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PNG and Australia formalise alliance

Papua New Guinea and Australia are formal allies as of today, following the entry into force of the Pukpuk treaty, or its becoming a legally binding document for the two countries.

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Unemployed youths have potential to be part of Nation building

Unemployed youths around the country have the potential to rapidly develop and change the country through their engagement in various sectors.

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Education sets up taskforce to counter El Nino impacts

A task-force has been set up by the Education Department to counter and minimize the impacts of El Nino on students learning across the country.

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Crop failures and dried streams leave Afore villagers desperate for relief

The people of Afore in Northern Province are facing severe water and food shortages as the ongoing El Niño weather pattern dries up local water sources.

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Western Highlands braces for possible diarrhoea surge as El Niño threatens health services

The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA] chief executive officer Dr. Jonah Kurubi says they're preparing for a possible surge in diarrhoeal diseases in the coming months as El Niño intensifies.

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A shepherd finds his home: Fr. Praveen’s journey to the priesthood

On a day when the Church in Papua New Guinea celebrated the feast of its first saint, another beautiful chapter of faith unfolded in the Diocese of Vanimo.

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Senior Bougainville police official faces K3.5 million fraud charges

A senior Bougainville Police Service official has appeared in court facing serious corruption, fraud and money laundering charges involving millions of Kina.

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State partners with Australian uni to modernise public service

The National Government has entered a landmark strategic partnership with the Queensland University of Technology [QUT] to drive the country’s National Digital Transformation Agenda.

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Work to soon commence on road linking Simbu to Madang

A launching was held on Monday at the Pandabai Village in Usino-Bundi to kick-start work on upgrading abandoned existing roads.

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Zifasing clans, NBPOL pen 25-year development agreement

New Britain Palm Oil Limited [NBPOL] has signed a 25-year Development Agreement with five landowner groups from the Zifasing Oil Palm Mini Estate Project Areas at Markham Farm outside Lae, Morobe.

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