celebration at the conclusion of...
View ArticleSamoa set for first female representation at ISAF Youth Worlds (ISAF -...
(Source: ISAF - International Sailing Federation) In the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships history the Samoan flag has been flown four times thanks to representatives in the Boy's Laser Radial...
View ArticlePacific region's serious health issues in the spotlight (Massey University)
(Source: Massey University) Dutch Ambassador Rob Zaagman (left) , Tongan health minister Dr Saia Piukala and Massey University Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey at the Pasifika Health Research Forum....
View ArticleAustal's Sixth Expeditionary Fast Transport Completes Acceptance Trials...
(Source: Austal Limited) Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce that Expeditionary Fast Transport 6 (EPF 6) USNS Brunswick, formerly known as Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV 6), has...
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