Love & Belonging: A new “Love Story” shares how childhood sweethearts, Cambell Priest and Tiana Storm, reunited as adults after losing contact for years—rooted in that first Gold Coast night when a whole kids’ complex came knocking. Early Childhood Education: A report highlights burnout in early childhood centres, with educators “paid peanuts” and struggling to get the support and resources they need—raising concerns for children’s early development. Women’s Rights & Migration: A story follows Pacific Islander farm worker Priscilla, describing pregnancy, exhaustion, and fear while working under-the-table without proper immigration documents—showing how visa insecurity can trap families far from home. Climate Justice: The UN backs the International Court of Justice climate ruling, with a large majority voting to support the idea that countries have duties and may face reparations for climate harm—momentum for Pacific climate advocacy. Indigenous Ocean Stewardship: Indigenous communities across the Pacific are pushing back on seabed mining, framing the deep ocean as cultural and living heritage, not just mineral supply. Pride & Community Dialogue: Groovy Banana co-founder Gaelle Meheut calls for respectful discussion after backlash to a Pride Month post offering free photo shoots to LGBTQ couples, amid wider debate about Vanuatu’s Christian identity and social media behaviour. Tourism Links: Vanuatu Tourism Office renews its MOU with Fiji Airways, aiming to bring more travellers through Nadi and spotlight Vanuatu’s culture and adventure.