Fiji and Australia will now begin negotiations on the terms of a new treaty-level Vuvale Union, marking a major step in strengthening their long-standing partnership.

Australia has stepped in with $48 million in targeted budget support to help Fiji manage rising fuel costs and supply pressures, as global energy markets remain volatile.

The Sugar Cane Growers Council has formally opposed a proposal by the Fiji Sugar Corporation to close tramline operations for the Rarawai and Lautoka Mills, effective from the 2026 season.

Fiji’s labour market is facing serious imbalances, with gaps on both the supply and demand sides, according to Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard.

The sugar industry can thrive if system and pricing reviews are implemented to renew interest among younger generations, according to Vunimoli farmer David Chute.

Empowering young people with knowledge of history is a key focus of this year’s Girmit commemorations.

Former Flying Fijians captain, Kele Leawere and former Fijiana rep, Tavaita Rokowati, will assist new Fijian Drua Women’s coach, Mike Legge, for the 2026 Super W season.

PacificAus Sports continues to play a vital role in the growth of rugby in the region, with Swire Shipping Fijian Drua hooker Mesulame Dolokoto acknowledging their impact during a recent community visit.

The Suva High Court has set June 1 for Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s appeal to pause the legal effect of a ruling that found the dismissal of the former Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Commissioner Barbara Malimali to be unlawful.

Fiji is beginning to feel the shift into the dry season, with cooler nights now expected across the country as dominant high-pressure systems move in from the south.

Fiji’s Bula FC carries momentum into the Leaders Group of the OFC Pro League and the closing stages of the season after a successful home round in Ba.

Preliminary information into the fire at Zamzam Restaurant in Samabula yesterday suggests the fire may have started while a technician was repairing a gas line valve, says the National Fire Authority.