NRL Media Rules: The NRL plans a “media cop” to police rugby league commentators over conflicts of interest and overly negative coverage, with potential removal decided by an independent legal figure. Pacific Health Impact: Fiji and Solomon Islands cut scabies rates through nationwide ivermectin rounds, showing mass treatment can significantly reduce the mite at country scale. Climate Readiness Funding: The GEF approved NZ$24.2m for Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to strengthen early warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure ahead of floods, cyclones and coastal erosion. Connectivity Costs: Rising fibre-optic cable prices are pressuring network expansion across the Asia-Pacific, with Fiji noting provider collaboration to manage costs. Digital Safety & Scams: IOM and Fiji officials warn traffickers increasingly use social media and fake job offers, stressing the gap between digital access and digital literacy. Fiji Tech & STEM Leadership: PTC announced exclusive sponsorship of Pacific Women in Telco to expand regional opportunities in digital infrastructure and emerging tech. Local Business Tech Growth: Damodar City Nadi plans an $80m mixed-use hub expected to create 680+ jobs across retail, hospitality, technology and logistics. Voyaging & Weather: Polynesian canoes Hokule‘a and Hikianalia rerouted and extended the Moananuiākea Voyage due to higher weather risks, with Fiji visits planned for October.