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Court orders ceasefire in Kandep tribal fight

The Wabag National Court has ordered an immediate ceasefire between the Semina Clan and the Tual/Tupal Clans in Kandep District, along the Enga and Southern Highlands border.

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East Sepik police hunt suspects in two major killings

Police in East Sepik are continuing investigations into two major law and order incidents involving the killing of a student in Maprik and the murder of two elderly women in Wosera-Gawi District.

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Temporary bypass to strengthen Alotau north coast highway access

Alotau's northcoast highway will see a stronger bypass built at the washout to allow for safe traffic into town in the next few months.

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Cabinet yet to decide on Chief Justice referral

Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu has been tasked to review the process surrounding the referral of Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika to the National Executive Council by the Ombudsman Commission.

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Young people encouraged to embrace ‘saving habits’

A senior banker Bank South Pacific in Madang has encouraged young people in the province to develop strong saving habits and financial discipline at an early age.

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DWU Social and Religious Studies students conduct community awareness

Final year students from the Social and Religious Studies Department at Divine Word University conducted an awareness program at Kanenuning Primary School in Dimer Village, Sumkar District, yesterday as part of their final assessment under the Social Psychology unit.

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Mother’s giving birth on cold floors, Prof. Mola describes it as ‘Crisis’

At the Port Moresby General Hospital, mothers are giving birth on the floor.

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Sharks clinch Nelson Saroa Cup with dominant display

The Gereka Sharks have been officially crowned the 2026 Rigo Coast Nines champions after defeating the Kido Gigiras 32-8 in a one-sided grand final at the Gabone Rugby League oval over the weekend.

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PNG Air flight aborts takeoff at Goroka airport after bird swarm on runway

A PNG Air flight safely aborted its takeoff at Goroka Airport on Monday morning after a large flock of birds crossed the runway, causing the aircraft’s tires to deflate during an emergency stop.

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Four graduate in US under Yer Foundation

Four Papua New Guinean students have graduated from a tertiary institution in the United States under the sponsorship of the Yer Foundation.

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