Australia

Sydney airport faces fourth air traffic control incident in one month

Australia’s transport safety regulator said on Friday it ​had launched an investigation into a fourth incident involving air traffic control at Sydney airport in less ‌than a month after two planes were directed towards the same intersection on the ground.

August 21, 2026 4:30 pm
 

News

Voter Registration Bill put on fast track

The Electoral Registration of Voters Amendment Bill is being fast-tracked through Parliament, with the Justice, Law and Human Rights Committee given until the next sitting in September to report back.

August 21, 2026 3:57 pm
 

News

Referendum Bill could reach Parliament this month

The Referendum Bill could be tabled in Parliament by the end of this month.

August 21, 2026 3:40 pm
 

Football

BOG fixtures released

Fixtures for the upcoming Extra Battle of the Giants have been confirmed.

August 21, 2026 3:39 pm
 

World

Breaking: Charter plane carrying eight crashes in western Alaska

A charter ​plane ‌carrying eight people ​crashed ​near a ⁠remote ​radar ​site in western Alaska, ​the ​Associated Press ‌said ⁠on Thursday, citing the ​National ​Transportation ⁠Safety ​Board.

August 21, 2026 3:21 pm
 

Football

FWCC seeks temporary removal of players facing serious charges

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is calling on the Nadi and Rewa Football Clubs and the Fiji Football Association to temporarily stand down two players currently facing serious charges of rape and sexual assault until the completion of their court proceedings.

August 21, 2026 3:00 pm
 

News

FBC executive Singh admitted to the bar

One of the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation’s senior executive has passed the bar and been admitted into the legal fraternity in the country.

August 21, 2026 3:00 pm
 

News

Private practice rules under review

The Government is considering whether to ease current mentorship requirements for doctors transitioning from the public health system into private practice.

August 21, 2026 2:58 pm
 

News

Fiji chairs Pacific digital policy forum

Fiji will continue to lead regional discussions on digital policy and regulation after its chairing role at the Pacific Policy and Regulation Forum was extended for another two years.

August 21, 2026 2:56 pm
 

World

US says it will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran

U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent said the United States will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, a move he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations.

August 21, 2026 1:40 pm
 

Rugby

Suva Grammar hopeful to end 21-year drought

Suva Grammar’s Under 18 side has a chance to win the Vodafone Super Deans trophy in Suva tomorrow after 21 years.

August 21, 2026 1:18 pm
 

News

Low-risk vat refunds to be processed within 30 days

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is strengthening its VAT refund processes, with eligible low-risk claims generally targeted for processing within 30 days from the end of the filing month.

August 21, 2026 1:10 pm

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