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Royal Australian Regiment visit clarified amidst social media queries

The Australian High Commission has clarified that the upcoming visit by the Australian Defence Force’s 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) is intentionally to conduct Mentor Training Team in Papua New Guinea.

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Kumuls Captain wants Bennett to coach PNG NRL team

Kumuls skipper Kyle Laybutt wants to play for a PNG-based NRL side coached by Wayne Bennett.

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Hunters first win in Hostplus Cup season against Seagulls on home soil

The SP PNG Hunters kicked off their season on a high note with a 36-22 victory over the visiting Wynnum Manly Seagulls side at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby yesterday. 

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Wai Rapa and Rufina Peter raise concerns over Western Highlands and Central PPC reshuffle

THE Provincial Members of Western Highlands and Central, Wai Rapa and Rufina Peter respectively, are appealing to Police Commissioner David Manning to reinstate their Provincial Police Commanders who were moved to different positions in a recent announcement on a reshuffle of senior police officers.

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Anthony Wagambie Jnr appointed number two top cop for Bougainville

Bougainville’s government has accused PNG’s top cop of breaking the law in appointing a new deputy chief of the Bougainville Police Service.

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Nasfund contributors will all get a 9% slice from dividend of K584 million

Private employees’ superannuation fund revenue doubled in the 2023 financial year, the biggest winners are the thousands of contributors who will see a 9 percent interest credited to their retirement savings.

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Port Moresby women’s softball decider set for this weekend

The Port Moresby Women’s Softball Association (POMWSA) will stage its grand final this weekend, president Ian Soweni says.

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Do your job: Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs Minister, Soroi Eoe

Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs Minister Soroi Eoe says ward members must fulfill their duties on a day-to-day basis after being put on government salary.

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Joseph Lelang appointed as Minister for Rural and Economic Development

Former Opposition Leader Joseph Lelang is the Minister for Rural and Economic development, a new ministry created under the Marape-Rosso government.

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PNGTUC calls for greater protection of women in workforce

The PNG Trade Union Congress has thrown its support behind women who face sexual harassment and intimidation in the work place - calling on relevant agencies to address this issue as a matter of top priority.

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