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East Sepik concludes LLG elections, two seats declared fail

The 2025 Local Level Government [LLG] elections in East Sepik Province have officially concluded, with all remaining presidential and ward council seats declared today.

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PNG defeats Netherlands by 8 runs in thriller

Papua New Guinea has claimed a hard-fought victory against the Netherlands in Match 15 of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025, triumphing by 8 runs this afternoon at Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok.

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Armed gang attempts highway hold-up near Wewak

A criminal gang of more than 20 men attempted to hold up several public motor vehicles [PMVs] this morning near Koikin Village, on the outskirts of Wewak.

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Athletics champs set for Goroka

The 64th National Track and Field Championships will be held at the National Sports Institute in Goroka next week from Friday December 5th to Sunday December 7th.

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AFL PNG works with Hunters to improve kicking skills

The AFL PNG development team, led by Jill Ravusiro, has been working closely with the SP PNG Hunters to help improve their overall kicking game and other key football skills.

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Doctors maintained as casuals at Madang PHA

Four Medical Doctors serving in the Madang PHA are paid on base level without getting their full remuneration packages.

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NCD PHA commemorates GBV activism week

The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [NCD PHA] marked the Gender-Based Violence [GBV] Activism Week with awareness activities in the country’s capital, Port Moresby.

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Peter O’Neill says 2026 budget is not people focused

Former Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says the 2026 National Budget is not people focused.

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K4.9billion for education as government expands support in key sectors

Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey presented a massive K30.9 billion National Budget for 2026, to the house this afternoon.

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Government increases health sector allocation

The health sector has been allocated a 15 percent increase, at K3.2 billion in the 2026 National Budget.

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