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- ↑ "PNG women recognised for business achievements". ABC News. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
- ↑ Meri, PNG ICT (2018-03-21). "Women in ICT take out Westpac Outstanding Women (WOW) Awards!". PNG ICT Meri. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
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