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Leading real estate firm Raine & Horne Fiji predicts growth of 2-4% growth for residential markets such as Suva, Nadi and Lautoka in 2025.  Highlights:   The Fijian real estate market demonstrated strong resilience in 2024, with sustained demand for residential properties in key urban centres, including Suva, Nadi, and Lautoka. This trend is expected to result in healthy real estate growth of up to 4% in 2025. The recent announcement of Google’s FJ$200 million data centre investment, expected to create 3,600 jobs, is set to significantly boost the residential real estate markets in Fiji. Infrastructure developments, growing tourism, and…

Artificial intelligence (AI) was designed to solve problems, enhance productivity, and push the boundaries of innovation. But since the rise of generative AI such as CHATGPT and DALL-E, people have had concerns about its potential to overshadow or replace key human skills. Now, University of South Australia researchers have explored the complex relationship between AI and human creativity finding that while AI can generate creative outputs, it fundamentally relies on human intervention. It’s a valuable finding that has significant implications for educational practices, job creation, and the future of work. And a relief for those concerned about AI rivalling human jobs. Yet it raises issues…

In the latest episode of Bendigo Bank Agribusiness podcast, Unpacking Ag, Agricultural Analysts Sean Hickey and Joe Boyle crunch the numbers on the Australian goat industry, revealing a few surprises. Highlights: 2024 set a record for Australian red meat exports, with goat meat up 40 per cent year on year. Australian production has jumped significantly since a low in 2020, when processing slowed following dry conditions on the east coast.  Most of Australia’s goat meat comes from rangeland harvested goats, but unlike goats’ milk or cheese, goat meat isn’t widely available in Australia with the majority exported. Less than 10 per cent of goat meat…

Parramatta’s iconic cultural hub is bringing creativity and community together this year kicking off with Fabric Connections – Textile Play for Adults, an immersive exploration of textiles, creativity and community. PHIVE’s cultural and educational program promises something for adults and kids alike, from the Threads Exhibition on the Western Terrace to tours of PHIVE, Parramatta Town Hall and the array of public art across the City. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said he welcomed people to enjoy the many experiences PHIVE has on offer. “If you are looking for exciting, free and affordable activities, look no further…

Ashleigh Gardner named Women’s ODI Player of the Year and Beth Mooney wins T20I Player of the Year Josh Hazlewood wins Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year, while Travis Head is the Men’s ODI Player of the Year and Adam Zampa wins the Men’s T20I award Glenn Maxwell and Cooper Connolly joint winners of KFC BBL|14 Player of the Tournament, while Ellyse Perry and Jess Jonassen share Weber WBBL|10 Player of the Tournament Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head have taken top honours at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne tonight winning the prestigious Belinda Clark Award and Allan…

Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) are proud to announce the winners of the peer-voted Domestic and Young Cricketer of the Year Awards ahead of tonight’s 2025 Australian Cricket Awards. The domestic awards are voted for by the players. To be eligible for the Young Cricketer of the Year awards, players must be 24 years or less prior to the commencement of the award period and have not won the award previously. Prior to the award period, male players must have played 10 or less first-class matches and 25 or less combined List A and BBL matches…

Get ready to be swept away by a wave of nostalgia as Tips Music Limited and Sterling Reserve Music Project continue their electrifying journey with “Tips Take 2.” Following the resounding success of “Sambhala Hai Maine,” the dynamic duo is back with the second captivating classic “Palki Mein Hoke Sawaar,” set to release on January 29th, 2025. Hari Nair, Chief Executive Officer, Tips Music Limited, said, “At Tips Music,we believe in the power of timeless melodies. ‘Tips Take 2’ is our endeavour to reimagine our classics in a new take. We are happy to partner with Sterling Reserve to release the…

The city of dreams, a melting pot of cultures, is set to witness the grandeur of Indian tradition and Bengali heritage come alive with the “Basant Panchami Mela” on February 2nd, 2025, at Radisson Blu,Deira Creek. Organized by the multifaceted Madhurima Nigam under the banner of Shongi, this event promises to be a celebration of Saraswati Puja, art, literature, and music that transcends borders and unites hearts. Rooted deeply in her Bengali heritage, Madhurima Nigam, the wife of celebrated singer Sonu Nigam, has always harboured a passion for preserving and sharing the rich cultural tapestry of Bengal. “My mother is Bengali,…

The Australian Medical Association today launched its Modernise Medicare campaign, calling for reform to an out-of-date Medicare system to ensure Australian patients can get the care they need from their GP. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said Medicare — the bedrock of Australia’s healthcare system — was stuck in the 1980s and no longer met the needs of today’s patients. “Medicare was revolutionary when it was introduced in the 1980s, but with our ageing population and growing chronic disease rates, GP consultation items have become out-of-date,” Dr McMullen said. “The GP consultation item structure has failed to keep up with…

It’s a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or ‘the Pill’) could also help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Screening for risk factors of ovarian cancer using artificial intelligence, UniSA researchers found that the oral contraceptive pill reduced the risk of ovarian cancer by 26% among women who had ever used the Pill, and by 43% for women who had used the Pill after the age of 45. The study also identified some biomarkers associated with ovarian cancer risk,…