Stefan Armbruster, Brisbane, QLD Videos

Farewell reel from SBS ... thanks Richelle :).

So honoured to have had such great SBS colleagues like Richelle Harrison Plesse who cut this video for my farewell of "piece to cameras" going back almost umm... 18 years. I’m blushing (and just a little bit cringing too, lol). Thanks so much.

Islanders clinging on COP28 remoulds 'loss and damage' fund
An informal settlement of displaced people clinging to land in Solomon Islands in a costly battle to adapt their second home, faced with floods and cyclone surges. They are doing alone what the COP28 ‘loss and damage’ fund promises for the most affected but least responsible for climate change. Launched in Dubai, how the fund will operate or get the required money is still very much up for discussion. Pacific island nations have been leading advocates but are warning time is running out for them. With Jeremy Gwao from Tavuli News - Solomon Islands fixing, translating and helping on camera. Tagio tumas. Latest from me for SBS News.

Pacific Games begin with gold for Solomon Islands
Wrap of the Opening Ceremony at Pacific Games in Honiara and first days’ competition with Solomon Islands weightlifter Jenly Wini bagging three gold medals. Last story from my deployment for SBS News here enabled by the Walkley's Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism. Thanks to colleague Alex Jones for producing. SBS Sport due to fly in to take over and you can watch on SBS On Demand. Thanks for all your eyeballs and support, and tagio tumas Solo for another great adventure. Go Solo Go 🇸🇧 💙💛💚

Struggle for geopolitical gold as Solomon Islands prepares Pacific Games
The countdown for the biggest Pacific Games in their 60 year history is accompanied by a hotly contested struggle for geopolitical influence in host Solomon Islands. While Solomons is busy preparing for the arrival of 5000 athletes and officials from across the region, key donors Australia and China have been engaging in a struggle for preferred development and security partner status. This report was made possible with the Walkley’s Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism. Latest from me for SBS News. Sol2023 XVII Pacific Games

Preview of the 17th Pacific Games in Solomon Islands
Last minute preparations in Solomon Islands as 5,000 athletes and officials from 24 nations and territories gather for the 17th Pacific Games. Preview featuring star weightlifter Jenly Wini, a beautiful bamboo band welcome for athletes plus a little bit of context and history. Thanks to colleagues Jeremy Gwao (Tavuli News - Solomon Islands) for fixing and Wari Ilamanuwale (NBC News PNG) on some camera. This story was made possible with the Walkley’s Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism. Latest from me for SBS News. Sol2023 XVII Pacific Games

Australia eyes gold at 2023 Pacific Games with Cikamatana and Teremoana
Gold medal prospects at the Sol2023 XVII Pacific Games in Solomon Islands for Australia with these two stars, heavyweight lifter Eileen Cikamatana (ex-Fiji) and super heavyweight boxing champion teremoana_rep Jnr Teremoana (Cook Islands heritage). Opening ceremony will be live streamed on NITV from Honiara this Sunday. Latest from me for SBS News. Boxing Australia Australian Weightlifting Federation

Labor 'giant' Bill Hayden remembered at state funeral
Former Labor Party leader Bill Hayden was the politician who put the "drover's dog" firmly in Australia's political vernacular, one of his many (but likely unintended) achievements. Also a former governor-general, he was remembered as 'profoundly decent man' who transformed the ALP when he was farewelled at a state funeral in Queensland on Friday. Latest from me for SBS (broadcast 3 Nov 2023).

Inquest disappoints family of Indian bus driver killed in fire bombing
The family of Indian bus driver Manmeet Sharma are disappointed and frustrated a Queensland coronial inquest did not hold anyone accountable for his fire bombing death in Brisbane in 2016. In delivering his findings on Friday on the 7th annniversary, coroner Terry Ryan acknowledged the perpetrator should not have been released from mental health care, but said no-one could have foreseen that he would kill. Latest from me (broadcast Friday 27 October) for SSBS News

Marathon swimmer first athlete in Australian 2024 Olympic team for Paris
Back in sport mode, First of hundreds of athletes to represent Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics announced, a champion from the little known sport of marathon swimming. Many others will have an anxious wait over the next nine months, including three given fast-track Australian citizenship. Latest from me for SBS News.

