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Chilly and rainy day in store for the Melbourne Cup
Tricky conditions will face jockeys and punters alike at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup today.
PNG to spend K2 million on COP30 delegation, majority funded by development partners
Papua New Guinea’s participation in the COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil from 10th to 21st November will cost the government around K2 million, covering 20 percent of the delegation’s expenses.
Business confidence maintained as Hagen Central polling nears completion
Business owners and investors in Mt Hagen have been assured that the city remains calm and fully operational amid polling for Hagen Central, with police maintaining order since last Friday.
Milne Bay businesses take the lead in protecting coral reefs through blue economy initiative
Four small businesses in Milne Bay Province have become the latest champions of marine conservation under the Gutpla Solwara, Gutpla Bisnis Programme, a United Nations-backed initiative turning local entrepreneurship into a force for protecting coral reefs.
Police report peaceful and orderly LLG polling in Western Highlands
The Local Level Government [LLG] elections in Western Highlands Province are progressing smoothly into their sixth day today.
Bird commits K20,000 to boost local cocoa cooperative in East Sepik
The Yekere Cooperative Society has received a major boost from East Sepik governor Allan Bird with a K20,000 funding commitment.
Body of missing American missionary found off Gavuvu coast
Police and provincial authorities have confirmed the recovery of an 18-year-old American missionary who drowned while swimming off Gavuvu Village in West New Britain Province.
3% pay rise confirmed for public servants, RSAs to seek approval
Over 145,000 public servants captured in the Alesco Payroll System will see a 3% increase in their pay starting January 26, 2026.
Enga landslip claims 21 lives as survivors warn of mounting risks
At least 21 people, including an expectant mother and her unborn child, were killed early Thursday morning when a massive landslip struck Kukas Village in the Palyamun clan area of Wapenamanda District, Enga Province.
LLG election proceeding smoothly despite ballot paper shortage in Central: PPC
Police in Central Province have confirmed that the Local Level Government [LLG] election is progressing smoothly, despite reports from several polling areas of ballot paper shortages compared to the number of eligible voters.