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Wednesday | Daily Times

Rise Up Coffee deserves community's support

RE: "More than just a cup of joe," Feb. 17 I recently read an article in The Daily Times on Tim Cureton's Rise Up Coffee and the possibility of competition from Starbucks. via Daily Times

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Tuesday May 13 | The Age

Bougainville too slow reopening Panguna

“They say it is a 'sensitive' issue but I think saying it is a sensitive issue is an excuse to do nothing.”

Bougainville Copper Limited must speed up their process to reopen the abandoned Panguna mine, President of European Shareholders of BCL says. via The Age

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Monday May 12 | XtraMSN Real Estate

PNG wanted trade with Taiwan: minister

“They were using, trying to get us into a diplomatic recognition arrangement but we said no.”

Papua New Guinea's Planning Minister Paul Tiensten said his meeting with one of two middlemen involved in Taiwan's $US30 million diplomatic cash scandal was solely for bilateral trade purposes. via XtraMSN Real Estate

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Sunday May 11 | The Sydney Morning Herald

Chinese use TV station to attack Australian firm

“We take our role as an industry leader in China very seriously and have been focused on ensuring our safety and environmental standards are of a very high standard and create new benchmarks in China.”

AN AUSTRALIAN mining company has been attacked on official Chinese television for the type of environmental, community and financial abuses sometimes associated with Chinese-owned mines in Africa, Papua New ... via The Sydney Morning Herald

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Sunday May 11 | The Age

PNG opposition calls for Somare to quit

“When there was no talk about PNG giving Taiwan diplomatic status, why then did three key players from Somare's party visit Taipei?”

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Michael Somare must resign after it emerged three key government players met officials involved in Taiwan's $US30 million 'diplomatic cash' scandal, the opposition says. via The Age

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Saturday May 10 | Warrnambool Standard

Leader denies Bougainville is headed for another crisis

The leader of Papua New Guinea's Autonomous Bougainville Government today rejected claims the island is heading for another crisis, amid calls for him to be sacked.President Joseph Kabui has also defended his ... via Warrnambool Standard

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Friday May 9 | The Daily Echo

Anthony floats the Christian message

“It's difficult to balance a fixed work schedule with all that's going on. With so many opportunities, there is always something for the ship's company to be involved with.”

Greek for servant - is run by the Christian organisation, Operation Mobilisation. via The Daily Echo

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Thursday May 8 | News-Medical.Net

Government, businesses should cooperate to mitigate effects of...

“It's a very difficult territory. ... It is one of those areas that could significantly retract on the economic opportunities”

The government and businesses in Papua New Guinea should work together to alleviate the effects of HIV/AIDS and avoid a "catastrophic health burden," Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island ... via News-Medical.Net

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Thursday May 8 | The West Australian

PNG's Somare to fight misconduct probe

“The PM has filed proceeding in relation to the conduct of the Ombudsman Commission but cannot comment as the issue is now before the courts”

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Michael Somare will start court action Thursday in a bid to stop a probe into misconduct allegations surrounding his personal finances. via The West Australian

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Wednesday May 7 | People First Network News

Taiwan Papua New Guinea Diplomatic Scandal

Radio Australia reports the cash was for Papua New Guinea in a bid to gain support for Taiwan's international recognition over China. via People First Network News

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