The Growth Distillery, in collaboration with Ogilvy and Kantar, today released The Influence Codes, a ground-breaking research and insights program into ‘influence’, one of the world’s most powerful, least understood and rapidly changing human forces. The deep-dive explores the seismic shifts in technology, society and globalisation that are reshaping the landscape of influence, revealing how Australian […] The post The Growth Distillery unveils the new rules of influence appeared first on NewsCorp Australia. RPT

Nathan Brown is set to face court over claims he has “unpaid debts” to his former agent Isaac Moses, who plans to sue the Manly player for more than $200,000. The matter was heard in the NSW Supreme Court this week with Moses – who is the director of player management company Cove Agency – claiming Brown failed to pay him for securing his contract with Parramatta for 2019 and 2020. Brown signed Moses as a player agent in March 2018, but dropped him in October 2020. Moses is seeking $75,000 for his services and his legal costs, estimated at just over $150,000. In documents exclusively obtained by news.com.au, Moses’s lawyers voiced their concerns to the court that Brown may be unable to pay costs if he loses the legal battle, as he is currently on a “train and trial contract” with Manly for the 2024 season only. “Mr Brown...

The Public Rental Board (PRB) has been conducting financial literacy workshops within its estates in an effort to empower its tenants. Minister or Local Government and Housing Maciu Nalumisa commended the initiative because most of the families are within the middle to low-income brackets and they need support. The latest cohort of this workshop was a group of 36 women from the Macfarlane PRB Estate, Raiwai, who ended their three-day training with a certificate presentation ceremony at Macfarlane Hall on Thursday. “What we have seen today where most of the participants are women, and one is a male participant. We are empowering the mothers and the females within the estates on how they can improve their living conditions,” Mr Nalumisa said. “This type of initiative where they get three months financial literacy training will help them to open new opportunities, new doors where they can access finance and grants from...

Women’s league 9s team with their spoils. LOSIRENE LACANIVALU / 23112302 / 23112303 / 23112304 Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is anticipating a good turnout at the 2023 Cook Islands Sports Awards to be held tomorrow night. Fourteen categories are set to be awarded at the annual ceremony held at The Edgewater Resort and Spa. CISNOC secretary general Keziah Lewis said the award categories were open to CISNOC members for nominations, ensuring a diverse candidate pool. Lewis said National Federations and Island Sports Associations were encouraged to nominate teams and individuals who they believe exemplify the award categories’ criteria. “The nominees should feel proud as their achievements are recognised by peers and the sporting community, showcasing the inclusive and collaborative nature of this process,” she said. Lewis said they’ve noticed an encouraging increase in nominations from National Federations this year. “This suggests that the Federations and...

NEWLY elected Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele vows to maintain the country’s foreign policy to work with all traditional partners and friends. This declaration comes in response to assertions from international media portraying Manele as pro-China due to his victory in the Prime Ministerial vote by a margin of 31-18. BBC reports that Manele is poised to succeed former PM Manasseh Sogavare, known for his critical stance towards Western nations. Mr Manele was foreign minister in 2019, when the Solomons chose to switch its longstanding diplomatic recognition of Taiwan to China – a move that shocked regional neighbour. Addressing the media in his inaugural press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet yesterday, Manele reiterated the government’s commitment to engagement with all partners, including China, without discrimination. “But I guess fair attempt to this Prime Minister, we don’t discriminate but will work with all partners including China,” he...

News Corp Australia will unveil transformative solutions to secure a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape at the company’s annual D_Coded event next week.  Over two days in Sydney and Melbourne, a series of live presentations and product announcements will outline how brands can gain a strategic advantage, build stronger customer relationships and achieve long-term […] The post The Future of Advertising: News Corp Australia to unveil transformative digital solutions at D_CODED 2024 appeared first on NewsCorp Australia. RPT

Lautoka successfully retained the INKK Farebrother Trophy after overcoming Skipper Cup champions Suva 21-19 at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka this afternoon. The Sugar City boys started the challenge well and took a commanding 18-5 lead at halftime. Suva put on a strong performance in the second spell and staged a comeback but it wasn’t enough to wrestle the silverware away from the Maroons. Lautoka will now face Naitasiri in the next challenge which is scheduled to take place next Saturday. Source link

Heavy rain on Wednesday morning caused damage at Ratu Latianara College as most of the classrooms and teachers’ quarters were swamped by floodwaters. Principal Peni Sau said it was only the second time that such a flood had occurred and they were not prepared for it. The flood brought silt in to the classrooms causing damage to electronic equipment and furniture. As a result of this, the Ministry of Education is considering delaying opening the college for the second school term. Mr Sau has attributed the flooding to poor drainage around the school and logging activity on a hill nearby. “This is just happening lately and twice in a couple of months,” Mr Sau said. “It is definitely poor drainage and the effects of logging being done on the hill.” Mr Sau said they tried their best to save what they could, but most of the school equipment were damaged...

Cook Islands Building Supplies (CIB) director Arama Wichman donates uniforms for Cook Islands Rugby Union development officers. From left: Tavake Manuel, Te-Ava Wichman (CIB), Arama Wichman, Mahana Sijp, Pastor Teava Nanai, Simiona Teiotu, Craig Cribb and Ben Koteka. MELINA ETCHES/24051609 Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) kicks off another season of rugby development for children and youth, with their Rugby Development Officers (RDOs) sporting new uniforms sponsored by the Cook Islands Building Supplies (CIBS). At the presentation of the uniforms yesterday, Ben Koteka, CIRU development manager, said CIBS has been a backbone supporter of rugby union, especially in the areas of refereeing and development. “We are grateful and honoured to be associated with CIBS who have also helped us in field marking for national events,” Koteka said. “We extend a big thank you to CIBS management Arama and Vaine Wichman for considering the kitting of our RDOs who volunteer to...

CHINESE Premier Li Qiang has described China and Solomon Islands as comprehensive strategic partners based on mutual respect and a common development agenda for a new era. Premier Li uttered this when congratulating the MP for Kia-Hograno-Havulei following his election as Prime Minister on May 2. He said since the establishment of diplomatic relations almost years ago, the bilateral ties between China and Solomon Islands developed rapidly and political mutual trust has been continuously deepened and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results, becoming a model for South-South cooperation among developing countries. Premier Li said the Chinese government attaches great importance to its relations with Solomon Islands and is ready to work with Prime Minister Manele and his government to maintain high-level exchanges, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, enhance friendly exchanges and push for new progress in their comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era so as to benefit the two countries...