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Road opening improves access for remote Fiji communities
A new road in Fiji's Navosa highlands has cut travel time to government and heal...
Rebekah Rasmussen 20 Jun 2026
Fijian settlement receives clean water after 50-year wait
Fijian residents of the Nabuna Settlement in Lekutu, Bua now have access to clea...
Rebekah Rasmussen 5 Jun 2026
New Starlink access reaches 4,000 people across remote PNG villages
A new Starlink connection has brought reliable internet and phone access to appr...
Rebekah Rasmussen 18 May 2026
Flying Doctor program supports bowel cancer prevention in far north South Australia
The Flying Doctor recently delivered a three-day health camp in the remote commu...
Joseph Guenzler 14 May 2026
Pilbara communities host next generation of rural and remote doctors
A week-long program introducing junior doctors to life and work in remote Wester...
Natasha Clark 11 May 2026
Fiji hosts regional push for climate-smart Pacific food systems

Fiji is hosting regional agriculture and food systems workshops in Nadi as Pacific countries look to strengthen food security, rural livelihoods and climate-resilient farming.

Kimberley leaders gather in Broome to push for community-led solutions

Community leaders from all corners of the Kimberley converged on Broome this week for the Kimberley Remote Aboriginal Community Leadership Network (KRACLN) Forum.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark May 1, 2026
WA Centre for Rural Health and Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community unite to prevent family violence in the Mid West

The Western Australian Centre for Rural Health and Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community (Aboriginal Corporation) have signed a landmark partnership agreement to work together to prevent family violence by...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 23, 2026
Fiji launches $50 million water bottling project in rural Ra

A new $50 million water bottling project at Naseyani in Fiji's Ra province is being positioned as a major investment in rural development, export growth and landowner partnership.

Aboriginal advisory committee to guide Rural Health West strategy

Expert advice from Aboriginal people is set to shape health policy and service delivery across Western Australia, with Rural Health West establishing its first Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC).

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 19, 2026
Nyul Nyul man honoured at WA Rural Health Excellence Awards

A Nyul Nyul man from the Kimberley has been recognised for his contribution to Aboriginal health at this year's WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Mar 17, 2026
Fijian Government ramps up clean water investment to prevent waterborne diseases

Communities across Fiji's Cakaudrove and Rewa provinces are seeing new investment in water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure as the Ministry of Health and Medical Services expands its national WA...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 19, 2026
New freezer truck to cut post-harvest losses for Fiji farmers

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry has commissioned a new freezer truck for the Agricultural Marketing Authority in Nausori to strengthen cold chain logistics and cut post-ha...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 12, 2026
Women-led cooperative benefits from solar freezers on Druadrua Island

Women in Delaivadra Village on Druadrua Island in Macuata, Fiji are saving up to $50 a week following the installation of solar freezers in their community.

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Rebekah Rasmussen Jan 31, 2026
Fiji boosts disaster readiness with new Maumi village evacuation centre

A new multipurpose evacuation centre in Fiji has been commissioned for Maumi Village in Bau, Tailevu to provide shelter during cyclones, floods and other emergencies.

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Rebekah Rasmussen Jan 22, 2026
Fiji expands Starlink community WiFi rollout to remote villages

Fiji has begun expanding Starlink-backed community WiFi to rural and maritime communities under a universal service rollout aimed at bringing internet and voice services to previously unconnected site...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Jan 16, 2026
Long-serving community leader recognised through inaugural health awards

Torres Strait Islander Elder Gwen Ketchell has been honoured at the inaugural Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Awards for Excellence after 40 years of service.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 25, 2025
Mparntwe Culture Care Connect Team wins Award for Excellence in Indigenous Healthcare

The Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Team was awarded the 2025 Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Award at the National Rural and Remote Health Awards held in Canber...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 6, 2025
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