Man charged in Australia for allegedly importing 70kg kava believed to be from Fiji
A man has been charged in Australia for allegedly importing 70 kilograms of kava into Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory. It is believed the kava originated from Fiji. T
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Drug and gang accused in Australia, Buadomo and Vatuwaqa denied bail and will reappear in court on 15th Jan next year
Two men Cyprian Buadomo and Aisea Vatuwaqa who have been charged by NSW Police after a drug raid in Sydney, have been denied bail, and will reappear in the Local Court Cr
Fiji and Australia strengthen disaster resilience with $7M program launch
Fiji and Australia have deepened their partnership by launching a new $7 million phase of the Disaster Resilience Program, which focuses on enhancing disaster preparednes
4,500 Fijian students currently studying in Australia
4,500 Fijian students are studying in Australia and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says this reflects the importance of Australia’s role in Pacific e
Australia pledges $5.7 million towards Fiji’s HIV Response Plan
$5.7 million has been pledged by the Australian Government today towards Fiji’s HIV Response Plan. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated this while lau
Australia vows to continue to support Fiji in health and community safety, cyber-crime, corruption, and maritime security
Australia has vowed to continue to invest in locally led solutions in Fiji to security challenges such as health and community safety, cybercrime, corruption, and maritim
Australian Foreign Minister in Fiji for one day official visit
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite have arrived in the country for a on
Rowland who has Fijian heritage, is the new AG of Australia
Michelle Rowland who has Fijian heritage, is the new Attorney General of Australia. Rowland is a member of the Australian Labour Party and has represented the Division
Australian Govt to upgrade Suva Primary School
Great news for students of Suva Primary School as the Government of Australia will be funding the upgrading and refurbishment of the school. The announcement was made
Australia to invest $47M on school infrastructure and another $10M for Rural Electrification Fund
Good news as Australia has announced another social infrastructure program of $47 million to carry out work to design and build infrastructure that is cyclone-resistant,
Australia commits $14.5m for CWM Hospital infrastructure upgrade
Services at the CWM Hospital are expected to improve as the Government of Australia has committed another $14.5 million for infrastructure upgrades for the hospital. T
Australian Govt warns of potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks
The Australian Government has updated it’s travel advisory for Fiji as they have stated for Australians travelling to Fiji to be alert to the potential risks arou
Australian Govt in contact with Fiji after serious exploitation claims under PALM Scheme
The Australian Government confirms they are in contact with the Fiji Government on the allegations of exploitation, racism and bullying of Fijian workers under the Pacifi
Alleged employment conditions and issues under PALM Scheme are being looked at - Singh
The Fiji government through the Employment Ministry will be visiting our Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) workers in October to meet with their Australian counter
PALM Scheme : Claims emerge of modern day slavery filled with racism, bullying, and unsafe and unhealthy conditions
Following the death of a Fijian woman who was under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Visa 403, serious allegations are being raised in relation to Fijians wor
Australian Govt donates $100,000 in tools for vocational training
Six vocational schools in the Central Division are set to benefit from a $100,000 donation of tools from the Australian Government which was facilitated through the Vuval
Fiji gains access to Australia’s C27J aircraft for humanitarian and surveillance missions under new MOU
Fiji will now be able to use Australia’s C27J aircraft for humanitarian assistance, air transport, and aerial surveillance missions after the Fijian Government sig
Fiji's commitment to global peace bolstered by Australian-supplied Bushmasters
The 14 Bushmasters Protected Mobility Vehicles handed over to the Fiji Military Force by the Australian Government will help to ensure the safety of our peacekeepers and
Fiji gets $33M from Australia to improve education infrastructure
Fiji’s commitment to improve education infrastructure has received a boost as Australia will be providing $33 million for the Fiji Social Infrastructure Program.
Australian Defence Force Chief commends Fijian troops
The Fijian soldiers who participated in the training conducted by the Australian Defence Force were commended by the Australian Defence Force Chief, General Angus Campbel
DPM Prasad to be the first leader from Pacific Island Countries to open the Australasian AID Conference
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, will be the first leader from Pacific island countries to be invited to open the 2023 Australa