Telecom Reliability: Telstra says a software fault reset its GPS time node, scrambling network synchronisation and triggering a major mobile outage, with fixes focused on the process that let it happen. Climate & Oceans: New analysis highlights how El Niño’s extra ocean heat can worsen coral bleaching risk across Asia and the Pacific, where reefs already face long-term warming stress. Food Security Tech: USP researchers are upgrading climate-smart taro tools, using field trials in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga to improve soil health and yields with better modelling. Health in the Community: Vanuatu launches the HeartCare app so trained local workers can screen heart risk earlier using mobile checks, aiming to catch problems before strokes and heart attacks. Regional Infrastructure: Samoa’s Faleolo International Airport adds modern apron and aerobridges, marking a new aviation upgrade era for tourism-linked travel. Policy & Trade: A new US envoy says Cook Islands seabed critical minerals are a top priority, while warning Pacific states about China’s growing influence. Governance & Regulation: Samoa’s cabinet approves new chairs and board directors across ministries and State-Owned Enterprises, while officials say there are currently no laws banning vape imports.