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Exhausted passengers arrive home after luxury cruise liner runs aground

About 80 passengers on the Coral Adventurer are flown home after the cruise ship ran aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea.  
Papua New Guinea

Exhausted passengers arrive home after luxury cruise liner runs aground

About 80 passengers on the Coral Adventurer are flown home after the cruise ship ran aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea.  

An Australian cruise ship ran aground in PNG. Here's what we know

The Coral Adventurer was carrying 80 tourists into the remote reaches of Papua New Guinea when it came to an abrupt halt on a reef off the Pacific nation's coast.
Papua New Guinea

An Australian cruise ship ran aground in PNG. Here's what we know

The Coral Adventurer was carrying 80 tourists into the remote reaches of Papua New Guinea when it came to an abrupt halt on a reef off the Pacific nation's coast.

Passengers begin journey home as cruise ship remains stuck on PNG reef

Passengers of an Australian cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea have begun their journey home, as efforts to free the ship remain unsuccessful.
Papua New Guinea

Passengers begin journey home as cruise ship remains stuck on PNG reef

Passengers of an Australian cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea have begun their journey home, as efforts to free the ship remain unsuccessful.

Stranded passengers to fly home from PNG after failed efforts to free cruise ship

Passengers on the Australian cruise ship stranded off the coast of Papua New Guinea will be flown out of the country after efforts to refloat the vessel failed.
Papua New Guinea

Stranded passengers to fly home from PNG after failed efforts to free cruise ship

Passengers on the Australian cruise ship stranded off the coast of Papua New Guinea will be flown out of the country after efforts to refloat the vessel failed.

Australian cruise ship runs aground off PNG

The Coral Adventurer has run aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea with more than 120 people aboard, two months after the death of a passenger allegedly left behind on a Great Barrier Reef island.
Papua New Guinea

Australian cruise ship runs aground off PNG

The Coral Adventurer has run aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea with more than 120 people aboard, two months after the death of a passenger allegedly left behind on a Great Barrier Reef island.

An Australian warplane disappeared 82 years ago. Now, it's been found

After more than eight decades, James Burrowes had just about given up hope of ever knowing what truly happened to his uncle Tom, an Air Force crew member who disappeared in World War II.
Papua New Guinea

An Australian warplane disappeared 82 years ago. Now, it's been found

After more than eight decades, James Burrowes had just about given up hope of ever knowing what truly happened to his uncle Tom, an Air Force crew member who disappeared in World War II.

WWII mystery ends with missing RAAF fighters found in PNG plane wreckage

After more than eight decades, James Burrowes had just about given up hope of ever knowing what truly happened to his uncle Tom, an Air Force fighter who disappeared in World War II.
Papua New Guinea

WWII mystery ends with missing RAAF fighters found in PNG plane wreckage

After more than eight decades, James Burrowes had just about given up hope of ever knowing what truly happened to his uncle Tom, an Air Force fighter who disappeared in World War II.

Google to build Australian-funded undersea cables in PNG

PNG says the measure will provide a key upgrade to its digital backbone and link the north and south of the nation with high-capacity cables.
Papua New Guinea

Google to build Australian-funded undersea cables in PNG

PNG says the measure will provide a key upgrade to its digital backbone and link the north and south of the nation with high-capacity cables.

Defence issues brief on Chinese flotilla but 'final destination' unknown

Australian Defence officials have been briefing Pacific nations about the formidable capabilities and weaponry of a Chinese naval flotilla in the region, which the ADF is continuing to monitor closely.
Papua New Guinea

Defence issues brief on Chinese flotilla but 'final destination' unknown

Australian Defence officials have been briefing Pacific nations about the formidable capabilities and weaponry of a Chinese naval flotilla in the region, which the ADF is continuing to monitor closely.

One of PNG's rare conjoined twins dies after urgent surgery

Surgeons have separated a rare set of conjoined twins after they were urgently airlifted from Papua New Guinea to Australia, but only one of the boys has survived.
Papua New Guinea

One of PNG's rare conjoined twins dies after urgent surgery

Surgeons have separated a rare set of conjoined twins after they were urgently airlifted from Papua New Guinea to Australia, but only one of the boys has survived.

