HEADLINES OF THE WEEK

Fiji now overthrowing other governments' officials too.

Army detains leading Australian academic

A WIDELY respected academic from the Australian National University has been detained by the Fijian military as the diplomatic crisis deepens.

Fijian Army Link Ends Afl Dream

A FIJIAN footballer on a development scholarship with the Western Bulldogs has been denied entry to Australia because his father is an officer in the Fijian military.

Fijian Cruise

FIJIAN CRUISE Aussies into World Cup decider after 52-0 cakewalk ALL THE WORLD CUP LATEST INSIDE TODAY  Picture by Getty Images

Voting Change Halted

SUVA. A Fijian court has ordered the military regime of the South Pacific nation to stop work on plans to update the voting system by altering the constitution.

Fijian 'no-names' Leave Lockyer Tongue-tied

STANDING in the shade of the Sydney Football Stadium tunnel yesterday, Kangaroos captain Darren Lockyer was asked to name five of the Fijian players his side would line up against in the World Cup semi-final on Sunday night. Too easy, he reckoned.

Fijian Flair Targets French Resistance

FRANCE have been put on notice to expect the unexpected from their Fijian rivals in today's showdown at WIN Stadium.

Patient Uate Makes Mighty First Impression In Loss

WHEN Knights rookie Aku Uate made his long-awaited and much anticipated NRL debut at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night, the number on his back matched his age. Although he missed a tackle that led to a Cronulla try and the Knights went down 16-13 in another thriller the 20-year-old Fijian flyer showed flashes of brilliance and brawn and scored a try from Jarrod Mullen's cross-field bomb five minutes before half-time.

Fijian Flyer Chooses To Stay In Knights Castle

THE Knights have fended off interest from a host of rival clubs to retain the services of outstanding wing prospect Akuila Uate.

Uate In Demand

HE is yet to make his NRL debut, but the Knights face a battle to retain Fijian flyer Akuila Uate, who has attracted the attention of rival NRL clubs and Super 14 franchises.

Fiji Military Accused Of Death Threat

AUSTRALIAN officials believe the Fijian military is responsible for two "credible" death threats against the high commissioner, James Batley, in the past two weeks.

Knights Still Control Fate Of Uate: Smith

NEWCASTLE Knights coach Brian Smith has reassured Fijian flyer Akuila Uate that he is still a big part of the club's plans.

Flying Fijian To Make Name Of Himself

YOU can call Ratu Peni Tagive pretty much anything you want. The next big thing. The next Noa Nadruku. The Flying Fijian. Or just plain Bula. But whatever you do, don't call him Chief.

Disaster Strikes Twice In A Week

ASHY PRASAD does not use the word disaster lightly. Just a week ago, she was forced to evacuate her Fijian family home in Suva when a cyclone hit.

A Word To The Wise

A FEW home truths from Newcastle Knights coach Brian Smith, and some mentoring from senior players, has Fijian flyer Akuila Uate poised to realise his vast potential in 2008.

A Final Flourish But Fiji's Netballers Finish A Bit Below Parr

FIGTREE'S Marji Parr and her Fijian team-mates ended their World Championships campaign on a high in Auckland yesterday.

Bai Says Hi To New Baby Son

FIJIAN captain Seremaia Bai interrupted his build-up to last night's Rugby World Cup match with Australia to make a frantic drive to be with his wife for the birth of the couple's third child.

Wallabies Warned To Be Wary Of Wily Fijians

AUSTRALIAN fullback Chris Latham has warned the new-look Fijian team will be an unknown quantity, making the flamboyant islanders a dangerous prospect in tonight's pool match at Stade de la Mosson.

Edgeworth Springboard For Fijian World Assault

FOUR members of the Fijian national team are using the Edgeworth 10,000 this week as part of their build-up for World Bowls in New Zealand next year.

Fijians Too Strong For Illawarra

THE Fijian national team proved too strong for Illawarra's State League division two netball side at Fred Finch Park at the weekend.