Power & Accountability: Morobe MP Sam Basil Jnr says daily blackouts (4–5 hours) have dragged on for months, hurting health, education, public services and forcing businesses to buy generators—he demands PNG Power act fast instead of blaming “issues.” Education Resilience: PNG’s new Resilient School Infrastructure Policy sets stronger standards for planning, building and maintaining disaster-ready schools, while allowing designs to fit local geography and culture. Local Learning Support: Australia backs renovations at Siassi Lutheran Secondary School in Morobe’s Umboi Island, improving mess facilities, water storage, solar housing and safer classrooms. Culture & Writing: Winners of the inaugural Te Pae Tawhiti speculative fiction awards were announced at Hamilton Book Month, spotlighting Pacific-themed storytelling. Politics & Governance: The PNG Party and the newly launched Nesenel Unity Party sign a landmark agreement ahead of 2027, while a separate editorial urges voters to judge leaders by results, not handouts or connections. Media & Community Voices: New Ireland’s deputy governor calls for a National Media Development Policy that respects media freedom and responsibilities, and a parliamentary communications report backs ideas like school radio broadcasts. Indigenous Rights & Land: A study argues direct cash to Indigenous forest communities can help defend rainforests, and separate reporting highlights development pressures and displacement risks for Indigenous communities. Health & Institutions: Interim council members are sworn in for PNG’s standalone University of Medicine and Health Sciences, with K2 billion infrastructure funding promised. Sports & Identity: Rugby League World Cup free-to-air access is debated as UK plans for subscription coverage spark criticism, with Pacific diaspora fans at the center of the concern. Community Safety: Sorcery-linked violence around Lake Kutubu has displaced families after arson attacks, disrupting schooling and daily life.