Fiji’s road death toll has risen to 38 following a fatal crash in Rakiraki on Monday, September 14. The victim, a man in his 40s from Ellington, Rakiraki, was driving through Naqoro when a bus allegedly crossed into his lane, resulting in a head-on collision. He was taken to Rakiraki Hospital but was later pronounced dead by medical officials. The bus was driven by a 51-year-old man, who remains admitted at hospital. Several passengers travelling on the bus, along with a 29-year-old woman who was in the victim’s vehicle, were also taken to Rakiraki Hospital for treatment. They have since…
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The parliamentary seat left vacant following the death of Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh will not be filled and will remain vacant until the next General Election, the Electoral Commission has confirmed. Singh, who served as Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, passed away in Brisbane on September 12, 2026. In a statement The Electoral Commission said the decision is in accordance with Section 64(3) of the Constitution, which provides that a parliamentary seat remains vacant if it becomes vacant more than three years and six months after the first sitting of Parliament following the most recent General Election.…
Fiji’s election preparations have moved into a critical phase, with the training of election officials officially beginning as the country moves closer to the next general election. Supervisor of Election, Ana Mataiciwa says the latest possible date for the issuance of the writ for the election is December 24, leaving approximately 12 to 13 weeks for preparations. Training sessions will run from September through November, with around 720 sessions planned nationwide and about 70 field trainers have been recruited to deliver the training to election officials. Mataiciwa says the training will focus on ensuring officials are fully familiar with the…
UPDATE: The City of Perth is under investigation for the second time in eight years, after Local Government Inspector Tony Brown said dysfunction and poor governance within the council remains so bad that another inquiry is the only option.
On September 12, Bollywood Hungama was the among the first ones to report that Daayra has received an ‘A’ rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). In this article, we’ll exclusively focus on the cuts given to the investigative thriller.The good news is that Daayra has received no visual cuts. Hence, all the violent scenes have been left untouched. The film is expected to have heavy-duty and hard-hitting dialogues and they haven’t been axed as well. The only small modification asked by the Examining Committee of the CBFC was to ‘suitably modify’ the dialogue of Aajuni (Kareena Kapoor…
Mahaveer Jain Films and writer-director Vishal Chaturvedi, who recently collaborated on Hanuman Ansh, have announced their upcoming film RamBola. The film will explore the life and journey of Mahakavi Goswami Tulsidas, one of the most revered poets and spiritual figures in Indian history.Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, RamBola will chronicle the life of Goswami Tulsidas and his journey of devotion and transformation. His literary work and spiritual legacy have had a lasting influence on Indian culture and literature.The film is produced by Mahaveer Jain, Vishal Chaturvedi, Amit Upadhyay and Raghuvendra Singh and will be presented by Mahaveer Jain Films.With…
Ganesh Acharya has announced his next directorial, Ganesh Dust To Stardust, unveiling the film’s first poster and an announcement video. The first glimpse introduces the film’s visual world while keeping details about its story and characters under wraps.Written and directed by Ganesh Acharya, the film marks his next project as a filmmaker. The announcement video offers an initial look at the scale and setting of Ganesh Dust To Stardust, using dramatic visuals and an expansive presentation to build curiosity around the project.The first poster also gives a glimpse into the film’s visual identity, while further details about its narrative and…
Insolvency practitioners have taken control of entities of ASX-listed gold miner Matsa Resources after its mining contractor downed tools over alleged unpaid invoices.
Local government inspector Tony Brown will address City of Perth councillors on Monday evening, five months after a confidential report into dysfunction was handed to him.