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LIVING
STRICTLY BUSINESS
LIFESTYLE, CULTURE, SPORT, ENTERTAINMENT
PEOPLE, COMPANIES, INDUSTRIES
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Good food PNG’s new hunger for high-quality produce.
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The kumul dance A jaw-dropping performance in the hinterland of Morobe Province.
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Spotted in … Brisbane The PNG fashion designer with an eco conscience.
Star performer How Highlands Pacific is excelling in the mining sector.
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PNG in focus A new pictorial history of the country.
Pacific Games A full schedule for the biggest sporting event in the region this year.
Full steam ahead What does the future hold for the Steamship Trading Company?
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Ice-cream company aims big Laga Industries has expanded and will deliver more ice-cream to PNG and the South Pacific.
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Brand recognition The biggest names in PNG.
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Q&A Maurice McCarthy, the new CEO at Digicel.
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BRAIN GYM QUIZ, PUZZLES, CROSSWORD
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Crossword and puzzles Solutions
Survival at sea
The incredible voyage of the blind man. Guilt-free jewellery How a tiny Bali jeweller has become a global phenomenon. Underwater watches Gadgets and travel accessories Book previews Movie previews
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ARRIVALS LOUNGE PNG VISITOR GUIDE
Advice, where to eat, hotels, new street map of Port Moresby.
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AIR NIUGINI PASSENGER INFORMATION
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Cover photo: Tranquil times on the Karawari River. Picture: Chris McLennan
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