Fortescue has accused contractors of supplying leaky pipes for its almost $4 billion Iron Bridge magnetite project, in a WA Supreme Court action.
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Proponents behind a major marine development in Exmouth have inked a contract with emergency management specialists Parabellum International to develop marine and emergency response capabilities at the site.
Residents of Yanuca Island are receiving assistance as the Government responds to water shortages brought on by prolonged dry conditions. The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, through the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO), is working with the Divisional Commissioner Central Office to coordinate a water carting operation on the island. The MLC Vunilagi was deployed on 7 October 2026 and is currently transporting water to communities affected by the ongoing dry spell and reduced water availability. The operation forms part of the Government’s response to communities experiencing water stress, with efforts focused on ensuring access…
The Party Leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA), and Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, has issued a firm statement calling for calm, mature, and responsible public discourse following recent inflammatory comments circulating on social media. Radrodro is responding to a public post made by Paula Manumanunitoga, which contained aggressive language, violent threats including referencing “roasting” fellow citizens in earth ovens, and racially divisive rhetoric aimed at non-indigenous Fijians regarding the 1874 Deed of Cession. He says there comes a time when we must draw a clear line between standing up for our traditional leaders and resorting to hostility,…
The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office confirm that Postal Voting applications for the announced National Referendum 2026 are now open. The Commission and FEO are working together, within their respective statutory responsibilities, to ensure that all preparations for the announced National Referendum are conducted strictly in accordance with the law. The opening of Postal Voting applications is being undertaken in accordance with the Electoral Act 2014 and the National Referendum Act 2026. Section 6(1) of the National Referendum Act 2026 provides for the relevant provisions of the Electoral Act 2014 relating to Postal Voting to apply to a…
The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions has sanctioned charges against three police officers in relation to the death of Lami Police Constable Peniasi Racagi. The three police have been jointly charged with murder, contrary to Section 237 of the Crimes Act 2009. It is alleged that the three police officers murdered Constable Peniaisi Racagi in February thisyear following an altercation. The charges were sanctioned following a thorough legal analysis conducted by the Office of theDirector of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in accordance with its standard procedures. The three police officers will be produced in court tomorrow. The post Three police officers…
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A standoff with China over pricing has hit sales volumes of Fortescue’s iron ore, while shipments have fallen due to a scheduled port facility shutdown.