Film & Heritage: NAFA Productions is set to start filming “Mussau: The First Song” in Papua New Guinea in September, based on the true story of Taula Livovoa and aiming to preserve Mussau culture and endangered languages. Tourism & Travel: NCD Governor Powes Parkop calls PNG the “last frontier” for global tourism as Air Niugini restores direct flights to Tokyo. Education Reform: PNG’s education overhaul—new 1-6-6 structure, removal of grade 8/10 exams, and a standards-based curriculum—raises big questions about what values and civic skills schools are building. Public Service University: SILAG’s push to become PNG’s first public service university moves closer after final stakeholder consultations on the 2027 bill. Digital Inclusion: Digicel PNG backs DTS26 as a Gold Sponsor, focusing on building a trusted digital public ecosystem. Youth & Child Wellbeing: Parliament establishes a permanent child and youth wellbeing committee, while a national youth engagement strategy targets one million jobs and livelihoods by 2029. Health & Safety: Only 48% of children have full routine immunisation coverage, and Mt Hagen Specialist Hospital warns of rising antimicrobial resistance from irrational medicine use. Culture & Community: Master carver Joshua Waiekisa prepares for his first overseas trip to showcase Tami Island totem poles in Cairns. Regional Environment: Pacific governments brace for stronger climate pressure as hotter oceans and El Niño risks threaten schools and communities.