An outback Australian town has re-imposed a controversial policy directed at Aboriginal communities that restricts the sale of alcohol. Under the new restrictions, no takeaway alcohol will be sold in Alice Springs – about 450km northeast of Uluru – on Mondays or Tuesdays. Alcohol can also only be sold between 15:00 and 19:00 on all days except Saturdays. A previous ban ended in mid-2022 after it was deemed as racial discrimination. The leader of the Northern Territory, Natasha Fyles, said the measures were imposed to protect families and children across the town as the town experiences a significant increase in…
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On 26 January 2023, two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets will take part in a flyover of Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, to mark 50 years since the establishment of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Headquarters. In the months following the establishment of the Headquarters, PNG defence powers were passed from Canberra to Port Moresby. This anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate the evolution of the PNGDF into the independent defence force it is today. Members of the Australian Defence Organisation posted to PNG will join the PNGDF for the 50th Anniversary parade. The Australian Defence Force’s…
An exciting era is dawning on the Gold Coast and coach Justin Holbrook has revealed he’s ready to put the next generation of Titans stars to the test. However, with depth comes decisions, and Holbrook said the upcoming NRL Pre-Season Challenge matches against their Queensland rivals in the Broncos and Dolphins could ignite several positional shootouts, including the coveted No. 7 jersey. With AJ Brimson likely to start at fullback in Round 1, Holbrook must decide who will play alongside star recruit Kieran Foran, with emerging playmakers Tanah Boyd and Toby Sexton set to be tested. “We haven’t decided on it yet…
Increasing unemployed youth population in Papua New Guinea sparks social disorders of unaccepted behaviors and cannot be remedy overnight. The New Ireland Rugby Union (NIRU) strongly condemns the self-perceived acts of a minority group unlawfully violating an Australian female tourist in the province last week. President of NIRU Charlie Melachon says the challenges faced by youths in New Ireland is growing and the sports government alone cannot solve these problems. Melachon said sports and in his case under the NIRU, he continuously emphasizes the importance of participation and holding together this volatile group of young man through sports. Reiterating the…
Papua New Guinea is set to open four new foreign missions over the next three years. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko said the four new missions to be set up are in Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Switzerland. “The new embassies will be set up to enhance economic trade and agriculture, health and education, starting this year,” he said. “We want to work with Israel closely, through the word of God and also through the aspects of economic empowerment, agriculture, industry, commerce and so on.” Tkatchenko referred to UAE as the new frontier, a centre point for connecting…
Aspiring entrepreneur, James Mamak, believes teaching children and youth in matters of financial literacy and entrepreneurship will break the spell of escalating unemployment. James, a participant in the recent UNDP supported Entrepreneurship and Innovation Course described it, “as a solution to a rising numbers of unemployed youth and social problems on Bougainville and Papua New Guinea.” The training is aimed at fostering employment and entrepreneurial skills, as well as having access to business development and services from the ‘Bougainville Innovation Hubs.’ The Bougainville Innovation Hubs aim is to develop and sustain viable micro, small and medium enterprises across Bougainville and…
The Papua New Guinea parliament’s decision to give Sir Bob Dadae a second term as Governor General has been criticised by many. There had been hopes among some that prominent woman candidate Winnie Kiap might have been chosen. Kiap has had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat. Typically in PNG governors-general have a second term. But RNZ Pacific correspondent Scott Waide said the lack of female representation in leadership positions throughout the country sparked hopes of a woman being appointed to the role for the first time. He said there’s been a lot of criticism online of the…
Nambawan Super Chairman Mr. Reg Monagi, yesterday announced the departure of Mr. Alan Kam, who completed his nine-year tenure on the Nambawan Super Board as an Independent Trustee Director. Mr. Kam joined the Nambawan Super Board in December 2013 and served as the Chairman of the Fund’s Investment Committee for the majority of his tenure on the Board. Mr. Monagi said, “Mr. Kam joined Nambawan Super when it was a K5.2 billion Fund. He contributed immensely to the growth of the Fund’s net assets to over K8.9 billion through his leadership of the Investment Committee. He also led the development…
Shady Rest Hotel donated 60 cartons of Dove soap to support the needs of patients admitted to the hospital. Marketing Manager Wesley Watuna stated that a strong community is built on the foundation of good health. “To say we are proud of what our good Friends of POMGen is doing is an understatement. We are thankful to FOPG for accepting our donations, in kind, and more so for a relationship that we look forward to foster for many years to come. We are honored to be a Friend of POMGEN”. Friends of POMGEN thanked Mr. Watuna and his team for…
Trukai Industries Ltd under its Trukai brand has renewed its sponsorship of the Hiri Moale Festival’s Vanagi Heau Helulu (canoe) race. Trukai Industries has signed a two-year agreement with the Motu-Koitabu Assembly with an annual sponsorship valued at K60,000, positioning Trukai as the major and naming rights sponsor of the Vanagi (canoe) race, one of the main events of the Hiri Moale Festival. The sponsorship will cover the preparation of the race and prize money for the winners of categories A and B. Trukai Industries Marketing Manager Maryanne Tom said the company was proud to be the major and naming…