WWII Remnants Disposal: The Royal Australian Navy has completed destruction of about 2,200 potentially live WWII munitions off Papua New Guinea under Operation Render Safe, warning that corroding ordnance can leak toxic heavy metals into soil, water and coastal ecosystems. Election Integrity & Funding: IFES senior director Michael Yard says adequate funding for PNG’s Electoral Commission and police is key to a safe, credible 2027 election as political leaders worldwide increasingly reject results. Digital Connectivity for Learning: The U.S. Embassy launched Starlink at the American Corner in Waigani, backing wider internet access for schools and remote health facilities. Tourism & Heritage Management: NCD Governor Powes Parkop renewed calls to revamp the Kokoda Track Authority so the Kokoda Track delivers real benefits to landowners, pushing for stronger promotion through PNG’s tourism body. Jobs vs Growth: A World Bank update says PNG’s 2025 growth was strong, but formal jobs lag, with many new workers pushed into subsistence farming and informal work. Forestry Governance Upgrade: The EU-backed Forestry-Climate Change-Biodiversity programme supplied PNG Forest Authority with new video and communications tools to cut costs and improve sustainable forest management. Snakebite Partnership: PNG and Australia reaffirmed support to reduce snakebite deaths by strengthening the national health system and expanding antivenom access, with more than 3,000 lives saved since 2025. Wildlife Discovery: Scientists report a new walking shark species from Milne Bay, adding to PNG’s biodiversity spotlight.