Latest and Most Recent News from Oceania

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The family of a British soldier originally from Fiji who died in an explosion in southern Afghanistan at the weekend has paid tribute to a "hugely loved man". 11:10AM GMT 03 Jan 2011 Private Joseva Saqanagonedau Vatubua, 24, of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, was killed on Saturday near the ...

Tributes to 'hugely loved' British soldier killed in Afghanistan

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The federal government is under pressure from the coalition and Australian Greens to stop Japan's whale hunt in the Southern Ocean.

Govt under pressure on whale hunt

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Floodwaters eased in Australia's major coal mining region on Tuesday to allow some mines to slowly resume production, although most remain idle as devastating floods affect some 200,000 people and force towns to be evacuated.

Australia floods force evacuations, recede in coal

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The Australian town of St George was being evacuated Tuesday before flood waters inundate the area.

Flood-threatened Australian town evacuated Jan 4, 2011 8:14 Am Et a "...

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Weary residents of a flooded Australian coastal city braced for water levels to peak Wednesday, as state officials held an emergency meeting to help determine recovery plans for the 200,000 people affected by the deluge.

Australian city cut off by floods braces for more

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An upcoming Holland America cruise will take you to Bora Bora, French Polynesia and a raft of other unique destinations.

Holland America offers unique cruises

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Australia's record floods are causing catastrophic damage to infrastructure in the state of Queensland and have forced 75 per cent of its coal mines, which fuel Asia's steel mills, to grind to a halt, Queensland's premier said on Wednesday.

Australia floods cause 'catastrophic' damage

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In this handout photo provided by Maranoa Regional Council an aeriel view of the swollen Balonne River is seen just before water levels peaked at 12.75 metres on January 4, 2011 in Surat, Australia.

Flooded Australia city faces long wait to dry out

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One of the first acts of the new Republican-controlled House is to take away the floor voting rights of six delegates representing areas such as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and American Samoa.

House Republicans End Floor Voting Rights for 'Delegates' from Puerto Rico, Guam, D.C. and Samoa

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Heavy rains threatened further flooding in Australia's drenched northeast Thursday as besieged Rockhampton cut supplies to "irresponsible" residents who refused to leave water-bound homes.

Heavy rains hit Australia's flood-drenched northeast