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Timor-Leste media embraces its country's diversity through new reporting guidelines
Timor-Leste’s media captures the launch of a new inclusive reporting handbook.
State of the Media: Timor-Leste
A recent ABC International Development study provides a comprehensive glimpse into the state of Timor-Leste's media sector, 22 years after Independence.
Press freedom coveted in one of the world's youngest democracies
Press freedom is a goal many media organisations across the Asia-Pacific are setting out to achieve. Despite being one of the youngest democracies in the world, Timor-Leste ranks 10th on the Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index.
Papua New Guinea’s ‘mojo’ training opens up career pathways for regional journalists
Papua New Guinea's national broadcaster sees an increase in content from the regions after ABC International Development's digital and mobile journalism training.
Sports journalism 'training of trainers' course a success in Philippines
My February was brutal. I came from an out-of-the country week-long work assignment and a weekend destination wedding scheduled just a few days apart. This, on top of keeping up with being a social media manager for FIBA, left me drop-dead tired.
Pacific Prepared
How disasters impact the fishing industry in Samoa
Samoa’s fishing industry relies exclusively on the weather, so when natural disasters hit, they’re often out of work for large periods of time.
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Using art to tell stories of climate change and resilience in Solomon Islands
A Solomon Islands theatre company is hoping that an art installation called “resilient root” will help spread messages of climate change and resilience far beyond the country.
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How theatre could be the best way to tell stories of climate change in Solomon Islands
A Solomon Islands theatre company is hoping a climate change-themed production will help put the story back in the hands of Pacific islanders.
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Building relationships key to understanding traditional knowledge in Pacific communities: industry worker
Listening and building relationships in Pacific communities has been a large part of Tukatara Tangi’s career over the past 20 years.
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Featured Programs
Timor-Leste Media Development Program
The Timor-Leste Media Development Program, part of the Australian Government's Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy, is implemented by ABC International Development.
Pacific Media Assistance Scheme
The Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) is a long-term media development program that works to support Pacific media's role to hold space for locally-led civic discussion and debate.
Media Development Initiative
The Media Development Initiative (MDI) is a long-term development program that works to support the role of media in Papua New Guinea to build community engagement on issues of public interest.
Women in News and Sport
The Women in News and Sports Initiative (WINS) is a DFAT funded initiative to support female journalists in Asia and the Pacific to specialise in sports journalism.
Research
PNG Citizen Media Engagement Study
The 2023 Citizen Media Engagement Study provides updated insights into the changing information needs of audiences in PNG and how they are being met through the media, including a focus on citizen perceptions of GEDSI in media content.
Disability Inclusion in the Media Study
This study is an initial contribution towards an evidence-informed approach to disability inclusion in Pacific media, including experiences and challenges of information accessibility for people with disability.
New Research reveals the Digital Impact of COVID-19 on Young People in Tonga
Interrupting conversations: Tongan youth contend with COVID-19, a volcano, tsunami, and a complete internet blackout.
New Research reveals the Digital Impact of COVID-19 on Young People in Vanuatu
Stress and relief: the pros and cons of cyber use during the COVID-19 Pandemic revealed by youth in Vanuatu.
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Asia Pacific News
Beach milestone for Indian student left with disabilities after alleged attack in Hobart
A visit to a much loved beach represents a major milestone for Devarshi Deka, as he — and his loved ones — come to grips with his life now, in the wake of the alleged attack which took so much away from him.
How Australia is providing a key ingredient to India's culture
Catering to the food needs of India's younger generation is a bountiful business, experts say, with India's average population sitting at 29 years old. And they would rather eat healthy food, providing opportunities for Australian producers.
Flying taxis set to take off in China as part of push for 'low-altitude economy'
China could soon become the first country in the world with flying taxis as part of Beijing's plan to develop what it calls the "low-altitude economy".
'A city under siege': Sixth person killed in New Caledonia riots as Australians remain trapped
Foreign Minister Penny Wong urges Australians in New Caledonia "to exercise a high degree of caution" and says the government is working with authorities to regain order in the island nation.
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