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Australia has invested heavily in a Pacific peacekeeping hub. So, where are the recruits?

Nestled not far from Fiji’s Nadi airport is the Blackrock Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Camp. Before reopening in March 2022, this military complex was renovated and expanded in a A$100 million joint collaboration between Australia and Fiji.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023

‘First line of defence’: mangroves – and mitigation - lost in Fiji’s tourism development

Mangroves, vital in protecting villages from environmental disasters, have been destroyed to build luxury hotels

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2023

Human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation: the 'loss and damage' from climate change a fund will not compensate

Violence against women and children, including sexual abuse and exploitation, remains a taboo subject in the policy debates attended by international delegates at COP28, the latest round of the UN climate negotiations in Dubai. However, the connections between climate change and gender-based violence, including human trafficking, are real and already…

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023

Fiji's leader says he hopes to work with China in upgrading his country's shipyards and ports

Fiji’s leader says that after meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, he hopes to collaborate with China on upgrading his nation’s shipyards and ports

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Fiji may partner with China to upgrade ports and shipyards, PM Rabuka says

Fijian leader ‘anticipates collaboration’ with Beijing on projects amid rising concern over China’s ambitions in Pacific

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023

Australian Sevens women crowned Oceania champions

The Australian Sevens women's side have been crowned Oceania champions after producing an unbeaten display in Brisbane.

AAP · Nov 12, 2023

Fiji, NZ edge Aussie men's 7s team in Brisbane

Australia have suffered tight losses to New Zealand and Fiji at the Oceania 7s in Brisbane to crash out of contention for a top-two finish.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023

PNG Kumuls blitz Fiji to win Pacific Bowl final

Papua New Guinea ambushed Fiji in Port Moresby to win the Pacific Bowl final 32-12 after racing to a 26-0 lead at halftime.

AAP · Nov 5, 2023

Barbarians’ Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault

The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the game against Wales in Cardiff.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault

The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023