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Thousands buried in Papua New Guinea landslide

It's been four days since a devastating landslide wiped out a small village in remote Papua New Guinea. As more footage emerges of the aftermath, the world is only just waking up to the scale of the disaster.
Papua New Guinea

Thousands buried in Papua New Guinea landslide

It's been four days since a devastating landslide wiped out a small village in remote Papua New Guinea. As more footage emerges of the aftermath, the world is only just waking up to the scale of the disaster.

'A situation that is getting worse': Why only six bodies of the thousands feared dead in PNG have been recovered

The Papua New Guinea government says more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive in a landslide. But the remains of only six people have been recovered so far.
Papua New Guinea

'A situation that is getting worse': Why only six bodies of the thousands feared dead in PNG have been recovered

The Papua New Guinea government says more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive in a landslide. But the remains of only six people have been recovered so far.

A king and a US president sent their condolences to PNG. But where is the nation's own prime minister?

As one of Papua New Guinea's remote villages grapples with one of the worst natural disasters in its history, the prime minister is busy attending to his own political crisis.
Papua New Guinea

A king and a US president sent their condolences to PNG. But where is the nation's own prime minister?

As one of Papua New Guinea's remote villages grapples with one of the worst natural disasters in its history, the prime minister is busy attending to his own political crisis.

Papua New Guinea landslides 'unhelpful' for James Marape's hold on power

Stephen Dziedzic says Papua New Guinea's opposition has accused Prime Minister James Marape of being 'missing in action'.
Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea landslides 'unhelpful' for James Marape's hold on power

Stephen Dziedzic says Papua New Guinea's opposition has accused Prime Minister James Marape of being 'missing in action'.

Woman loses 18 members of her family in PNG landslide as hopes of finding survivors fade

The United Nations will hold an emergency meeting to further coordinate the response to the disaster, which has been hampered by the weather and tribal violence in the remote region.
Papua New Guinea

Woman loses 18 members of her family in PNG landslide as hopes of finding survivors fade

The United Nations will hold an emergency meeting to further coordinate the response to the disaster, which has been hampered by the weather and tribal violence in the remote region.

PNG government warns death toll could jump following devastating landslide

Papua New Guinea's government has warned that the death toll from a landslide in the Enga province could soar, with locals saying more help is desperately needed. 
Papua New Guinea

PNG government warns death toll could jump following devastating landslide

Papua New Guinea's government has warned that the death toll from a landslide in the Enga province could soar, with locals saying more help is desperately needed. 

People using sticks, shovels and bare hands to recover villagers buried in deadly PNG landslide

Bodies are slowly being pulled out from under vast mounds of rubble and earth in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province after a massive landslide swallowed dozens of homes on Friday, killing at least 670 people.
Papua New Guinea

People using sticks, shovels and bare hands to recover villagers buried in deadly PNG landslide

Bodies are slowly being pulled out from under vast mounds of rubble and earth in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province after a massive landslide swallowed dozens of homes on Friday, killing at least 670 people.

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».