El Niño Response: PNG’s National Disaster Centre has activated emergency arrangements after the weather service declared El Niño, with provincial disaster committees told to prepare as frost and drought damage food gardens in Southern and Western Highlands. Food Security Pressure: Separate reporting says El Niño is already driving depleted harvests, with Oxfam warning up to 3 million people could be affected and some households may run out of food in 2–3 months. Avian Flu Trade Shock: PNG has banned Australian poultry and egg imports over H5N1 fears, as Australia reports new suspected and confirmed cases in wild birds across Western Australia and South Australia, prompting tighter surveillance and testing. Water Infrastructure Risk: Experts flag signs Port Moresby’s ageing water supply network could be nearing imminent failure, raising urgency for repairs and sustainable engineering. Mining & Energy Investment: TotalEnergies and Petronas begin an offshore drilling campaign near Kupiano, while Newmont confirms progress toward the Wafi-Golpu development contract and highlights Lihir’s record tax instalment. Construction & Engineering Contracts: Trevi Group wins about €117M in Asia-Pacific work, including a PNG project focused on stabilising complex subsoil conditions near an industrial area. Youth & Skills: NGCB backs a nationwide kickboxing tournament with K300,000, and PNG expands education through new student facilities and international university links. Sports & Community Health: SP Brewery delivers responsible alcohol service training to hospitality students, supporting safer industry practices. Regional Diplomacy: PNG and Solomon Islands PMs sign a framework for development and economic cooperation, including talks on tailored free trade and mining collaboration.