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Cash injection promises Pacific region boost to develop rugby league beyond PNG Chiefs
Rugby league is continuing to gain further ground throughout the Pacific followi...
Andrew Mathieson 23 Jul 2026
PNG, New Zealand sign defence co-operation agreement
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a defence co-operation agreement, a...
Lucy Craymer (AAP) 23 Jul 2026
PNG to shut Taiwan office, winning praise from China
Papua New Guinea's government has decided to close Taiwan's representative offic...
Colleen Howe (AAP) 17 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 as the two allies entered a "new era", only days after a Chinese missile launch sparked fresh tensions in the Pacific.

Australia to host Pacific leaders as China threat looms

Anthony Albanese will host a trio of Pacific prime ministers as he tries to bolster Australia's regional influence amid the creeping threat of China.

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
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
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
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.

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
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
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.

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
'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
Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing

Tropical Cyclone Maila has surged to become one of the strongest storms so close to the equator on record, intensifying in the warm waters of the Solomon Sea.

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Ben McKay Apr 9, 2026
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