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Supreme court rejects Paraka’s slip rule bid

The Supreme Court has dismissed an attempt by lawyer Paul Paraka to reopen his failed appeal against conviction, ruling that his application under the “slip rule” was an abuse of process and had no chance of success.

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NFA launches high-tech fisheries command centre in Daru

Papua New Guinea can now watch what is happening across its waters in real time, following the official opening of a new Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Command Centre in Daru.

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Works secretary unaware as Poroma landowners stage peaceful protest over road project

Works and Highways secretary Gibson Holemba says he is unaware of a protest staged by Poroma landowners over an upcoming road development.

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‘FB is not police daily occurrence book’: Baim tells public

Members of the public with allegations of police brutality have been urged to lodge formal complaints at police stations instead of relying solely on Facebook posts.

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NRL star details extraordinary PNG Chiefs buzz following gruelling pre-season adventure

Sydney Roosters star Connor Watson says there’s an extraordinary level of excitement building in Papua New Guinea ahead of the NRL’s historic expansion into the nation.

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12 women among 14 winners in Eliseo Christmas promotion final draw

Twelve women were among the 14 winners in the Eliseo Group’s 2025 Christmas Promotion Giveaway, with two lucky shoppers taking home the major prizes during the final draw held on Sunday at the company’s Rainbow branch in Port Moresby.

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Kumul Gebbie signs new two-year deal with Dons

2025 Doncaster Player of the Year and PNG Kumuls back Edene Gebbie has committed his future to the club after signing a new two-year contract with the Dons ahead of the upcoming season.

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Government eyes NBC to broadcast PNG Chiefs NRL games nationwide

The Papua New Guinea Government is considering the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] as the primary broadcaster for PNG Chiefs matches when the country enters Australia’s National Rugby League [NRL] competition in 2028, citing NBC’s unmatched national reach and its role in nation-building.

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Nipa-Kutubu election petition goes to trial

The Nipa Kutubu election petition case is set to progress to trial following a ruling by the National Court last Friday.

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Government tightens focus on 2027 election readiness

Prime Minister James Marape says the Government has stepped up preparations for the 2027 National Elections, placing strong emphasis on credibility, security and respect for the will of the people.

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