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Kumuls star set to take on role with PNG Chiefs
Long-time PNG skipper Rhyse Martin is transitioning into an off-field role, reti...
Melissa Woods (AAP) 29 May 2026
PNG renewable energy deal targets climate finance gap
Papua New Guinea's National Energy Authority has signed a new agreement with the...
Rebekah Rasmussen 26 May 2026
West Papuan rebels claim killed miners were Indonesian military soldiers and police in disguise
West Papuan separatists in the occupied territory's eastern region allege eight...
Andrew Mathieson 26 May 2026
PNG sprinter Pais Wisil dreaming big ahead of Glasgow
Lightning quick, strong and with a junior rugby league pedigree, Pais Wisil soun...
John Salvado 22 May 2026
West Papua Association condemns drone attack on church
At least two civilians were feared dead and two others injured after an aerial b...
Giovanni Torre 20 May 2026
West Papuan voices speak out against latest aggression from Indonesian forces

Senior West Papuan figures have slammed the most recent Indonesian attacks on the occupied Indigenous territory of Western New Guinea. Inside the space of approximately 48 hours, a West Papuan indepen...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 20, 2026
New Starlink access reaches 4,000 people across remote PNG villages

A new Starlink connection has brought reliable internet and phone access to approximately 4,000 people across remote villages in Papua New Guinea, ending years of poor communication access for communi...

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Rebekah Rasmussen May 18, 2026
Indonesian security forces wound seven graduating West Papuan students carrying Morning Star flag

The outlawed West Papuan Morning Star flag has become the focus of a new Indonesian investigation involving the wounding of Indigenous students.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 11, 2026
Johnston treble helps Souths sink sloppy Sharks

South Sydney have punished Cronulla 36-12, cutting the Sharks down to size without Latrell Mitchell and solidifying their position in the NRL's top four.

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George Clarke May 11, 2026
'Chief 002': Johnston's signing with PNG official

Alex Johnston has officially signed with the PNG Chiefs on a one-year deal. The Papua New Guinea and Torres Strait Islander man is the incoming NRL club's second official signing, after their huge cou...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 6, 2026
'Haven't heard anything': Bai dodges PNG question

Cooper Bai has dodged a question about moving to the PNG Chiefs, as the Gold Coast forward admits the Titans' playing group let their club down in round nine.

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Jasper Bruce May 6, 2026
PNG Kumul could be Luai's perfect Chiefs halves partner

Papua New Guinea Kumul Jack de Belin has thrown his support behind national teammate Lachlan Lam to partner Jarome Luai in the Chiefs halves.

'It sends a message': Luai just the beginning for PNG

The PNG Chiefs believe the bombshell signing of Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai proves any NRL player can be a realistic target for their maiden season in 2028.

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Jasper Bruce Apr 30, 2026
Tigers star set to join Chiefs

Jarome Luai is expected to put pen to paper on a deal with the PNG Chiefs, who have announced South Sydney try-scoring freak Alex Johnston as their historic first signing.

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Darren Walton Apr 29, 2026
Security forces crackdown on peaceful rally in West Papua

A rallies were held in Jayapura and other regions of West Papua on Tuesday to protest the deteriorating human rights situation in West Papua, particularly in the Dogiyai regency. Around 7.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 28, 2026
Indonesia's human rights body investigates West Papuan deaths amid military operation

Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights is investigating the shooting deaths of a dozen West Papuans from a recent Jakarta military operation.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 27, 2026
'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

Papua New Guinea's prime minister has declared that Jarome Luai's visit to Port Moresby "sends a message" the nation's NRL team is ready to hit the ground running.

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George Clarke Apr 27, 2026
Bougainville activist awarded ‘Green Nobel’ for Panguna mine justice campaign

The work and advocacy of Indigenous community leader Theonila Roka Matbob in working towards securing justice and a clean-up of the Panguna mine in Bougainville has been recognised with a 2026 Goldman...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 23, 2026
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