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Ex-Manus Island detainees stranded in PNG threatened with eviction over unpaid rent

Exclusive: More than 40 people who sought asylum in Australia remain in Port Moresby, having been previously held in immigration detention

The Guardian - AU

No closer to Papua New Guinea NRL kick off: Albanese

A Papua New Guinea-based NRL team appears a matter of when, not if - though Anthony Albanese still cannot say 'when' will be.

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PNG has had a horror year of conflict – but peace rarely comes through the barrel of a gun

Papua New Guinea has had a difficult year, beginning with serious rioting and looting in the capital, Port Moresby, and several other towns.

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Queensland golfer breaks through to claim PNG Open

Strong family ties have helped Queensland golfer William Bruyeres break through and claim a two-shot victory at the PNG Open.

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NSW golfer holds one-shot lead after PNG third round

There was plenty of movement on the leaderboard, but NSW golfer Andrew Campbell holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the PNG Open.

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A rare aid success story has brought riches to a hardscrabble corner of the Pacific. Will it last?

There is so much money sloshing around these days in Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, the stores are running short of goods and some locals are partying until dawn.

The Conversation

Newcastle man accused of financing $15 million ice importation refused bail

Michael Bridge had offered house arrest and a relatively modest surety.

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PNG swimmer hopes he's an inspiration at Olympics

Papua New Guinea swimmer Josh Tarere hopes he's inspired children at home to take up the sport by racing at the Paris Olympics.

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Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Australia have been handed hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with some matches to also be played in Papua New Guinea.

AAP

Nine Entertainment journalists vote for industrial action – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Despite sad milestone, don't dream human rights are over

We won't give up: Refugee movement takes heart from Newcastle action

Newcastle Herald

Cops query PNG allegations for DV-accused minister

Papua New Guinea minister Jimmy Maladina will face a hearing after allegedly assaulting a 31-year-old woman at a Bondi unit while two children were present.

AAP

PNG minister to be appointed after Australian arrest

Jimmy Maladina has stepped down as Papua New Guinea's petroleum minister as he faces domestic violence charges in Australia.

AAP

Australia to strike new funding deal with Papua New Guinea to manage transferred asylum seekers

Exclusive: Government regulations reveal Australia will provide ‘further capability support and funding’ to PNG but dollar figure is confidential

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Al Jazeera

Political deadlock frustrates Bougainville’s aspirations of independence

The territory voted in 2019 to leave Papua New Guinea, but the country’s parliament is still to ratify the separation.

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Australia Increases Aid To Papua New Guinea Reconstruction Efforts

Australia pledges 2 million AUD for PNG landslide recovery and security collaboration to promote stability and address security challenges in the region.

The Independent UK

Australia announces aid boost for PNG landslide recovery and internal security

The Australian Government announced it will provide a further two million Australian dollars ($1.3 million) to support reconstruction efforts in the region of last month’s major landslide in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior

AAP

NRL wants me to stay out of PNG discussions: Olam

When it comes to granting Papua New Guinea the NRL's 18th licence, Justin Olam says his opinions differ with those of rugby league powerbrokers.

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Australia gives PNG extra funding after fatal landslide

Following the devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea, Australia will boost its support of its neighbour to aid recovery efforts.

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As China premier departs, focus shifts to Pacific

A group of Australia's ministers will travel to Papua New Guinea for talks with their ministerial counterparts.

AAP

NZDF plane fails again, strands delegation in PNG

Dozens of senior New Zealand business leaders were stuck in Papua New Guinea overnight after a plane failure hit the mission led by Prime Minister Chris Luxon.

AAP

Wong links PNG diplomacy to climate change in Pacific

Canberra's commitment to engaging the Pacific region on climate change is demonstrated by a delegation to Papua New Guinea this week, the foreign minister says.

International Business Times

Afghanistan Beat PNG To Advance At T20 World Cup As NZ Eliminated

Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out.

AAP

Samoa to make historic end-of-year tour of England

Samoa will this year play a Test series in England for the first time, while Fiji and PNG are being considered to host Pacific Championship matches.

AAP

NRL insists competitiveness part of PNG criteria

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has maintained that the league will consider whether a team in Papua New Guinea will be competitive on-field before expansion is approved.

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