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 The SP PNG Hunters have produced an inspired 36-22 win over last year’s grand finalists Wynnum Manly Seagulls in Round 14 of the QRL Hostplus Cup.  In picturesque conditions at BMD Kougari Oval on Saturday afternoon, the Hunters embraced the lively Wynnum crowd and their intent was evident from the kick-off. The PNG side worked into attacking field position confidently with just their second possession and looked dangerous with the ball until some resolute Seagulls’ defence forced the first error of the match. SP PNG Hunters Media  Marching upfield themselves in response, it was Wynnum Manly who would go on the attack next. They looked to have scored courtesy of a smooth right edge shift only for Hunters’ backrower Kitron Laka to appear out of nowhere in cover and knock the ball loose over the line, saving a certain try.   Discipline was the telling difference between this Hunters’ side and the one that lost to Ipswich last week. The Hunters poured through the middle as their middles

Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP John Rosso has been declared on first preferential votes this evening scoring almost 27 thousand votes. Rosso collected 26,864 primary votes reaching 50 per-cent plus one or  absolute majority of the total votes. The votes were received across Lae city from 65 wards. He thanked the people of Lae for showing the confidence and returning him overwhelmingly in his victory speech at the Sir Ignatius Kilage stadium. “Bikpla thank you tru long ol pipol blong Lae disla absolute majority yupela sowim, me tok thank you and I stand very humble before all you peers. Me no stretpela man me wankain olsem yupela tasol I will do my best to ensure that Lae rightfully deserves its place as the second largest city of PNG.” Rosso further condemned election related violence in Markham and Kabuwm district which saw ballot boxes and papers destroyed.  ” Yupela bakarapim ol box na bakarapim democratic process ya me condemim. Em no gutpla pasim yumi wokim. Em

Member for Kandrian Gloucester Joseph Lelang is the new Opposition leader of the Papua New Guinea Parliament. The announcement was made this morning during a media conference by the People’s National Congress Party. Mr. Lelang says they will keep the government in check and balance on national issues. Member for Kiriwina/Goodenough Douglas Tomuriesa is the Deputy Opposition leader. The announcements were made by the leader of the PNC Party Peter O’Neill. Next :  Kaupa Retains Moresby North-East Open Seat

It is the most scenic of all national parks in Assam. It is a paradise for birdwatchers and it is teeming with bio diversity. I am talking about the lush green Nameri National Park that overlooks the Eastern Himalayas in the background and has the lively Jia Bhoroli river criss-crossing the national park. Historically popular with anglers, today, Nameri is popular with wildlife researchers and enthusiasts. It is home to over 600 floral species including rudrakhsa and rare orchids. Close to 400 bird species have been recorded here including the Great Pied Hornbill, white winged wood duck, rufus necked hornbill, black stork, ibis bill and more. And in terms of mammals, Nameri national park provides habitat for Asian elephant, royal bengal tiger, Indian leopard, clouded leopard, marbled cat, gaur, barking deer, dhole, Himalayan black bear, capped langur, Malayan giant squirrel, wild boar, slow loris and many more. It is also home to a wide range of reptiles, amphibians and fishes. But,