Australia

Australia says remaining 'Bali Nine' members have returned from Indonesia

The remaining five members of the “Bali Nine” Australian drug ring have returned from Indonesia after diplomatic efforts between the countries this month to strike a repatriation deal, the two governments said.

December 16, 2024 12:13 pm
 

Sports

Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan

The start of a new Japanese rugby season will provide the Wallabies’ hierarchy with more than passing interest as the countdown to the British & Irish Lions tour begins.

December 16, 2024 11:58 am
 

Entertainment

Pop music is messier

This year brought us new albums from some of the biggest artists in the world: Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift all put out music that thrilled fans.

December 16, 2024 11:43 am
 

World

Several hundreds, maybe thousands, may have died in Mayotte cyclone

Several hundred people and possibly even thousands may have been killed when the most powerful cyclone in nearly a century hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, a senior local French official said.

December 16, 2024 11:40 am
 

Rugby

Kautoga signs with Parramatta Eels

Australian rugby league team, the Parramatta Eels have announced the signing of emerging young forward and Fijian international Kitione Kautoga.

December 16, 2024 11:01 am
 

Business

Balanced approach to economic growth is vital

Speaking at the Suva Retailers Association networking event last week, he reminded business leaders of the importance of environmental sustainability and climate resilience in their organizations.

December 16, 2024 10:40 am
 

Entertainment

Chanel picks Matthieu Blazy as creative director

French fashion house Chanel selected former Bottega Veneta design chief Matthieu Blazy as its next creative director, the company said, after months of fevered speculation about the industry’s most coveted job.

December 16, 2024 10:34 am
 

News

Warwick Fiji says guest safety paramount

Warwick Fiji says they are carrying out a thorough investigation into the suspected alcohol poisoning incident at their hotel that left seven hospitalized over the weekend.

December 16, 2024 10:30 am
 

World

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages and Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and a recent push to secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said.

December 16, 2024 10:06 am
 

World

Russian tanker splits in storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait

A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split apart during a heavy storm, spilling oil into the Kerch Strait, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage, Russian officials said.

December 16, 2024 9:40 am
 

Entertainment

Shanghai bear cub Junjun becomes breakout star

Adoring crowds are flocking to a zoo in Shanghai to watch Junjun, a bear cub just 11 months old, as he frolics in his enclosure playing with toys, such as a favourite tyre, or splashing in a water trough.

December 16, 2024 9:31 am
 

News

Australia warns of alcohol risks in Fiji

The Australian Government has warned about potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks while in Fiji.

December 16, 2024 8:58 am

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