Features
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From Street Vendors to Fashion Makers: Migrants Find a New Path in Barcelona
In a sunlit Barcelona studio, former migrants turn discarded garments into a ten-piece upcycled capsule that speaks louder than fashion. Models reveal more than clothes—bold messages about migration stitched into every piece. A short, powerful look at resilience, craft, and belonging.
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45-Year-Old Mom Flies From Samoa to Fiji for Graduation
At 45, a mother of three defies the odds to earn an advanced diploma, balancing online study with work and family. Her bold reminder to fellow moms: carve out time for your own dreams—you won’t know how far you can go until you try.
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From Loss to Graduation: A Physiotherapy Graduate’s Tribute to Mom and Grandma
Richard Dekoa Ninkama, 22, graduates with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, carrying the memories of his mother and grandmother. After losing his father at 11 and his grandmother last year, he channels grief into resolve, promising to make a difference in others’ lives as he steps into a hopeful new chapter.
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Fiji Farmer Bets on Dalo Expansion with First Machinery Purchase This Christmas
During a festive season, a veteran farmer plots a bold shift: new machinery and a leap into dalo farming. A tale of grit, faith, and turning years of hard work into a hopeful, full‑time harvest.
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From Adversity to Scrubs: A Nursing Graduate’s Family-Fueled Triumph
Against the odds, a nursing graduate reflects on a year shaped by a father’s stroke, a mother’s tireless sacrifice, and the grit that kept a dream alive. Long shifts, hard choices, and an unwavering belief in care—this is resilience born from family love. A reminder that strength often blooms where support and perseverance meet.
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Meaningful Christmas on a Budget: Real-Life Tips for a Frugal Holiday
Three families show that the joy of Christmas can be richer when you plan, share, and spend with intention. From homemade gifts to mindful menus and memory-making activities, this season proves meaningful celebrations don’t have to break the bank.
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M&M’s Christmas Cookies: A Colorful Twist for Your Holiday Plate
Colorful M&M’s brighten the holidays, turning ordinary treats into festive memories. A simple M&M’s cookie recipe and a sprinkle of holiday cheer await, perfect for cozy gatherings this season.
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Fiji Mom’s Budget Playbook for Healthy, Organic Family Meals
On a Fiji street, a devoted mother stretches every dollar to feed and educate five children while her husband is away. Through careful budgeting, mindful shopping, and a commitment to organic meals, she turns daily choices into lasting health and security.
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From PNG to Fiji: A Mother’s Mission to Raise Healthy, Financially Literate Kids
In Fiji, a devoted mother weaves health, budgeting, and responsibility into everyday family life. With five children and a husband away, she champions mostly organic meals and early financial literacy, shaping a hopeful path to independence.
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Fiji Village Leader Blends Police Roots with Hands-On Craft
From the Vatukoula mines to the heart of Naqali, Sikeli Nailauota’s life is a quiet testament to service, skilled hands, and timeless traditions. A former police officer turned turaga ni koro, he champions solesolevaki and the duty of elders to guide the young—finding purpose in rebuilding homes and strengthening community.
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Litara Ieremia Allen: Miss Pacific Islands Advocates Unity and Digital Safety Across the Pacific
Litara Ieremia Allen reflects on a reign that stretches beyond a single year, turning the Miss South Pacific Islands platform into a beacon for unity and positive change. From empowering young Pacific women with confidence and faith to fostering regional harmony, her journey hints at a lasting legacy.
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Peggy Ravusiro: Medical Doctor and Fiji Pageant Contender Inspires with Resilience
Six years of medical study, a bold new pageant chapter, and a mission to lift others. Peggy Ravusiro’s journey blends grit, faith, and community spirit, inviting readers to see challenges as fuel for growth and purpose.
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From White Coat to Pageant Spotlight: Fiji’s Dual-Role Doctor Inspires Youth
From medical school to the Fiji Pageant spotlight, Peggy Ravusiro’s journey blends healing with service. A new graduate with a purpose, she embodies resilience and grace—and sends a hopeful message for young girls: persevere through the hard moments, and growth follows.
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Salote Naulumatua’s Future Me: A Faith-Driven Dance Journey from Fiji
Salote Naulumatua’s art weaves music, dance, and faith into a journey of resilience and wonder. Her debut single and a defining moment on stage hint at a life shaped by creativity, family, and a spiritual quest—a story that promises a lasting, heartfelt legacy.
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Around the World, Christmas Dinners Bind Families Through Food
The true magic of Christmas unfolds at the dining table, where generations share recipes, stories, and laughter. A glimpse into festive meals around the world—where tradition, memory, and togetherness take center stage.
