Loop 5@5 is a roundup of the top Loop PNG stories making news.
O’Neill throws down gauntlet for 2017
http://www.looppng.com/content/o%E2%80%99neill-throws-down-gauntlet-2017
The People’s National Congress Party (PNC) will be back bigger, better and stronger and will lead Papua New Guinea after the 2017 General Elections.
Women eye top posts
http://www.looppng.com/content/women-eye-top-posts
The five-day consultative workshop for the National Council of Women ended on a high note last week, with women leaders determined to vie for high government positions.
Ipatas warns against early campaigning
http://www.looppng.com/content/ipatas-warns-against-early-campaigning
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas has cautioned leaders in the province against causing law and order problems with early campaigns.
Bougainville issues too sensitive for discussions: Powi
http://www.looppng.com/content/bougainville-issues-too-sensitive-discussions-powi
Matters relating to Bougainville have never been discussed on the floor Parliament due to their sensitivity, says Southern Highlands Governor William Powi.
Melbourne Cup raises high hopes for Punters and Bookies
http://www.looppng.com/content/melbourne-cup-raises-high-hopes-punters-and-bookies
The Melbourne Cup - a once a year race that stops the nation is set to take punters and bookies by storm tomorrow.