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More than 670 feared dead after landslide in Papua New Guinea Highlands

Family members have been resorting to digging for their loved ones with their bare hands with aid and support slow to arrive.
Papua New Guinea

More than 670 feared dead after landslide in Papua New Guinea Highlands

Family members have been resorting to digging for their loved ones with their bare hands with aid and support slow to arrive.

UN agency confirms over 670 people feared dead after Papua New Guinea landslide

The International Organisation for Migration's chief of mission in Papua New Guinea said the scale of impact was greater than initially thought. 
Papua New Guinea

UN agency confirms over 670 people feared dead after Papua New Guinea landslide

The International Organisation for Migration's chief of mission in Papua New Guinea said the scale of impact was greater than initially thought. 

More than 100 feared dead after landslide in remote Papua New Guinea

Part of a mountainside reportedly gave way with huge boulders crushing and flattening the houses of villagers while they slept.
Papua New Guinea

More than 100 feared dead after landslide in remote Papua New Guinea

Part of a mountainside reportedly gave way with huge boulders crushing and flattening the houses of villagers while they slept.

Landslides hampering rescue efforts in remote PNG village, where more than 100 are believed dead

More than 100 people are believed to have been killed in a landslide that buried a village in a remote, mountainous part of Papua New Guinea, with helicopters the only way of accessing the region. 
Papua New Guinea

Landslides hampering rescue efforts in remote PNG village, where more than 100 are believed dead

More than 100 people are believed to have been killed in a landslide that buried a village in a remote, mountainous part of Papua New Guinea, with helicopters the only way of accessing the region. 

Why does Papua New Guinea experience so many fatal landslides — and what can be done to help?

In addition to its hilly terrain, seismic activity and tropical climate, Papua New Guinea's population is spread across the country in a way that makes it particularly vulnerable to landslide fatalities.
Papua New Guinea

Why does Papua New Guinea experience so many fatal landslides — and what can be done to help?

In addition to its hilly terrain, seismic activity and tropical climate, Papua New Guinea's population is spread across the country in a way that makes it particularly vulnerable to landslide fatalities.

Huge landslide strikes remote village in Papua New Guinea, with 100 feared dead

A huge landslide strikes a remote village in Papua New Guinea, with residents saying the current estimate of the death toll is sitting above 100.
Papua New Guinea

Huge landslide strikes remote village in Papua New Guinea, with 100 feared dead

A huge landslide strikes a remote village in Papua New Guinea, with residents saying the current estimate of the death toll is sitting above 100.

Federal government close to securing $600m deal for new Papua New Guinea NRL side

The federal government and the NRL are closing in on a deal worth up to $600 million to secure a new NRL side based in Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea

Federal government close to securing $600m deal for new Papua New Guinea NRL side

The federal government and the NRL are closing in on a deal worth up to $600 million to secure a new NRL side based in Papua New Guinea.

Cecelia has created a women-only gym in Papua New Guinea — and it's a hit

Cecelia Kanawi was always intimidated to exercise in public, so she started her own women-only gym in her backyard — and now it's attracting huge interest across Port Moresby. 
Papua New Guinea

Cecelia has created a women-only gym in Papua New Guinea — and it's a hit

Cecelia Kanawi was always intimidated to exercise in public, so she started her own women-only gym in her backyard — and now it's attracting huge interest across Port Moresby. 

Five men in custody after being caught crossing illegally into Australia

Five men are in custody on Saibai Island in the Torres Strait after being caught crossing into Australia illegally.
Papua New Guinea

Five men in custody after being caught crossing illegally into Australia

Five men are in custody on Saibai Island in the Torres Strait after being caught crossing into Australia illegally.

Petronela Nokenoke is leading the way for female boxers in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's Petronela Nokenoke started boxing for fun. She's now one of the best boxers in the country and wants to be a role model for others in her community. 
Papua New Guinea

Petronela Nokenoke is leading the way for female boxers in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's Petronela Nokenoke started boxing for fun. She's now one of the best boxers in the country and wants to be a role model for others in her community. 

'People look at you like a baby killer': The price of taboos

Around the world, heated debates about abortion are taking place. But in the Pacific, the topic is so taboo, only a handful of people are willing to talk about it. You’re about to hear from some of them.
Papua New Guinea

'People look at you like a baby killer': The price of taboos

Around the world, heated debates about abortion are taking place. But in the Pacific, the topic is so taboo, only a handful of people are willing to talk about it. You’re about to hear from some of them.

'I have to have sex with you': Inside Vanuatu's disturbing world of unwanted children

Around the world, heated debates about abortion are taking place. But in the Pacific, the topic is so taboo, only a handful of people are willing to talk about it. You’re about to hear from some of them.
Papua New Guinea

'I have to have sex with you': Inside Vanuatu's disturbing world of unwanted children

Around the world, heated debates about abortion are taking place. But in the Pacific, the topic is so taboo, only a handful of people are willing to talk about it. You’re about to hear from some of them.

When Florence fell pregnant her one-night stand hated her. She was left to navigate the disturbing world of unwanted children alone

Around the world, heated debates about abortion are taking place. But in the Pacific, the topic is so taboo, only handful of people are willing to talk about it. You’re about to hear from some of them.
Papua New Guinea

When Florence fell pregnant her one-night stand hated her. She was left to navigate the disturbing world of unwanted children alone

Around the world, heated debates about abortion are taking place. But in the Pacific, the topic is so taboo, only handful of people are willing to talk about it. You’re about to hear from some of them.

