GQ Australia celebrated the winners of the 17th GQ Men of the Year Awards last night at a black-tie event at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal with views of the iconic Sydney Opera House.  The GQ Men of the Year Awards recognise extraordinary people who raise the bar in their fields, showcasing the most exciting and influential names across fashion, film, […] The post GQ Australia Celebrates GQ Men of the Year 2025 Winners appeared first on NewsCorp Australia. RPT

Attempts by GNUT to cling to power by allegedly offering huge sums of money to Opposition MPs to join the government has been described by the 28 member coalition as ‘desperate and shameless.’  In a statement on Monday, the coalition claimed their MPs have been receiving phone calls and text messages from lobbyists promising thousands and even millions of dollars in exchange for crossing the floor. “We have text messages and recorded voice messages from government lobbyists offering huge money. The price tag has increased from thousands to millions to any 5 MPs to move across. The latest attempt involved an offer in millions over the weekend,” the statement said. The statement added this is nothing short of an attempt to buy political allegiance and manipulate the composition of Parliament through money and influence. “Such conduct exposes a desperate government in clear decline and one that has lost the confidence of the majority and is now resorting to unethical and reckless tactics...

News Australia has brought creative and video production agency Visual Domain under the leadership of Nick Smith, Managing Director of Medium Rare Content Agency and Storyation. The move creates a video content powerhouse, combining Visual Domain’s production capabilities with Medium Rare and Storyation’s content strategy and audience insights. Visual Domain clients gain access to Medium […] The post News Australia Unites Visual Domain and Medium Rare to Create Video Powerhouse appeared first on NewsCorp Australia. RPT

Sigatoka, Fiji – The Pacific Humanitarian Response Coordination Mechanism (PResCoM) has been activated for the first time to support disaster response efforts in the Solomon Islands following Tropical Cyclone Maila. The activation was formally requested by the Government of Solomon Islands to the PResCoM Operational Coordinator, the Pacific Community (SPC), on Saturday, 11 April, after a State of Disaster was declared for Western Province and Choiseul Province. Tropical Cyclone Maila brought damaging winds, heavy rainfall, coastal inundation, and flooding, causing widespread impacts across affected areas. Provincial Disaster Committees have been activated in Western, Choiseul, and Isabel Provinces to support response and coordination. For communities affected by the cyclone, the activation of PResCoM means that international and regional support can be better coordinated and mobilised alongside other efforts already underway. This includes support to provide more visibility into the movement of humanitarian emergency relief supplies into affected areas, access to logistics and...

Taste.com.au has launched its second annual Taste the World campaign, a celebration of global cuisines, inspired by Australia’s rich food culture and a growing appetite for new flavours. The four-week editorial initiative is built around content designed by taste.com.au’s experts to make exploring international cuisines feel more achievable at home, while keeping costs down. Taste.com.au’s latest research, The Lighthouse: Cuisines Update, […] The post Taste.com.au Brings Global Flavours Home With Taste The World appeared first on NewsCorp Australia. RPT

This facility is a tangible investment for youths By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Minister for the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Rollen Seleso, has described the completion of the multi-million dollar Gizo Youth Centre, Western Province as a major milestone for Western Province. Speaking at the handover of the facility on Monday, Minister Seleso said the project reflects the government’s continued commitment to strengthening provincial governance while investing in the future of young people. “This facility is more than just a building it is a tangible investment in our youth and in the future development of our nation,” he said. Mr Seleso acknowledged the partnership between the Ministry of Women, Children, Youth and Family Affairs (MWCYFA) and the Western Provincial Government (WPG) in successfully delivering the project. He said, such collaboration demonstrates how national policies can be effectively implemented at the provincial level. Minister Seleso speaking “No nation can...

The Growth Distillery today released The New Australian Health Narrative, revealing Australians are prioritising maintenance over transformation. The research shows 57% are now content with their health status quo, with happiness (54%) overtaking weight loss (39%) as the nation’s number one health goal. For marketers, this fundamental shift means ‘new you’ narratives are no longer driving engagement but […] The post Maintenance Not Makeovers: Australia’s New Health Reality appeared first on NewsCorp Australia. RPT

Honiara, Solomon Islands – New Zealand is supporting Solomon Islands’ disaster response following the devastating impact of Cyclone Maila, which has affected communities in Western and Choiseul provinces, as well as Isabel and Guadalcanal. New Zealand’s assistance is focused on responding to nationally identified priorities and ensuring needs are met quickly in affected communities.   The High Commission is working closely with Solomon Islands Government and other partners to ensure that support is fast, targeted and practical. Funding has been approved for the Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office (NDMO).   This will enable NDMO to strengthen response operations in Honiara, Western and Choiseul provinces, deploy the National Emergency Response Team (NERT), and enhance preparedness at the national warehouse and staging area in Munda. New Zealand is also working with NGO partners to meet urgent humanitarian needs.  In partnership with World Vision, New Zealand and Solomon Islands quickly moved to release of...

News.com.au today unveiled results of The Great Aussie Debate, its annual nationwide survey taking the pulse of the nation across serious and light‑hearted questions, with more than 53,000 Australians taking part this year. Findings point to rising money anxiety and a rethink of work and travel, alongside lighter revelations set to spark conversation – from cost‑of‑living pressures […] The post The Great Aussie Debate 2026: 53,000 Australians Have Their Say appeared first on NewsCorp Australia. RPT

Pictured the Tourism Solomons team attending the 2026 Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami last week. Annually attracting more than 11,500 attendees, including 650 exhibitors, 80 cruise line brands, and representatives from 125 countries, Seatrade Cruise Global is widely recognised as the most influential annual forum for cruise tourism development, infrastructure planning, and commercial partnerships. The team’s visit is seen as opportunistic given it follows hot on the heels of an upswing in cruise ship numbers visiting the Solomon Islands throughout 2026 and increased attention from cruise lines planning to include the Solomon Islands in their itineraries in 2027. From left to right: Tourism Solomons marketing officer, Eldona Lokay; US PR representative, Susan Bejeckian, and Tourism Solomons Acting CEO, Dagnal Dereveke.  -ENDS- RPT