Deep-Sea Mining & Radioactivity Risk: An anti-deep sea mining coalition warns that seabed mining could disturb radioactive material and move it through the marine food chain, raising concerns for ocean life and seafood eaters, including in Papua New Guinea. Bird Flu Watch: Australia confirmed a fifth H5 bird flu case in a migratory seabird (a giant petrel), with authorities stressing no signs of spread to poultry or mass wildlife deaths and urging calm while surveillance continues. El Niño Food Security: SPREP highlights that El Niño can bring both risks and opportunities across the Pacific, as PNG and neighbours plan for changing rainfall and impacts on livelihoods. Resilient Agriculture Funding: ACIAR announced two new PNG agricultural research investments (over A$8m) focused on evidence for climate-resilient farming, productivity, and better food and nutrition outcomes. Mining Governance Cooperation: PNG and Solomon Islands agreed to strengthen mining sector reforms and governance, with landowner-centred approaches and clearer value retention on the agenda. Renewables in Morobe: SP Brewery commissioned a rooftop solar system and new warehouse in Lae, aiming to cut carbon footprint and improve long-term sustainability. Education & Learning Tools: Western Pacific University launched an AI-enabled digital knowledge hub (LearnX) with SmartX tablets, while Project Skul delivers desks, books, and classroom learning materials to under-resourced PNG schools. Biodiversity in the Managalas Plateau: A new project trains local biodiversity team leaders to map flora and fauna using camera traps and acoustic monitoring, supporting better conservation planning. Clean-up in Madang: UOT’s soccer team volunteered to clean Madang’s beachfront after the Intervarsity tournament, helping keep the province’s environment looking its best. Air Links: Solomon Airlines announced scheduled Port Moresby–Honiara service starting next week, boosting regional travel and people-to-people connections.