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As the PNG National Women's cricket team prepares for the Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifiers in Fiji starting September 7, 2025, much of the team’s competitive edge will come from the strength and conditioning expertise of Coach Anthea Murray. Working alongside head coach Mahuru Dai, Murray is ensuring the players are physically prepared to compete at the highest level. The team leaves for Brisbane on August 31 for final preparations.

Jiwaka Provincial Health Authority has achieved a 90% coverage in its ongoing Polio Outbreak Response Oral Polio Vaccine [nOPV2] campaign, vaccinating 99,656 children under 10 years out of a target population of 110,334.

30 years after graduating, the 1995 pioneer students of Fatima Secondary School have returned to make a lasting impact by installing a full solar power system to provide uninterrupted electricity for the school.

Papua New Guinea’s Barramundis came close but fell short against Kuwait, losing by 4 wickets in a thrilling encounter at the Farmers Cricket Club Ground in St Martin during their ICC CWC Challenge League A 2024–26 campaign, on Monday.

Yokua Primary School in Watut Ward, Bulolo District, is marking its 50th anniversary with more than just a celebration but hosting a reconciliation ceremony aimed at healing old wounds and paving the way for a brighter future. The milestone coincides with Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary, making the occasion even more symbolic.

The global media industry has transitioned from library-based research to Google searches, and now into Artificial Intelligence [AI], speakers revealed at the ongoing Climate Reporting and Leveraging AI Workshop at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Development [AIBD] office in Kaula Lumpur.

The National Government, through Prime Minister James Marape, has been called on to right the wrongs of the past through a "consultative, consensual mode of decision-making" for the Bougainville referendum and other related matters.

The National Capital District Commission [NCDC] Waste Management division has donated wheelie bins to support 50 days of nationwide waste awareness activities leading up to Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence celebrations.

Nuku District commemorated National Repentance Day on Tuesday by opening the district’s new Prayer House, symbolising faith, unity, and hope for the future.

The Komo Hulia District Development Authority [DDA], in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority, officially launched the Komo Hulia Agroforestry and Reforestation Program on Tuesday at Komo Station in the Hela Province.