Dr Paresh Pant, who holds a PhD in Tourism Strategy & Aviation Management from Griffith University, brings over 25 years of tourism, hospitality, and aviation leadership experience.

Police allege that in early August the man sent fraudulent text messages claiming mobile services would be restricted due to missed payments.

As per report at the time of the incident, the man was wearing a black checkered long-sleeve shirt, black pants, black running shoes, and carried a black shoulder bag with a boombox slung over his shoulder.

A seasoned diplomat, Mehta has served in Madrid, Washington, D.C., and most recently as Deputy High Commissioner in Canberra.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the leak, with carbon monoxide poisoning suspected.

The new strategy identifies six priority sectors: agribusiness, health and life sciences, creative industries and sport, tourism, clean energy, and public transport.

“An investment in Papua New Guinea’s democracy and sovereignty that will benefit future generations.”

Each Hamer Regional Scholarship will provide $10,000 to support students studying, living in, or from regional Victoria.

Fifty years ago this week, Papua New Guinea became independent from Australia.

The Premier’s itinerary includes Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing in Jiangsu Province – Victoria’s earliest sister-state – and Chengdu and Deyang in Sichuan Province, its newest sister-state.