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Maprik township under lockdown after police barracks torched

The township of Maprik in East Sepik Province has been placed under lockdown following a violent incident that saw five duplex houses at the New Town Police Barracks burned down overnight.

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Kagamuga runway upgrade to handle bigger aircraft

The National Airports Corporation has officially launched the Mt Hagen Kagamuga Airport upgrade.

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76 guns, two grenades surrendered in Enga amnesty exercise

A total of 76 firearms, including two hand grenades, have been surrendered to police in Enga Province under the ongoing gun amnesty program.

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PNGDF recruitment investigation to test fairness, transparency and merit

An independent investigation into the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] recruitment process for Basic Recruit Intake 1/2026 has officially commenced.

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Maprik township under lockdown after Police Barracks torched

The township of Maprik in East Sepik Province has been placed under lockdown following a violent incident that saw five duplex houses at the New Town Police Barracks burned down overnight.

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Chiefs boss denies Johnston signing reports

PNG Chiefs Chief Executive Officer Lorna McPherson has officially denied reports claiming the club has signed NRL try-scoring sensation Alex Johnston.

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Tailoring a Future: Grace Mareva leads ‘Gloemca Storms’ into Sinaugoro rugby 9s

Breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated arena, local businesswoman Grace Mareva has stepped into the spotlight as both a major sponsor and team manager for Gamunomu Storms in Sinaugoro Rugby Nines.

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Nelson Lawyers invests K10,000 in rugby league in Rigo as Saroa eyes elite pathways

Prominent legal professional Nelson Saroa has committed a total of K10,000 towards rugby league nines competitions in the Rigo District as he looks to strengthen the pathway for local talent to reach the elite level.

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New rugby league pathway launched for Sinaugoro

A major step towards professional rugby league development has been taken in Rigo District with the launch of the inaugural Sinaugoro Nines Tournament.

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Nursing graduates urged to be agents of change

Graduates from the Lutheran School of Nursing [LSON] in Madang were challenged to serve with diligence and change the complacency trend currently practised in the public service sector.

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