Despite a bumper FY26, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering boss Graeme Dunn has reiterated to shareholders that the company will not rest on its laurels.
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OPINION: The cost of executive payouts must be considered before any merger is approved.
The Fiji Labour Party (FLP) says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is right to appeal the High Court judgment that declared the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner null and void. FLP Leader Mahendra Chaudhry said that while the High Court had identified procedural and legal flaws in the inquiry, the judgment did not remove the serious concerns that led to the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry. Chaudhry said issues surrounding Malimali’s appointment, including allegations of improper influence and concerns about the integrity of public institutions, remained matters of significant public importance.…
An educator and MSME owner is raising concerns about the proposed $8 living wage, saying while higher wages are important for workers, the impact on micro and small businesses must also be carefully considered. Dr Swati Nair, who operates an education and training academy centre, says small businesses often operate with limited margins and employ staff in close-knit environments where workers are treated like family. She says an increase in the minimum wage would not only affect employees currently earning at the minimum level, but could trigger wider wage adjustments across an organisation. “For me as an MSME owner, it…
Modular data centre company DXN Limited has inked a $4.1 million deal to install an edge data centre at Melbourne Airport.
The rapidly growing suburb is set for another neighbourhood centre following approval of the project from planning authorities.
A major milestone was achieved last night as the first pilot consignment of Fijian grown agricultural produce was exported to the Republic of Naoero, formerly known as Nauru , under the Memorandum of Understanding partnership between the Pacific Islands Development Forum and New Valley Processors (Fiji) Limited. The first pilot consignment comprised of 54 boxes of export-quality fruits, vegetables and root crops grown and harvested by Fijian farmers across Viti Levu. The produce included eggplants, long beans, telegraph cucumbers, English cabbage, cassava, watermelons, pineapples, tomatoes, taro leaves, taro, papayas, bananas, kumquats and lemons. PIDF Secretary General, Arpana Pratap, was pleased…
Internationally renowned rugby mentor Michael Cheika will make a highly anticipated return to the NSW Waratahs, taking over as Head Coach for the 2027 Super Rugby season. Cheika, who guided the Waratahs to their maiden Super Rugby title in 2014, has signed on to lead the New South Wales-based franchise ahead of a crucial period for Australian rugby, with the Rugby World Cup set to be hosted on home soil in 2027. The 59-year-old brings with him an extensive coaching résumé that spans some of the biggest teams and competitions in world rugby. Following his successful stint with the Waratahs,…
Woodside, Rio Tinto, Crown and West Coast Eagles board member Ben Wyatt has told a business audience how he deals with accusations he had “sold out” his Aboriginal heritage by joining corporate Australia.
Fiji is stepping up efforts to protect its tuna stocks, with authorities expanding surveillance and enforcement across the country’s 1.2 million-square-kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone. The Government is combining satellite technology, vessel monitoring systems, aerial and maritime patrols, and strict port inspections to detect fishing vessels suspected of breaching Fiji’s fisheries laws. All foreign fishing vessels entering Fijian ports are subject to physical inspections, while authorities also examine vessel movements and previous arrival records before allowing entry. Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu told Parliament that Fiji’s strategy brings together technology, enforcement operations and stronger cooperation with Pacific partners. The…