Former deputy prime minister Kim Beazley has delivered an unapologetic defence of the Aukus pact before an independent inquiry, arguing that acquiring nuclear-powered submarines was vital to Australia’s sovereignty.
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Former Wallabies loose forward Isi Naisarani will return to his roots after signing with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. The Fiji-born No. 8’s arrival marks a significant homecoming, with the former Ratu Kadavulevu School student set to play professional rugby in front of family, friends and the passionate Drua fanbase after spending much of his career abroad. Originally from Naqali in Naitasiri, with maternal links to Gusuisavu, Naisarani brings extensive Super Rugby and international experience to the Drua setup. The powerful backrower previously represented the Western Force, ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels in…
Leaders in the valuation industry say there is a direct link between the ability for people to service their mortgages and the recent increase in listings.
FICAC Counsel has withdrawn an earlier position on the directorship details of Platinum Hotel and Resort Limited, now maintaining that the document is a public record rather than a business record. The change in position was raised during proceedings in the Magistrates Court in the case against former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad, with the admissibility of the document still being disputed by the Defence. Magistrate Yogesh Prasad questioned FICAC Counsel Joseph Work on the legal basis for the change, particularly in light of the Evidence Act, which provides for business records. However, Work maintained that FICAC would stand…
Fixing Australia’s lagging productivity rate will likely take years rather than months, the man in charge of the nation’s finances concedes.
His music career was born in the village, sharpened through competition and is now being nurtured on a bigger platform with VT1S. For Ratu Emosi Lagilagi, better known by his stage name Tulagi, singing was never part of his dreams until he was in his 20s and it was while he was in his village that he came across an advertisement for the Vocal Battle, an opportunity that would eventually change the course of his life. With little expectation beyond simply taking part, Tulagi entered the Vocal Battle. What began as an opportunity to participate soon became the turning point…
For 33-year-old head chef Roshil Ravnit Kumar, experiencing severe chest pain and shortness of breath led to a life-changing discovery — and ultimately, a second chance at life. The Saweni, Lautoka native, who joined Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) as head chef in 2025, says he considers becoming an employee of the hospital one of the best things to have happened to him. Kumar recently reflected on his experience as Fiji observes World Heart Month, officially launched in Suva on September 1 by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran. Earlier this year, Kumar underwent open-heart surgery at…
Former Beacon Minerals project manager Alex McCulloch has been handed a 12-month jail term for insider trading but is unlikely to serve time behind bars.
Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) President Cathy Wong has been appointed to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board, strengthening Oceania’s voice in one of global sport’s most influential governance bodies. Wong joins the Board as a representative of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), following her appointment by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Her three-year term began on 29 May 2026 and will run through to 28 May 2029. Her appointment means Oceania now has two senior sporting leaders on the WADA Foundation Board, with Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) President and IOC Member…
Police have arrested two men, aged 27 and 28, in connection with an aggravated robbery reported in Cunningham earlier this week. The two allegedly assaulted and robbed two delivery workers at a shop on Monday. One of the victims’ mobile phones was allegedly taken during the incident and was recovered following the men’s arrest last night. Both victims sustained injuries and were taken to the Raiwaqa Health Centre, where they were treated and later discharged. Police investigations into the alleged aggravated robbery are continuing. The post Two Men in Custody Over Cunningham Robbery appeared first on Fiji One News.