Queensland Origin star Dane Gagai will remain at the Newcastle Knights for at least two more years after signing a contract extension with the club. The new deal keeps the centre in Newcastle for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, with a mutual option for 2027. Knights Director of Football Peter Parr is confident the 33-year-old will continue to make an impact on and off the field. “Dane is one of the best outside backs in the NRL and is playing as well as ever,” Parr said. “When you combine his on-field performance, experience and leadership, Dane is a highly valued…
Author: Paula DAVID
A three-try blitz in five minutes in the first half carried the Dolphins to a 30-24 win over an injury-hit Sea Eagles outfit at Suncorp Stadium. The Sea Eagles lost superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic to a hamstring injury and winger Jason Saab (shoulder) on a night in which they again gave up a 12-point lead to fall to successive losses. Among a host of stars for the home side, dynamic fullback Trai Fuller was a standout with 155 run metres and a freakish solo try from a chip and chase. The Sea Eagles struck first in the 10th minute when…
A great comeback from the SP PNG Hunters, with a thrilling 52-16 victory in Round 8 of the QRL Hostplus Cup over the Townsville Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon at Townsville, Australia. The crowd at Jack Manski Oval could not have anticipated such a dominant performance from the visitors who came into Round 8’s fixture on the back of three straight losses. To put all those learnings together into a complete 80-minute performance on Sunday afternoon is a big win for Head Coach Paul Aiton and his players, moving forward. The Blackhawks struck first in this one through Jaelen Feeney but…
PNG’s biggest domestic sporting competition just got bigger, thanks to Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited (KMHL). The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) announced a 5-year sponsorship agreement worth K15 million with Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited (KMHL) to be Platinum Partner of the National Rugby League Competition (NRLC) for men and women. The NRLC is the competition that runs the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup and this year for the first time, will run a National Women’s Competition through six of the current franchises including the Rabaul Gurias, Lae Tigers, Mt. Hagen Eagles, Goroka Lahanis, Port Moresby Vipers and the Central Dabaris.…
The Bay Breeze Bungalo, a local and newly built eco-lodge was officially opened by the member for Samarai-Murua District and Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture Isi Henry Leonard on his recent visit to Guasopa Station, Woodlark Island in Milne Bay Province. Minister Leonard pointed out the importance of safe guarding the environment so that ecotourism can be developed in the rural areas. He encouraged the people of Woodlark to learn from the concept of the eco-lodge and tourism, adding that his ministry will continue to support those locals who were serious about engaging in tourism activities as he wants…
The Penrith Panthers are chasing their third-straight victory as they return to NSW for a clash with the South Sydney Rabbitohs Ivan Cleary’s side held on for a gritty 26-20 win over the Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday night, the Panthers defending their way to victory. Now they will take on a desperate Rabbitohs squad at Accor Stadium. South Sydney suffered a demoralising 54-20 loss to the Melbourne Storm on ANZAC Day and now have a new interim head coach in Ben Hornby, following the club parting ways with Jason Demetriou. The Rabbitohs have so far won just one game…
The National Department of Health Secretary Dr. Osborn Liko has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to health and the well-being of our citizens through immunization as the country observed World Immunization Week from the 24th – 30th April 2024. Dr. Liko said Immunization is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent diseases and save lives. Vaccines not only protect individuals but also contribute to the collective immunity of our communities, safeguarding the most vulnerable among us. This year’s theme, “Humanly Possible: Saving lives through immunization” underscores the importance of equitable access to immunization. “PNG recognizes the critical role that immunization…
Young Denkie Luluata from Milne Bay province achieved his dream of becoming an accountant after he recently graduated with a Bachelor in Business Majoring in Accounting from the Southern Cross University, an affiliate of the Institute of Business Studies (IBS). A sponsored student from the Samarai Murua District of the Milne Bay province, Luluata graduated with a grade point average of 3 point 8, which is a high distinction. Luluata was committed to achieve his dream that he never missed any semester since being selected to attend studies at IBS where he has successfully completed his studies. He thanked Samarai…
Manly pair Haumole Olakau’atu and Daly Cherry-Evans are both facing two-game bans after they were charged with a Dangerous Throw on Eels forward Shaun Lane. The duo have each been charged with a Grade 2 Dangerous Throw offence which attracts a two-game ban with an early plea or a three-game ban if they unsuccessfully contest the charge at the judiciary. Parramatta pair Ryan Matterson and Maika Sivo were also charged from the game, with Matterson facing a $1,000 fine for his high tackle on Luke Brooks while Sivo is facing a $3,000 fine for his Dangerous Contact charge on Reuben…
Teachers in the National Education System are being urged by the Minister for Education to refrain from going on strike over their outstanding 3% CPI payment. Minister Lukas Dekena said, “In our quest to make teaching a prestigious profession, our teachers must understand our position and must remain professional and not to follow the recent blackmail tactic by others.” The Minister also supported the call by the PNG Teachers Association President to give the government until end of this month (April) and if nothing happens, they (PNGTA) will go back to the Industrial Registrar and at the same time engage…