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Fiji’s emigration boom: will it last?

Fiji’s population is just under one million. A net out-migration rate of 5%, the 2023 level, is high by any standards.

Fiji acknowledges Australia’s continued support and partnership

This is the the first time an Australian Treasurer has travelled to the Pacific to attend this forum in almost two decades.

Fiji replaces Vanuatu as top source of PALM visa workers in Australia

In June 2019, there were 5,886 PALM visa holders in Australia. Five years later, in May 2024, there were 32,513, an increase of 450%.

The Miss Universe Fiji Beauty Pageant is returning after a lapse of 43 years

Miss India Australia founder and talent mentor Raj Suri has been announced as one of the esteemed judges for Miss Universe Fiji 2024.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu to Undertake Historic Visits to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste

These high-level interactions are seen as a significant step towards fostering stronger international relationships and promoting global peace and stability.

The role for Pacific media in charting a pragmatic global outlook

Journalism from the region is essential in shaping views of the region.

Fiji takes strong stance against online scams, aims to raise public awareness

In a significant step, the Taskforce announced the first-ever National Anti-Scam Awareness Week, scheduled for 26-30 August 2024.

Fijian Primanavia wins Gold, India’s Nagaland Madrigal Singers leave mark at “Olympics of singing”

The 10-day World Choir Games, known as the "Olympics of singing," are the largest choral competition globally, drawing over 11,000 singers from more than 30 countries.

Call for journalists to undergo gender sensitisation training

Nalini Singh highlighted the highest rates of gender violence and other forms of discrimination against women in the region.

Groundbreaking book ‘Waves of Change’ released at the historic Pacific Media Conference in Fiji

This conference, the first of its kind in 20 years, serves as a crucial platform to address the pressing challenges and core issues faced by Pacific media.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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