BHP and several unions are preparing to return to the bargaining table with the Fair Work Commission, following a weekend of industrial action at Port Hedland that escalated from targeted bans into full-scale work stoppages.
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Fiji’s only professional circus is taking its Fijian-made entertainment product to Australia, opening a new market for local creative talent. VOU’s Fijian Flying Circus will tour Darwin, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney from this month through to January next year.The tour comes after the company performed twice at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and became the first Fijian company to headline a major New Zealand arts festival. Behind the international performances is also a growing business supporting more than 80 Fijians in the creative sector, with ticket proceeds helping fund professional training for young artists through Fiji’s Conservatorium of Dance.…
A private investor group backed by the owners of an e-commerce streetwear marketplace have struck a deal with FTI Consulting receivers to acquire Perth-founded retailer Stax.
Quade Cooper’s hopes of making a remarkable return to the Wallabies for the 2027 Rugby World Cup remain alive, despite the veteran flyhalf currently having no playing contract for next season. The 38-year-old has re-entered the Australian rugby conversation after joining the Wallabies’ camp in Japan and sharing his experience of Japanese rugby ahead of Saturday’s Test against Japan. Cooper, who has won 80 Tests for Australia, moved into a coaching role with Osaka-based Kintetsu Liners last season. His shift away from playing led many to believe his international career was over, but Cooper has since made it clear that…
A Singaporean investment trust’s rapid ascension in the Pilbara has led it to a hotel project in Karratha which has stumped four previous proponents.
Bernard Foley may have the 2027 Rugby World Cup in the back of his mind, but his immediate challenge is clear: help turn the NSW Waratahs into a force again. With his 37th birthday approaching, Foley has returned to the Waratahs alongside veteran halfback Nick Phipps, 35, for what could be their final campaign with the club. Their reunion comes 13 years after the pair helped guide NSW to the franchise’s only Super Rugby championship in 2014. For Foley, the comeback is about more than nostalgia. It is an opportunity to work with one of the most exciting young groups…
ASIC investigations has led to a surge in bans or licence cancellations for businesses and financial managers in the past financial year.
Rewa FC face a crucial battle to keep their OFC Men’s Champions League semi-final hopes alive after suffering a heavy defeat in their opening Group B match. The Delta Tigers were beaten 4-1 by Vanuatu champions Galaxy FC at Churchill Park in Lautoka, leaving them without a point after the first round of matches. Lae City FC of Papua New Guinea also recorded a 4-1 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga of the Cook Islands in the other Group B fixture. Galaxy and Lae City currently sit at the top of the group with three points each, while Rewa and Tupapa are…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has congratulated the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) on achieving its highest-ever annual revenue collection, saying the milestone reflects growth in government revenue. FRCS collected a record $3.51 billion in net revenue for the financial year ended July 31, exceeding the Government’s annual forecast by $136.2 million. Rabuka says the result is important and should be acknowledged, particularly as it demonstrates stronger revenue collection during a period of economic uncertainty. However, the Prime Minister says the additional revenue does not mean Government can simply increase its spending, as the 2026–2027 National Budget has already set…
More than 4,200 mahogany and vesi seedlings are expected to be planted across 12 hectares of harvested forest land in Nameka Village, Tailevu, as part of efforts to restore forest resources and protect biodiversity. The reforestation project follows harvesting activities in Coupe 1, where Mataqali Tuimatanitai has requested 2,142 mahogany and 2,142 vesi seedlings under Condition 4 of its Native Licence. The mahogany trees are expected to provide a future source of timber for community housing projects, while the vesi seedlings will support the recovery of native biodiversity and help increase carbon stocks in the area. Planting is scheduled to…