Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from PNG

How NRL plans to get more PNG players onto club lists

Each club will be allowed to sign two cap-exempt players from PNG in an effort to build the Pacific nation's depth ahead of the new team's admission to the NRL.

AAP

Super star: in-demand PNG hooker turns down NRL clubs

Edwin Ipape has rejected interest from multiple Super League and NRL clubs, with the PNG star signing a record six-year contract extension with Leigh Leopards.

AAP

NRL sure PNG team can be strong despite November 1 rule

A PNG-based team is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but current rules mean they must wait almost two years to begin negotiating with contracted players.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

PNG to get their Broncos moment in big time 40 years on

Brisbane Broncos founding director Barry Maranta highlights similarities between a PNG NRL side and the 1988 Broncos in terms of player opportunities.

AAP

Don't leave locals behind, PNG PM warns investors

Troubles in an autonomous province in Papua New Guinea have been used as a cautionary tale for those looking to profit in the developing nation.

AAP

'Tough to cop': Roos' Coates opens up over PNG backlash

Winger Xavier Coates says he was hurt by online abuse after prioritising Australian Test selection over a Papua New Guinea national call-up.

AAP

Pawa Meri: Orchids changing PNG perceptions

Original Orchid Cathy Neap sees the side's clash with Australia at Suncorp Stadium as another great leap for the fast-developing rugby league side.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Aussie McDade capitalises on late PNG Open call up

PNG PM James Marape's late withdrawal opened the door for Australia's Connor McDade to play the PNG Open and he made the most of his chance on day one.

AAP

PNG minister to fight domestic-violence charge

Papua New Guinea minister Jimmy Maladina has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a younger woman during an incident in Sydney's east.

AAP

PNG reaffirms Australia ties after stalled China deal

Australia remains Papua New Guinea's security partner of choice as senior officials pour cold water on a policing deal offered by China.

AAP

West Indies survive Papua New Guinea scare in nervy T20 World Cup opener

Roston chase accelerated at the death to get the Windies over the line against underdogs PNG after co-hosts USA impressively beat Canada in Texas

The Independent UK

‘The wait is too long’: the refugees left in PNG after a decade in Australia’s offshore detention

In a climate of escalating violence and fear in Port Moresby, 52 asylum seekers – the tail end of the illegal regime – want their suffering to stop

The Guardian - AU

More houses should opt for piped natural gas: PNGRB Chairman

PNGRB Chairman urges consumers to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) for cleaner and economical fuel, with a target of 2.2 crore households by 2030-31.

The Hindu

PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has warned the West not to solely pour security investment in the Pacific, saying poverty was a major threat.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - AU

Last refugees in Papua New Guinea to begin leaving ‘within weeks’ after Australian funding runs out

Exclusive: Men left without healthcare and facing eviction, while local businesses are owned tens of millions of dollars

The Guardian - AU

Refugees in PNG told they will be evicted after Australian-sponsored housing bills not paid

Exclusive: Former Manus Island detainees facing loss of accommodation, but the Australian government claims it is no longer responsible for their welfare

The Hindu

Trials on for Chennai’s first batch of piped natural gas connections to an apartment

Trial has begun at 55 houses at an apartment in Anna Nagar in Chennai for the supply of piped natural gas (PNG).

The New Daily

US and Papua New Guinea sign defence agreement

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has signed a defence co-operation agreement with Papua New Guinea

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

ABC News

Meet the seven trailblazing mothers in Papua New Guinea's national cricket team

They are returning to cricket weeks after giving birth, coping with separation from their children, and playing for their family's financial survival — meet the trailblazing mothers in PNG's national cricket team.

ABC News

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to address Papua New Guinea's national parliament on two-day trip

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Papua New Guinea national parliament and visit the resting place of the late Sir Michael Somare during a two-day visit next week.

ABC News

Why Papua New Guinea's next new cricket star Hollan Doriga is in it for her family

Hollan Doriga is only 19 years old, yet she financially supports her family in Papua New Guinea through her burgeoning cricket career.

Newcastle Herald

NRLW coach rates Butler's rise up rugby league ranks

"She's certainly an extremely solid player and wouldn't look out of place at the next level."

ABC News

Prime Minister's XIII a success for Australian-PNG diplomacy, player development, human rights not just footy

The Prime Minister's XIII matches between Australia and Papua New Guinea tend not to produce close games of rugby league, but that doesn't mean they're not important, writes Ali Almond.

AAP

DCE leads PM's XIII romp over PNG

The Australian PM's XIII beat Papua New Guinea 64-14 with several World Cup hopefuls making a strong case for selection.

AAP

Wong works to keep Pacific security local

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has had talks with Tonga's leaders a day after meeting the Samoan prime minister to pledge more support.

1 2

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Australian Labor Party

27 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.