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Wallabies squad: The 36 players who will battle the Lions
ESPN India
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July 11, 2025
The Wallabies squad to face the British and Irish Lions has finally been announced. Coach Joe Schmidt unveiled his 36-man squad in Brisbane on Friday afternoon, eight days out from the first Test at Suncorp Stadium. Editor's Picks 1 RelatedEarlier...
What it’s really like for a first-time ocean swimmer
The New Zealand Herald
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July 13, 2025
So yes, I’m in. I con a friend into joining and we talk about swim training. A month goes by before we head to a shop to buy goggles, a swim cap and togs that will withstand an ocean workout as opposed to floating around the foreshore. My first...
The 10 Sexiest Black Bombshells To Enter The Villa On ‘Love Island USA’ Seasons 6 And 7
Vibe Magazine - New York
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July 3, 2025
Love Island USA is where romance, reality TV, and ridiculously good-looking people collide. Set in a sun-kissed villa on the island of Fiji, the Peacock show drops singles into a pressure cooker of connections, random chats, and steamy challenges....
Butter price hike expected
FBC News
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June 30, 2025
The price of butter is expected to rise in the coming weeks as global market pressures continue to affect supply and import costs. Consumers are urged to prepare for price changes following significant increases in the international dairy market....
‘Survivor’ 50 Wraps Filming — When Does It Premiere?
TV Insider
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July 1, 2025
That’s a wrap on Survivor Season 50! The milestone season began filming at the beginning of June in Fiji. In rare public commentary from set, Jeff Probst announced the start of filming in an Instagram video on June 6. He marked the end of filming...
Tourist town rattled – Chamber elects new president amid abuse of funds claims
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
THE Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has a new interim president. Former Nadi Town Council chief executive officer Lawrence Kumar was voted to lead the chamber for the next six months during a special general meeting in Nadi on...
Samoan researcher returns home safely from Israel
Talanei
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June 30, 2025
A Samoan agricultural researcher with the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS) arrived home safely from Israel last Saturday, June 28, after navigating a complex repatriation trip amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East....
Village loan scheme returns after 20 years
FBC News
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June 30, 2025
Housing Minister Maciu Naulumisa [file photo] The Housing Authority of Fiji has revived its Village Housing Loan scheme to help rural and maritime communities access funding for safe and resilient homes. This scheme has been revived after two...
Australia expects Chinese spying during major war games, renews warning over Pacific military base
Malay Mail
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July 13, 2025
SYDNEY, July 13 — Australia’s government said today it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China...
The Survivor 50 Cast Is Back From Filming, And Fans Are Jumping To Wild Conclusions Based On Their Social Media Usage
Cinema Blend
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July 2, 2025
The Survivor 50 cast just got back from filming the season in Fiji, and they’ve clearly been approved to start using social media again. No one, of course, has said anything about their own performance or the final results, but that hasn’t stopped...
China likely to spy on drills: Australia
Taipei Times
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July 13, 2025
The Australian government yesterday said it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the US and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China wants to establish a...
FEATURE | Why May 14 matters, two versions, one COI report
The Fiji Times
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July 12, 2025
I have never written to our President before (or anyone else’s president for that matter). So, it was with some solemnity that on July 3 last week I pressed ‘send’ on my very first email to His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalababalavu. I also copied...
Ministry moves to stop deadly crop disease
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
[File Photo] The Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to fight the kava dieback disease threatening farmers’ livelihoods. Assistant Minister Tomasi Tunabuna said the ministry was working closely with farmers and experts to track the...
Veteran in abuse of funds claims
The Fiji Times
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July 2, 2025
ALLEGATIONS of financial mismanagement and abuse have prompted a special general meeting of the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry today. Making the claims is chamber secretary Shalendra Prasad who called for the resignation of longtime...
Columbus to host international trade event connecting local suppliers with global buyers
Buckeye Reporter - Ohio
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June 29, 2025
Brian Baldridge Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture | Ohio Department of AgricultureBrian Baldridge Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture | Ohio Department of Agriculture The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is set to...
Inmates help harvest sugarcane
Fiji Sun
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July 1, 2025
“The harvesting season commenced two weeks ago, seeing the daily deployment of 161 prisoners and 45 officers,” the FCS said. Fiji Corrections Service inmates help harvest sugarcane. Photo: Fiji Corrections Service More than 160 Fiji Corrections...
Initiative to shape Pacific food tourism routes
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Local Pacific producers will get targeted mentoring to align their products with tourist demands through a new regional project led by the Food and Agriculture Organization. FAO expert Federico Mattei states the initiative aims to create tourism...
Fuel and LPG prices reduced
FBC News
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June 30, 2025
[file photo] Fuel and LPG prices will drop slightly from today. This is following a new review by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission. FCCC stated the new prices reflect changes in global crude markets, weaker refined fuel costs, and a...
FALSE and Self-Serving Allegations to Deflect Legitimate Scrutiny. Biman Prasad, 'Campaign against me orchestrated by Supervisor of Elections, FICAC officials, Chaudhrys, Alexandra Forwood, FFP and VICTOR LAL'.
Fiji Leaks
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July 9, 2025
Biman Prasad’s claim that I “conspired with others” against him is a baseless and self-serving attempt to discredit the serious, evidence-backed findings concerning his breaches of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and...
Local telco to build Google’s domestic network
The Fiji Times
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July 1, 2025
TECH giant Google has signed a partnership agreement with Telecom Fiji Ltd for the construction of its domestic infrastructure to connect its ICT facility in Natadola to its International cables at the Fiji International Telecommunications Ltd...