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PNG, Japan sign K11.6m deal for disaster relief and defence support

Heavy machinery amounting to K11.6 million to help strengthen Papua New Guinea's disaster, relief, and infrastructure development capabilities was signed with Japan recently.

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Soccer debuts in Madang’s remote Gama as governor’s cup draws record turnout

A weeklong Governor’s Cup tournament in Madang’s Gama village ended on Saturday with soccer played for the first time in the mountainous region along the Bismarck Range.

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PNG Barramundis score back-to-back warm-up wins in Brisbane

Papua New Guinea’s national cricket team, the Barramundis, made a strong start to their international preparations with two victories in warm-up matches against Queensland sides over the weekend.

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3rd Climate Change Summit to commence tomorrow

The 3rd Climate Change Summit begins tomorrow, with key sectors presenting progress on climate action targets.

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Royals down Hawks to claim Madang rugby league title

The Royals are the new men’s A-Grade champions of Madang Rugby League, outlasting the Hawks 20-16 in a bruising grand final at Ron Albert Oval on Sunday.

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Foreign Affairs Secretary clarifies PNG’s proposed Pukpuk Treaty with Australia

Papua New Guinea’s proposed Mutual Defence Treaty with Australia, now formally referred to as the “Pukpuk Treaty,” is designed to enhance the country's sovereignty and defence capabilities, not undermine them, according to the country's lead negotiator.

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PNGFA receives trust instrument for Forestry Future Investment Account

The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] reached a milestone on 10th September when the Department of Finance officially handed over the original trust instrument and gazettal notice for the establishment of the Forestry Future Investment Trust Account.

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New Wau Waria district office to be named after late Deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil

The new Wau Waria district administration building in Garaina Station will be named in honor of the late Deputy Prime Minister and Bulolo MP, Sam Basil, who died in a tragic accident in 2022.

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Goroka DDA donates vehicles to boost town safety and development

The Goroka District Development Authority [DDA] has strengthened its partnership with the Goroka Urban Local Level Government [GULLG] and the police, donating three new vehicles to improve town cleanliness and security.

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PNG ramps up rabies prevention as global awareness day observed

Papua New Guinea is taking proactive steps to prevent rabies, emphasizing the country’s vulnerability due to its proximity to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, where the disease is present.

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