February
The doomsday cult taking over Fiji and building ‘paradise’
The story of how a fringe South Korean church convinced Fijians to embrace its business empire – and ignore its dark side – is one with security implications for Australia.
January
Man charged with sexual assault of Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji
The man is facing one count of rape and sexual assault and is due to appear in Nadi Magistrates Court on Monday, local media reported.
Virgin Australia crew allegedly sexually assaulted, robbed in Fiji
Fiji police confirmed it was investigating allegations of sexual assault and theft involving Australian air crew during New Year’s parties.
December 2024
Kyrgios and Djokovic team up for doubles match
The pair will use the tournament as a warm-up for the Australian Open; Victoria bans antisemitic flags, symbols and items. Hold the day unfolded.
Bigger than sport: PNG’s PM on getting an NRL team
James Marape, Papua New Guinea’s prime minister, says the bid to join the NRL goes way beyond sport and commerce for the country, and will also benefit Australia.
November 2024
What schoolies revellers need to know about methanol
Errol Baker says his daughter is lucky to be alive life after she was poisoned by methanol on a schoolies trip to Bali. He and experts offers tips on reducing the risks.
October 2024
Opulent yachts of Lachlan Murdoch and James Packer meet in Fiji
The billionaires’ vessels were recently spotted in an exclusive Pacific cove after Packer appeared on TV talking up one of his oldest friends.
September 2024
Bringing COP31 Down Under will be an unprecedented opportunity
Australia could co-host the global climate meeting in 2026 well on the way to emissions targets, and ready to drive fresh momentum.
George Frazis becomes the Madonna of banking
“George” is the banking equivalent of a triple threat: he can handle it all!
July 2024
Australia doubles down on its subsea cable diplomacy in South Pacific
The rollout of undersea cables has become a major focus of the strategic competition between Western nations and China to gain influence in the Pacific.
May 2024
This tiny airline wants to give the big guys a run for their money
Fiji is home to fewer than 1 million people, but its flag carrier is taking the charge to Qantas with an elaborate dining experience for long-haul travellers.
Nauru Airlines flies in for a look at collapsed Air Vanuatu
The national carrier of Vanuatu collapsed into liquidation on Friday. Fiji Airways has already expressed interest in acquiring whatever is left of the airline.
Fiji Airways keen to keep Virgin Australia at bay
The Pacific’s biggest airline would consider a tilt at Air Vanuatu if its liabilities are limited to keep Virgin sidelined.
April 2024
Bula billionaires! Welcome to Fiji’s most expensive island
For $9000 a night, it’s little wonder Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney check in to COMO Laucala Island resort – because too much luxury is never enough.
March 2024
US passes long-delayed deal to fund crucial Pacific Island agreements
Although the three island nations involved are tiny, they span 4000 km across the Pacific, providing critical access for the US to operate in the Indo-Pacific region.
January 2024
How Lang Walker got the most out of life
From burnt toast to knock-off panama hats, time with Lang Walker at his great passion project Kokomo Private Island revealed what made this old-school Rich Lister tick.
October 2023
Where the Rugby World Cup semis will be won and lost
Don’t believe reports that the semi-finals will be walkovers for New Zealand and South Africa.
Pacific ‘realistic’ on call for Australia to stop fossil fuels
Australia and Fiji have upgraded ties following prime ministerial talks in Canberra.
‘Don’t make us choose’: Fiji PM’s fears over US-China tensions
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the rivalry between the United States and China is intensifying.
Classic matches show the best of rugby, and what the Wallabies must do
It’s hard to remember a set of four quarter-finals of this quality, showing just how good rugby can be when played at its best.