Pacific Arts & Culture: A new immersive ocean-themed show, “Sea Stories,” is drawing crowds with sunrise listening sessions and voices from Newcastle’s community, blending music, sound and storytelling into a love-letter to the sea. Sports & Community Giving: Carnival Cruise Line delivered 100 volleyballs to Vanuatu schools in rural areas via its Volley4Change program, aiming to keep kids active through sport. Regional Conservation: Bezos Earth Fund pledges $100m in grants for tropical Pacific conservation, with new support for Vanuatu and other Pacific nations under “Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity.” Vanuatu Sports Pathways: Vanuatu National Olympic Committee CEO David Lolo is linked to Oceania representation as Geoffrey Halston completes an IOC-supported executive masters in sport management. Entertainment Travel Deals: Holiday cruise options are still available for Christmas and New Year’s, with some South Pacific sailings priced up from around $200 per day. Sports Round-Up: Pacific sport coverage highlights record runs, World Cup qualifiers and Oceania weightlifting results across the region.