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Military out to discredit me: Qarase (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji's ousted leader says accusations that he spent taxpayers' money on a Christmas shopping spree are part of a new push to discredit his party ahead of elections next year.
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Australian publisher thrown out of Fiji (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji's military government has faced international condemnation after deporting an Australian newspaper publisher branded a threat to the nation's stability.
Fijians slam shoddy treatment by ARU (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji coach and former Wallaby Ilie Tabua has hit out at Australia's neglect of its Pacific neighbours over the past two decades. Until 2007, the Wallabies played Fiji in just one Test in 21 years.
Australia 'warned Fiji of invasion' (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji's military strongman who seized power last year has claimed Australia's defence forces threatened to invade the country in the lead-up to the December coup.
Fiji faces backlash over martial law (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji's coup leader has been hit by a fresh wave of international condemnation and risks losing millions in aid payments after reimposing martial law to silence the prime minister he ousted.
Exiled former Fiji premier returns (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji's ousted prime minister Laisenia Qarase returned to the nation's capital after eight months in exile, offering to work with the military regime that turned him out of office.
Fiji leader taunts Australia, NZ (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji's coup leader has taunted Australia and New Zealand, saying he'll attend an upcoming regional forum but isn't expecting any hugs and kisses from his two most vocal critics.
Australia warns of Fiji nurses strike (Ararat Advertiser)
Australia has issued a warning to travellers of the risk of street demonstrations and public disorder in Fiji where nurses are preparing to walk off the job.
Rotor droop blamed for Black Hawk crash (Ararat Advertiser)
Rotor droop, caused by a loss of power, has been blamed for causing the Black Hawk helicopter crash which killed two soldiers off Fiji last year.
Downer, Pacific nations to discuss Fiji (Ararat Advertiser)
Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says Fiji will be under discussion during his three-day tour of Nauru and Tonga beginning on Sunday. Mr Downer said he was very concerned about the situation in Fiji following a military coup last December.
Fiji military ruler defies NZ threat (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji's military ruler has challenged New Zealand to find further sanctions to impose on his coup-installed regime after expelling Wellington's top diplomat.
NZ rejects why diplomat ousted from Fiji (Ararat Advertiser)
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has rejected the latest explanation given by Fiji's military leader for the expulsion of her country's High Commissioner to Suva.
Fiji calls for NZ envoy to leave (Ararat Advertiser)
New Zealand high commissioner Michael Green has been asked to leave Fiji by its interim military government. NZPA understands Fiji has asked the New Zealand government to remove Green.
Lawyers were 'intimidated in Fiji' (Ararat Advertiser)
Australia has raised concerns about Fiji's treatment of lawyers and judges with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Fiji's military rulers, who seized power in a coup last December, have come under fire for their treatment of the country's legal officials.
Govt bans two of Fiji rugby players (Ararat Advertiser)
The Australian Government has banned two members of the Fijian rugby squad from entering Australia ahead of Saturday's Test against the Wallabies. Rugby prop Alefoso Yalayalatabua and coaching staff member Semi Rogoyawa are members of the Royal Fijian Military.
State of emergency to be lifted in Fiji (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji's military ruler said on Thursday he was lifting a state of emergency imposed on the country when he seized power in a coup six months ago.
Fiji govt extends state of emergency (Ararat Advertiser)
Fiji appears on a collision course with the European Union after extending a state of emergency despite an agreement reached last month. The European Union (EU) is believed to be examining a statement issued by the Fiji government on Monday night that says a state of emergency will be extended.
UN team, Aussie diplomats discuss Fiji (Ararat Advertiser)
A United Nations fact finding mission to Fiji will talk with Australian diplomats while in the South Pacific country this week. Australian High Commissioner James Batley, in Suva, confirmed he would be at a meeting with representatives from the UN.
Australia, US 'wanted Fiji mutiny' (Ararat Advertiser)
A top Fiji soldier has accused Australia, America and the United Kingdom of trying to spark a mutiny in the lead-up to last year's coup.
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