Perth-born clean-energy disruptor PolarBlue is packing up its WA operations and crossing the Bass Strait, committing $1.5 billion to establish an advanced manufacturing hub in Tasmania.
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The power of Indigenous capital in WA business is growing.
One Nation’s plan to slash temporary migration by 750,000 risks a Covid-level economic shock as WA businesses warn visa processing changes are crimping skilled worker access.
A man in his 30s from Sarava in Ba who had allegedly posted a photo of drugs for sale in a Viber chat group has been charged. The information was shared to Police and a raid was subsequently conducted by a joint operations team at his home. K9 capabilities from the Fiji Detector Dog Unit detected the presence of a clear plastic containing white crystals, later confirmed to be methamphetamine. Police also seized smoking apparatuses. The accused has been charged with one count of Unlawful Possession of Illicit Drugs and will be produced at the Ba Magistrates Court today. The…
The Crest Fiji Pearls are set to begin their campaign at the Netball World Cup 2027 Oceania Regional Qualifiers in Tonga, with a 12-member squad named to represent Fiji. The Pearls will open their campaign against the Cook Islands tomorrow at 4pm, before facing Samoa on September 16, hosts Tonga on September 17 and Papua New Guinea on September 18. Led by head coach Michelle Parsons, with Bernadette Daurewa as assistant coach, the squad will be aiming to finish among the top teams and secure Fiji’s place at the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia. Matila Vocea will co-captain…
Housing Minister John Carey says the state government is willing to work with Midland Brick to increase the supply of bricks for housing construction amid a shortage due to demand.
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have booked their place in the Pacific Nations Cup final after defeating Canada in their semi-final, but captain Tevita Ikanivere says there is still plenty to improve before the title decider. Fiji, the defending champions, will need to lift another level after Ikanivere warned that costly mistakes and missed opportunities could prove decisive against stronger opposition. Ikanivere says they started well but allowed Canada back into the contest through a few errors that must be addressed ahead of the final. “I think we started pretty well and we alamost let Canada back in the game…
Dayal’s Steel Ba FC have been crowned the 2026 Extra Battle of the Giants champions, ending an eight-year wait since their last BOG title in 2018. Head coach Ravinesh Kumar says the players showed a strong winning mentality in the final, with lessons from their earlier defeat to Rewa during their second game, helping them respond when it mattered most. “Actually, you could see, you see the attitude of the players. They had a positive mentality, a winning mentality today when they came to play Rewa, and I believe the game against Rewa gave us a learning point from the…
The standard of Fiji’s domestic rugby league competitions needs to improve if the country is to strengthen its international pathway, says Nadera Panthers head coach and Fiji National Rugby League committee member Vula Dakuitoga. Dakuitoga says Fiji Bati head coach Mick Potter’s visits to local competitions have highlighted gaps in preparation, conditioning and game knowledge. “Unfortunately, the standards of the local competitions doesn’t justify us there. I’m so thankful that Mick Potter has been going around since he came into the country, not like the other coaches.” “He was visiting and seeing the type of standard and unfortunately, the standard…
With Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 now on the horizon, the Pacific Nations Cup is giving several teams an early opportunity to measure themselves against future World Cup opponents. The USA and Japan will meet in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semi-final in Osaka, less than 400 days before they are scheduled to face each other again at Adelaide Oval during the Rugby World Cup in Australia. The other semi-final carries a similar significance. Defending Pacific Nations Cup champions Fiji will face Canada, with the sides also set to meet at the 2027 World Cup. While neither…