Author: Aseneth WAIDE

An attacking masterclass led by Reece Walsh helped the Broncos power past the Warriors 42-12 on Saturday night and book in a grand final showdown with the Panthers. Lining up against the side he spent the first two seasons of his NRL career with for the first time since moving back to his junior club, Walsh was immense with ball in hand and inflicted much of the damage in front of a crowd of 52,273 at Suncorp Stadium. The 21-year-old Queensland star’s class and confidence was more evident than ever as he shook off an early intercept – which gifted…

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Papua New Guinean singer Danielle Morgan has been involved in the music industry since high school. After taking a break from the music scene for a decade, she returned stronger, competing, and becoming the first female artist to win one of the biggest music competitions in the Pacific region in 2022, ABC Pacific Break. According to Danielle, she draws emotions from music and personal experiences when it comes to writing songs. “The producer would play a track, and if I like the song, the lyrics will start coming in.” “But sometimes they don’t, that’s when I go back, sit down,…

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With their first runway coming up on October 21st, 2023, Kreativ Haus true to its word has created a platform with the intention of empowering local fashion designers and artisans and promoting Papua New Guinea’s rich artistic heritage through fashion and design. Kreativ Haus told PNGHAUSBUNG that the organization was formed by women who participated in a CUFA (Credit Union Foundation Australia) Business Accelerator Program workshop that took place at the Centre for Arts and Innovation, 8Mile from February to April of 2023. A new organization representing fashion designers and artisans as well as giving them a more sustainable option…

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The APEC Haus in the city of Port Moresby will be coated in colours and culture as the Kreativ Haus Runway takes center stage on October 21st. The runway will showcase Papua New Guinea’s tribal cultures and heritage through fashion. With the noble goals of empowering regional fashion designers and artisans and promoting Papua New Guinea’s rich artistic heritage, Kreativ Haus was recently founded. Despite being young, the organization is committed to supporting the development of indigenous talent, providing Papua New Guinean SMEs with sustainable opportunities, and improving the lives of their families. Kreativ Haus told PNG HAUSBUNG that the…

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Shaun Johnson’s calf muscle is commanding far less attention at Warriors HQ this week, while at the Panthers and Storm hopes are high that they’ll welcome back key playmakers for their preliminary final showdown. Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai and Storm No.7 Jahrome Hughes have been named to face each other on Friday night in Sydney after both taking part in team training on Sunday, but will need to pass through more demanding tests later in the week before they are declared certain starters. In Luai’s case that is likely to include having to prove his injured shoulder can handle tackling…

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Entertainer Visa class now has six visa types available online on the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority (PNGICSA) website (www.ica.gov.pg) for the convenience of international artists, film makers, comedians, musicians and cultural groups. This was announced by the Minister for Immigration and Border Security, John Rosso recently. The visa classes available and accessible online include Film Maker (commercial & non-commercial), Comedian (commercial), Musician (commercial), Gospel Group (charity) and Cultural Group (charity). Minister Rosso said, the inclusion of six different visas available on the PNGICSA website allows international artists who want to come to PNG for entertainment-related purposes to apply online…

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With a healthy body and a consistent voice coming from the coaching box in 2023, Rocco Berry is beginning to show his true ability in the NRL arena. Since making his first-grade debut two years ago, Berry has worked under three different head coaches at the Warriors and had to overcome a range of injuries which have held him back. As a convert from rugby union who only switched codes at the end of 2018, he was also among those most impacted by the club’s inability to field their own reserve-grade side during the pandemic. It’s meant this season has…

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A 79th minute Will Warbrick try has kept Melbourne’s 2023 premiership dreams alive after overcoming a gallant Roosters side 18-13 at AAMI Park on Friday. The Roosters led 13-12 with less than two minutes to play but the Storm stole the final moments when a Cameron Munster crossfield kick ended in the hands of a leaping Warbrick, bringing 19,000 fans to their feet in Melbourne. The semi-final victory booked the Storm a spot in their eighth preliminary final in their past nine seasons as the Melbourne powerhouse prepare for a 2020 grand final rematch against the reigning premier Panthers at…

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Taylor Swift made the whole place shimmer at the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night, when she won the award for video of the year for the second time in a row. Swift was on hand to accept her moon-man trophy for her “Anti-Hero” music video at the event in New Jersey, appearing at the show during a break in her “Eras” tour schedule. Last year, Swift won the same award for her “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” music video. The “Bejeweled” singer won at least three more awards Tuesday night, including song of the year,…

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The Australian Rugby League Commission and the Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP have announced the Australian Men’s and Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII squads to take on PNG PM’s XIII teams at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, on Saturday, September 23. The Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII will include eight representatives from the 2022 World Cup winning Kangaroos squad, for the first Prime Minister’s XIII encounter in PNG since 2018. The Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII has been selected with a view to giving some of the best up and coming players in the NRLW an opportunity alongside a…

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