Earthquake Watch (Vanuatu): A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu’s coast, reported 56 km northeast of Port Olry at a depth of 188.1 km, bringing back memories of the deadly 2024 Port Vila quake. Regional Health & Safety (Indonesia): After a 7.7 quake hit Flores, Save the Children says more than 8,000 children face disrupted schooling, with damage to homes, education facilities and healthcare centres—plus a second 6.9 quake off Sumatra. Emergency Care Access (Australia): Batemans Bay Hospital’s emergency department is set to close early next year, raising concerns about longer travel times for urgent stroke and heart attack care. Community Health & Inclusion (Vanuatu): Volleyball coaching skills are spreading across Vanuatu communities after a training programme, using local materials and focusing on practical, everyday life skills. Health-Adjacent Support (Cruising): Carnival Cruise Line is backing a Sydney children’s hospital accommodation programme, helping families stay close during treatment. Health Systems & Workforce (Australia): A leaked review says Thomas Embling Hospital is struggling with burnout, violence and drug abuse among staff and patients, pointing to sustainability risks in mental health forensic care. Maritime Safety (Pacific): Australia’s RSIPF received Naiad boats for near-shore response, including search and rescue and medical evacuations.