The long-running court battle between the Yindjibarndi people, Fortescue and WA government has been a case watched keenly by Australia’s resources, native title and legal professions.
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Civmec boss Pat Tallon says the company remains focused on converting its sizeable workbook into added value for its investors.
Fiji has taken a significant step in its environmental governance with the official launch of three key national biodiversity policy instruments aimed at strengthening conservation and sustainable resource management. The announcement was made in Suva during a launch event led by Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change, Lynda Tabuya. The newly introduced frameworks include the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2030), the National Invasive Species Framework Strategy and Action Plan (2026), and the National Access and Benefit Sharing Policy (2026). Developed through extensive consultations with communities, stakeholders, and technical committees, the initiatives form a core part of Fiji’s long-term environmental reform…
Labasa College has emerged as one of the breakout teams of this year’s Secondary Schools Futsal Competition, with first-time participation turning into a remarkable national campaign under coach Roneel Avnith Ram. The school made an immediate impact in the competition, fielding teams in all four grades — Under-17 Girls, Under-19 Girls, Under-17 Boys, and Under-19 Boys — and quickly establishing itself among the country’s strongest futsal programmes. Labasa College’s girls’ teams dominated the Northern Division competition, remaining unbeaten to secure championship titles in both the Under-17 and Under-19 categories. The boys’ teams also impressed throughout the campaign. The Under-17 side narrowly lost…
Several multi-residential projects are progressing in South Perth, as development times speed up.
US stocks have advanced, lifted by a rally in tech stocks as investors absorbed generally solid economic data and watched for developments from Beijing where US President Trump was engaged in a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Government officials, researchers, students, and industry representatives gathered at the Fiji National University’s College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in Koronivia yesterday to mark the International Day of Plant Health 2026. The event underscored the vital role plant health plays in safeguarding Fiji’s food security, biodiversity, livelihoods, and agricultural economy. Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, said healthy crops remain the backbone of agriculture and are essential for sustaining communities while protecting Fiji’s natural environment. This year’s theme, “Plant Biosecurity for Food Security,” highlighted the need to protect crops from pests and diseases to maintain stable food production systems. The Minister…
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Ranbir Kapoor has invested in a premium land parcel in Ayodhya, adding a significant real estate acquisition to his portfolio at a time when the city is witnessing rapid cultural and infrastructural growth. The actor has purchased land at The Sarayu, a large-scale plotted development by House of Abhinandan Lodha, according to information reported by PTI.The transaction is valued at approximately Rs 3.31 crores for a total area of 2,134 square feet. The property forms part of The Sarayu, a 75-acre development situated along the banks of the Sarayu river. The project is designed as a premium lifestyle destination and…
As excitement around Jr NTR and director Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film NTRNeel continues to grow, fresh industry buzz suggests that fans may be in for a much bigger surprise ahead of the actor’s birthday celebrations this year. The highly anticipated project, tentatively referred to as NTR31 and widely rumoured to be titled Dragon, is already among the most talked-about pan-India films currently in production.The makers have officially confirmed that the film’s first glimpse will be unveiled at midnight on May 19, coinciding with Jr NTR’s birthday on May 20. However, according to an independent industry source, the celebrations may extend…