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Discipline and a one-game-at-a-time mindset steer Fiji 7s as they head into Perth. Coach Osea Kolinisau says they’ll stay grounded, sharpen defense after Singapore, and tackle Argentina first—then Spain and South Africa—while carefully managing injuries.

An afternoon session of the Judicial Services Commission unfolds after a landmark ruling on a former FICAC commissioner’s dismissal, hinting at a shift in who advises the President on appointments. As senior judges and officials weigh the next steps, the case could reshape accountability and the rules governing public service.

New court rulings cast doubt on the acting FICAC Commissioner’s legitimacy, igniting a high-stakes legal debate over authority and due process. Attorney Tanya Waqanika warns that remaining in the post could be unlawful, signaling a push for swift JSC action and a reevaluation of decisions made in the interim.

A landmark High Court ruling sparks a high-level briefing among Fiji’s leaders on governance and accountability. With constitutional options on the table, the country’s top offices chart a cautious path forward in the wake of the decision.

A State House meeting between Fiji’s Prime Minister and President focused on constitutional pathways and key national issues sparked by a High Court ruling involving the former FICAC Commissioner. They emphasized upholding the rule of law and pursuing the next steps strictly within the constitutional framework, signaling a united approach to the nation’s challenges.

UN operations in 15 Pacific nations are being kept afloat by a separate funding pool, even as a global budget crunch looms. Behind the reassurance lie fragile finances, looming deadlines, and a critical test for climate resilience, health, and disaster response in the region.

Australia’s Pacific workforce is expanding across essential industries, from meat processing to healthcare. With the PALM scheme growing, the question looms: should long-term guest workers be allowed to settle and train here? Ten policy ideas explore how to balance opportunity for workers with needs of industry, families, and communities.

Fiji’s political drama intensifies as the High Court rules a key anti-corruption chief’s dismissal unlawful, tightening the spotlight on Prime Minister Rabuka. With elections looming and public pressure rising, experts warn the coming weeks could redefine leadership and accountability. The mounting legal and political twists signal a pivotal moment for the government and the nation.

Border tensions flare again as UN peacekeepers halt patrols along the Blue Line after an Israeli operation and a claimed non-toxic chemical release. Dozens of missions were paused for hours as samples were collected for toxicology, underscoring lingering risk to civilians and farms near the frontier. The episode renews calls for calm and closer coordination…

Australia hosts the Rugby World Cup for the first time since 2003, with Hong Kong making a historic debut in a Pool A loaded with powerhouses. The Wallabies open in Perth on October 1, clash with the All Blacks in Sydney on October 9, and wrap up the pool in Brisbane against Chile on October…

While Fiji’s legal appeals unfold, leadership decisions are paused and the spotlight stays on the courts. Cabinet and allied parties stand firmly behind Prime Minister Rabuka, signaling a tense balance between law, politics, and an approaching election year.

Fiji is stepping up its battle against non-communicable diseases with a major international partnership and a substantial grant. The move aims to empower local health workers, expand tele-health services, and bring smarter, digital care closer to communities.