Pacific Security Shock: Australia and Solomon Islands leaders hit back at China after a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile test in the Pacific, calling it “provocative” and “destabilising” and warning against turning the region into a military testing ground. Diplomatic Push: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale in Honiara as both agreed to negotiate a comprehensive bilateral treaty, with Australia also pledging SBD56 million for education and police training support. Regional Pact Demand: Wale said the incident shows the Pacific needs a platform to speak “as one,” while China insisted the launch was routine and that “relevant nations” were informed. Local Economy Policy: Wale launched the GREAT Coalition’s productive economy plan, including a Local Content Protection Policy reserving smaller government contracts for indigenous businesses and steps aimed at lowering electricity tariffs and easing business costs. Honiara Rates Enforcement: Honiara City Council is preparing legal notices to landlords with long property-rate arrears, warning some properties could be taken to court if debts aren’t settled. Mining Update: Sankamap secured two-year prospecting licence renewals for its Kuma and Fauro copper-gold projects, keeping exploration and drilling on track. Agriculture Support: New Zealand donated farming tools to Solomon Islands’ MALD to help cyclone-affected communities restore food production and livelihoods.