OFC Men’s Champions League (Vanuatu spotlight): Galaxy FC (Vanuatu) are set to open their 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League campaign in Fiji, with matches streamed live and free on FIFA+ via DAZN. The tournament runs across Ba (4R Govind Park) and Lautoka (Churchill Park), featuring eight clubs including Galaxy FC, alongside Rewa FC, Lae City FC, Auckland City FC, Central Coast FC, AS Venus, AS Tiga Sport, and Tupapa Maraerenga FC. Pacific music & identity: West Papuan refugee Lele released “Border crosser,” a deeply personal song dedicated to people crossing borders for safety and hope, drawing on her own stateless background and activism. Literary arts: Hip hop artist-turned-novelist Omar Musa won the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award for Fierceland, praising the collaborative nature of writing and calling the win “mind-blowing.” Community & culture in sport: Commonwealth Games wrap-up in Glasgow highlighted Pacific medal moments, including Vanuatu’s judo campaign and Norfolk Island’s historic bowls bronze. Health & social change: The “Bad Smoke” campaign story spotlights young Aboriginal mothers quitting nicotine and building community support through music and peer-led programs.