PNG Loop’s 5@5

Loop 5@5 is a round up of the top Loop PNG stories making news.

UPNG students burn newspapers

Stacks of newspapers were burnt this morning by the University of Papua New Guinea students outside the main Waigani campus bus stop.

http://www.looppng.com/content/upng-students-burn-newspapers

 

Academic staff declare support for students

University students are not alone; the National Academic Staff Association of UPNG yesterday officially declared its support for the student body.

http://www.looppng.com/content/academic-staff-declare-support-students

 

Controversial PNG documentary premieres with major cuts

A controversial documentary about land rights in Papua New Guinea has premiered at a prestigious international film festival but with key pieces of footage edited out following a NSW Supreme Court injunction.

http://www.looppng.com/content/controversial-png-documentary-premieres-major-cuts

 

Fatal traffic accident occurs at Salamanda in Lae

A fatal accident was reported along the back of Salamanda street on Thursday morning.

http://www.looppng.com/content/fatal-traffic-accident-occurs-salamanda-lae

 

How 'Big Mal' gave Canberra Raiders PNG star Kato Ottio belief

Papua New Guinea winger Kato Ottio has revealed a 'pep talk' from former Kumuls coach Mal Meninga gave him the self-belief he needed to crack the NRL.

http://www.looppng.com/content/how-big-mal-gave-canberra-raiders-png-star-kato-ottio-belief