“Alcohol, kava and cannabis misuse are directly linked to violence, anti-social behaviour and social harm.”

21-year-old illegal Indian national Jashanpreet Singh, whose DUI charge was dropped, now faces a case focused on gross negligence over whether he recklessly failed to stop before a fatal crash.

The two-day investigation, conducted between 28 and 29 October 2025, saw officers pose as minors on an online platform.

All trains on the Sandringham, Frankston, Pakenham and Cranbourne lines were temporarily halted while engineers inspected the bridges for damage.

“Fiji’s cassava solution shows that small island nations can lead big changes in the global sustainability movement.”

“We know it won’t be perfect from day one, but this is about setting clear expectations and giving young people a healthier, safer start in the digital world.”

CDR differs from traditional carbon capture and storage (CCS) by targeting carbon already present in the atmosphere rather than preventing its release.

Meanwhile, Goyal said he was “delighted to be in New Zealand to review the progress” of the ongoing negotiations.

The riverbanks of Burswood resonated with folk songs, bhajans, and the fragrance of incense, transporting many to memories of home in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Launched during the 7th Pacific Media Summit by Niue’s Prime Minister, Dalton Tagelagi, the Vision Pasifika Media Awards celebrate excellence in environmental journalism across the Pacific region.