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Claims Indonesian humanitarian service supported military operations in West Papua
A humanitarian air service has been accused of transporting Indonesian military...
Andrew Mathieson 13 Jul 2026
PNG Pepes' brave quest for World Cup netball berth
Barely out of her teens, Waisame Andrew will spearhead Papua New Guinea's quest...
Will Nicholas (AAP) 10 Jul 2026
'Dream come true' as Pacific rugby league accord signed
The door is open for NRL and NRLW matches to be played in Pacific Island nations...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 9 Jul 2026
Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'
A mutual defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea has come into force...
Australia to host Pacific leaders as China threat looms
Anthony Albanese will host a trio of Pacific prime ministers as he tries to bols...
Indonesian human rights commission demands review of military operations over West Papuan deaths

Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights has called on the country's President, Prabowo Subianto, to conduct a review of security operations for possible new rules of engagement for military an...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 6, 2026
Body of US pilot killed by Papua rebels recovered

Indonesia's military has recovered the body of a US pilot who was shot dead ‌by rebels in the restive eastern region of Papua after a separatist group said ‌the attack was a "message" to the...

Vanuatu, Australia to continue negotiating revised Nakamal agreement after Pacific visa omission

Vanuatu intends to sign a revised Nakamal agreement on a government visit to Canberra this week after its council of ministers approved an updated version of the pact between the Pacific nation and Au...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 29, 2026
Indonesian military drop grenades from drones targeting Indigenous civilians, Human Rights Monitor and Free West Papua campaigners report

The Indonesian military has allegedly launched airstrikes across West Papua with aerial drones, reportedly killing an Indigenous woman from the occupied territory while injuring several others over th...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 26, 2026
Bougainville president alleges PNG breached landmark agreement on long-serving path towards independence

Bougainville's government has accused Papua New Guinea's leaders of breaching a landmark agreement between the two parties following PNG's latest move against the autonomous region's vote for independ...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 18, 2026
'Why I stayed': Titans gun credits skipper for big call

Gold Coast's most promising forward Cooper Bai has credited the ethos and leadership of club co-captain Tino Fa'asuamalaeaui for his decision to re-sign.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 17, 2026
PNG parliament sets bar high for Bougainville's climb towards independence

Main points:- The PNG parliamentary vote to grant Bougainville its sovereignty will require 75 per cent of MPs in favour- A two-thirds threshold is usually the requirement for constitutional amendment...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 12, 2026
Walker, Johnston and Siegwalt lead Souths to demolition of Broncos

South Sydney have rocketed back into form during an emotional night for the club which included a tribute to Jai Arrow, with Cody Walker and Alex Johnston leading the Bunnies to a 48-6 thumping of Bri...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 12, 2026
IMF approves $A231m in funding for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board has approved reviews of Papua ‌New Guinea's lending arrangements, unlocking about $US163 million ($A231 million) in combined disbursements.

'It just popped': Coates suffers season-ending injury setback

Melbourne's fragile hopes of making the NRL finals have been dealt a major blow with star winger Xavier Coates ruled out for the season after snapping his Achilles.

Prominent activist goes missing after accusing Indonesia of committing West Papuan ecocide

The family of a prominent West Papua activist has lost contact with its matriarch who has been missing in the occupied territory for almost two weeks.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 5, 2026
Kumuls star set to take on role with PNG Chiefs

Long-time PNG skipper Rhyse Martin is transitioning into an off-field role, retiring to become football operations manager at the Chiefs. Currently playing for Hull KR in the Super League, the 33-year...

PNG renewable energy deal targets climate finance gap

Papua New Guinea's National Energy Authority has signed a new agreement with the Global Green Growth Institute to strengthen climate finance support for renewable energy development.

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Rebekah Rasmussen May 26, 2026
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