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The Latest Breaking News from the Solomon Islands

World's biggest coral — so big it can be seen from space — discovered by chance off Solomon Islands

The world's biggest coral — an organism made up of about a billion polyps — is about three times bigger than the previous record-holder and was discovered by chance during an expedition off the Solomon Islands.

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Researchers discover world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands

The mega coral, which is visible from space is believed to be about 300 years old.

The Independent UK

Best pothos varieties – 7 choices for a unique trailing houseplant

These versatile, patterned indoor plants will bring variegation galore to your home

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Climate action is crucial to Australia’s standing in the Pacific

Long a regional laggard on climate action, Australia must convince Pacific leaders it’s serious about moving away from fossil fuels.

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Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for US and its Pacific allies

The Solomon Islands' new prime minister is in Beijing for a visit as China and the strategic Pacific archipelago strengthen their ties

The Independent UK

NZ's Peters follows Wong in Pacific tour de force

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will lead a delegation of six Kiwi MPs to the Solomon Islands, Nauru and Niue this week.

AAP

Leatherback turtle dives deeper than a Navy sub, smashing world record in the process

A Western Pacific leatherback migrating from her nesting grounds in the Solomon Islands dove to a whopping 4,409 feet, conservationists say.

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Wong makes dash to Solomons to rebuild Pacific 'family'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is the second senior Albanese minister to make a dash for the Solomon Islands in a bid to improve the relationship.

AAP

'Can actually cure patients': Canberra team helps nation's first oncologist

This Pacific Island nation was lacking services, that's changing.

The Canberra Times

Australia's deputy prime minister pledges support to Solomon Islands during visit to Honiara

Australia’s deputy prime minister is visiting the Solomon Islands, as Canberra intensifies its efforts to counter China’s growing influence in the South Pacific

The Independent UK

Australia boosts funding for Pacific to counter China

Amid China's growing presence in the Indo-Pacific, Australia will spend more to boost its standing in the region, the budget papers show.

AAP

‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed

Peace Corps found ‘overwhelming support and enthusiasm’ for return to Pacific island nation, report shows.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands Election Counting Underway, US And China Observing

Get the latest updates on the Solomon Islands national election counting process and its implications for international relations.

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US And China Monitor Solomon Islands Election Amid Pacific Influence

Global powers closely watch the Solomon Islands election for its impact on Pacific geopolitics.

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In the Solomon Islands, a US agency’s struggles hint at China’s influence

The Peace Corps has yet to return to Pacific island nation more than four years after Washington touted its return.

LiveScience

Giant 1.5-foot-long rat that can crack open coconuts photographed for 1st time on remote island

After years of failed attempts, scientists have finally succeeded in snapping images of an extremely rare, enormous rat that is so big it can reportedly chew through coconuts on the Solomon Islands.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands eyes ‘long-lasting legacy’ as counts down to Pacific Games

The event has cost an estimated $250m, but the government believes it is money well spent given the potential benefits.

The Canberra Times

Dan's 14-year quest to solve mystery of found dog tags

Former navy medic breaks down in tears recounting finally solving it.

The Guardian - UK

Climate expert ‘sacked’ after refusing flight to Germany over carbon emissions

Gianluca Grimalda says he was fired when he refused to return at short notice by plane from a research trip near Papua New Guinea

AAP

Garside leads Aussie boxers on Olympics hunt

Harry Garside will get his chance to secure an Olympics return as one of 13 Australian boxers competing at next month's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.

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China is testing the Solomon Islands — but don’t underestimate its people’s resilience

There is a view that Solomon Islanders are mere pushovers to Beijing’s will. The evidence on the ground is more nuanced.

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