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130-day journey from Bougainville to Vanimo to fund hospital.

Teachers and students of Koroba Secondary have been called on to reconcile, forgive one another and unite in restoring peace at the school ahead of the Grade 10 and 12 National Examinations next month.

The driver of a vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in the early hours of Sunday, 23 August, 2026, along Madang's Modilon Road, has been charged with one count of wilful murder.

Patients and families in Telefomin will now receive better care with 15 new hospital beds delivered to Telefomin Hospital this week.

Public consultations reviewing the District Development Authority (DDA) Act 2014 are currently underway in Gulf, following complaints regarding public service delivery at the district level.

Key government departments and border agencies met in Kiunga last week to fast-track the establishment of a temporary border post at Butmabin-Yetetkun in the North Fly district of Western.

Fly River water levels at the Kiunga Wharf have surged following heavy rainfall in the headwaters, bringing relief to residents and businesses relying on river transport in North Fly.

The National Literacy Week was officially launched today, 31st August, in Northern Province to pave the way for government, schools, churches, communities, literacy practitioners and development partners to celebrate progress and discuss how literacy services can be improved in Papua New Guinea. 

Quiny Tony, a 21-year-old woman living with down syndrome, has reportedly battled severe crusted scabies since 2019, following an outbreak of a highly contagious itchy skin condition locally referred to as 'I Don't Care'.

Government and church partnerships remain vital to delivering essential socio-economic services to rural communities, an official says.