Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says it was business as usual. Her opposite number Steve Thomas claims it is evidence of a disconnect.
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Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has described the City of Perth council’s conduct as “simply unbelievable” and warned again that amalgamations might be a solution to ongoing problems in the sector.
The treasurer’s big-spending budget was met with a lukewarm reception.
Many child abuse victims in Fiji may not realise they were abused until years later, according to mental health experts working closely with children around the country. Belgian child and adolescent mental health specialist Dr. Koen Sevenants highlights that many young victims only begin to understand the trauma during adolescence, after years of confusion, fear and emotional silence. Dr. Sevenants highlighted that many young victims only begin to understand the trauma during adolescence, after years of confusion, fear and emotional silence. “Many children only realise they were abused during puberty when shame and guilt begin to set in, and many…
The Electoral Commission of the Republic of Fiji and the Fijian Elections Office have confirmed that nationwide voter registration efforts will continue despite Cabinet delaying a decision on the 2026 Local Government Elections. Prime Ministerial announcements this week revealed Cabinet has postponed its decision on the Local Government Elections for another two weeks. The elections were originally scheduled for September 2026. Electoral authorities said the ongoing YES Outreach voter registration and awareness campaign remains unaffected and will continue until 13 June 2026. Officials are encouraging all eligible Fijians to register or update their details at the nearest Voter Services Centre. The campaign is aimed…
Against the expectations of many, including the WA government, the outlook for iron ore prices is rosy.
Law firms have shifted their thinking on AI from ‘when’ to ‘how’ in the past 18 months.
The Methodist Church in Fiji is exploring a possible partnership with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces aimed at strengthening youth development and nation-building initiatives. General Secretary of the Methodist Church, Jolami Lasawa, met with RFMF Commander Ro Jone Kalouniwai to discuss areas of collaboration focused on youth empowerment, character development and leadership training. During the meeting, Rev. Dr. Lasawa acknowledged the role of the RFMF in maintaining national stability and discipline, while discussions also explored the future signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. The proposed partnership would support youth-focused programmes through shared facilities, training assistance…
The Fijian Elections Office confirms that the Proposed ‘NeXTGEN ALLIANCE PARTY’ (NGAP) is resubmitting a new application for registration. Registrar of Political Parties Ana Mataiciwa said the Proposed NGAP is submitting a fresh application after their previous application, submitted on 21st November last year was rejected. This was due to failing to meet the minimum required members for the Northern, Western, and Central Divisions. “The FEO is now preparing to publish the party’s application in a newspaper and in the Gazette, as required under the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013. Once the publication is made, the…