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Australian pilot kidnapped, released unharmed in PNG

An Australian helicopter pilot taken hostage with two locals in Papua New Guinea has been released, the nation's police commissioner has confirmed.

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NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team

Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.

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Queensland rugby league mull PNG Cup games after unrest

Player safety will be paramount in deciding if PNG Hunters can host Queensland Cup games following deadly unrest in the nation, the state's governing body says.

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Olam hands NRL's PNG expansion bid a reality check

Wests Tigers recruit Justin Olam has urged caution over plans to base an NRL expansion side in Australia rather than in Papua New Guinea.

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'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment

Papua New Guinea can join Australia in providing security and promoting democracy in the Pacific if empowered economically, its prime minister says.

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PNG PM Vows Close Australia Ties In Face Of Chinese Courtship

Papua New Guinea's prime minister on Thursday became the first Pacific Island leader ever to address Australia's parliament, vowing close ties despite ever-louder overtures from China.

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PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

Papua New Guinea has hosed down suggestions it will enter a policing pact in China as the nation's prime minister prepares to address Australia's parliament.

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Papua New Guinea’s PM to address Australian parliament as Pacific security race with China builds

Anthony Albanese and James Marape to meet on Thursday amid rising domestic pressures on the PNG leader

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Prospect of major China-PNG security pact hosed down

Papua New Guinea is unlikely to ink a major policing deal with China similar to the Solomon Islands after nascent security talks were revealed, one expert says.

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Pakistani refugee stuck in PNG fearful after riots

A Pakistani refugee who was detained for six years on Manus Island says PNG is not safe for him after recent deadly riots and with no source of income.

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PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.

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Wider Pacific unrest fears downplayed as riots rock PNG

Australia is monitoring unrest and violence in neighbouring Papua New Guinea with reports law and order are slowly being re-introduced in Port Moresby.

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Australia has invested heavily in a Pacific peacekeeping hub. So, where are the recruits?

Nestled not far from Fiji’s Nadi airport is the Blackrock Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Camp. Before reopening in March 2022, this military complex was renovated and expanded in a A$100 million joint collaboration between Australia and Fiji.

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Australia to train Papua New Guinea police as two nations strike new security deal

The PNG prime minister, James Marape, said the historic deal did not mean his country was picking between China and the west

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Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.

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

Australian-funded humanitarian program has not funded housing, food and medical services for over a year, providers say

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What do people in the Pacific really think of China? It's more nuanced than you may imagine

China has been steadily increasing its footprint in the Pacific in recent years as it attempts to deepen its influence and challenge the traditionally strong relationships many countries have with the US and Australia.

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PNG Kumuls blitz Fiji to win Pacific Bowl final

Papua New Guinea ambushed Fiji in Port Moresby to win the Pacific Bowl final 32-12 after racing to a 26-0 lead at halftime.

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PNG to investigate corruption claims in Australia-funded refugee program

Papua New Guinea’s immigration minister John Rosso says whistleblower’s ‘serious allegations’ revealed by the Guardian have prompted audit

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‘Unjust and cruel’ lack of clarity still hangs over 64 refugees exiled in PNG

Questions remain following whistleblower claims of corruption and nepotism in the Australian-sponsored program

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Whistleblower claims Australian funds for asylum seeker welfare in PNG ‘gone missing’

Exclusive: PNG’s chief migration officer denies there’s any evidence of financial wrongdoing in his department

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Fiji survive scare to make Pacific Nations Plate final

Fiji have beaten the courageous Cook Islands to reach the Plate final of the Pacific Nations rugby league championship against PNG.

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Lachlan Lam guides PNG to big win over Cook Islands

Papua New Guinea half Lachlan Lam was at his brilliant best in a 46-10 Pacific Bowl win over Cook Islands in Port Moresby.

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PNG threatens to send refugees back to Australia unless it keeps funding humanitarian program

Exclusive: Papua New Guinea official accuses Australia of abandoning 70 men but government maintains it has no responsibility for them

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