A multibillion-dollar deal to rescue Australia’s largest aluminium smelter has brought “enormous relief” to thousands of workers and an end to months of crisis negotiations.
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Cabinet has endorsed recommendations from a review of market by-laws under the Local Government Act 1972, setting the stage for new regulations governing market operations. The proposed Local Government (Municipal Market) Regulations will introduce standardised rules for municipal, mini and satellite markets across the country. The new framework is aimed at improving protection for vendors and consumers while strengthening health, food safety, environmental management, transparency and accountability. Market practices would also become more transparent, with vendors required to display prices in writing. The regulations are also expected to provide clearer operating arrangements, improve dispute resolution and simplify the collection of…
Four people, including two juveniles, were arrested during a snap checkpoint along the Hibiscus Highway in Naweni on Wednesday, August 12. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe said the arrests were made over the alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana. He said Northern Division operations teams are continuing to target both the cultivation and possession of illicit drugs. ACP Vusonilawe added that the checkpoints also help police identify other alleged offences, including criminal intimidation and assault. As part of its wider approach to addressing the illicit drug trade, the team is also carrying out community…
Australia’s biggest telecommunications group has lifted its annual profit and given shareholders a bigger payout, along with a new share buyback program.
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq has ended higher, lifted by upbeat quarterly results from CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure firms, while mild inflation data reinforced bets that the US Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady in September.
Cabinet has approved the importation of an improved strain of tilapia from Thailand as part of efforts to boost aquaculture production. The Chitralada Plus strain will be brought into the country through a partnership between the Ministry of Fisheries and the Pacific Community (SPC). Officials expect the new broodstock to deliver better growth, survival and overall productivity, helping increase local tilapia supply while reducing reliance on imports. The initiative will also establish a stronger breeding programme and improve the supply of quality fish fry to both commercial and small-scale farmers. Before entering Fiji’s breeding system, the imported broodstock will be…
Housing fears overdone: ComynCommonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn says the housing market had been running too hot, backing Labor’s sweeping changes to property tax concessions and dismissing worries about short-term price falls. The Fin
Fiji is strengthening its fight against drug trafficking, illegal fishing, and other maritime security threats after the United States handed over three Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats and a new boat ramp to the Republic of Fiji Navy. The new vessels will improve the Navy’s ability to patrol Fiji’s waters, respond quickly to emergencies, intercept vessels involved in illicit activities, and conduct search-and-rescue operations across the country’s maritime zone. The handover took place at Stanley Brown Naval Base in Walu Bay this morning. Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua said the boats will give the Navy greater flexibility and mobility, allowing personnel…
Four people, including two juveniles, have been arrested following a snap police checkpoint along the Hibiscus Highway in Naweni on Wednesday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe said the arrests were made over alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana. He said the Northern Division operations team continues to target both the cultivation and unlawful possession of illicit drugs, while snap checkpoints can also result in arrests for other alleged offences. These include cases involving criminal intimidation and assault. Police are also conducting visits to communities and schools as part of a broader approach to addressing…
Rewa FC reignited their OFC Men’s Champions League campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga FC in front of their home supporters in Ba. Needing a win after an opening-round defeat, the Delta Tigers delivered a strong performance to claim their first points of the tournament and keep their hopes of progressing alive. Rewa controlled much of the first half and were rewarded through the outstanding Ramzan Khan, who capped a dominant display with a stunning long-range strike into the top corner to give the hosts a 1-0 lead at halftime. Tupapa responded immediately after the break, leveling…