Conjoined twins airlifted to Australia as case reaches 'critical' point

A rare set of conjoined twins are being urgently airlifted from Papua New Guinea to Australia, with doctors recommending they be separated as soon as possible.
Papua New Guinea

Conjoined twins airlifted to Australia as case reaches 'critical' point

A rare set of conjoined twins are being urgently airlifted from Papua New Guinea to Australia, with doctors recommending they be separated as soon as possible.

PNG proposes setting up 'no-man's land' on border with Indonesia

Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have started holding annual defence ministers meetings to build trust and boost military cooperation, while PNG proposes building a 10km-wide demilitarised «buffer zone» along its border with Indonesia. 
Papua New Guinea

PNG proposes setting up 'no-man's land' on border with Indonesia

Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have started holding annual defence ministers meetings to build trust and boost military cooperation, while PNG proposes building a 10km-wide demilitarised «buffer zone» along its border with Indonesia. 

DNA study provides 'almost perfect correlation' for first Australians' arrival

A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago. 
Papua New Guinea

DNA study provides 'almost perfect correlation' for first Australians' arrival

A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago. 

DNA study backs archaeological evidence of Indigenous Australians' arrival

A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago. 
Papua New Guinea

DNA study backs archaeological evidence of Indigenous Australians' arrival

A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago. 

'Welcome to London': Darren Lockyer channels Ryan Reynolds in new plan

The London Broncos might be the only rugby league club in Britain to have experienced relegation before a season even began — and Darren Lockyer, through the help of PNG Players, is hoping to bring them back.
Papua New Guinea

'Welcome to London': Darren Lockyer channels Ryan Reynolds in new plan

The London Broncos might be the only rugby league club in Britain to have experienced relegation before a season even began — and Darren Lockyer, through the help of PNG Players, is hoping to bring them back.

Darren Lockyer channels 'Welcome to Wrexham' in bid to promote London club

The London Broncos might be the only rugby league club in Britain to have experienced relegation before a season even began — and Darren Lockyer, through the help of PNG Players, is hoping to bring them back.
Papua New Guinea

Darren Lockyer channels 'Welcome to Wrexham' in bid to promote London club

The London Broncos might be the only rugby league club in Britain to have experienced relegation before a season even began — and Darren Lockyer, through the help of PNG Players, is hoping to bring them back.

Entering a new relationship is fraught with risk for women in this country

Women are twice as likely to suffer domestic violence in Papua New Guinea compared with the rest of the world, a new report finds. Here's what the country is doing to fix it.
Papua New Guinea

Entering a new relationship is fraught with risk for women in this country

Women are twice as likely to suffer domestic violence in Papua New Guinea compared with the rest of the world, a new report finds. Here's what the country is doing to fix it.

When women flee their husbands in PNG, they have few places to turn to

Women are twice as likely to suffer domestic violence in Papua New Guinea compared with the rest of the world, a new report finds. Here's what the country is doing to fix it.
Papua New Guinea

When women flee their husbands in PNG, they have few places to turn to

Women are twice as likely to suffer domestic violence in Papua New Guinea compared with the rest of the world, a new report finds. Here's what the country is doing to fix it.

How migrant and overseas Christians are helping keep Australian churches alive

Without 11 Pacific Islander ministers serving parishes in north Queensland, the region's Anglican church would collapse, according to bishop Keith Joseph. 
Papua New Guinea

How migrant and overseas Christians are helping keep Australian churches alive

Without 11 Pacific Islander ministers serving parishes in north Queensland, the region's Anglican church would collapse, according to bishop Keith Joseph. 

Pilot flew ‘one body, two souls’ in extraordinary medical airlift

A team of specialised doctors from Sydney has flown to Papua New Guinea to determine whether a rare set of conjoined twins can be surgically separated.
Papua New Guinea

Pilot flew ‘one body, two souls’ in extraordinary medical airlift

A team of specialised doctors from Sydney has flown to Papua New Guinea to determine whether a rare set of conjoined twins can be surgically separated.

