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Political parties and the media have been forced to erase all campaign content from their sites with Fiji entering a strict blackout ahead of polling day.

AAP

Fijian opposition see path to victory

National Federation Party leader Biman Prasad says COVID-19 exposed the prime minister's failings and less fear of military intervention has mobilised voters.

AAP

Fiji election race reaches final stretch

Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is appealing to Fijians for a third term but opposition parties say he's squandered his almost 16 years in power.

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Brickbat: Everyone's a Critic

A court in Fiji has found attorney Richard Naidu guilty of contempt of court for a post he made on Facebook. In the post, Naidu pointed out a misspelling in a court decision. Naidu had been tapped by the National Federation Party, which is currently the opposition party in the…

Reason

Fiji's attorney-general, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, caught in extraordinary dispute just a week out from national election

Fiji's elections supervisor has blasted one of the country's major political parties over claims that attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum visited an election ballot printing centre and ordered CCTV cameras be turned off.

ABC News

As Fiji prepares to vote, democracy could already be the loser

When Fijians elect a new parliament on December 14, it’s likely their votes will be counted fairly – yet the country will remain a conditional and fragile democracy.

The Conversation

Can ‘voluntourism’ outgrow the white saviour stereotype and make a positive change post-pandemic?

As the tourism industry emerges from pandemic shutdowns and border closures, so too is “voluntourism”, the sometimes controversial combination of overseas volunteer work and more traditional tourist experiences.

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Fijian politicians take to TikTok to reach 'youth bulge' demographic ahead of national election

Fiji's national election is only two weeks away and the leaders of three of the major parties have taken to TikTok to campaign — with varying degrees of commitment.

ABC News

Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: how seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers

The economic impact of COVID on Pacific Island states, combined with major labour shortages in Australia and New Zealand, has created a perfect storm. A mass exodus means Pacific nations are now losing crucial workers at such volume that their own development prospects are being undermined.

The Conversation

The Fijian island being strangled by vines

Vanua Levu is being overrun by invasive vines – and the increasing number of natural disasters, brought on by climate change, is only making things worse

The Guardian - AU

It took a trip to Australia to find her true self. Now Divina Loloma wants to be Fiji's first transgender politician

Divina Loloma is vying to become Fiji's first transgender politician and says she wants to focus on providing economic empowerment to young and marginalised people in her country.

ABC News

Pacific Island countries fight to ensure future before rising sea levels swallow them up

Although they contribute less than 0.03% of the world’s total carbon emissions, the Pacific Islands are at the front line of the climate crisis. Entire countries could be submerged under water within the next two to three decades. How are these island states fighting for their survival?

France 24

Labour schemes drawing nurses from across Pacific to lower-qualified aged care jobs in Australia, New Zealand

An exodus of over-qualified Pacific Island nurses who are taking up aged care jobs in countries such as Australia has experts concerned the "brain drain" is leaving critical gaps in the region's healthcare systems.

ABC News

What time and TV channel is Ireland v Australia on today?

Farrell has unsurprisingly named his strongest possible team for the match, making eight personnel changes from the victory over Fiji last weekend

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The Guardian - US

Portugal down USA to book final Rugby World Cup place in France

Last kick of the game gives Os Lobos a 16-16 draw, enough to book place in Pool C with Australia, Wales, Fiji and Georgia

The National (Scotland)

Zander Fagerson determined to go out on a high as Scotland play Argentina

The Scots lost to New Zealand and Australia either side of beating Fiji.

The Independent UK

Scotland urged to ‘go out on a high’ against Argentina

The Scots lost to New Zealand and Australia either side of beating Fiji

The Independent UK

Ireland vs Australia: Talking points as Irish bid to sign off in style

Andy Farrell’s side have already seen off South Africa and Fiji

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Fiji dogged by strays after Covid breeding boom

After neutering services were shut down during the pandemic, the population of stray dogs roaming the Pacific country has soared

Irish Mirror

Ireland's breakthrough star Dan Sheehan hungry to keep improving after World Rugby award nod

The 24-year-old hooker has had a dream year, he admits, but is only getting started

The Independent UK

We know where we’re at – Ireland boss Andy Farrell ‘not worried’ by Fiji display

An under-strength Ireland saw off Fiji 35-17.

Irish Mirror

Nick Timoney: 'Had I not shown up it might have been my last time playing for Ireland'

The Ulster back row knew he needed a big performance against Fiji to stay in Andy Farrell's plans, and he delivered

Irish Mirror

Jack Crowley's latest 'pinch me' moment puts him in the frame for Wallabies clash

With Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery potential doubts for Saturday's meeting with Australia, debutant Crowley could even be in line for a start in Ireland's final Autumn series fixture

Irish Mirror

Andy Farrell slams 'underwhelming' Ireland's lack of a clinical edge against Fiji

A 35-17 victory without a host of frontliners had a feel of after the Lord Mayor's show given it came a week after the rousing triumph over the reigning world champions

The Independent UK

‘Pretty underwhelming’: Andy Farrell laments error-strewn Ireland win over Fiji

The much-changed Irish were far below their free-flowing best but still triumphed 35-17

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