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Cutters plot return to Digicel ExxonMobil Cup

The Kimbe Cutters will not take part in the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup, but discussions are underway to pave the way for their return to the country’s premier rugby league competition.

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36-year-old candidate contesting Madang urban mayor’s seat apprehended

A candidate contesting the Mayor’s seat in Madang Urban LLG has been apprehended for possible questioning over his involvement with the presiding officer who was arrested last week.

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PNG to end round log exports by 2025

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s firm policy to end the export of Round Logs by 2025 and promote sustainable downstream processing to add value to Papua New Guinea’s forestry sector.

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Morobe and maritime students arrive safely in Lae after UOG evacuation

A convoy of buses transporting Morobe and Maritime province students from the University of Goroka has safely arrived in Lae tonight.

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Madang students arrive home safely after UOG unrest

More than 200 Madang students studying at the University of Goroka [UOG] have arrived home safely following recent unrest at the campus.

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LLG election in East Sepik is running smoothly, says RO

Local Level Government elections in East Sepik Province are running smoothly, with more than 90 percent of polling and counting completed.

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Fiji Kulas edge PNG Reds 2-1 in women’s MSG Cup opener

The Fiji Kulas came from behind to claim a 2–1 victory over the Papua New Guinea Reds in the opening match of the women’s division of the 2025 MSG Prime Ministers Cup at Sir John Guise Stadium.

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Australia and PNG honor fallen soldiers on Armistice Day

An Armistice Day ceremony was held today at the Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby to remember those who lost their lives in wars and conflicts.

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PNG Medical University set to appoint interim council ahead of 2026 launch

Preparations are underway for the appointment of the interim council of the new Papua New Guinea Medical University, a key step towards selecting its senior management team and academic staff.

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Lae schools prepared to accommodate UOG students in transit

Two of Lae’s largest secondary schools in Bugandi and Lae Secondary are preparing to accommodate students from the University of Goroka [UOG] who are being evacuated following the recent unrest on campus.

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