ASX-listed contactor Macmahon Holdings has secured a three-year underground mining contract for work at the Mt Marion lithium operation.
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Faf de Klerk has made it clear that his return to South Africa is not about winding down his career, with the veteran scrumhalf still chasing a spot in the Springboks squad for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old has joined the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, but his ambitions remain firmly focused on competing at the highest level. De Klerk says his priority is to deliver strong performances for his new club and keep himself in contention for another World Cup campaign. Asked if he still hopes to feature at his third World Cup, De Klerk confirmed the goal remains…
A 34-year-old Lautoka farmer is proving that diversifying agricultural production can create a successful and sustainable farming business. Pranit Prasad manages two sugarcane farms alongside a three-acre commercial vegetable enterprise, combining traditional sugarcane farming with high-value crops to generate year-round income. After completing Form Six in 2009, Mr Prasad chose to continue the farming legacy established by his parents. Following his father’s passing in 2018, he has worked alongside his mother, sister and a hired labourer to expand the family operation. The family harvests between 300 and 400 tonnes of sugarcane each year while also producing vegetables and herbs, including…
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The ACCC says artificial intelligence could make insurance in the natural disaster-prone areas even more expensive as it wraps up its five-year reporting mission on premiums.
The Fiji Under-16 men’s side will be aiming to maintain its winning momentum when it faces Samoa in its second Group A match of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Papua New Guinea today. The Baby Bula Boys head into the contest with confidence after opening their campaign with a 2-0 victory over New Caledonia. Another three points would significantly boost Fiji’s chances of securing a place in the tournament’s knockout stage. The Group A encounter kicks off at 6pm Fiji time. The post Baby Bula Boys Seek Second Straight Victory appeared first on Fiji One News.
Anthony Albanese will bring “national leadership” to the rollout of artificial intelligence, promising to establish an office of AI within his department.
Jarome Luai’s future beyond the 2026 NRL season is already attracting attention, with Rugby Australia leaving the door open for the Wests Tigers co-captain to make a cross-code switch before the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup on home soil. Luai is set to finish his time at the Tigers at the end of next season before eventually joining the PNG Chiefs when the expansion club enters the NRL. That leaves a 12-month period in which the four-time premiership-winning playmaker will be without a contract, sparking speculation over his next destination. While the Parramatta Eels and the incoming Perth Bears remain…
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) and Japan Customs have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening customs capacity and technical cooperation. The agreement, signed through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between FRCS and the Customs and Tariff Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Finance, will see Japan Customs appoint a dedicated Liaison Officer for Capacity Building (LOCB) to Fiji. The new arrangement is expected to enhance cooperation between the two customs administrations while reinforcing Japan’s ongoing support for customs modernisation efforts across the Pacific. The memorandum also reflects the shared commitment of both agencies to improving customs capabilities in…
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced as solid big bank results and a cooler-than-expected inflation report boosted risk appetite amid rising Middle East tensions.