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Two killed, services shut down as tensions rise in remote Simbu district

A violent tribal clash in the remote Karamui district has resulted in the closure of multiple schools, a health centre, and local airstrips, depriving children of their right to education and cutting off access to essential services.

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Team PNG shines at 2025 Pacific Mini Games, finishes 5th on medal tally

Team Papua New Guinea wrapped up a successful campaign at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, finishing 5th overall on the medal tally with an outstanding all-round performance. The Games saw PNG athletes break records, achieve historic firsts, and proudly represent the nation in a variety of sports, collecting medals across multiple disciplines.

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PNG men’s national cricket team trials intensify as final selection nears

The race to represent Papua New Guinea in international cricket reached a crucial turning point yesterday as the Men’s National Train-On Squad of 25 players took part in a high-stakes 50-over trial match.

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Hunters star Elijah Roltinga ruled out for season with broken leg

The PNG Hunters have confirmed that centre Elijah Roltinga will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after suffering a broken leg in a freak accident during pre-match warm-ups.

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Thousands of students showcase talents at Morobe provincial school exhibition

More than 10,000 students converged at the Lae Showground this week for the Morobe Provincial High and Secondary School Exhibition, an annual event that continues to grow in scale and impact.

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Miss Bird of Paradise pledges support to Lujan Safe Home for Girls

The Miss Bird of Paradise [MBoP] Pageant has pledged K5,000 in support of the Lujan Safe Home for Girls, a sanctuary in Vanimo that provides care and shelter for girls from broken homes, orphanages, and vulnerable backgrounds.

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Kapli’s request to move rejected

Former soldier Mileng Kapli, who allegedly killed his spouse at the Murray Barracks single quarter complex earlier this year, has been given 3 weeks by Magistrate Paul Puri Nii of Waigani Committal Court to prepare his submissions.

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Agon committal submissions done

The CEO for the National Gaming Control Board, Imelda Agon, who was charged with perverting the course of justice, appeared before the Waigani Committal Court this morning for her lawyer to make final submissions.

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Deferral of LLG polling is unconstitutional and unfair

The deferral of polling for the Local Level Government election is unconstitutional and unfair, says former Madang Governor, Peter Yama.

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Bird, CPL partner to end drug shortage

In a historic move to address the ongoing medicine shortage in East Sepik Province, Governor Allan Bird has announced a landmark partnership between City Pharmacy Limited [CPL], the East Sepik Provincial Health Authority, and the East Sepik Provincial Government.

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