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Australian Govt defends opposition attack on AUD$20M bill for Fiji pre-COP Summit
The Australian Federal Government has defended spending AUD$20 million of Australian taxpayers’ money on a global climate conference being held in Fiji, arguing Au
Visa period to Australia to be made longer for businesspeople and simplified processes expected for those who have previously held an Australian visa
Some good news as Fijians who wish to travel to Australia may have a longer stay, easier and flexible visa after the implementation of the Vuvale Union which is expected
Ratu Tevita calls for visa-free travel to Australia and earlier access to domestic university fees for Fijians
The Office of the Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Tui Lau, Ratu Tevita Lutunauga Kapaiwai Uluilakeba Mara is calling for visa-free travel to Australia
No single leader or programme can tackle HIV outbreak alone - Wong
Fiji’s HIV response requires a whole-of-community approach, with Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong saying no single leader or programme
WATCH: Australian High Commissioner Peter Roberts on fijivillage Straight Talk
Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Peter Roberts will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.The interview focuses on Fiji and Australia relation
Fiji Police crime scene investigation fleet upgraded through AFP support
The Fiji Police Force's Forensic Sciences Services has received support from the Australian Federal Police through the retrofitting of canopies for four Divisional Crime
Rabuka says Fiji expects no China pushback as Australia PM Albanese rejects rivalry claims
Fiji does not expect any pushback from China over the newly signed Vuvale Union Treaty with Australia, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka saying the agreement does not t
Australia commits FJD$35m to boost sports development in Fiji
Australia has committed FJ$35 million towards sports development in Fiji, including support for rugby union, under the newly signed Vuvale Union Treaty, with Prime Minist
Fiji secures $1.5b in Australian investment as Vuvale Treaty Union signed
Fiji has secured more than $1.5 billion in new Australian investment since the renewal of the Vuvale Partnership in October 2023, with the commitment reinforced today as
Australian PM Albanese arrives in Fiji to strengthen Vuvale Partnership
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese is in Fiji for an official visit as the two countries continue to strengthen the Fiji–Australia Vuvale Partnership.Alba
Concerning video emerges of homeless disengaged Fijian PALM Worker living under a bridge in Sydney
A concerning video has emerged of a homeless disengaged Fijian PALM Worker living under a bridge on the Sydney Metro network.Fijian blogger Bula Boys Abroad recently met
Fijian-Australian chef Olssen honours mother’s legacy through his dishes
Fijian-Australian chef and former Gospel High School student, Arrnott Salesi Olssen says every dish he creates today carries memories of his mother, whose sacrifices a
Fijian-Australian chef and former Gospel High School student Olssen to bring Kana Club cultural experience to Fiji
Fijian-Australian chef Arrnott Salesi Olssen is set to bring his Kana Club dining concept back to Fiji in a new immersive cultural experience that will take visitors beyo
Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union talks focus on transnational crime, healthcare and cybercrime
The Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union Meeting is currently underway at Ra Marama House, where key issues such as transnational crime, healthcare, climate change, cybercrime and
Man charged in Australia for allegedly importing 70kg kava believed to be from Fiji
A man has been charged in Australia for allegedly importing 70 kilograms of kava into Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory. It is believed the kava originated from Fiji. T
Drug and gang accused in Australia, Buadomo and Vatuwaqa denied bail and will reappear in court on 15th Jan next year
Two men Cyprian Buadomo and Aisea Vatuwaqa who have been charged by NSW Police after a drug raid in Sydney, have been denied bail, and will reappear in the Local Court Cr
Fiji and Australia strengthen disaster resilience with $7M program launch
Fiji and Australia have deepened their partnership by launching a new $7 million phase of the Disaster Resilience Program, which focuses on enhancing disaster preparednes
4,500 Fijian students currently studying in Australia
4,500 Fijian students are studying in Australia and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says this reflects the importance of Australia’s role in Pacific e
Australia pledges $5.7 million towards Fiji’s HIV Response Plan
$5.7 million has been pledged by the Australian Government today towards Fiji’s HIV Response Plan. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated this while lau
Australia vows to continue to support Fiji in health and community safety, cyber-crime, corruption, and maritime security
Australia has vowed to continue to invest in locally led solutions in Fiji to security challenges such as health and community safety, cybercrime, corruption, and maritim