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As the country continues to face economic challenges, including the impacts of El Niño, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited has delivered some positive news.

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles says the recruitment of Papua New Guineans into the Australian Defence Force [ADF] will be a key agenda item at the 32nd PNG–Australia Ministerial Forum in Port Moresby today.

The government admits there is a high failure rate of uni students after the first semester every year, as universities start implementing their own criteria for admission.

Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkachenko formally welcomed the Australian delegates today at the APEC International Airport, ahead of the 32^nd Ministerial Forum between PNG and Australia.

Trukai Industries is supporting cultural groups, horse riders, bikers, security guards and other participants at this weekend’s Morobe Provincial Agricultural Show through its continued sponsorship of the annual event.

NiuPay Limited has appointed Vontis Paska as General Manager for the Northern Region, strengthening its presence in Lae as the company expands its digital services across Morobe and other parts of Papua New Guinea.

The recent attack on grade 12 students and invigilators of Bishop Leo Secondary in Wewak has revealed that the school and teachers had been enduring continuous attacks by thieves from neighboring communities over the years.

Water storage at Yonki Dam in Eastern Highlands Province has fallen to 35.46 per cent of its full capacity, reducing hydroelectricity generation and forcing PNG Power Limited to continue load shedding across Lae, Madang and the Highlands.

Madang's Town Mayor, Ishmael Yama, has confirmed that, Madang Urban Local Level Government (MULLG) will consider giving some financial assistance to the Madang Technical College annually to help with small projects.

PMV owners and operators who overcharge passengers under the newly approved fares have been warned that they will face hefty fines.