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Donated Tasmanian schoolbooks travel by barge, carried by hand on jungle tracks to reach PNG children

A Tasmanian charity is preparing to freight a shipping container filled with 850 boxes of textbooks and library books to school students in need in the Pacific.
Papua New Guinea

Donated Tasmanian schoolbooks travel by barge, carried by hand on jungle tracks to reach PNG children

A Tasmanian charity is preparing to freight a shipping container filled with 850 boxes of textbooks and library books to school students in need in the Pacific.

Australian child sex offender allegedly sails to PNG with plans to fly to Thailand

A Queensland man registered as a child sex offender has been repatriated after allegedly breaching reporting conditions by sailing to the island of Daru in Papua New Guinea. 
Papua New Guinea

Australian child sex offender allegedly sails to PNG with plans to fly to Thailand

A Queensland man registered as a child sex offender has been repatriated after allegedly breaching reporting conditions by sailing to the island of Daru in Papua New Guinea. 

Australian child sex offender allegedly attempts to sail to PNG before boarding a plane to Thailand

A Queensland man registered as a child sex offender has been repatriated after allegedly breaching reporting conditions and attempting to sail to PNG. 
Papua New Guinea

Australian child sex offender allegedly attempts to sail to PNG before boarding a plane to Thailand

A Queensland man registered as a child sex offender has been repatriated after allegedly breaching reporting conditions and attempting to sail to PNG. 

Weapons used in PNG highlands massacre were Australian rifles

Analysis of videos posted to social media reveal most of the weapons used in the massacre in Papua New Guinea’s highlands were Australian and American manufactured assault rifles.
Papua New Guinea

Weapons used in PNG highlands massacre were Australian rifles

Analysis of videos posted to social media reveal most of the weapons used in the massacre in Papua New Guinea’s highlands were Australian and American manufactured assault rifles.

The videos that should have raised an alarm in PNG that blood was about to be shed

A month before a massacre in Papua New Guinea's highlands, videos emerged of the high-powered weapons tribes in the region now have in their possession. 
Papua New Guinea

The videos that should have raised an alarm in PNG that blood was about to be shed

A month before a massacre in Papua New Guinea's highlands, videos emerged of the high-powered weapons tribes in the region now have in their possession. 

US and Australian guns meant to keep the peace now in the hands of PNG warlords

A month before a massacre in Papua New Guinea's highlands, videos emerged of the high-powered weapons tribes in the region now have in their possession. 
Papua New Guinea

US and Australian guns meant to keep the peace now in the hands of PNG warlords

A month before a massacre in Papua New Guinea's highlands, videos emerged of the high-powered weapons tribes in the region now have in their possession. 

Australian pilot freed after being kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians has been freed after they were kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 
Papua New Guinea

Australian pilot freed after being kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians has been freed after they were kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 

Australian pilot freed after he was kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians has been freed after they were kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 
Papua New Guinea

Australian pilot freed after he was kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians has been freed after they were kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 

Australian pilot kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians have been kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 
Papua New Guinea

Australian pilot kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians have been kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 

PNG internal security brought into spotlight after deadly massacre

The bloodshed in Papua New Guinea took place in provinces in the highlands where violence had already been escalating, and comes during a debate over the country's internal security.
Papua New Guinea

PNG internal security brought into spotlight after deadly massacre

The bloodshed in Papua New Guinea took place in provinces in the highlands where violence had already been escalating, and comes during a debate over the country's internal security.

PNG is running out of fuel — again — and this time it could prove fatal for Marape's government

Papua New Guinea's fuel supply is once again in crisis, joining a growing list of national challenges facing Prime Minister James Marape ahead of a vote of no confidence in his leadership. But there is reason to believe he will survive, writes Tim Swanston.
Papua New Guinea

PNG is running out of fuel — again — and this time it could prove fatal for Marape's government

Papua New Guinea's fuel supply is once again in crisis, joining a growing list of national challenges facing Prime Minister James Marape ahead of a vote of no confidence in his leadership. But there is reason to believe he will survive, writes Tim Swanston.

Tribes are armed with M16s, fuel bowsers will soon be empty, but James Marape is playing politics

Papua New Guinea's fuel supply is once again in crisis, joining a growing list of national challenges facing Prime Minister James Marape ahead of a vote of no confidence in his leadership. But there is reason to believe he will survive, writes Tim Swanston.
Papua New Guinea

Tribes are armed with M16s, fuel bowsers will soon be empty, but James Marape is playing politics

Papua New Guinea's fuel supply is once again in crisis, joining a growing list of national challenges facing Prime Minister James Marape ahead of a vote of no confidence in his leadership. But there is reason to believe he will survive, writes Tim Swanston.

Additional Papua New Guinean police sent to highlands after massacre

Additional Papua New Guinean police will be sent into the country's highlands after a tribal massacre killed dozens of men.
Papua New Guinea

Additional Papua New Guinean police sent to highlands after massacre

Additional Papua New Guinean police will be sent into the country's highlands after a tribal massacre killed dozens of men.

Queensland Rugby League to review PNG home Queensland 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.
Papua New Guinea

Queensland Rugby League to review PNG home Queensland 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.

Why the AFP is alleging a mum-of-four is a key figure in a 'transnational crime syndicate'

The 41-year-old businesswoman was arrested at her multi-million-dollar acreage home in Brisbane's south last month and charged in connection with an attempt to traffic drugs from Papua New Guinea into Queensland.
Papua New Guinea

Why the AFP is alleging a mum-of-four is a key figure in a 'transnational crime syndicate'

The 41-year-old businesswoman was arrested at her multi-million-dollar acreage home in Brisbane's south last month and charged in connection with an attempt to traffic drugs from Papua New Guinea into Queensland.