Albanese's 'brotherly' Kokoda trek with Marape showed uncommon warmth at a time of frosty geopolitics elsewhere in the Pacific

It was a big gamble, both logistically and physically, to commemorate the Battle of Kokoda with a trek and to give a robust display of unity between two countries, but James Marape's words of welcome were the stuff of dreams for the Australian government.
Papua New Guinea

Albanese's 'brotherly' Kokoda trek with Marape showed uncommon warmth at a time of frosty geopolitics elsewhere in the Pacific

It was a big gamble, both logistically and physically, to commemorate the Battle of Kokoda with a trek and to give a robust display of unity between two countries, but James Marape's words of welcome were the stuff of dreams for the Australian government.

A Russian explorer's skull collection ended up in an Australian university. Their descendants want them back

Nearly 1,500 Pacific ancestors are held in 13 museums and universities across Australia — but for the most part, the institutions are not repatriating remains and some believe there are cases that «might prove impossible».
Papua New Guinea

A Russian explorer's skull collection ended up in an Australian university. Their descendants want them back

Nearly 1,500 Pacific ancestors are held in 13 museums and universities across Australia — but for the most part, the institutions are not repatriating remains and some believe there are cases that «might prove impossible».

War heroes found in 'Twiggy' Forrest PNG expedition to be honoured in special memorial

Families of four fallen Australian airmen will remember their lost loved ones at a special memorial west of Brisbane today, after billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest found their wreck south of Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea

War heroes found in 'Twiggy' Forrest PNG expedition to be honoured in special memorial

Families of four fallen Australian airmen will remember their lost loved ones at a special memorial west of Brisbane today, after billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest found their wreck south of Papua New Guinea.

Nickolay told these PNG villagers their ancestors are kept in a Sydney university. They want them back

Nearly 1,500 Pacific ancestors are held in 13 museums and universities across Australia — but for the most part, the institutions are not repatriating remains and some believe there are cases that «might prove impossible».
Papua New Guinea

Nickolay told these PNG villagers their ancestors are kept in a Sydney university. They want them back

Nearly 1,500 Pacific ancestors are held in 13 museums and universities across Australia — but for the most part, the institutions are not repatriating remains and some believe there are cases that «might prove impossible».

PM attends Anzac Day dawn service at Isurava, PNG

The prime minister has told the crowd at an Anzac Day dawn service in Papua New Guinea that Australia «will never forget» the help the country's people provided to Australian soldiers during World War II.
Papua New Guinea

PM attends Anzac Day dawn service at Isurava, PNG

The prime minister has told the crowd at an Anzac Day dawn service in Papua New Guinea that Australia «will never forget» the help the country's people provided to Australian soldiers during World War II.

Eight decades after their death, two Australian soldiers are helping advance an unlikely industry

In the last days of 1943 a brave young Australian soldier, whose family played an influential role developing Australia's irrigation industries, lost his life trying to save wounded comrades in the mountains of Papua New Guinea. 
Papua New Guinea

Eight decades after their death, two Australian soldiers are helping advance an unlikely industry

In the last days of 1943 a brave young Australian soldier, whose family played an influential role developing Australia's irrigation industries, lost his life trying to save wounded comrades in the mountains of Papua New Guinea. 

Albanese and PNG PM walk, talk and catch a breath together, as they climb Kokoda Track

As Anthony Albanese and James Marape continue an unprecedented joint trek up and down the mountains and valleys, they walk with a shared purpose: to acknowledge their history, to embody the friendship of two nations and to promote peace in the region. 
Papua New Guinea

Albanese and PNG PM walk, talk and catch a breath together, as they climb Kokoda Track

As Anthony Albanese and James Marape continue an unprecedented joint trek up and down the mountains and valleys, they walk with a shared purpose: to acknowledge their history, to embody the friendship of two nations and to promote peace in the region. 

PM Anthony Albanese begins Kokoda Track with PNG PM

Ahead of Anzac Day the prime minister has begun a two-day trek of a section of the Kokoda Track alongside Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape.
Papua New Guinea

PM Anthony Albanese begins Kokoda Track with PNG PM

Ahead of Anzac Day the prime minister has begun a two-day trek of a section of the Kokoda Track alongside Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape.

PM says Musk is an «arrogant billionaire who thinks he's above the law»

The Prime Minister has responded to Elon Musk's refusal to take down graphic content on platform X, calling him an «arrogant billionaire».
Papua New Guinea

PM says Musk is an «arrogant billionaire who thinks he's above the law»

The Prime Minister has responded to Elon Musk's refusal to take down graphic content on platform X, calling him an «arrogant billionaire».

After 101 treks across the Kokoda Track, one guide says it's too full of 'death traps' to go back

Charlie Lynn led trekkers across the rugged Kokoda Track for three decades — but after one trip last year, he decided the mountainous trail had fallen too far into disrepair for him to return.
Papua New Guinea

After 101 treks across the Kokoda Track, one guide says it's too full of 'death traps' to go back

Charlie Lynn led trekkers across the rugged Kokoda Track for three decades — but after one trip last year, he decided the mountainous trail had fallen too far into disrepair for him to return.

Prime Minister in PNG for four-day visit to mark ANZAC day

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Papua New Guinea ahead of a commemorative walk of the Kokoda Track to mark ANZAC day.
Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister in PNG for four-day visit to mark ANZAC day

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Papua New Guinea ahead of a commemorative walk of the Kokoda Track to mark ANZAC day.

Papua New Guinea was 'blessed' with a visit by China just a day ago. Anthony Albanese is hot on their tail

China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, will have departed Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport just a day before Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touches down for an extended visit to walk the Kokoda Track.
Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea was 'blessed' with a visit by China just a day ago. Anthony Albanese is hot on their tail

China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, will have departed Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport just a day before Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touches down for an extended visit to walk the Kokoda Track.