Western Australia could be on track for another record crop this year, though achieving that will depend heavily on better rainfall in August.
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Further planned strikes by workers at BHP’s Port Hedland operations could strip up to $15 million from state royalties, the CME has warned, as tensions escalate between the unions and the miner.
World Rugby has officially confirmed the HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship schedule for 2027, with all host cities from the 2026 season returning as the race to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games gathers momentum. The six-stop HSBC SVNS Series will once again take place in Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Vancouver, Singapore and New York, before the season culminates with the HSBC SVNS World Championship across Hong Kong, Valladolid and Bordeaux. The announcement follows a successful 2026 campaign that saw New Zealand’s women and South Africa’s men claim the HSBC SVNS Series titles in New York. Australia’s…
Chinmaya Mission Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Online Bhagavad Gita Chanting With 8,277 verified participants chanting simultaneously, Chinmaya Mission Worldwide marks a historic global milestone in the celebration of the Bhagavad Gita On July 15, 2026: Chinmaya Mission, a global spiritual and educational organisation dedicated to spreading the eternal wisdom of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita through study, service and self-transformation has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for achieving the title of the Most People Chanting Online Simultaneously. A total of 8,277 verified participants chanted Chapter 15 (Purushottama Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita together during the global…
Despite falling narrowly short of meeting its annual FY26 production guidance, Emerald Resources says mining at its flagship asset remains on schedule.
Gair Landsborough has been appointed permanent chief executive of Western Power, replacing Sam Barbaro after a near six-month stint acting in the role.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade says all Fijian nationals contacted in wildfire-affected areas of France are safe as officials continue to monitor the situation through Fiji’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva. The update comes as wildfires continue to spread across parts of southwestern France, particularly around the Bordeaux region. The Ministry confirmed there have been no reports of injuries or damage to the homes of Fijians contacted in and around Bordeaux, despite the fires moving closer to the city. French authorities have not issued evacuation orders for Bordeaux residents. Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the…
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement (FWRM) says Fiji’s corporate sector has yet to demonstrate genuine zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, following the hiring of a senior executive by Sun Insurance who was recently convicted of sex offences. FWRM alleges that the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) and the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) failed to act on written concerns raised by shareholders over the appointment of Mohammad Nouzab Fareed, claiming their inaction placed female employees at risk. According to the organisation, several shareholders had emailed Sun Insurance expressing concern over Fareed’s appointment, but the company did not…
Fortescue is looking to AI to squeeze more tonnes through its Pilbara port as it taps data centre customers to plug into its green grid.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has reaffirmed its support for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces during a courtesy visit to Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai at the RFMF Strategic Headquarters in Suva. The Church’s President in Fiji, Pastor Epeli Saukuru, congratulated the Commander on his reappointment and assured him of the Church’s continued prayers and backing as the RFMF carries out its constitutional duties, including protecting Fiji’s sovereignty, strengthening national security, and contributing to international peacekeeping missions. During the meeting, Major General Kalouniwai stressed the importance of faith, discipline, and youth development in shaping responsible citizens and stronger communities.…