@liamfoxabc

ABC News Pacific Affairs Reporter. Former #PNG Correspondent. News and musings on all things Pacific.

 Brisbane, Queensland
abc.net.au/news
Joined April 2011
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Historic day for #PNG. And game over for China’s manoeuvring in the security space in the country.
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Samoan villagers want compensation from NZ over Manawanui sinking abc.net.au/news/2024-10-15/s…

'Nothing but sadness' in the village near where a NZ Navy ship sank as locals lose livelihoods

New Zealand's defence minister has dismissed calls for an apology, saying the NZ Defence Force was "deeply traumatised" by the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui.

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Deported bikie looks to set up shop in #Tonga abc.net.au/news/2024-08-22/t…

Tonga police swoop on alleged Comanchero gang member once deported from Australia

Police in Tonga say an alleged Comancheros gang member deported from Australia was behind moves to establish the outlaw motorcycle group in the Pacific island — an attempt they say was disrupted in a...

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Lovely story on mysterious Tetepare island by ⁦@_Chrisnrita_⁩ abc.net.au/news/2024-05-23/t…

After humans abandoned this island, it became a land outside time. Their descendants are fighting...

Tetepare was once home to tribes of people, before it was abruptly deserted about 200 years ago. Now, descendants are protecting it from logging and climate change.

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Fijian journos no longer intimidated by former “minister for everything” Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who’s speaking after Bainimarama’s jail sentence. One asks him “why are you being so defensive”. 😂
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Bainimarama and Qiliho escorted out. Qiliho tightly handled by Police who usher him in the right direction. Bainimarama behind him with Police officers following. Both are quickly ushered into the waiting van which speeds off. What a moment to witness! And I have witnessed many!
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Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in hand cuffs being led out of the Suva High Court today to make his way to Korovou Prison where he will serve his 1 year sentence. #FijiNews #Fiji
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LICE MOVONO@LiceMovono8 May 2024
1 year in jail for Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama. 2 years in jail for former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho. #Breaking #FijiNews @abcnews @Sasbites
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Heard the younger MPs within the party pushed against this name unsuccessfully. Such a terrible name!
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Wisely chose not to call themselves the Coalition for Unity and National Transformation. Also, Sogavare is not putting his hand up for another stint as PM.
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Hi @MNailatikau, could you pls follow me so I can DM you about a story I’m working on? Cheers
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Whoa. Big news. fijivillage.com/news/Bainima…

Bainimarama and Qiliho found guilty, and to be sentenced on March 28th

Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho have been found guilty by Acting Chief

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Court docs reveal that Mei Lin, charged with smuggling 71.5 kg meth from PNG to Australia, had $10,000 sent to an account belonging to PNG's then-Chief Migration Officer to facilitate a codefendant's visa. CMO denies any knowledge. occrp.org/en/daily/18483-png…
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Some comedy gold out of #PNG parliament. Marape calls the opposition “cowards and imbeciles”. Namah objects, but only to the cowards bit.
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To me, this always reads like those fishermen tales of the one that got away. Astounding amount of money earned but where does it all end up? Look at how we live in PNG. Struggle struggle.
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United Party (UP) leader Hon. Peter Kenilorea Junior wows to reevaluate the China Security Pact with Solomon Islands if his party takes on the next government.
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I pointed out the need 2b mindful of the RFMF's recent history in the development of security partnerships recently at @USIP. To save face, Col. Naliva shud w/draw command in good faith w/ the ADF. Due diligence spectacularly lacking on Fiji side also - an embarrassment. #FijiPol
David Shoebridge@DavidShoebridge13 Feb 2024
For over a decade, there have been multiple accusations that Fijian Colonel Naliva assaulted and tortured people in Fiji. Now the Chief of Defence has put him second in command of over 3,000 Australian soldiers. He is still there. Unbelievable.
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It's great to be back in wonderful Papua New Guinea. My family and I have treasured memories about our times here. I can’t wait to be part again of this vibrant and enduring relationship with our closest neighbour and to re-connect with old friends and make new ones.
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A rare thing. A good-looking electric motorbike. And Australian-made too.
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