Inside PNG

16/01/2026

: A Gen Z-led organization called Headstart is revolutionizing men’s mental health in Australia by ditching the "one dimensional" clinical approach for a "by boys, for boys" model.
Founded by Nick Irving in 2024, the Melbourne-based service uses mentors with lived experience to reach young men aged 12 to 25 who may struggle with traditional therapy or leaving the house.
With 90% of families reporting improvements in their sons' wellbeing and plans to expand from Melbourne to Sydney, the organization is proving that relatable, judgment-free connection is the key to tackling the Australia's male su***de crisis.
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Lived experience of mental health challenges is being used as the tool to connect with boys and young men facing their own difficulties.

16/01/2026

: The National Women’s Cricket team, PNG Lewas are officially on the hunt for a historic World Cup debut as they touch down in Nepal for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.

Coming off a high-performance training stint in Adelaide supported by the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports program, the squad is primed to battle nine other nations for one of four coveted spots at the 2026 World Cup in England.

With their opening match against Ireland just around the corner, the Lewas are focused, disciplined, and ready to showcase Pacific excellence on the global stage.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/png-lewas-eye-world-cup-berth-after-aussie-tour/

15/01/2026

: Prime Minister James Marape's "90-day” targets are bordering on the impossible:
The new Police Minister, Sir John Pundari has 12-months to disarm the Highlands.
New Housing Minister, Dr. Kobby Bomareo has only 90-days to fix a decades-old land crisis.
And new Works & Highways Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr takes over the K1.7billion 'Connect PNG' budget, a portfolio plagued by transparency questions.
Meanwhile, Solen Loifa takes the lead at the mining ministry to finalize a new resource regime by September 2026.m
As the 2027 elections loom, the Prime Minister is betting on experienced hands and emerging leaders to move progress along. The question remains whether this is the delivery breakthrough Papua New Guinea’s been waiting for, or another strategic move to secure coalition numbers.

Read full article: https://insidepng.com/marape-reshuffles-cabinet-amid-mounting-pressure-for-2026-reset/

Marape has reshuffled Cabinet, swearing in three new ministers. He set a 90-day deadline for housing and a 2026 mining regime reset.

15/01/2026

: As a wave of Papua New Guineans and other Pacific Islanders move and begin settling in Australia under the new Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV), the reality of the Australia’s housing crisis is reshaping where these new residents choose to call home. While Sydney and Brisbane have long been popular destinations, record-high rents are forcing a strategic shift toward emerging suburban hubs and more affordable southern capitals.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/rent-costs-shift-pacific-migration-patterns/

15/01/2026

: Prime minister James Marape's 90-day targets are bordering on the impossible:
The new Police Minister, Sir John Pundari has 12-months to disarm the Highlands.
New Housing Minister, Dr. Kobby Bomareo has only 90-days to fix a decades-old land crisis.
And new Works & Highways Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr takes over the K1.7billion 'Connect PNG' budget, a portfolio plagued by transparency questions.
Meanwhile, Solen Loifa takes the lead at the mining ministry to finalize a new resource regime by September 2026.m

As the 2027 elections loom, the Prime Minister is betting on experienced hands and emerging leaders to move progress along. The question remains whether this is the delivery breakthrough Papua New Guinea’s been waiting for, or another strategic move to secure coalition numbers.

Read full article: https://insidepng.com/marape-reshuffles-cabinet-amid-mounting-pressure-for-2026-reset/

12/01/2026

: As Papua New Guinea enters its 51st year of independence, Prime Minister James Marape is calling on every public servant, Minister, and Head of State Owned-Enterprises to recommit to the work of nation-building. This comes ahead of tomorrow's dedication service.
"We have celebrated our past. Now we must build our future." says Marape.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/pm-marape-demands-national-rededication-as-png-enters-51st-year-of-independence/

12/01/2026

: One viral video, 860+ languages. Is PNG losing its identity to a "standard" norm? From the Roro dialect to traditional greetings, the beauty of Papua New Guinea lies in its complexity. It is time for the nation to celebrate every local voice on the global stage.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/beyond-the-viral-reel-why-the-png-language-debate-is-a-wake-up-call-for-cultural-preservation/

08/01/2026

: Fifteen students from Unitech’s Bachelor in Science Forestry Program were presented with Professional Work Experience Certificates after completing a 24-day training program at the Forest Authority Headquarters.
Presenting the certificates was PNGFA Acting MD, John Mosoro who said forestry plays a key role in PNG's development and must not be isolated from other sustainable resource sectors.
Read more: https://insidepng.com/unitech-forestry-students-receive-professional-work-experience-certificates/

05/01/2026

: Prime Minister, James Marape has issued a blunt ultimatum to communities across the country to stop protecting criminals or face the full weight of the law.
As police intensify "Operation Kumul 23" to scrub illegal fi****ms from the country's most volatile regions, the Prime Minister made it clear that the era of hiding hired gunmen behind village walls must end. The government's stance, he says, is now one of absolute zero tolerance.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/pm-marape-issues-stern-warning-to-those-shielding-gunmen/

18/12/2025

: 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗟𝗖𝗔

The Angau General Hospital in Lae has received K200,000 worth of essential medicine supplies this morning from the Lae City Authority (LCA).

Urban clinics in the city also received similar supplies a week ago at a tune of K130,000.

This is an ongoing aid from LCA to Morobe Provincial Health Authority, especially Angau and Lae District clinics, to complement the support from the national government.

Meanwhile, the Morobe Provincial Health Authority is still working on addressing the issue of staff shortage at the Angau Memorial Provincial Hospital’s Emergency and Accident Unit.

18/12/2025

: The Waigani District Court has struck out a cybercrime case against Ronald Banipi involving SOE Minister William Duma. Citing Section 37(3) of the Constitution, Magistrate Paul Puri Nii struck out the matter due to lack of prosecution and ordered a bail refund.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/waigani-court-dismisses-cybercrime-case-against-ronald-banipi/

09/12/2025

: A woman and two children were killed by a decaying tree that fell during a heavy downpour in Lae. With more than eight others injured, the Ward Councillor is calling for a hazard inspection and some aid assistance for the community whose homes were destroyed by the fallen tree.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/falling-tree-kills-woman-and-two-children/