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Illegal narcotics and meth use among youths a concern in Fiji

From 2017 to 2021, the Fiji Police Force revealed that 292 arrests were made during that period with $5.6 million worth of methamphetamine seized as a result.
INNOVATION

Twelve Australian researchers awarded ‘Unnati’ grants to work on projects in India

The list of projects includes a digital map designed for women’s safety, research tackling fluoride pollution in groundwater, and a test to support gut health.
INNOVATION

Sydney “auntie” jailed for money laundering offences

She was the signatory to 89 individual bank accounts and responsible for the coordination of criminal funds throughout Australia.
INNOVATION

Ocean science expedition a first for Fiji

It is understood the researchers would assess coral health, fish populations, invertebrate populations, and water quality.
INNOVATION

New data proves almost no one uses Bitcoin as currency

There are loose claims that a large proportion of the population – generally in the range of 10% to 20% – now hold crypto.
INNOVATION

Myki fares on Metro and V/Line rise to $10 per trip from 1 July

On a weekend or public holiday, daily fares are capped at $7.20 or $3.60 for concessions.
INNOVATION

Melbourne and Sydney in World’s Top 10 Most Liveable Cities for 2023

Three other Australian cities - Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane ranked 12th and 16th respectively.
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Why isn’t there solar on every rooftop in First Nations communities in Northern Territory?

Tennant Creek has over 300 days per year of sunshine with some of the clearest skies in the world, for instance.
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NDIS support services provider faces court for alleged unfair dismissal

The Fair Work Commission ordered the company to pay the worker $4,038.45 in compensation by February 2022.
INNOVATION

Did you know that ‘AI’ hallucinates?

It’s no secret people make up information. Sometimes we do this intentionally, and sometimes unintentionally.

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INNOVATION

Surgeon in Australia helps operate patient in India in live robotic surgery expertise demonstration

The live procedure illustrated how tele-enabled robotic systems could, in future, support access to specialist surgical care in locations where distance and workforce shortages limit availability.
HEALTH

Premier Jacinta Allan moves to cut child surgery wait times with $50m health package

“I know how scary it can be to have a sick child in hospital… the endless wait until they are home safe.”
NEWS

Fiji drug crisis linked to Australian gangs pushes nation toward state of emergency

A move that would grant expanded powers to police and military forces and could introduce curfews, movement restrictions and tighter controls on public expression.
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