Category: SI-Australia Relations

Australian support continues to Western and Choiseul Provinces
Disaster

Australian support continues to Western and Choiseul Provinces

Fredrick Kusu- April 14, 2026

Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft and personnel are continuing to work with Solomon Islands’ National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and communities to deliver humanitarian assistance ... Read More

Australia supports disaster response to severe Tropical Cyclone Maila
Disaster

Australia supports disaster response to severe Tropical Cyclone Maila

Fredrick Kusu- April 13, 2026

Australia has responded to a request for humanitarian assistance from the Solomon Islands Government in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila. High Commissioner Roach ... Read More

“Believe in Yourself”: Australia brings together women in infrastructure and students
Infrastructure

“Believe in Yourself”: Australia brings together women in infrastructure and students

Fredrick Kusu- March 18, 2026

Seventy-five high school girls from Naha and East Honiara have been encouraged to work hard and dream of a career in engineering, construction or health. ... Read More

Australian Defence Force members arrive for the first exercise Coastwatchers of 2026
Policing

Australian Defence Force members arrive for the first exercise Coastwatchers of 2026

Fredrick Kusu- March 12, 2026

Twenty-two Australian Defence Force (ADF) members have arrived in Solomon Islands to begin the first activities for Exercise Coastwatchers in 2026.   Exercise Coastwatchers is the ... Read More

Australia hands over drones to boost Solomon Islands’ Disaster Response
Disaster

Australia hands over drones to boost Solomon Islands’ Disaster Response

Fredrick Kusu- February 18, 2026

By Alfred Pagepitu Australia has handed over four drones to strengthen Solomon Islands’ Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response capabilities. Solomon Islands Minister for Environment, Climate ... Read More

Safety first for Seghe construction
Infrastructure

Safety first for Seghe construction

Fredrick Kusu- January 20, 2026

Local construction workers employed on the Australian-funded Seghe Market project are learning a range of building and safety skills.  Delivered by local construction company Hatanga ... Read More

Wale welcomes new Australian High Commissioner to SI
Foreign Affairs

Wale welcomes new Australian High Commissioner to SI

Fredrick Kusu- January 16, 2026

Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has welcomed Australia’s new high commissioner to Solomon Islands His Excellency Jeff Roach. His Excellency Roach paid a courtesy ... Read More