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Pacific News In Brief For 15 July
Scoop
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Samoa - elections In a historic milestone for Samoa, two prominent members of the Samoa Fa'afafine Association (SFA) have announced they will be candidates in the upcoming general election. Afioga Falesaopule Seimaleula Vaialia Iosua will be...
Why I love to sew: Mental health and challenging masculinity
1News
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"I quite like being the guy that challenges the ideas around what men or should or shouldn't be." Four years ago, Jordaan Tuitama (Waikato Tainui, Samoa) got into sewing. Now as a 38-year-old man he’s breaking stereotypes of what sewing is and who...
Test places up for grabs as Lions face First Nations and Pasifika XV
The Irish Times
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Lions tour: First Nations and Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Tuesday, 8pm local time/11am Irish – Live on Sky Sports Whether to have midweek games during the Test series has been a question that has bothered Lions...
Harbour to odyssey: New poetry from Bebe Ashley, Paul Farley, Moya Cannon and Afric McGlinchey
The Irish Times
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When a poem declares “The truth is that all or none of this is true” (You distance yourself from the truth), you know not to trust the illusion of either sincerity or transparency. It’s a lesson worth remembering for all poetry but some...
Parkop pays tribute to police
The National
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THE oldest organisation, the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), should be celebrated for their efforts in maintaining peace and order over the past 49 years, National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop says. He said this yesterday...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down Fall Guy
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Fall Guy Constructor: Zachary Edward-Brown Editor: Amie Walker What I Learned from Today’s Puzzle ADAMA NDIAYE (26D: Senegalese fashion designer who created...
Where is the Arts in the Heart 2025?
The Augusta Chronicle - Georgia
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One of Augusta's favorite festivals, Arts in the Heart, is just two months away. Longtime regulars can't wait for all of the multicultural food, lively music, and works of art as far as the eye can see. But there's a small change of plans: A news...
Scotland’s Gregor Brown called up by Lions as cover for Joe McCarthy
Express & Star
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July 20, 2025
Scotland second row Gregor Brown has been called up to the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia amid concerns over the fitness of Joe McCarthy. Brown joins Andy Farrell’s squad in Melbourne on Sunday to provide cover for Tuesday’s final...
Modern Lions tours forget bonds and cultural values that make game great
The Times
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There was a famous occasion in the 1960s when the Barbarians played the touring Fifth All Blacks at Cardiff Arms Park, and the emotion of the occasion typified rugby as it then was. When Wilson Whineray, the visiting captain, broke away to score...
Idaho Island Festival returns to Meridian, celebrating Polynesian culture
IdahoNews
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Meridian, ID (CBS2) — MERIDIAN, Idaho — The spirit of the islands returned to the Kleiner Park at the Idaho Island Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Hosted by the local nonprofit Idaho Pacific Islanders Inc., this free, family-friendly event...
Key figure standing down in PNG’s league team bid is a welcome move
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 18, 2025
The chairman of the successful bid for Papua New Guinea’s new rugby league franchise faces corruption concerns because of evidence linking his company to suspect dealings, and this is a sign of the broader problems likely to confront Australia’s...
Key figure standing down in PNG’s league team bid is a welcome move
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 18, 2025
The chairman of the successful bid for Papua New Guinea’s new rugby league franchise faces corruption concerns because of evidence linking his company to suspect dealings, and this is a sign of the broader problems likely to confront Australia’s...
Today's rugby news as Scotland come to Wales' aid and Sexton makes Finn Russell admission
Wales Online
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July 19, 2025
These are your morning headlines on the day of the first Lions Test against Australia - Saturday, July 19. Scotland help Wales Scotland have done Wales a favour after bouncing back from defeat to Fiji to beat Samoa on Friday night. The 41-12...
This is the last Lions tour to Australia – at least that’s how it feels
The i paper
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July 18, 2025
BRISBANE — Where next for the British & Irish Lions? The current tour to Australia has been undermined by complaints from the touring side over the strength of the opposition, and there is persistent talk of alternative venues in the future,...
Andrew Johns airs opinion on Origin eligibility for New Zealand, England players
Sporting News
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July 26, 2025
Andrew Johns has weighed in on the increasingly heated debate around State of Origin eligibility, admitting he’s uncomfortable with the idea of players representing New South Wales or Queensland while also playing for England or New Zealand on the...
Film aims to inspire 'queer' Pacific youth to confidently embrace their true selves
Pacific Media Network
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A Wellington artist says representation is crucial within the Pacific households, especially for young Pacific queer people. Christopher Ulutupu, of Sāmoan-Niuean descent, says many young queer Pasifika face various challenges growing up. Ulutupu...
NRL icon’s warning over Origin debate
Cairns Post
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July 26, 2025
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has weighed in on proposed changes to State of Origin eligibility while also calling for calm as English recruit Lewis Dodd prepares to make his first start at halfback after a rough first year in Australia. FOX...
Arts in the Heart returns closer to Savannah River this year
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 17, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is relocating back to the Savannah River this year. The festival will be located on the Augusta Common, Reynolds Street and by the River from Sept. 19-21. Guests will still have...
Huge mural revealed in Salford as city prepares to host Women's Rugby World Cup
Manchester Evening News
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July 25, 2025
A huge mural has been unveiled in Salford ahead of the city hosting games in the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. The artwork is based at the watersports centre in Salford Quays and was created to mark a month before the tournament begins. Salford...
Greats divided over answer to rep footy's enduring problem
Nine's Wide World of Sports
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July 24, 2025
The answer to fix the international tier system has left league greats divided, with with the role of Origin as a carrot or a stick confusing the issue. The rise of Pacific Island nations in recent years has seen several players opt to switch...