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Car park king Damian Lester was thwarted in bid to stop a $80 million debt recovery action.
Ever wondered what it’d be like to get a haircut at Fremantle Community Bank Oval during a South Fremantle-East Fremantle WA Day Derby? If attending on Monday, you’re in luck.
Analysis: West Coast Eagles bosses use $77 million nest-egg to keep Indian Pacific in the black.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has already submitted its budget proposal to the Ministry of Financce and is now preparing for one-on-one consultations as part of the next stage of the national budget process. Assistant Minister Aliki Bia says they understand that every allocation requested must be fully justified, with ministries expected to show that last year’s funding was used according to plan before any increase can be considered. He adds that where there is insufficient justification, discussions will be held on whether a ministry’s budget should be reduced or adjusted for the new financial year. “We’ve already made…
Government leaders are calling on students in rural communities to embrace education as a pathway to leadership and national development, as the launch of the 2026 Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations placed renewed focus on learning opportunities outside major urban centres. Speaking at Wairuku Primary School in Rakiraki, Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu highlighted how one of Fiji’s most respected statesmen, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, began his educational journey in a small rural school setting before rising to become a national leader. Addressing students, teachers and community members, Vasu said young people should not underestimate the opportunities available to them…
The growing threat of illegal drugs and its impact on young people emerged as a major concern during the 2026 Ratu Sukuna Day national celebrations in Lautoka today, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka warning that the issue now poses a serious challenge to Fiji’s social fabric. Speaking at Churchill Park during the national celebrations this morning, Gavoka said drug abuse was no longer solely a policing issue but one that demanded collective action from communities, families, schools, faith groups, and national institutions. “Drugs rob young people of purpose. They weaken families. They…
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have posted record closing highs after news reports said the US and Iran had reached a draft agreement to extend their ceasefire for 60 days while investors also digested key inflation data.
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has maintained its Overnight Policy Rate at 0.25 percent, citing the need to balance rising inflationary pressures with continued support for economic activity. Governor and Board Chairman, Ariff Ali, said the decision reflects growing concerns about inflation driven by factors outside Fiji’s control, particularly escalating global fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.“Monetary policy must carefully balance the need to contain rising inflation driven by external factors while supporting economic activity,” Ali said. He noted that inflation is expected to continue increasing in the near term, with higher fuel costs already…
Seven of the state’s largest aged care providers are escalating efforts to advance quality care and services through a collaborative group.