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6 teams to feature in newly established U-19 competition as PNG hype up preparation for 2028 NRL entry

Papua New Guinea’s quest for National Rugby League admission is shaping up with the announcement of a new youth competition, capturing PNG’s emerging talents under 19 years of age.

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First woman takes Speaker chair in 50 years of independence

As assistant speaker, North Bougainville MP, Francesca Semoso made history today as the first female member of Parliament to chair the proceedings this morning.

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Authority replaces Department of Petroleum and Energy

The passage of the National Petroleum bill 2025 and the Oil and Gas Amendment Bill 2025, now sees to the establishment of the National Petroleum Authority which replaces the Department of Petroleum and Energy.

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Parliament passes major amendments

The National Government has used its numerical strength to pass two important Constitutional Amendments this afternoon.

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Kapuls duo join Melbourne’s Bendigo City FC


PNG Kapuls duo Emmanuel Simon and Yagi Yasasa have arrived safely in Melbourne to join Bendigo City FC in the State 5 Victorian football league this season.

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Manus training centre celebrates new era of education with APTC handover

Yesterday marked a significant milestone for the Manus Training Centre [MTC] as the institution officially received a new computer lab, ablution block, and carpentry tools and equipment from the Australian Pacific Training Coalition [APTC].

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IOM: address climate change effects at community level

The International Organization of Migration says bottom-up approach is necessary to address the effects of natural disasters in rural areas.

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Morobe provincial government approves K723.96m budget for 2025

Morobe Govenor Luther Wenge has acknowledged Treasury Minister Ian Ling-Stukey for approving Morobe's budget of K723.96m.

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Oceania region to join Commonwealth Games relay following Baton launch by King Charles

Patron of the Commonwealth, His Majesty, King Charles, launched the inaugural Commonwealth Kings Baton Relay for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games at the Buckingham Palace on Monday.

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Gerehu General Hospital Temporarily Closed Due to Flooding

Gerehu General Hospital in Port Moresby has temporarily closed due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

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