OFC Champions League (Vanuatu spotlight): Vanuatu’s Galaxy FC opened the OFC Men’s Champions League in Lautoka with a big 4-1 win over Fiji’s Rewa FC. Brazilian forward Willian Dos Santos Medina hit a hat-trick as Galaxy sent an early warning to the rest of the field. Sports Streaming Guide: The tournament is set to stream live and free on FIFA+ via DAZN, with Galaxy’s next match listed for Wednesday night (local Fiji time). Music & Culture: West Papuan refugee Lele released the song “Border crosser,” dedicated to people crossing borders for safety, freedom and hope. Local Talent & Literature: Omar Musa won the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award for “Fierceland,” adding another major win to his growing profile as a hip hop artist and visual storyteller. Regional Media Loss: Solomon Islands journalist George Atkin Aeta’i has died, remembered for pioneering independent media and launching newspapers that helped shape the region’s press. Social Issues (Arts-linked): The “Bad Smoke” campaign continues to use music and community voices to push back on tobacco and protect babies from second-hand smoke.