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Australia's Albanese to visit Papua New Guinea to strengthen economic, security ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday he would travel to Papua New Guinea this week in a bid to boost bilateral ties and aid "friendship" in the Pacific region.

Reuters

COVID vaccine hesitancy leads to child health concerns in PNG

Distrust of COVID-19 vaccine in Papua New Guinea linked to reduction in children receiving more general vaccinations.

Al Jazeera

Albanese to meet with PNG PM in January

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Papua New Guinea in the new year for talks with his counterpart James Marape in the capital Port Moresby.

AAP

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PNG singer Danielle Morgan makes history as 'really hard road' leads to major win

In a Port Moresby hotel, Papua New Guinean singer Danielle Morgan had tears streaming down her face as she made history as the first female winner of the region's largest music competition, Pacific Break.

ABC News

Papua New Guinea can’t afford Australia and US standoff with China, James Marape warns

PNG prime minister tells west ‘your enemy is not our enemy’ as he tries to steer clear of geopolitical struggle gripping the Pacific

The Guardian - AU

Leeds Rhinos signing Nene Macdonald excited for Rohan Smith and PNG reunion

The Rhinos have signed the centre on a a two-year deal from Super League rivals Leigh Leopards

Leeds Live

Manus Islander uni graduate calls on PNG women to chase dreams, challenge cultural norms

When Sophie Sindra Hepota, 37, boarded a plane from Papua New Guinea to Australia, she waved goodbye to her husband and young children for three years. Now she wants young women at home to chase their dreams and challenge traditional roles.

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Around half of Port Moresby’s population live in informal settlements. Thousands of them are facing homelessness

Housing affordability and availability is so dire in PNG's main centres, squatters build communities on vacant lots. But it means the residents live under the constant threat of eviction.

ABC News

Jillaroos smash PNG to book WC final spot

Australia have obliterated Papua New Guinea 82-0 to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup final.

AAP

Harden only has eyes for Jillaroos victory

Tallisha Harden says she will not be taking it easy despite the Jillaroos facing a PNG side containing her partner Shellie Long in the World Cup semi-final.

AAP

Audit reveals Torres Strait clinicians face deadly dilemma in PNG spillover of tuberculosis cases

Inconsistent Queensland health policies have contributed to children dying from tuberculosis in the Torres Strait, an audit has found.

ABC News

England captain Emily Rudge drawing on ‘painful experience’ ahead of PNG clash

The 30-year-old was among a 2019 touring party which suffered a shock 20-16 loss to the Orchids in Port Moresby

The Independent UK

The real story behind the father and daughter fairytale of Papua New Guinea rugby league

Martha Molowia has followed in the footsteps of her father Tuksy Karu in representing PNG at a Rugby League World Cup, but there is more to this heartwarming story than meets the eye.

ABC News

Young scores ninth World Cup try as England power past PNG

The Englishman crossed for his ninth try of the tournament.

Newcastle Herald

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Five things you need to know about the Papua New Guinea Orchids

The Papua New Guinea women’s rugby league dominated Canada this morning, winning their first-ever game at the Rugby League World Cup 34 -12, but their triumph is more than about the sport: ‘The Orchids’ are showing PNG women that anything is possible.

Newcastle Herald

Butler scores World Cup try as PNG savours historic win

The Novocastrian crossed late in a 34-12 victory for PNG over Canada in England on Wednesday (ADST).

The Independent UK

Princess of Wales to attend England’s World Cup quarter-final against PNG

The match will take place at Wigan’s DW Stadium on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle's Anika Butler set to represent PNG at women's World Cup

"The fact she [my grandmother] isn't with us anymore makes this even more special, it feels nice to have that connection when we didn't have that much time to spend with her."

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Storm's Coates to miss PNG's RLWC campaign

Melbourne's Papua New Guinean flyer Xavier Coates won't play in the Rugby League World Cup due to a hamstring injury.

AAP

PNG's RLWC fortunes may strengthen NRL bid

Papua New Guinea reached the quarter-finals at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup and now they want to have their own NRL side.

AAP

PNG man kissed girl in 'cultural marriage'

A successful Papua New Guinea businessman believed he had consent under a cultural marriage when he kissed a 15-year-old girl, a Brisbane court has heard.

The Guardian - AU

‘Now is the time’: Richard Marles has met NRL to push for Papua New Guinea team

On visit to Port Moresby, defence minister says ‘it would be so meaningful’ for PNG to become National Rugby League’s 18th team

ABC News

Australia, PNG inch closer to inking security treaty as defence minister tours the Pacific island nation

Richard Marles says he wants to significantly expand defence cooperation across the Pacific, starting with an "ambitious" bid to expand military ties and sign a security treaty with Papua New Guinea.

The Guardian - AU

Fighting off the bulldozers in the sacred kwila forests of Papua New Guinea

Villagers are pushing back against logging operations they say are encroaching on designated conservation areas

The Guardian - AU

PNG election violence: 90,000 displaced since May, 25,000 children unable to attend school

Fighting since country’s election in July has continued in the highlands, with women and children most vulnerable

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