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![The latest figures reportedly put PNG as the world's second biggest exporter of raw tropical logs.[Greenpeace: Paul Hilton] (Unspecified)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201202/r888873_8900277.jpg "The latest figures reportedly put PNG as the world's second biggest exporter of raw tropical logs.[Greenpeace: Paul Hilton] (Unspecified)")
Alarm over record PNG log exports from disputed land
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Papua New Guinea exported a record amount of tropical hardwood in 2011, but there is growing concern over the land much of that wood is coming from.
![Sean Dorney was the ABC's Correspondent in Papua New Guinea from 1979-1984 and from 1987-1998, and is currently Australia Network's Pacific Correspondent. [ABC] (ABC)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201202/r887669_8875572.jpg "Sean Dorney was the ABC's Correspondent in Papua New Guinea from 1979-1984 and from 1987-1998, and is currently Australia Network's Pacific Correspondent. [ABC] (ABC)")
PNG - Sean Dorney reflects on the land of the unexpected
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At a turbulent time in PNG politics, Australia Network's Pacific Correspondent, Sean Dorney, reflects on the past, and future, of the 'land of the unexpected'.
![People from all over the world have been tuning in to Australia Network's YouTube channel. [Australia Network] (ABC)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201011/r677950_4987846.jpg "People from all over the world have been tuning in to Australia Network's YouTube channel. [Australia Network] (ABC)")
Our top 10 YouTube videos of 2011
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Take a look at the most popular videos from Australia Network's YouTube channel for 2011.
![One of Oeur Sokuntevy's recent pieces. [JavaArts] (ABC)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201201/r880778_8717051.jpg "One of Oeur Sokuntevy's recent pieces. [JavaArts] (ABC)")
Beyond Apsara - Art in Cambodia
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In Cambodia, art was almost wiped out under the Khmer Rouge. But recently a small contemporary arts movement has emerged, and it's growing.
![Students get up close and personal with elephants at Bali's Safari and Marine Park. [Audience submitted: Wendy Husband] (ABC)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201201/r878969_8671536.jpg "Students get up close and personal with elephants at Bali's Safari and Marine Park. [Audience submitted: Wendy Husband] (ABC)")
Good, clean dung
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Elephant poo paper has become a surprise hit with tourists at a wildlife park in Indonesia.
![Fijian soldier takes up position in front of a government building in Suva. [AFP] (ABC)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201108/r814586_7314739.jpg "Fijian soldier takes up position in front of a government building in Suva. [AFP] (ABC)")
Muffled speech
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Free speech in Fiji came under strong pressure in 2011 - which bodes ill for promises the country will return to democracy within three years.
![The US government has been granted sovereign immunity from being sued for spraying the harmful chemical. [AFP] (AFP)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201112/r875478_8588532.jpg "The US government has been granted sovereign immunity from being sued for spraying the harmful chemical. [AFP] (AFP)")
Chemical warfare
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Half a century has passed since the Vietnam War began, but a deadly legacy lingers on.
![The continued presence of an unelected government in Fiji began to shake consciences elsewhere in the region. [AFP] (AFP)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201003/r536645_3089822.jpg "The continued presence of an unelected government in Fiji began to shake consciences elsewhere in the region. [AFP] (AFP)")
Battle of the beaches
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2011 saw Australians being urged to take personal responsibility and action - such as changing holiday plans - to protest against events in Fiji.
![A demonstrator writes pro-freedom slogans on a Fijian flag during a rally in central Sydney. [AFP] (AFP)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201112/r875481_8592826.jpg "A demonstrator writes pro-freedom slogans on a Fijian flag during a rally in central Sydney. [AFP] (AFP)")
Democracy asleep in Fiji
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Fiji's military regime enters its fifth year in power with little dissent from inside country borders.
![Young activists rally on Durban Beach as the UN climate talks get underway. [AFP] (AFP)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201112/r869157_8449115.jpg "Young activists rally on Durban Beach as the UN climate talks get underway. [AFP] (AFP)")
UN climate talks - the key points
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What does the pact made at UN climate change talks in Durban mean?
![A Kohl's garment made by female prisoners in CC2. [Connect Asia: Liam Cochrane] (ABC)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201112/r868256_8414707.jpg "A Kohl's garment made by female prisoners in CC2. [Connect Asia: Liam Cochrane] (ABC)")
Claims Cambodian prison labour pledge broken
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Cambodian prisoners are making clothes and shoes for private companies, despite a law banning the practice.
![The Cambodian Government says it will enforce a ban on prisoners making goods for commercial use. [Connect Asia: Liam Cochrane] (ABC)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201112/r867061_8388435.jpg "The Cambodian Government says it will enforce a ban on prisoners making goods for commercial use. [Connect Asia: Liam Cochrane] (ABC)")
Cambodia denies using jailhouse labour for profit
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Cambodia insists prisoners will be banned from making goods for commercial use under a new prison law.
World turns red for AIDS Day
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Thirty years after HIV-AIDS started making headlines, the world acknowledges the impact of this deadly disease.
![Pacific workers have helped Australia feel a labour shortage. [ABC] (ABC)](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200902/r341422_1554202.jpg "Pacific workers have helped Australia feel a labour shortage. [ABC] (ABC)")
Push to continue Pacific scheme
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Farmers and Pacific employees push for Pacific Workers Scheme to continue
Samoan film makes history
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Somoa has produced its first feature film, and the movie has been put forward for an Oscar nomination.
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