NRL & PNG Chiefs: Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has backed Cameron Munster to negotiate a move to the PNG Chiefs for the club’s inaugural NRL season, with the veteran five-eighth potentially chasing a tax-free windfall as he nears retirement. Banking & Women’s Economic Power: Westpac says its WOW Awards are a direct investment in women leaders driving stronger economic outcomes across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. Labour & Skills: Trade union reps from across the region, including PNG, completed a four-day labour law and dispute resolution training focused on grievances, collective bargaining and arbitration. Digital ID & Jobs: Western Pacific University students won major prizes at PNG’s National Digital ID Hackathon, including a platform to connect jobseekers and employers using the national SevisPass system. Public Sector Pay Reform: Government has upgraded the Alesco payroll system to improve transparency as the payroll office moves under the Department of Personnel Management, while Finance Minister says public servants’ salaries cost the state over K6 billion a year. SME Funding Probe: Commerce Minister Wake Goi has suspended most SME funding transactions amid allegations involving about K200 million, with opposition leader James Nomane calling for an independent investigation. Mining & Aviation: Misima Minerals will operate the Misima aerodrome after signing an MoA with Milne Bay, aiming to restore commercial flights before end-2026. Energy & Power Woes: Commentary highlights PNG Power’s ongoing financial troubles, pointing to structural loss-making and long-running tariff and collection issues. Geopolitics & Trade: China commended PNG for closing Taiwan’s economic office, as diplomatic tensions continue to ripple through Pacific economic ties.