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Heavy rainfall shuts down Alotau Town, sparks landslides and looting

Torrential rain has brought Alotau to a standstill today, with flash flooding and landslides prompting the closure of businesses, government offices, and parts of the Milne Bay provincial hospital.

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Rain fails to dampen Lae’s Trukai Fun Run spirit

Hundreds of enthusiastic participants braved the rain to take part in the 25th Trukai Fun Run in Lae, turning the city streets yellow with energy and unity yesterday.

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Johnston’s four-try blitz narrows gap to record

Alex Johnston has edged closer to rugby league immortality, scoring four tries in a stunning display that almost inspired a South Sydney Rabbitohs comeback in their 25-24 golden point loss to the Melbourne Storm.

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Fiji assumes MSG chairmanship from Vanuatu

Fiji has officially taken over the Chairmanship of the Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG], following a formal handover ceremony from Vanuatu in Suva this morning.

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50th Independence anniversary floral display wins first place at the Goroka Flower Show.

Over the two days, judges selected three winners from the three categories: 50th Independence Anniversary, Bilum, and Wedding Bouquet.

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Tonsu Independence ready

Tonsu Constituency in the North of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has declared itself ready, becoming the third Constituency in the region to have declared itself so far, under the ABG's Independence Ready Internal Program.

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MSG Leader’s Summit to focus on unity and regional reform

The 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] Leader's Summit is now underway in Suva, Fiji. Leader's senior officials, and delegates from all five MSG member countries - Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and the FLNKS of New Caledonia are attending.

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Kila-Pat leads Aioro Waves to grand final victory

A star-studded performance by Herea Kila-Pat powered the Aioro Waves to a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Kadeboro Stars in the Tubusereia Cricket Association grand final on Saturday.

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PPL commissions two new transformers to ease power concerns in Port Moresby

PNG Power Limited [PPL] has commissioned two new transformers at its Bomana and Kanudi substations, marking a major step toward improving the electricity supply in Port Moresby.

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Marape in Fiji for MSG Leader’s Summit

Prime Minister James Marape has arrived in Fiji to attend the Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] Leaders’ Summit, which will officially take place on Monday.

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