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Sydney’s Dr Asha Chand conferred ‘Nav Rattan of India’ award

Dr Asha Chand has been awarded the Nav Rattan (Nine Jewels) of India award on the eve of the country’s Republic Day (January 26,...

Is Fiji ending China’s game in Pacific by terminating security deal with Beijing

Officers from other countries like Australia and New Zealand could stay because their systems were similar to Fiji.

New politics in a nation renowned for ethnic tension

The election ended the 16-year reign of the FijiFirst Government headed by Frank Bainimarama, the country’s larger-than-life figure.

Need for research aligned with Sustainable Development Goals

Research focuses have changed from self-directed towards social development and real-time impact.

Fiji General Election of 2022: Slow march out of authoritarianism

With retired Major General Sitiveni Rabuka back at the helm, there is hope that the indigenous iTaukei population's concerns on land and resources including rampant poverty and unemployment in their community will finally be addressed. 

Fiji’s 2022 General Election gets underway as voters turn up in numbers

“It is not proper for any employer to force their employees to come to work without having voted. Is not only unjust, but it is unconstitutional."

‘Earth’s empty quarter’: many Pacific nations now have falling populations

Just in the past six months, populations have declined in two US territories, American Samoa and the Marshall Islands as well as the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia.

India puts emphasis on education by doubling scholarships for Fiji

With such a young population, capturing the hearts and minds of Fiji's future leaders could pay dividends well into the future.

Prominent Indo-Fijian lawyer may face jail for pointing out a spelling error

The case was brought by Fiji's Attorney General with reference to a Facebook post by Richard Naidu.

600 amputees in Fiji to get Jaipur prosthetic limbs under “India for Humanity” programme

India and Fiji share long-standing ties built on mutual respect, trust, cooperation and very strong people-to-people relations.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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