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Pacific warned of seabed mining's irreversible impacts
A new report into seabed mining in the Pacific warns of irreversible damage to the marine environment.
Australia's refugee swap deal continues amid pandemic
Three refugees formerly detained on Nauru and Manus Island have been flown to the United States from detention in Australia.
Police reserves called up after Nauru quarantine breaches
Nauru police have engaged 33 reserves to help maintain security at Covid-19 quarantine facilities.
Nauru joins multi-country pact to keep supply chains open despite Covid-19 pandemic
Nauru has issued a joint statement with nine other countries, committing to ensure the countries' supply chain remains connected despite the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Australia gives Nauru nearly $US3m for Covid-19 measures
The Australian government says the welfare of Pacific workers and students still in Australia is a priority for it.
Last of 'Nauru-19' released
The last of the members of the so called 'Nauru-19', former cabinet minister Mathew Batsiua, has been released from prison.
Doctors want refugees out of hotels because of Covid-19 risk
Refugees previously detained on Manus Island and Nauru should be released from Australian hotels into the community, doctors say. Video
Covid-19: Calls for evacuation of refugees from Nauru, PNG
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted calls for the evacuation of refugees detained in Papua New Guinea and Nauru by Australia.
Nauru's Covid-19 preparations boosted
Nauru's Covid-19 preparations are set for a boost with Taiwan donating a testing machine.
'It's a kind of terrible torture': Manus refugee musician blocked from studio
A Kurdish refugee and musician detained in an Australian hotel is being prevented from recording his new song. Audio
PNA buys unique fisheries information management tool
A fisheries information management system, touted as a key element for Pacific islands to control the tuna fishery, has been purchased by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement.
Nauru Chief Justice dismisses interference claim
Nauru's chief justice has "categorically and unreservedly denied" that there is any interference from government in the island's judiciary.
Custodial sentences for Nauru political protestors
A group of political protesters on Nauru, convicted on offences that occurred in June 2015, have all been given custodial sentences. Audio
Jailing of Nauru protesters 'disturbing' - Australian lawyer
Australian taxpayers should be disturbed that they've helped fund a new prison in Nauru that will house a group of political protesters, says a lawyer.
'Nauru 19' sentencing sets a 'chilling precedent'
A group of anti-government protesters, known as the 'Nauru 19', has been sentenced to jail terms of up to 11 months, in what has been described as a "chilling precedent".
Plea for Nauru president to grant protesters a pardon
A public plea has been made in Nauru for the president to pardon a group convicted of offences over an anti-government protest.
Nauru Govt accused of lashing out over media reports
An Australian lawyer says the Nauru Government is lashing out because it has been called out for its bad behaviour. Audio
Nauru Govt's response to 'Nauru 19' criticism 'ridiculous' - lawyer
The Nauru Government is lashing out because it has been called out for its bad behaviour, an Australian lawyer says.
'Nauru 19' trial shameful - Australian judge says
Australian judge Geof Muecke was brought in by the Nauru Government in 2018 to hear the trial of a group that had protested over the removal of the judiciary and suspension of much of the opposition… Audio
Judge wrong to deny 'Nauru 19' bail - lawyer
The judge who convicted a group of anti-government protesters on Nauru has been accused of misapplying the country's bail laws.