Wong says Australia the 'architect' in the region after 'landmark' achievements

The foreign minister has used a major speech to celebrate the government's string of security agreements, saying Labor has helped build a region more stable and less deferential to authoritarian powers like Russia and China.
Papua New Guinea

Wong says Australia the 'architect' in the region after 'landmark' achievements

The foreign minister has used a major speech to celebrate the government's string of security agreements, saying Labor has helped build a region more stable and less deferential to authoritarian powers like Russia and China.

Colourism and bullying: The controversial world of island beauty pageants

Beauty pageants remain serious business in the Pacific, but contestants are thinking twice before entering due to online bullying and discrimination.
Papua New Guinea

Colourism and bullying: The controversial world of island beauty pageants

Beauty pageants remain serious business in the Pacific, but contestants are thinking twice before entering due to online bullying and discrimination.

Not the end of the road for PNG conjoined twins, hospital says

The mother of a rare set of conjoined twins is begging doctors to explore other options after a Papua New Guinea hospital recommended against sending the infants overseas for surgery. 
Papua New Guinea

Not the end of the road for PNG conjoined twins, hospital says

The mother of a rare set of conjoined twins is begging doctors to explore other options after a Papua New Guinea hospital recommended against sending the infants overseas for surgery. 

Hopes for German miracle as conjoined twins priced out of Sydney surgery

The parents of conjoined twins in PNG who were hoping to send their babies to Sydney for an operation are now trying to go to Germany instead because Australia is too expensive
Papua New Guinea

Hopes for German miracle as conjoined twins priced out of Sydney surgery

The parents of conjoined twins in PNG who were hoping to send their babies to Sydney for an operation are now trying to go to Germany instead because Australia is too expensive

Houses flattened after landslide strikes Papua New Guinean village

Police say 21 people have been killed in a landslide in Papua New Guinea's highlands overnight, with bodies still being recovered.  
Papua New Guinea

Houses flattened after landslide strikes Papua New Guinean village

Police say 21 people have been killed in a landslide in Papua New Guinea's highlands overnight, with bodies still being recovered.  

Pope Leo XIV canonises Papua New Guinea's first Catholic saint

Peter ToRot, a Papua New Guinea man killed in prison in 1945 for standing up for monogamous marriage at a time when polygamy was practised has been canonised a saint.
Papua New Guinea

Pope Leo XIV canonises Papua New Guinea's first Catholic saint

Peter ToRot, a Papua New Guinea man killed in prison in 1945 for standing up for monogamous marriage at a time when polygamy was practised has been canonised a saint.

Strange stars as PM's XIII triumphs, PNG NRL franchise name revealed

Ethan Strange underlines his case for Kangaroos selection and Trai Fuller scores four tries in the Prime Minister's XIII 28-10 defeat of Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea

Strange stars as PM's XIII triumphs, PNG NRL franchise name revealed

Ethan Strange underlines his case for Kangaroos selection and Trai Fuller scores four tries in the Prime Minister's XIII 28-10 defeat of Papua New Guinea.

Indonesia urges respect for its sovereignty after Australia-PNG defence treaty

The landmark agreement commits both countries to «meet the common danger» in the event of an armed attack on either. With that, questions have been raised about Australia's role if the conflict in West Papua escalates. 
Papua New Guinea

Indonesia urges respect for its sovereignty after Australia-PNG defence treaty

The landmark agreement commits both countries to «meet the common danger» in the event of an armed attack on either. With that, questions have been raised about Australia's role if the conflict in West Papua escalates. 

PNG Prime Minister James Marape details Australia's mutual defence treaty

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape spoke with 730’s Sarah Ferguson about Australia's mutual defence treaty.
Papua New Guinea

PNG Prime Minister James Marape details Australia's mutual defence treaty

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape spoke with 730’s Sarah Ferguson about Australia's mutual defence treaty.

'Our nearest neighbour is our newest ally': Albanese, Marape sign new defence treaty

PNG and Australia formally sign a landmark new defence treaty, elevating the bilateral relationship between the two countries to an alliance and agreeing to «act to meet the common danger» if the other is attacked.
Papua New Guinea

'Our nearest neighbour is our newest ally': Albanese, Marape sign new defence treaty

PNG and Australia formally sign a landmark new defence treaty, elevating the bilateral relationship between the two countries to an alliance and agreeing to «act to meet the common danger» if the other is attacked.