Delta Goodrem has lifted Australia into the Eurovision final with a sparkling powerhouse vocal performance, breaking a two-year non-qualification streak.

Backyard farmers are being encouraged to take up yam farming as a way to strengthen food security, support local markets, and create income opportunities.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will celebrate a major milestone tomorrow when they run out for their 70th Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match against the NSW Waratahs at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Vanuatu United head coach Lars Hopp is expecting another close battle when his side faces Bula FC in Sunday’s OFC Pro League playoff clash.

United Nations Resident Coordinator for Fiji, Dirk Wagener, is calling on Fijians to continue strengthening unity, inclusion, and social cohesion as the country marks the 147th National Girmit Commemoration at the Fiji Museum today.

Land Transport Authority Chief Executive Irimaia Rokosawa has dismissed allegations currently circulating on social media regarding the issuing of driver licences during recent outreach programmes conducted within the Nadi District.

The National Fire Authority has dismissed claims that fire trucks respond to emergencies without water.

Municipal councils across the country are owed about $71 million in unpaid rates, with Local Government Ministry officials admitting that long-standing arrears remain a major challenge despite recent reforms aimed at improving collections.

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has detained at least three journalists on unspecified charges, the United ​Nations mission there said on Thursday in a ‌statement that called for the protection of reporters.

Skilled migrants do not take Australian jobs, but fill critical labour shortages, enrich cultural diversity and stem the decline of country towns, agricultural groups say.

Apple’s (AAPL.O), opens new tab two-year-old partnership with OpenAI has become strained, with the AI startup failing to see the ​expected benefits from its deal with the iPhone maker and preparing ‌possible legal action, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

The Fiji Cancer Society is calling on organisations and communities to support this year’s Bushell’s Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea campaign.