Mei Lin says she's a businesswoman and a suburban mum. Police allege she's part of a 'transnational organised criminal syndicate'

The 41-year-old was arrested at her multi-million-dollar acreage home in Brisbane's south last month and charged in connection with an attempt to traffic drugs from Papua New Guinea into Queensland.
Papua New Guinea

Mei Lin says she's a businesswoman and a suburban mum. Police allege she's part of a 'transnational organised criminal syndicate'

The 41-year-old was arrested at her multi-million-dollar acreage home in Brisbane's south last month and charged in connection with an attempt to traffic drugs from Papua New Guinea into Queensland.

PNG police say tribesmen who killed dozens in Enga massacre had M16s, AR15s and shotguns

Papua New Guinea is reeling from a bloody massacre in the Highlands province of Enga, and the bloodshed suggests an armoury of automatic weapons funnelled through powerful community leaders is fuelling the violence.
Papua New Guinea

PNG police say tribesmen who killed dozens in Enga massacre had M16s, AR15s and shotguns

Papua New Guinea is reeling from a bloody massacre in the Highlands province of Enga, and the bloodshed suggests an armoury of automatic weapons funnelled through powerful community leaders is fuelling the violence.

At least 49 people have been killed in the largest PNG Highlands 'massacre' in recent history. Here's what we know

Dozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an «ambush».
Papua New Guinea

At least 49 people have been killed in the largest PNG Highlands 'massacre' in recent history. Here's what we know

Dozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an «ambush».

Dozens killed in fighting in Papua New Guinea highlands

The number of people killed in a massacre in Papua New Guinea has been revised to 50. It's believed to be the largest massacre of its kind in recent history.
Papua New Guinea

Dozens killed in fighting in Papua New Guinea highlands

The number of people killed in a massacre in Papua New Guinea has been revised to 50. It's believed to be the largest massacre of its kind in recent history.

More than 20 people have been killed in the largest PNG Highlands 'massacre' in recent history. Here's what we know

Dozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an «ambush».
Papua New Guinea

More than 20 people have been killed in the largest PNG Highlands 'massacre' in recent history. Here's what we know

Dozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an «ambush».

More than 50 people killed in a major escalation of tribal fighting in PNG's highlands

Papua New Guinea police say at least 53 people have died in a massacre in the country’s Highlands, in a major escalation of tribal fighting in the region.
Papua New Guinea

More than 50 people killed in a major escalation of tribal fighting in PNG's highlands

Papua New Guinea police say at least 53 people have died in a massacre in the country’s Highlands, in a major escalation of tribal fighting in the region.

Meth arrives in Australia from all over the world, but this route is destroying lives in PNG

At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers.
Papua New Guinea

Meth arrives in Australia from all over the world, but this route is destroying lives in PNG

At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers.

On dinghies cruising through the Torres Strait, vulnerable drug mules are bringing meth into Australia

At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers.
Papua New Guinea

On dinghies cruising through the Torres Strait, vulnerable drug mules are bringing meth into Australia

At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers.

Meth arrives in Australia through many routes, but it's destroying lives on Papua New Guinea's islands near the Torres Strait

At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers.
Papua New Guinea

Meth arrives in Australia through many routes, but it's destroying lives on Papua New Guinea's islands near the Torres Strait

At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers.

Faith, family and footy obsession behind PNG players' drive to find rugby league glory in Australia

They grew up playing footy in cow paddocks at home, where «rugby league is a religion». Now, these young men are preparing to grace footy fields in Australia, hoping to one day represent their country. 
Papua New Guinea

Faith, family and footy obsession behind PNG players' drive to find rugby league glory in Australia

They grew up playing footy in cow paddocks at home, where «rugby league is a religion». Now, these young men are preparing to grace footy fields in Australia, hoping to one day represent their country. 

'Do not give up on Papua New Guinea': PNG prime minister addresses parliament in historic speech

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape urges Australia to not «give up» on his country during an historic address to the federal parliament.
Papua New Guinea

'Do not give up on Papua New Guinea': PNG prime minister addresses parliament in historic speech

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape urges Australia to not «give up» on his country during an historic address to the federal parliament.

Anthony Albanese declares Australia's wish to be PNG's indispensible partner

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed PNG's Prime Minister James Marape to the lower house by reflecting on PNG's independence from Australia.
Papua New Guinea

Anthony Albanese declares Australia's wish to be PNG's indispensible partner

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed PNG's Prime Minister James Marape to the lower house by reflecting on PNG's independence from Australia.

Deadly riots, China's expanding ties to the Pacific and a no confidence vote loom large ahead of historic speech

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has arrived in Canberra ahead of a historic address at Parliament House, but a political storm is continuing to brew at home in Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea

Deadly riots, China's expanding ties to the Pacific and a no confidence vote loom large ahead of historic speech

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has arrived in Canberra ahead of a historic address at Parliament House, but a political storm is continuing to brew at home in Port Moresby.

Opposition needles government after revelations PNG and China discussing police cooperation

The Coalition is trying to ramp up pressure on the federal government over new police cooperation negotiations between China and Papua New Guinea, saying it's «essential» that Australia's strategic position in the Pacific nation isn't undermined.
Papua New Guinea

Opposition needles government after revelations PNG and China discussing police cooperation

The Coalition is trying to ramp up pressure on the federal government over new police cooperation negotiations between China and Papua New Guinea, saying it's «essential» that Australia's strategic position in the Pacific nation isn't undermined.