Bougainville Mine Tensions: Two people were shot and several arrested after an arson attack on equipment at the Panguna mine camp, as Bougainville pushes to reopen the long-shuttered copper and gold project despite opposition. Port Moresby Security: Police plan a major operation for the Digicel Cup Grand Final after warnings about ticketless crowds and social media threats, with checkpoints and mass-arrest powers on standby. Tourism & Travel Policy: Australia has published updated Work and Holiday visa rules (subclass 462), including age and eligibility details that matter for young PNG travellers planning work-and-travel. Regional Medical Travel: Tongan patients are being treated in Fiji after doctors said specialist heart care wasn’t available at home—another reminder of how Pacific medical tourism is growing. Culture as a Draw: Central Province’s CMACF festival in Bereina is blending performances with SME stalls and public info on agriculture and fisheries, showing how cultural events can drive visitor spending. Sports Travel: PNG’s Kapuls and Bilums have arrived in Fiji for the MSG Prime Ministers Cup, with the Bilums defending champions and both teams chasing strong regional results. Tourism Industry Talk: A push is growing to better align aviation and tourism policy in PNG, with Air Niugini flagged as a key tourism asset. Indigenous Voices: In the Philippines, Indigenous-led media groups like Tangguyob Collective are expanding coverage to protect land rights and amplify community stories.