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Three new off-grid electrification projects supported by the Papua New Guinea-Australia Partnership will be rolled out in Morobe, Northern, Western and West Sepik provinces to provide access to reliable, affordable and clean energy.
Australian High Commissioner, Jon Philp, announced the commencement of the projects, which will be funded by grants from the Pawarim Komuniti Off-grid Electrification Program – an initiative of the PNG-Australia Partnership.
“We are delighted to announce the first three Pawarim Komuniti projects. Combined, these projects will provide access to solar lighting, cooking and charging facilities to thousands of people in rural and remote communities that are not served by the national electricity grid,” said Philp.
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After the invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939, France and Great Britain declared war on Germany. Two days later, Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies made the following radio announcement:
“Fellow Australians, it is my melancholy duty to inform you officially that, in consequence of the persistence of Germany in her invasion of Poland, Great Britain has declared war upon her, and that, as a result, Australia is also at war.”
Almost one million Australian men and women served in the Second World War. They fought in campaigns against Germany and Italy in Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa, as well as against Japan in south-east Asia and other parts of the Pacific.
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Top 10 things to do in the Yarra Valley 11 May 2021 . BY Eliza Sholly
The Yarra Valley is well known for its food and drink offering, but there are plenty of other reasons to visit the region – and it’s also within reach from Melbourne for an easy weekend away.
A trip to the Yarra Valley will reward with scenic views, a purple paradise of lavender fields, activities to entertain young and old alike, and its food and wine offering will far from disappoint.
Bordered by the Yarra River, Badger Creek, Watts River and the slopes of Mount Riddle, the Yarra Valley delivers a picture-perfect setting for those in search of space to roam and lungfuls of fresh air. It is also home to the Wurundjeri people from the Kulin Nation, and you will find a vast number of Indigenous cultural experiences to enrich your time in the region.
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team believe the bye has come at the right time as they look to rest some sore bodies this weekend.
The Hunters remain inside the Intrust Super Cup top four, despite falling short away to Burleigh Bears last weekend.
The PNG Hunters are in the Intrust Super Cup top four.
Photo: Vanessa Hafner / QRL
The Bears led throughout the match but the Hunters kept them on their feet, at one point reducing the margin by three points with fullback Terry Wapi charging down a kick to score in the 69th minute.
Just when the Hunters looked set to claw past the defending champions, an early kick by Bears five-eighth Tanah Boyd sparked a turnover that led to a 79th minute try to Beau Fermor - the third try for the Gold Coast Titans-contracted player, to win the game 25-18, closing the door on the Hunters hopes of stealing back the Kokoda Cup for the first time since 2017.
The PNG Hunters have relocated to Queensland for the 2021 season.
Photo: Scott Davis / QRL
It s been four years since the Hunters have held the prized trophy, whis is contested between the teams every Anzac Day.
Burleigh crushed the visitors 56-4 when the teams last met at Pizzey Park two years ago, but the reigning premiers have struggled so far this season with just one win from four games.
The Hunters have surged to third in the Intrust Super Cup standings off the back of a three game winning streak and are chasing four straight wins for the first time since August 2018.