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Hela PPC calls for stronger police-councilor partnership to boost law and order

​Hela Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Michael Welly has issued a strong call for partnership to the 81 newly elected ward councilors of the Tari Pori District. Speaking shortly after their induction last week, PPC Welly stressed that a close working relationship between the councilors and the police service is critical for effectively maintaining law and order throughout the province.

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Government establishes new National Monitoring and Coordination Authority

Government Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu has announced that the National Monitoring and Coordination Authority [NMCA] has now been officially established as an office under the Public Service Management Act.

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Australian specialist team completes 12 life-changing surgeries in Vanimo

A visiting team of Australian volunteer specialists has completed 12 life-changing surgeries and 58 patient consultations during a week-long medical mission in the West Sepik Province.

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Urban LLG members sworn in

Out of the 11 local level government in northern, Urban LLG is the first to swear in its 11 ward councilors together with the Popondetta town mayor.

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Supreme Court confirms James Nomane as new leader of the Opposition

The Supreme Court has today confirmed the earlier vote by Opposition MPs, officially declaring Chuave MP James Nomane as the new Leader of the Opposition.

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Special needs kids graduate

At least four special needs children at Alotau's Inclusive Education Resource Centre Callan Services will be streaming students to mainstream schools next year to pursue their education after completing their basic education at Milne Bays only

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Bulolo CEO calls for Presidental Election

Bulolo District has elected new leaders for its four LLGs - Watut, Bulolo Urban, Buang and Mumeng.

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Tigers dominance endures in Kerema

The legacy of the Young Tigers Rugby League club endures, following grand final victories in the Men's A Grade and Under 20 division yesterday [Sunday, November 30th, 2025].

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Water problems solved at Madang Provincial Hospital

Patients and staff at the Madang Provincial Hospital will no longer have to endure prolonged water problems, they will now have constant water supply following the recent installation of two new Southern Cross tanks.

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Narewec congratulates Wau Waria’s new LLG leaders

Morobe's newly established district, Wau Waria, welcomed its first Mayor, Gedion Kipusing, John Aki as the Wau Rural LLG President, and Maita Tokubo as the Waria Rural LLG President.

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