Australia

Taxes, toddlers, tobacco and top-ups in the crosshairs

Taxpayer-funded pay rises for childcare workers could continue for another three years as an extension of the measure returns to parliament for debate.

September 7, 2026 9:45 am
 

Fiji Soccer

Suva is good, says Ba coach

Dayals Steel Ba FC coach Ravinesh Kumar believes Global Care Suva FC has really improved in the Extra Battle of the Giants tournament.

September 7, 2026 8:04 am
 

News

Big questions over border security

Fiji’s growing reliance on Australian technology and expertise is raising questions over whether the country has the capacity to manage and sustain its own border security systems.

September 7, 2026 7:34 am
 

News

Fiji weighs overseas data backup

Questions are being raised over whether sensitive government data under the proposed Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance treaties could eventually be stored in Australia.

September 7, 2026 7:33 am
 

Health

RHD deaths rise in Fiji

Deaths linked to rheumatic heart disease in Fiji are rising, with the latest review showing an increase from about 60 to 71 deaths a year.

September 7, 2026 7:32 am
 

News

Former inmates face stigma after release: President

Former inmates should not continue to be punished by society after completing their prison sentences, with rejection and discrimination creating what President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu describes as a “second prison”.

September 7, 2026 7:31 am
 

Climate Change

Fiji urges stronger Pacific COP31 participation

Fiji is urging Pacific leaders to strengthen their participation in discussions leading up to COP31, with Tuvalu set to play a key role in bringing the region’s climate priorities to the global stage.

September 7, 2026 7:30 am
 

Fiji Soccer

Junior Bula Boys shift focus to Tahiti

Fiji Junior Bula Boys midfielder Maika Dau says their 2-0 defeat to New Zealand has highlighted key areas the team needs to improve.

September 7, 2026 7:30 am
 

Health

Medical report fee standardised

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has clarified that the $56.25 fee for medical reports at Tavua Hospital is not unique to the facility.

September 7, 2026 6:27 am
 

Court

Court rejects unemployment defence

The Supreme Court has upheld a $5,000 legal costs order against a man who lost his appeal in an employment-related case.

September 7, 2026 5:57 am
 

News

Tourism revenue falls

Fiji’s tourism earnings fell by 4.9 per cent in the June quarter compared with the same period last year.

September 7, 2026 5:56 am
 

Football

Reva delivers five in Fiji U16 win

The national football team made a dream start at the OFC Under-16 Women’s Championship in the Solomon Islands after beating the Cooking Islands 11-0.

September 6, 2026 11:35 pm

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