Mangroves for climate resilience: The National Volunteer Service planted mangroves in Central’s Barakau (Eda Davara) to mark National Volunteer Day, linking volunteerism with environmental sustainability and disaster risk reduction. Cabinet reshuffle, same delivery test: A new reshuffle puts fresh faces into portfolios, but critics warn systemic dysfunction and weak accountability won’t be fixed by ceremony alone—citizens want working hospitals, schools and law enforcement. Climate-smart governance: The Climate Change Development Authority says PNG must balance growth with climate resilience through stronger rules, aiming for carbon-neutrality by 2050 and 50% by 2030. Resources Week push for local benefits: PNG CORE and resource leaders urged stronger partnerships and more local content so mining and LNG projects deliver lasting jobs, skills and community confidence. Jobs gap despite growth: A World Bank update says PNG’s economy is growing, but formal jobs aren’t keeping up, with many new workers stuck in subsistence and informal work. Pacific security tensions: PM Fakafanua joined regional concern over China’s missile test, warning against militarising the ocean and calling for a coordinated Pacific response. War remnants cleared: Defence reporting highlights ongoing explosive ordnance disposal work in East New Britain to reduce hazards left from World War II. Bougainville protein boost: The “Golden Flock” village chicken project launches in Bougainville to expand affordable local protein through community-owned, training-centre farms. Education access pressure: A call to prioritise teachers and remote schools warns that shortages, absenteeism and weak monitoring keep children out of quality learning.