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PNG student’s passion for aircraft lands him a place at RMIT in Australia
For young Eastern Highlands lad Gideon Nero, a lifelong fascination with aircraft is about to take him far beyond Papua New Guinea’s borders, all the way to Australia to study aerospace engineering at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology [RMIT].
Outrage as intoxicated CS officers assault teachers and student
Parents of K.B Primary School in Milne Bay Province have called for the full brunt of the law to be served on 3 Correctional Service officers from Alotau's Giligili Prison after they stormed into the school last Friday morning under the influence of alcohol and proceeded to beat a Grade 7 male student and at least three teachers who had tried to intervene.
Eastern Highlands PPC and Goroka PSC stood down pending investigation into UOG fight
The Provincial Police Commander [PPC] for Eastern Highlands and the Goroka Police Station Commander have been stood down, following the violent clash between students and local villagers in Goroka over the weekend.
Madang students at UOG appeal for assistance
Close to 200 students from Madang Province, who are studying at the University of Goroka; are making an urgent appeal to the Madang Provincial Government and the head of police in the province to help arrange their safe exit from Goroka.
Bilum Digital nationwide rollout underway in Lae
The nationwide rollout of the Bilum Digital Platform training has begun in Lae, Morobe, in a bid to transform local governance through technology.
Marape calls for fair climate action and stronger forest partnerships at COP30
Papua New Guinea has once again shown strong leadership on climate issues, with Prime Minister James Marape speaking up for forest and ocean nations at the COP30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil.
Bulolo DDA steps in to ensure safety of UOG Morobe students
The Bulolo District Development Authority [DDA], led by Chairman and local MP Sam Basil Jr., has taken swift action to protect Bulolo and Morobe students at the University of Goroka following recent clashes with local residents.
PNG pushes for fair and honest carbon trading to help forest communities
Papua New Guinea is taking a strong stand on climate action, calling for fair and honest carbon markets that will bring real benefits to people living in forest areas.
Marape calls for fair climate funding for forest nations
Prime Minister James Marape has called on world leaders to provide more funding support for countries protecting the world’s forests and oceans.
Somare Cup set for revival in Rigo
The Somare Cup, a rugby competition that embodies the values of unity and discipline, is set to return to Rigo District, more than two decades after it was last held.