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Cikamatana eyes Comm Games gold for Aust

Eileen Cikamatana is aiming to win weightlifting Commonwealth Games gold for Australia in Birmingham, four years after doing so for Fiji.

AAP

Australian and Fijian troops to train together following opening of new Blackrock camp in Fiji

The federal government has plunged about $100 million into expanding and redeveloping the facility, which is emerging as a key strategic asset in the Pacific.

ABC News

Reds deny Drua's late surge for Super win

Two big plays from Seru Uru have helped the Queensland Reds avoid a shock comeback loss to Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium in Super Rugby Pacific.

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Fiji review – human-flesh dinner date is remarkably tender

Unnerving but surprisingly funny two-hander inspired by ‘consensual cannibal’ Armin Meiwes

The Guardian - UK

Riots and snubs: In Pacific Islands, a growing wariness of China

Samoan Prime Minister’s decision to skip recent summit is latest evidence of growing mistrust of Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Fijiana announce Super W arrival in style

Fijiana Drua have put on a show in their Super W debut, belting the Melbourne Rebels 66-5 to send a statement across the competition.

AAP

Fijian abattoir workers, Melbourne's Sikh community assist in NSW flood zone

A group of Fijian men and members of Melbourne's Sikh community are rescuing and cooking for people in flood-affected northern New South Wales.

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Breastmilk 'saves lives' — so why are fewer working Pasifika women nursing their babies?

For generations, Pacific Islander women sat cross-legged on the floor and fed their babies on demand. But breastfeeding rates have fallen over the past 20 years, so why are fewer women nursing their babies?

ABC News

Former All Black and Fiji star Joeli Vidiri dies aged 48

Former New Zealand and Fiji winger Joeli Vidiri - who formed a sensational partnership with Jonah Lomu - has died aged 48.

Daily Mirror

Fiji gets to tell its own climate story in new books for children

Publishers hope series will inspire the children of the Pacific to protect an ocean deeply connected to their culture.

Al Jazeera

Super Rugby turns to Pacific for much-needed shot in the arm in 2022 season

The inclusion of the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will provide more variety and restore an international flavour to the competition

The Guardian - AU

Drua debut takes coach Byrne full circle

Mick Byrne has soaked up his return to Sydney as Fijian Drua head coach, more than 30 years after playing his final VFL game for the Swans.

AAP

By introducing the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby 2022 centres the Pacific

The competition has been re-branded as 'Super Rugby Pacific' and will feature a Fijian side, as well as Moana Pasifika, representing players from Samoa and Tonga, as well as other Pacific islands.

ABC News

Contentious leader's exit plan leaves obstacles on path to Pacific unity

While Micronesia seems set to stay in the prestigious Pacific forum, some are concerned about whether the 'chaotic' announcement will hold.

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine crisis: US is prepared for Russian ‘aggression’, warns Blinken

Secretary of state was speaking during trip to Fiji as the US seeks to stem China’s influence in the Pacific region

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken Says US Prepared for Russian Diplomacy or Aggression on Ukraine

US ecretary of State Antony Blinken said he will speak to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday, and that Washington was prepared for either diplomacy or "aggression" from Moscow over the crisis in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will speak on Saturday as…

Reuters

U.S. plans Solomon Islands embassy in push to counter China

The United States will open an embassy in the Solomon Islands, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday as he committed more diplomatic and security resources into the Pacific as a counter to China's drive for greater influence.

Reuters

Micronesia to temporarily rescind withdrawal from Pacific forum

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will temporarily rescind its withdrawal from the Pacific's main political forum, the country's foreign ministry said on Saturday, hours ahead of a visit of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Fiji.

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The Independent UK

Elon Musk helping restore internet to Tonga, officials say

Entrepreneur Elon Musk is trying to help reconnect Tonga to the internet after a volcanic eruption and tsunami cut off the South Pacific nation more than three weeks ago, according to officials, while repairs on an undersea cable are proving more difficult than first thought

Reuters

Blinken to meet Pacific islands leaders balancing China and west

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Fiji on Saturday to reassure Pacific island leaders that Washington and its allies are committed to providing security and COVID vaccines, as China steps up its aid and influence in the region.

AAP

Fijian women added to boost Super W season

The Fijiana Drua will play in this season's Super W tournament as the Australian women's rugby competition follows the men in expanding into the Pacific.

ABC News

Would you go to a kava bar? Producers of the psychoactive drink want a mainstream market

The rules around kava sales in Australia are changing, and those who rely on the ancient drink for income are hoping it can find a mainstream market.

Tribune News Service

Blinken seeks to keep pressure on China in trip to Australia and Fiji

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to push back on “aggression and coercion” in the Indo-Pacific region during a trip to Australia and Fiji next week, a sign the administration is keeping China high on its agenda even as it finds itself focused on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

The Conversation

Rebuilding post-eruption Tonga: 4 key lessons from Fiji after the devastation of Cyclone Winston

While news from Tonga is still disrupted following the massive undersea eruption and tsunami on January 15, it’s clear the island nation has suffered significant damage to housing stock and infrastructure.

Al Jazeera

COVID endangers fragile health systems in Pacific nations: Report

Palau and Fiji have high vaccination rates allowing it to contain virus but countries like Solomon Islands lag behind.

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