Education & AI: PNG’s EduNEX is live and the Education Minister says AI is “no longer optional,” but critics warn there’s little public debate on how AI will affect real classroom learning. Hiri Moale (culture & history): Gulf Province’s bigger role is spotlighted in “Completing the Story,” reframing the Hiri trade as a two-way exchange between communities across the Gulf of Papua. Digital literacy (women & livelihoods): The PNG eBook Campaign is pushing beyond classrooms in Manus, helping women learn, earn, and grow through community-based digital skills tied to identity and culture. Maritime & ocean governance: PNG is urged to turn maritime policy into practice for safety and skills, and it has ratified the BBNJ High Seas biodiversity agreement—linking ocean stewardship to culture and food security. Consumer protection (digital economy): A Draft Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2026 aims to close gaps around fair trading and misleading conduct as e-commerce grows. GBV prevention (community action): Australia backs a PNG GBV prevention messaging guide, while police and leaders call for stronger anger-management awareness and practical board accountability. Birth registration (rights): PNGCIR, UNICEF and Australia launch a joint birth registration campaign in Port Moresby to expand access and awareness of children’s rights. Sports & national identity: The PNG Chiefs branding and NRL push is framed as a cultural unity project, even as it sparks geopolitical debate. Human security: Police rescue 39 Indonesians in an alleged trafficking operation; the immigration minister warns foreigners to respect PNG law. Climate pressure: Marape and Solomon Islands leaders demand real carbon cuts over “empty promises” as sea-level rise threatens the region.