Universities: Battle for the top brains
22 Mar 2011 | Reported by Lee Duffield
Bringing in the best ... In this first report in a two-part series, Lee Duffield looks at how Brisbane’s QUT has recruited talent overseas, to help get itself into the top league of research universities.
Locals object to cannery deal
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 4:33 pm | Reported by Bill Johnston
A big business and government plan to fence off 200 Hectares of land as an industrial zone for 10 fish canneries near the Papua New Guinea town of Madang has been slammed by locals who fear the impact on environment, employment and land access will outweigh economic benefits..
University Students, DIY Supermarket
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 4:32 pm | Reported by Alex White
The opening of the Diwai Mart, at the Divine Word University in Madang, marks the availability of food to the community but also puts a brand-new laptop into the hands of 2500 students.
AIDS, Campaigns a Waste of Money
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 4:28 pm | Reported by Alex White
A local AIDS activist in Papua New Guinea has slammed the government for wasting funds on prevention campaigns.
Hospital under pressure: vital needs un-met
Saturday, June 27, 2009, 11:25 am | Reported by Kathy Quinn
The Assistant Director of Health, Arthur Walgun, has confirmed the need for extra funding at Madang’s General Hospital to provide vital resources and funds for building renovations.
Lack of funds for life
Friday, June 26, 2009, 11:18 am | Reported by Alex White
Staff at one of Papua New Guinea’s biggest hospitals have called for a rise in public admission fees after patients were refused life saving surgery.
