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Bypass created at Yanamu for ease of vehicle movement

The Department of Works and Highways has created a bypass across the Yanamu river to help ease the movement of vehicles, following the collapse of the bridge early Wednesday morning.

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Hekari enter uncharted territory as OFC Professional League kicks off

Papua New Guinea champions Hekari United FC are stepping into uncharted territory as they prepare to compete in the inaugural OFC Professional League, which kicks off on January 17 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Tropical low brings strong winds and heavy rain warnings for Southern PNG

The National Weather Service has issued strong wind, gale-force wind and heavy rainfall warnings as a tropical low system continues to affect parts of the country.

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Man arrested for allegedly spreading false information in Wapenamanda

A man accused of spreading false information against the Pyapin Wauni and Wauni Isane clans in the Minamb Constituency of Wapenamanda, Enga Province, has been arrested by police.

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Highlands farmers count heavy losses as flight cancellations leave produce rotting at Kagamuga

Highlands farmers supplying fresh vegetables and fruits to Port Moresby markets are counting heavy losses after repeated Air Niugini flight cancellations left tones of produce rotting at Kagamuga Airport in Western Highlands Province.

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ICCC warns merchants: ‘charging EFTPOS cash-back fees is illegal

The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC] has warned businesses that charging customers fees for Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale [EFTPOS] cash-back transactions is illegal and will attract regulatory action.

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JS Commodity takes naming rights of Sepik Nines to drive youth development

JS Commodity has taken over the naming rights and major sponsorship of the annual Sepik Nines rugby league tournament, injecting new momentum into the competition as a platform to positively engage youths in the Sepik region.

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PPC warns against harbouring criminals

Madang Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim, has warned residents not to shelter criminals, saying anyone who does so will be treated the same as the offenders themselves.

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Unggai youth group launches ground-breaking survey to shape local development

In a bid to craft a data-driven future for their community, a newly formed youth-led organisation has completed an extensive baseline survey across the Unggai Local Level Government [LLG] area.

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Celebrating sport and sustainability: The King’s Baton arrives in PNG

Papua New Guinea celebrated the arrival of the King’s Baton yesterday, joining the 500-day global relay leading to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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