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Western Highlands governor sends well wishes to Miss PNG

Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa has extended his best wishes to Miss Bird of Paradise PNG 2025–2026, Iampela Popena, as she journeys on at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Nadi, Fiji, with the crowning night scheduled for 14 February 2026.

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Huonville primary rebuilds for junior high status despite back-to-back disasters

Huonville Primary School refuses to let nature stand in the way of its future. After battling a devastating termite infestation seven years ago and a destructive windstorm just two weeks ago, the school is rising again, bolstered by a K100,000 emergency assistance from the Lae City Authority [LCA].

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Hunters to end seven-year Highlands drought with Goroka trial

The SP PNG Hunters will bring elite rugby league back to the Eastern Highlands for the first time in nearly seven years, confirming a historic pre-season trial match against the Ipswich Jets at the National Sports Institute.

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11 suspects surrender after violent weekend in Hula

Eleven suspects surrendered to police yesterday afternoon following a violent weekend that saw two police vehicles and two houses destroyed by fire.

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Roster stability at the forefront as NCDVA launches pre-season

The National Capital District Volleyball Association [NCDVA] will get back to the courts this weekend with a primary mission to ensure every club is battle-ready and correctly tiered for the year ahead.

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40 years of neglect ends: Sirinumu ring road gets K500,000 facelift

A long-neglected ring road in Central Province is finally receiving a major facelift, with long-overdue rehabilitation works now underway.

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Madang Police dedicate 2026 operations to Lord

Police in Madang dedicated their 2026 operations to God this week with a dedication mass at the Holy Spirit Catholic Cathedral.

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Melbourne set to host OFC Pro League round 3

The Oceania Football Confederation [OFC] has confirmed that Melbourne will serve as the battleground for the third round of the OFC Pro League, with 15 matches scheduled across two venues starting later this month.

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PNG corruption rating plummets; transparency watchdog warns of 2027 election risks

Papua New Guinea remains among the most perceived corrupt countries in the world, according to the 2025 Corruption Perception Index [CPI] released this afternoon.

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Madang must prioritise education; build more high schools, says headmaster

A senior education officer in Madang Province has called on responsible authorities to prioritize education in its development plans.

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