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Pacific kids to receive free heart surgeries
FBC News
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July 17, 2025
Dozens of children from Fiji and the Pacific will receive free life-saving heart surgeries later this month. Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital will lead the mission from tomorrow to July 30 in Suva. They will be working with the...
From setbacks to captaincy: Wilson ready to lead Australia against the British and Irish Lions
The Messenger - Kentucky
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BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Whatever the odds or the occasion, one thing that never changes for Harry Wilson is what he wants to be wearing. After a stop-start beginning to his international career the rugged No. 8 has been picked to wear the gold...
Save hundreds on a South Korea holiday, plus more travel deals
Nine
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July 18, 2025
South Korea is fast becoming a hot destination for Aussie travellers seeking a fun, fulfilling holiday without having to fly too far. It's got delicious food, a staggering amount of history, a fascinating modern culture, great nature experiences,...
World News | India, Fiji Hold First Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation in Suva
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Suva [Fiji], July 18 (ANI): India and Fiji held their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on defence cooperation in Suva on Friday, focusing on training, capacity building, and strengthening bilateral ties, the Ministry of Defence said in a...
PACER Plus Implementation Unit Attends FTOM And FTMM In Fiji
Scoop
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Friday, 18 July 2025, 6:32 pm Press Release: PACER Plus PACER Plus Implementation Unit's attendance of the Forum Trade Officials and Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva, Fiji / Supplied SUVA, Fiji – The Forum Trade Officials and Trade Ministers...
Govt has not given enough funds for Fiji Sports Council to maintain international match grounds – Rabuka
Fijivillage
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Govt has not given enough funds for Fiji Sports Council to maintain international match grounds – Rabuka The Fijian Government has not given enough money for the Fiji Sports Council to maintain the grounds according to the requirements for...
Can British and Irish Lions tour save rugby in Australia?
City A.M.
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July 18, 2025
Friday 18 July 2025 8:00 am | Updated: Wednesday 16 July 2025 12:30 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA – JULY 06: Joseph-Aukuso...
Lions v Australia 1st Test: Back big win
Sporting Life
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Jon Newcombe delivers his series preview for the British & Irish Lions Tour, with three recommended bets in his first staking plan. Rugby Union betting tips: British & Irish Lions Tour 3pts British & Irish Lions to win the series 3-0 at 6/5...
British Army Rugby Tour Turns into Family Homecoming for Fijian Players
Fiji Sun
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July 18, 2025
“To actually come over here and play the Fijian Army is a dream come true for some of the lads and for some of the old lads like myself – it’s been an ongoing battle for us. The British Army rugby team’s Southern Hemisphere tour was not only for...
Fijian Drua flyer gets call up to face Lions
The Fiji Times
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July 18, 2025
Another Fijian player has joined the inaugural First Nations and Pasifika XV team that will face the British & Irish Lions next Tuesday Winger Ponipate Loganimasi becomes the third Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Flying Fijian player to join the...
Fijian national charged over alleged indecent exposure on flight
Fijivillage
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A Fijian national will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today after being charged with allegedly indecently exposing himself on a domestic flight in Australia. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) charged the 30-year-old man on 1st June...
Lions coach Andy Farrell isn’t buying into the hype of a series sweep against Australia
Lethbridge Herald
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July 18, 2025
By Canadian Press on July 17, 2025. BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The growing hype about a British and Irish Lions series sweep over Australia isn’t something Andy Farrell is buying into. The Lions head coach only had to walk the streets of Brisbane...
Fijian flyer added to First Nations Pasifika squad
The Fiji Times
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July 17, 2025
The First Nations Pasifika squad has been boosted significantly by the addition of Taniela Tupou, Filipo Daugunu and Ponipate Loganimasi for Tuesday’s tour match against the British & Irish Lions in Melbourne. Loganimasi has already linked up with...
$20m investment – 16 New Zealand businesses registered in Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 17, 2025
NEW Zealand businesses committed to an investment pipeline of about $20million in Fiji last year, according to Investment Fiji. Investment Fiji chief executive officer (CEO) Kamal Chetty confirmed this in an interview with this newspaper, saying...
How the Suva temple remains the biggest milestone in the history of the Church in Fiji
Deseret News - Utah
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July 17, 2025
It is apropos that the recent events commemorating the Church’s 70th anniversary in the South Pacific island nation of Fiji began at the temple. Three days of events — including a cultural celebration, sports activities, games and a Sunday...
Fijiana coach prioritizes squad depth ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup
Fijivillage
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With the Women’s Rugby World Cup approaching, Vodafone Fijiana XV Head Coach Ioan Cunningham says exposing as many players as possible in tournaments like the Oceania Championship is crucial for building towards the global event. Cunningham...
Taking matters into our ownhands: Aid dependency in the Pacific
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 17, 2025
BY Aisake Valu Eke and Tuya Altangerel There has been a marked decline in Pacific development and progress against the SDGs since the early 2000s, attributable to the impacts of major disaster events, remoteness of Pacific Island countries (PICs)...
Local engagement and global action in Pacific’s climate change fight
Pacific Media Network
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The outgoing United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Deputy Resident Representative for the North Pacific says there is a need for alignment of priorities from grassroots to top level to effectively address climate change. Kevin Petrini...
“Debut bound” – 5 Australia players to watch against the British & Irish Lions (First Test)
Ruck
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July 17, 2025
As the British and Irish Lions get ready to face Australia in their first Test in Brisbane, excitement is running high on both sides. This will mark the first time that the two have played each other in 12 years, with the Lions winning the series...
Glamorous Pan Am back from the dead, and it’s coming to Australia
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 17, 2025
“You can’t really bring Pan Am back … and honour it well with those iconic routes in the era we are in,” he said in August, citing the many difficulties facing airlines in these current turbulent times. The aircraft has an all-business-class...