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Papua New Guineans to start serving in Aussie defence
Papua New Guineans will begin serving in Australia's defence force over the next...
Ben McKay (AAP) 17 Aug 2026
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5. 8 has jolted Papua New Guinea's north coast...
PNG Chiefs add Brian To'o to growing list of stars on inaugural squad
The PNG Chiefs added another star to their inaugural squad confirming the signat...
Jarred Cross 10 Aug 2026
Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG
The PNG Chiefs' arrival in the NRL is only one part of a broader, longer-term pl...
Sebastian Tan (AAP) 27 Jul 2026
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, as Wellington seeks ‌to deepen security ties in the Pacific amid growing strategic competition and ‌China's exp...

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Lucy Craymer (AAP) Jul 23, 2026
PNG Chiefs plot move to bring rugby convert back to NRL

The PNG Chiefs are continuing to make ripples in the player market, with former Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu the latest top-line talent to emerge as a target for the start-up NRL franchise.

PNG to shut Taiwan office, winning praise from China

Papua New Guinea's government has decided to close Taiwan's representative office in the ‌country immediately, the foreign minister says, winning praise from China, though the government in Taipe...

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Colleen Howe (AAP) Jul 17, 2026
PNG Pepes' brave quest for World Cup netball berth

Barely out of her teens, Waisame Andrew will spearhead Papua New Guinea's quest for a spot at next year's Netball World Cup in Sydney. Just 21, the PNG mid-courter is the mainstay of the Pepes after f...

'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 as part of a $250 million agreement between the Australian government and its closest neighbours.

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.

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.

Watson becomes third Chiefs signing

Connor Watson has officially become the PNG Chiefs' third signing ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2028. Watson, 30, has inked a two-year deal with the incoming side for 2028 and 2029, confirmed b...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 2, 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...

Watson appears next in line for Chiefs following PNG visit

Connor Watson appears front of the line in the PNG Chiefs ongoing list of signature targets after touching down in Port Moresby at the weekend.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 18, 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
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