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West Papua National Committee stands against Indonesia's registration of internally-displaced Papuans
A proposal from the Indonesian government to conduct a new registration of inter...
Andrew Mathieson 27 Aug 2026
West Papuan demonstrations met with violent response from Indonesian police
Police have been accused of instigating violent clashes with anguished West Papu...
Andrew Mathieson 19 Aug 2026
Indonesian security forces hunt for West Papuan militants who killed workers accused of spying for Jakarta
Indonesia's security forces have launched an operation to pursue a splinter grou...
Andrew Mathieson 10 Aug 2026
Separatists claim responsibility for killing Papuans accused of acting on behalf of Indonesian forces
West Papuan independence separatists killed three Indigenous Papuans depicted in...
Andrew Mathieson 6 Aug 2026
Titans won't let 'vultures' get to Bai early
Gold Coast are confident they can keep Papua New Guinea international Cooper Bai...
Joel Gould (AAP) 24 Jul 2026
Souths set Latrell's timeline as absence rolls on

Wayne Bennett has laid out a new timeline on when Latrell Mitchell should return for South Sydney, as one of the NRL's highest-profile stars faces the prospect of missing half of the Rabbitohs' season...

Claims Indonesian humanitarian service supported military operations in West Papua

A humanitarian air service has been accused of transporting Indonesian military personnel and ammunition for an armed operation in the West Papua territory.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 13, 2026
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
'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
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
'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.

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...

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 gold miners they shot and killed on Thursday were undercover members of Indonesian security forces.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 26, 2026
PNG sprinter Pais Wisil dreaming big ahead of Glasgow

Lightning quick, strong and with a junior rugby league pedigree, Pais Wisil sounds like an obvious target for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their NRL debut in 2028.

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John Salvado May 22, 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
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
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