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Road, trucks bring relief to Middle Fly communities

For years, mothers carrying garden produce and sick family members from remote parts of Middle Fly faced grueling, multi-day river journeys just to reach basic services in Kiunga.

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12 Asian nationals detained after alleged illegal mining in Watut

12 suspects of Asian origin have been detained in Lae last Friday after police alleged they were operating a mining activity without permission on land at Nauti, Watut, in Bulolo District, Morobe Province.

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New market to generate rural income in post-conflict LLG

The local economy in the Hayapuga local level government [LLG] of Hela is set for a major boost following the launch of a new market project aimed at unlocking trade and generating income for rural communities.

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Strict rules set for Madang holiday celebrations

Police in Madang are cracking down on public gatherings, late-night movements, and school breakup parties to prevent crime and curb growing anxiety over social media rumours ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence anniversary.

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Samarai reset day to drive island revitalisation

Samurai Island in the Bwanabwana rural pocal level government [LLG] of Samarai-Murua district, Milne Bay, has dedicated August 26 as Samarai Reset Day to launch its long-term restoration plans.

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Lost Sepik fish rediscovered after 40 years

A freshwater fish found only in Papua New Guinea’s Sepik River has been rediscovered after disappearing from scientific records for more than 40 years.

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Angau Hospital receives 36 new ventilators worth K1.8 million

Patients struggling to breathe at Angau Memorial Provincial Hospital will have improved access to critical care following the arrival of 36 new ventilators valued at about K1.8 million.

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PPC Rubiang leads Kundiawa police in town beautification

Kundiawa town got a full scrub-down on Saturday, 29th August as Provincial Police Commander Superintendent, Mazuc Maipe Rubiang swapped the patrol car for a rubbish bag and hit the streets with his officers.

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Parliament faces historic decision on Bougainville’s future

The political future of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville is now before Papua New Guinea’s Parliament.

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Nomane calls for no further delay on Bougainville vote

Opposition Leader James Nomane is calling on the Government to provide a clear timeline for Parliament to vote on the 2019 Bougainville Referendum result.

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