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Imogen Poots: Choosing Indie Cinema Over Franchise Fame
Imogen Poots reflects on a blunt truth from Sam Shepard about the personas we wear in the industry. After two decades in film, TV, and theater, she’s finding a clearer path—focusing on independent cinema and collaborative storytelling over fame. A candid meditation on staying true to her art.
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From Dishwasher to Kitchen Manager: Rizwan’s 15-Year Rise in Labasa, Fiji
From washing dishes as a teen to quietly steering Matata Kitchen in Labasa, Rizwan Sheik Madar’s story is a testament to grit and perseverance. Raised in hardship, he carved out a future through hard work, mentorship, and a steadfast vow to lift his loved ones.
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Farm Life Meets Fine Art: Kelpie and Farmer in ABC’s Portrait Artist of the Year
From paddock to portrait, a Central Queensland grazier and his faithful kelpie bring their storied bond into a new artistic spotlight. A surprising, heartwarming chapter unfolds as their iconic partnership meets a fresh canvas.
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Education Has No Limits: A Mother’s Journey to a Teaching Degree
Matelita Nagatalevu’s graduation embodies resilience, earning a Bachelor of Education despite personal loss and long, demanding days. Guided by faith and supported by family, she proves that education has no limits. A powerful testament to perseverance and the strength of staying the course.
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From Ra to the Skies: Fiji’s Young Flight Attendant Chases a Dream
From the mountains of Ra to the clouds, 22-year-old Aisea Naboko is turning a lifelong dream into a flying reality. A proud village son juggling long hours, paused studies, and a family’s unwavering support, his journey hints at grit, pride, and the power of chasing what lies beyond the horizon.
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Discover My Suva Park: Suva’s Waterfront Green Oasis and Community Hub
Nestled along Queen Elizabeth Drive, My Suva Park stands as the city’s beloved green refuge. From dawn jogs to waterfront picnics, it invites visitors to slow down, savor the scenery, and feel Suva’s heartbeat in the outdoors.
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Fiji Graduate Overcomes Adversity to Earn a Degree
Kata Wiseman Koli’s graduation story is a testament to resilience. Balancing a demanding photography career with tight finances and pandemic disruptions, he leaned on family and community to turn obstacles into success. A reminder that perseverance—and collective support—can help big dreams come true.
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Fiji Malnutrition: Lessons from a Pacific Nutrition Pioneer
Uncover a defining moment in Fiji’s health history, where social change met malnutrition. This portrait traces a trailblazing nutritionist’s journey—from rationing-era training to wide-reaching field surveys across Pacific communities—revealing how education and science began steering policy and child health in the islands. A concise glimpse of resilience, discovery, and the lasting quest for better nutrition…
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Centenarian Father, Unbreakable Bond: A Daughter’s Lifelong Caregiving
At 72, Melaia Talala dedicates her life to caring for her 102-year-old father, a vow forged through decades of family devotion. A tender, unflinching look at faith, duty, and the quiet strength that keeps a family together when time seems to stand still.
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Could Fiji’s Proposed Men’s Department End Family Violence by Healing Masculinity?
Could healing men be the key to breaking Fiji’s cycle of violence? A bold proposal envisions a dedicated Department of National Fatherhood, Masculinity & Family Leadership to address trauma, anger, and identity—and reshape generations.
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Fijian Photojournalist Battles Diabetes, Finds Renewed Purpose
An acclaimed Fijian photojournalist faces a life-changing medical crisis that could halt his work behind the camera. As he navigates fear, surgery, and the road to recovery for the sake of his six children, his story becomes a powerful testament to resilience, hope, and the courage to keep chasing a dream.
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Manaaki Scholar from Vanuatu Eyes a Pacific Tech Future
From Port Vila to the forefront of Pacific tech, Nigel Batie blends family values with a drive to solve real-world problems. His Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship opened doors to study at USP, fueling a mission to advance digital development for Vanuatu and beyond.
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Hidden Roots: Tasmanian Indigenous Stories at BIFF
Actor-turned-writer Chris Broadbent grew up in Hobart with a Palawa mother whose Indigenous roots were sometimes downplayed by family. A lifelong curiosity about heritage sparks a new film that probes the quiet stories erased from history. Premiering at the Brisbane International Film Festival, it invites readers to witness the power of reclaiming lost narratives.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Sequel Leaves Fans Guessing
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 leans into its gaming roots, but its ambitious threads sometimes fray, leaving fans with more questions than answers. The sequel follows Mike, Vanessa, and Abby through a labyrinth of lore, hinting at bigger plans for the franchise while testing its balance of humor and horror.
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Betty Crocker Christmas Cake Mix: A Century of Sweet Traditions
Christmas dessert that blends nostalgia with easy, crowd-pleasing magic. Betty Crocker’s iconic red-packaged favorite keeps holiday baking joyful and stress-free, a sweet reminder that the season is about togetherness as much as treats.