NRL Franchise Momentum: The PNG Chiefs have locked in a record sponsorship with Bank South Pacific, a three-year front-of-shirt deal worth about $15m (reported over $20m AUD in another account), supporting the club’s build-up ahead of its 2028 NRL debut. Education Infrastructure: PM James Marape officially commissioned the University of Goroka’s new K130m Central Administration Building and Humilaveka Student Forum Square, calling it a major commitment to quality education. Highlands Highway Push: Marape told Eastern Highlanders the multi-billion-kina Highlands Highway investment must deliver more coffee, jobs and SME growth, as he commissioned the Bena Bridge and launched road works toward Korofeigu. Digital Regulation Reform: NICTA is developing three new Bills to expand PNG’s digital rules, including data governance and protection and digital identity, after a two-day stakeholder consultation in Port Moresby. Health Delivery: NCDPHA and partners launched the HPV vaccine program at New Erima Primary School to protect girls aged 9–15 in NCD from cervical cancer. Conservation Research Partnership: TKCP and PNG University of Technology will partner on field-based conservation research in the YUS area, with training and community benefits. LNG Governance Update: KPHL says an amended Papua LNG marketing agreement with TotalEnergies strengthens PNG’s governance and protections, including unanimous consent for key pricing matters. Regional Diplomacy Watch: Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Palau urged members to keep Bougainville’s referendum as PNG’s internal process, not a regional issue.