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India and Fiji sign seven agreements, announce cooperation in cybersecurity and maritime defence

PM Rabuka praised the outcome of his talks with PM Modi, saying his delegation was “very impressed beyond expectations” with the agreements.

Fiji government backs Hindu Unity Program, vows zero tolerance on religious attacks

Kamikamica reaffirmed government’s zero-tolerance stance on religiously motivated attacks, assuring that “any assault on faith will not be tolerated” and pledging support for dialogue, peace, and reconciliation.

Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister outlines coalition’s growth vision, calls on diaspora in Australia to invest

Prof. Biman Prasad pointed to Fiji’s strong economic recovery, with 4% growth in 2024, $5.8 billion in investments, and rising investor confidence.

Fiji’s DPM Prof. Prasad calls for sustainable and secure Pacific in Melbourne lecture

Addressing faculty, students, and Fijian scholars, Prasad praised the University’s Oceania Institute as “a key platform for regional engagement, bringing together nearly 200 staff and research students, and partnering with over 60 organisations across the Pacific.”

‘Securing and Sustaining Our Pacific’: Fiji’s Deputy PM to headline University of Melbourne’s first Oceania Oration

Prof. Prasad, a prominent figure in Fijian politics and academia, will address the changing geopolitics influencing Fiji’s development and the implications for education, health, food security, aid, and governance.

China’s shadow looms over Pacific Islands Forum as Tuvalu considers pullout in Taiwan row

Tuvalu, Palau and the Marshall Islands remain the only Pacific nations that maintain formal ties with Taiwan

Albanese pays tribute to fallen heroes on 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific

Prime Minister honoured the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all Australians who fought and those who never returned.

Senator Penny Wong leads Australia’s push for stronger Pacific ties at Suva summit

Speaking from Suva during the Pacific Island Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Wong described the Pacific as standing "at a pivotal juncture."

Marles, Wong and Conroy to advance Australia’s Blue Pacific vision through island nations’ visit

“It is a privilege to be joining Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers in Suva, to come together to make decisions for our region”

Growth of China’s developmental footprint across the Pacific is security threat

Despite Beijing’s efforts to portray itself as a partner in development, trust remains fragile.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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