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The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

Australia funding vaccines after polio find in PNG

Two healthy children in the Papua New Guinea city of Lae have been diagnosed with polio, prompting an emergency vaccination campaign.

AAP

The re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea shows global eradication remains elusive

Last week the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

The Conversation

Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea, spurring preparation for vaccination campaign

The situation is “serious but manageable,” the country’s top health official said.

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Australia-Pacific ties enhanced by Labor's election win

Improved relations with Solomon Islands and Vanuatu could be a goal of Labor's second term, with a huge step-up with Papua New Guinea already assured.

AAP

The phrase ‘fuzzy wuzzy angels’ is far from affectionate – it reflects 500 years of racism

This article contains mention of racist terms in historical context.

The Conversation

PNG PM Marape leads Pacific tributes to Pope Francis

Pope Francis is being remembered in the Pacific as a leader for the region, visiting in 2024 and canonising the first Papua New Guinean.

AAP

Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement

Peter Dutton has downplayed rare election-period comments from the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea, who says he prefers a Labor win.

AAP

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India Appoints New Envoys to Malawi and Papua New Guinea

The Indian government has announced two key diplomatic appointments: Amararam Gujjar and Rajeev Kumar as the next High Commissioner of India. Read more on Dynamite News

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PNG PM Marape triumphant over no-confidence vote

Prime Minister James Marape has survived a no-confidence vote in Papua New Guinea's parliament, with three quarters of MPs backing his leadership.

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Concerns over unprecedented PNG Facebook block

Opposition politicians, academics and the media council have voiced alarm over the Papua New Guinea government's move to block Facebook.

AAP

Papua New Guinea Lifts Ban On Forest Carbon Credits

Papua New Guinea will "immediately" lift a ban on forest carbon credit schemes, the Pacific nation's climate minister told AFP on Thursday, opening up its vast wilderness to offset global emissions.

International Business Times

Economic growth to moderate in the Pacific: report

Fresh economic forecasts for the Pacific show the blue continent can expect moderating growth in the next two years.

AAP

PNG Prime Minister Marape set for no-confidence motion

The leadership of James Marape will be tested in parliament next week when Papua New Guinea MPs debate a vote of no confidence.

AAP

Tsunami warning canceled for Papua New Guinea after strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake

The shallow quake was centred offshore, 120 miles from island of New Britain

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King tells of his flying days as he unveils plane for humanitarian airline

The Cessna aircraft will ferry everything from critically ill patients to coffee bean harvests across Papua New Guinea.

The Independent UK

How Pope Francis has been spending his days after pneumonia battle

The Vatican has provided new insight into the pope’s convalescence after his five-week hospital stay

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'One of the greatest': PNG trailblazer Olam retires

Papua New Guinea rugby league legend Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL following a persistent knee issue.

The Conversation

Fitting the ‘missing puzzle pieces’ – research sheds light on the deep history of social change in West Papua

Owing to its violent political history, West Papua’s vibrant human past has long been ignored.

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Australian prosecutors drop assault charge against Papua New Guinea lawmaker

Australian prosecutors have dropped a charge against a Papua New Guinea government minister accused of assaulting a woman in Sydney

AAP

Aust assault case against influential PNG minister ends

Australian prosecutors have dropped an assault case alleging a powerful member of the Papua New Guinea cabinet attacked a woman, injuring her face.

AAP

Economic doubts cloud Bougainville's path to self-rule

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape's fears over Bougainville's economic viability loom as a major barrier to the region's hopes for independence.

The Guardian - UK

In search of the South Pacific fugitive who crowned himself king

Noah Musingku made a fortune with a Ponzi scheme and then retreated to a remote armed compound in the jungle, where he still commands the loyalty of his Bougainville subjects

AAP

Knee issue could force Tigers' Olam into retirement

Papua New Guinea international Justin Olam could be forced to retire from the NRL as the Wests Tigers centre battles knee issues.

AAP

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence forces must guard against brain drain between national militaries, an analyst says as Australia and Papua New Guinea hammer out a new treaty.

The Conversation

A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer

Today, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a defence treaty. This builds on the bilateral security agreement signed between the countries in 2023.

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