South Melbourne FC finished their Leaders Group campaign unbeaten, following an entertaining 4-2 victory over Bula FC at Eden Park. Having already secured a place in the semi-finals, some of the pressure was taken off the Australian outfit, but for Bula, there remained a chance to avoid the semi-final playoff and advance directly to the final four. South Melbourne made six changes to their starting line-up from their previous match, while Bula FC made seven. The reintroduction of Jack Pope to the starting eleven proved a smart call, with the forward opening the scoring in the 13th minute after sustained…
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Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper regional cooperation during talks held on the sidelines of the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit in Port Moresby. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Fiji and Papua New Guinea, with both leaders discussing opportunities to expand cooperation in trade, investment and regional security. Prime Minister Rabuka thanked the Government and people of Papua New Guinea for hosting the summit, describing the gathering as an important step in reinforcing Pacific leadership on ocean protection and resource management. The leaders also reflected…
Residents of Vunuku Village on Moala Island in Lau are celebrating the opening of a new kindergarten, ending more than a decade of requests for improved early childhood education facilities. The new kindergarten at Vunuku Village School was officially commissioned by Fiji’s Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, under a $45,000 government-funded project. Additional grant funding was also used to construct living quarters for the kindergarten teacher. Villagers had first appealed for a kindergarten in 2014, with the project finally completed last year to provide easier access to early learning for children in Vunuku and nearby communities. During the commissioning, Minister…
The boss of a Pilbara native title group has hailed a landmark compensation verdict as a win for Indigenous rights, while expressing disappointment at other elements of the judgement.
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Jio Studios is set to distribute Peddi across North India in Telugu and Hindi, further strengthening its growing presence in theatrical distribution. Starring Ram Charan, the highly anticipated sports action drama is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on June 4, 2026, with premiere shows planned for June 3.Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film brings together a strong ensemble cast featuring Janhvi Kapoor alongside Ram Charan, with Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu in key roles. The project has already generated significant buzz among fans and trade circles, with its posters and promotional material drawing strong traction across digital…
has launched a new microsite titled “Netflix Effect,” offering a detailed look at the economic, cultural and social impact of its films and series across the world. The initiative was announced by Ted Sarandos through a blog post outlining the company’s global growth strategy and long-term investment in local storytelling.According to the report, Netflix has invested more than $135 billion in films and series over the last decade, contributing over $325 billion to the global economy. The company also stated that its productions have created more than 425,000 jobs worldwide during this period.Sarandos reflected on Netflix’s international expansion, noting that…
When was the last time you went to the movies and had a rollicking fun time? Finally, this December, a film promises you that, and so much more! Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan and director Anees Bazmee are reuniting for a big-screen family entertainer, and the untitled comedy is officially slated to release in cinemas on December 4, 2026.The film recently wrapped a major Kerala schedule, with the makers expected to unveil a new still featuring Akshay Kumar in the coming days.The project marks the return of one of Hindi cinema’s most successful actor-director combinations after a slew of commercial entertainers…
The Bombay High Court has disposed of a commercial appeal involving Sanjay Gupta’s production banner White Feather Films and Pritish Nandy Communications after both parties agreed to settle the matter through consent terms.According to a report by Film Information, the dispute pertained to Commercial Appeal (Lodging) No. 9838 of 2026. The settlement was accepted by the Bombay High Court through an order dated April 21, 2026, which was uploaded on April 23.As part of the agreement, Pritish Nandy Communications will receive a lump sum net amount of Rs 2.55 crores within 60 days. The settlement amount is lower than the…
Last week, an international portal reported that Kareena Kapoor has been offered a key role in Salman Khan’s next with the director duo Raj and DK.But it turns out to be absolutely fake news. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Kareena has not even met Raj and DK or Salman Khan. The script is still being written, and the makers will proceed to casting only towards the end of June. Right now, the only actor locked for the film is Salman Khan, and there has been no conversation around the female lead.”The source also reports that the team could go a…