Fertilizer Security: Australia-Indonesia ties are paying off for regional food security, with a 47,250-tonne urea shipment docking in Brisbane under a 250,000-tonne deal, after war-linked shipping disruptions tightened global fertilizer supply. Governance & Youth Jobs: Opposition leader James Nomane says PNG’s youth bulge (over 60% under 25) must be matched with real opportunities, arguing poverty persists despite natural wealth due to weak governance and basic service gaps. Procurement Reform: NICTA has sworn in a Special Procurement Committee to speed up ICT and Universal Access Service project delivery, cutting delays caused by external approvals for projects between K1m and K5m. SME Push: Alotau district SMEs are using PNG SME Week Agritrade Expo to reach bigger markets, backed by MP Vicky Morris sponsorship for 21 businesses. Tourism Numbers: PNG tourism contributed about US$244m in 2025 as arrivals recovered, though average spend per visitor fell. HIV Testing Expansion: Health authorities have launched nationwide HIV self-testing, with 26,000 kits already in-country and rollout planned across four provinces first. Bougainville Roadmap: Bougainville’s ABG set out a three-stage path to self-government from 1 Sept 2027 and independence in 2030. Mining & Tax: Newmont says it has paid a record K852m tax instalment from Lihir, while Wafi-Golpu talks move toward a major development contract. Corruption Walk Support: Kina Bank backed Transparency International PNG’s Walk Against Corruption. Bird Flu Watch: Australia confirmed H5N1 in a second state and PNG’s poultry import rules have been adjusted as surveillance ramps up.