MSG leaders leave West Papua out of MSG again
Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders fudge West Papua’s bid for membership, keep media waiting for hours for a press conference, which never happened, and leave everyone wondering, “What’s next?”. Only PNG’s PM Marape offered some words of explanation on the sidelines. Latest on SBS News. Footage thanks to Ben Bohane.

Melanesian leader meet over regional neutrality, West Papua and Fukushima
Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders meet in Vanuatu to talk regional neutrality amid superpower posturing, full West Papuan ULMWP membership and Japan's Fukushima radioactive water release. Via SBSNews. Footage thanks to Ben Bohane (with more here of Indonesian delegation walking out ahead of Benny Wenda's speech): https://twitter.com/ben_bohane/status/1694252688496889971?s=20 MelanesianSpearhead GroupSecretariat consists of Vanuatu, PNG, Fiji, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia's FLNKS-Officiel.

Melanesia takes lead on future West Papuan peace (2015)
At the Melanesian Spearhead Group meeting in Vanuatu this week West Papuans are again seeking full membership status. For context, this report from MSG 2015 when West Papua’s ULMWP membership bid resulted in only observer status (its highest level of diplomatic recognition) but Indonesia was upgraded to associate member. Leaders from Vanuatu, PNG, Fiji, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia’s FLNKS are expected in Port Vila. On for SBS News: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/melanesia-takes-lead-on-future-west-papuan-peace/ev180e2xw

Matilda's prep to sounds of 'Eshay'
Matildas adopt Sydney Yungins’ “Eshay” as team song at training ahead of knock-out match against Denmark. And in Sam Kerr news, she has the world, and finally, a ball at her feet. Last night's likely last from me on FIFA Women's World Cup for SBS News.

Nigeria's Super Falcons talk Burna Boy and WWC preps
Caught up with the SUPER falcons of Nigeria to talk Burna Boy and umm … Matildas, football and that pay thing. Latest from Claudia Farhart with me on tools for SBS World News’ FIFA Women's World Cup coverage.

How did the Matildas get their name? SBS had a big hand
How did the Matilda’s get their name? From an SBS phone poll in 1995 of course. Here’s the story from SBS World News sport reporter John Baldock with some pics and more from yours truly the Queensland correspondent. #FWWC #WWC2023 #WWC

Matildas call out FIFA over pay gap days before Women’s World Cup kick-off
Matildas call out FIFA over pay gap days before Women’s World Cup kick-off. “Collective bargaining got us the same conditions as the Socceroos, with one exception. FIFA still only gives women 1/4 of the prize money as men for the same achievement.” Plus footage of Ireland v Colombia ‘friendly’ that put star player in hospital ahead of opener against Matildas. Thanks to John Baldock for co-writing and production. Latest from me for SBS News.

'Let them eat ****': Womens' World Cup controversy as player hospitalised
'Little girls... let them eat s***'... 'Unlawful... big, big danger'. Colombia and Ireland trade words in the first big FIFA Women's World Cup controversy ahead of competition kick-off, with a star player hospitalised and possible implications for the Matildas. Latest from me for SBS News in unfamiliar territory as a sport reporter, with thanks to editor/producer Marcus Megalokonomos and RTE Sport for footage. Game on.

Mangrove Jacks kick-off on First Nations football on Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's first Aboriginal and Torres Strait football (the round one) team - Mangrove Jack FC - kicks off this weekend with a friendly and ambitions inspired by the FIFA Women's World Cup and beyond. Latest from me for SBS News. Thanks to the all players especially Eleanor (Yugambeh/Bundjalung - Gold Coast/Northern River) and Edith (Jirrbal/Ngadjon/Argun - Atherton/Badu Torres Strait) and Lann Levinge (Koombumerri) and coach Rob Tipaldo. Kyah Simon Lydia Williams Australian Indigenous Football Queensland Indigenous Football

Australia baulks at Pacific shipping emission cuts plan at IMO
Pacific nations call on Australia to support major carbon emission cuts for international shipping to meet net zero target by 2050. The industry’s global regulator International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is meeting in London this week to consider the proposals but Australia is yet to fully commit. Latest from me for SBS News. #climatechange #GHG #IMO Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport