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PNG-Australia partnership promotes school readiness and student access for International Education Day

The Partnership for Improving Education [PIE] and the National Department of Education [NDoE] reaffirmed their joint commitment to ensure every child in Papua New Guinea can enroll, attend and thrive in school. Under the theme ‘Learning for All: Building Inclusive and Resilient Education Systems’, the PIE supported NDoE annual Back-to-School campaign aims to prepare families, […]

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Madang schools told to comply with government directives

All government schools in Madang Province have been urged to strictly comply with directives issued by the Education Department as classes begin this week. Acting provincial education director Alphonse Igag stressed this whilst welcoming all teachers and students to the 2026 academic year. Igag said all schools in the province must follow instructions issued by […]

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London’s PNG stars spark record-breaking rout

A powerhouse contingent of Papua New Guinea recruits propelled the London Broncos to a historic 86-0 demolition of West Warriors, headlined by a Man-of-the-Match masterclass from star center Alex Max. Max was untouchable, crossing for four tries at the Richmond Athletic Ground. His PNG compatriots fueled the onslaught as Morea Morea and Gairo Voro both […]

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Lewas keep World Cup dream alive: sudden-death clash with USA looms

The PNG Lewas have clawed their way back into ICC T20 World Cup contention, securing a vital three-wicket victory over Namibia to set up a “do-or-die” showdown against the United States today. Coming off the back of two bruising losses to Ireland and Bangladesh, the Lewas entered yesterday’s fixture knowing anything less than a win […]

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Wau Waria MP attends ELCPNG’s 35th Synod carrying a new district’s hope

The Member for Wau Waria District, Marsh Narewec, travelled from the remote Waria area of his district, where he had been personally overseeing road construction, directly to Lae and onward to Bunsil Station on Siassi Island to attend the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea’s [ELCPNG] 35th Synod, hosted by the Tewai-Siassi District. Narewec […]

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Elderly church leader dies during ELCPNG Synod on Siassi Island

An elderly man died while attending the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea’s [ELCPNG] 35th Synod on Siassi Island in the Tewai-Siassi District of Morobe Province on Wednesday, the 21st of January. Despite efforts by the ELCPNG’s top medical team, the man died halfway through the week-long synod due to pre-existing health conditions that […]

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Hekari to face South Melbourne

After going down to Solomon Kings on Sunday and having their match against Tahiti United rescheduled to another date due to bad weather, PNG Hekari FC will be searching for their first win when they face off with South Melbourne FC tomorrow in Auckland. South Melbourne FC also had their previous fixture with the Solomon […]

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Over 5,000 delegates gather for ELCPNG 35th National Synod in Bunsil, Morobe

More than 5,000 delegates from the 17 districts of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea [ELCPNG] gathered at Bunsil Station in Tewai–Siassi District, Morobe Province, for the Church’s 35th National Synod, which began on Sunday. The week-long synod is being held under the theme “Stand Firm, We Are Free,” bringing together church leaders, […]

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Storm destroys classrooms at Huonville Primary School in Lae

Huonville Primary School in Lae has been badly affected by heavy rain and strong winds that hit the city on Thursday night, January 22, between 9pm and 10pm. Six makeshift classrooms used by Grade 5 and 6 students were destroyed during the storm. The damage has left the school without enough learning space ahead of […]

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Governor Undialu launches gun buyback initiative through SME empowerment

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has appealed to his people to surrender their illegal factory-made guns to the authorities in a bid to curb gun violence and promote peace. During the first Provincial Assembly Meeting on Tuesday in Tari, Governor Undialu announced a K5 million funding allocation for the gun surrender exercise, which will involve engaging […]