Prof. Prasad thanked Australia for its budget support in recent years and outlined Fiji’s National Development Plan, which prioritises investments in water, sewerage, health, and critical infrastructure.

Authorities said the man played a senior role in a Brisbane-based extremist group promoting a religiously motivated violent ideology.

The Shree Baba Ragho Dass Vishnu Temple on Koroi Road in Sawani was the target of the attack shortly after the temple’s weekly Ramayan recital had concluded.

A large-scale police response continues in Victoria’s northeast as authorities warn the community to remain vigilant

Reynolds said the decision vindicated her, arguing the case was about false allegations of a political cover-up rather than the sexual-assault allegation itself.

Amit Sharma was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment, to be served under an Intensive Corrections Order, alongside 90 hours of community service and a $1,850 fine.

From August 29, all goods sent to the US will face customs duties, and carriers are now required to collect and remit tariffs before items arrive.

The inquiry, set up by Lowe before Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a government-backed investigation in June, has drawn on testimonies from survivors, families, and whistleblowers.

Looking to the future, he welcomed plans for a similar temple in Suva, alongside a health and spiritual hospital.

Victoria Police confirmed that a 59-year-old detective and a 35-year-old senior constable were killed, while another detective was shot in the lower body and remains in hospital with serious injuries.