Western Australian universities have continued to overly rely on international students for their financial performance, the state’s auditor general finds.
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Mt Hawthorn-based Platina Resources has appointed Dr Paul Politio as its managing director, effective from July 20.
Director of Training and Rehabilitation for the Fiji Corrections Service, Superintendent Isireli Dausiga, addressed participants on the second day of the Lomaiviti Leaders and Development Forum at the Civic Centre in Suva yesterday. During his presentation, Superintendent Dausiga outlined current inmate statistics relating to individuals from the Province of Lomaiviti serving sentences in correctional facilities across the country. He also stressed the vital role communities play in supporting rehabilitation and successful reintegration, urging leaders, families and village representatives to strengthen support networks for former inmates returning to their homes and villages. The session also included discussions with village leaders, focusing…
The National Fire Authority is investigating the cause of an early morning structural fire that extensively damaged a vacant residential property at Lovu Seaside, Navoka Settlement in Lautoka today.The Lautoka Fire Station received the emergency call at 2:11am through the station landline from the Lautoka Police Station. Firefighters immediately responded with one fire appliance and four on-duty officers, arriving at the scene at approximately 2:30am. NFA says upon arrival, officers discovered a corrugated iron and timber framed house fully engulfed in flames.Firefighters quickly established one delivery line using 64mm and 38mm hoses from the appliance tank supply to stop the…
Fiji and China are exploring stronger cooperation on waste management and environmental protection as Fiji works to address growing rubbish and disposal challenges across communities. During a meeting with Chinese Embassy Charge d’affaires Wang Yuan, Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya said the Government was progressing work on its Integrated National Waste Management Strategy, which is expected to be submitted to Cabinet soon. The Minister said Fiji was interested in learning from China’s experience in handling waste management in densely populated, rural and island communities. She also highlighted ongoing local initiatives, including school waste programmes, composting projects…
The Fiji Roads Authority has advised motorists that asphalting works will take place today along sections of Princes Road between Khalsa Road and Colo-i-Suva Road as part of ongoing road upgrade works. The works will be carried out from 9am to 3pm, with traffic management measures allowing one lane to remain open to maintain the continuous flow of vehicles. Drivers travelling through the area are being urged to follow all traffic directives and exercise caution near the work zone. The FRA has thanked the public for their patience and cooperation while the improvement works are completed. The post Princes Road…
A Perth startup has created the Uber for scooters and mopeds.
Up to $118,000 of funding is set to be allocated to a physical commemorative display of the Ore Obelisk sculpture in a motion passed by the City of Perth council last night.
Premier Roger Cook has savaged a report by Deloitte Access Economics which concluded WA was unlikely to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.
Renowned Margaret River winery Cape Mentelle will remain in liquor giant Endeavor Group’s portfolio amid a major sell down of wine assets.