Papua New Guinea



PNG delays bilateral security pact with Australia over sovereignty concerns

The security agreement was committed to in January but PNG is not happy with the proposed wording and has raised concerns with Australia's defence minister.
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PNG delays bilateral security pact with Australia over sovereignty concerns

The security agreement was committed to in January but PNG is not happy with the proposed wording and has raised concerns with Australia's defence minister.

United States and Papua New Guinea strengthen defence ties with new security agreement

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signs a Defence Cooperation Agreement between the United States and PNG, a leaked draft of which suggests it might open the door to a substantial US military presence in the country, as well as potentially offering America
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United States and Papua New Guinea strengthen defence ties with new security agreement

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signs a Defence Cooperation Agreement between the United States and PNG, a leaked draft of which suggests it might open the door to a substantial US military presence in the country, as well as potentially offering American personnel in PNG some protection from prosecution.

PNG hosts India, US, NZ and Pacific leaders for forum

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will sit down with Pacific representatives where Mr Blinken is expected to sign a new defence pact.
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PNG hosts India, US, NZ and Pacific leaders for forum

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will sit down with Pacific representatives where Mr Blinken is expected to sign a new defence pact.

India's Modi lands in Papua New Guinea to host senior leaders at forum for India-Pacific Islands cooperation

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Port Moresby to host the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), which brings together leaders and top officials from New Delhi and 14 Pacific Island nations.
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India's Modi lands in Papua New Guinea to host senior leaders at forum for India-Pacific Islands cooperation

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Port Moresby to host the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), which brings together leaders and top officials from New Delhi and 14 Pacific Island nations.

​​​​​​​PNG's prime minister says US security pact still a work in progress, reveals Blinken coming instead of Biden

James Marape takes a call from US President Joe Biden mid press conference and confirms US Secretary of State Antony Blinken would be coming to Port Moresby instead of the president, who cancelled his trip.
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​​​​​​​PNG's prime minister says US security pact still a work in progress, reveals Blinken coming instead of Biden

James Marape takes a call from US President Joe Biden mid press conference and confirms US Secretary of State Antony Blinken would be coming to Port Moresby instead of the president, who cancelled his trip.

The US plunges into debt crisis regularly — this time Biden was nervous enough to bail on Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese might be disappointed that he won't get to host his Sydney summit, but he knows that Australia would also pay if America defaults on its debts, writes Carrington Clarke. 
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The US plunges into debt crisis regularly — this time Biden was nervous enough to bail on Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese might be disappointed that he won't get to host his Sydney summit, but he knows that Australia would also pay if America defaults on its debts, writes Carrington Clarke. 

ABC presenter Hilda Wayne on the heartbreak of covering tribal violence in her homeland

Tribal fighting has long been a persistent and devastating part of life in the PNG highlands – but the introduction of high-powered weapons, money and politics has taken things to a destructive new level. ABC presenter Hilda Wayne visited the highlands to
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ABC presenter Hilda Wayne on the heartbreak of covering tribal violence in her homeland

Tribal fighting has long been a persistent and devastating part of life in the PNG highlands – but the introduction of high-powered weapons, money and politics has taken things to a destructive new level. ABC presenter Hilda Wayne visited the highlands to speak to those affected.

Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko steps aside

PNG foreign minister faced widespread calls to resign after he called critics of a video, made during a taxpayer-funded trip to the coronation of King Charles III and posted on social media by his daughter, «primitive animals» and «useles
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Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko steps aside

PNG foreign minister faced widespread calls to resign after he called critics of a video, made during a taxpayer-funded trip to the coronation of King Charles III and posted on social media by his daughter, «primitive animals» and «useless individuals».

'Unsavoury use of words': PNG's PM says he was offended by foreign minister's 'primitive animals' comment

Prime Minister James Marape asks the people of Papua New Guinea to «forgive» the country's foreign minister after his apology for his «primitive animals» comments. 
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'Unsavoury use of words': PNG's PM says he was offended by foreign minister's 'primitive animals' comment

Prime Minister James Marape asks the people of Papua New Guinea to «forgive» the country's foreign minister after his apology for his «primitive animals» comments. 

Australian-born PNG foreign minister under fire over 'primitive animals' comments

Calls for Papua New Guinea's foreign minister to be sacked — and have his citizenship stripped — over «racist» and «derogatory» comments are intensifying ahead of US President Joe Biden's historic visit to the country.
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Australian-born PNG foreign minister under fire over 'primitive animals' comments

Calls for Papua New Guinea's foreign minister to be sacked — and have his citizenship stripped — over «racist» and «derogatory» comments are intensifying ahead of US President Joe Biden's historic visit to the country.

Opposition demands PNG foreign minister be sacked over 'primitive animals' comments while defending daughter

Calls for Papua New Guinea's foreign minister to be sacked — and have his citizenship stripped — over «racist» and «derogatory» comments are intensifying ahead of US President Joe Biden's historic visit to the country.
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Opposition demands PNG foreign minister be sacked over 'primitive animals' comments while defending daughter

Calls for Papua New Guinea's foreign minister to be sacked — and have his citizenship stripped — over «racist» and «derogatory» comments are intensifying ahead of US President Joe Biden's historic visit to the country.

PNG foreign minister says critics of his daughter's coronation trip Tik Tok video are 'primitive animals'

Savannah Tkachenko flaunts extravagant meals in first class airport lounges and «elite» shopping experiences at luxury brands in the video showing what she got up to on the taxpayer-funded trip to London to attend the coronation of King Charles II
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PNG foreign minister says critics of his daughter's coronation trip Tik Tok video are 'primitive animals'

Savannah Tkachenko flaunts extravagant meals in first class airport lounges and «elite» shopping experiences at luxury brands in the video showing what she got up to on the taxpayer-funded trip to London to attend the coronation of King Charles III.

Kokoda blockade ends but damage lingers

A blockade of the Kokoda track, set up by angry trekking operator workers over a permit dispute, has been torn down but many feel the damage of the protest remains.
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Kokoda blockade ends but damage lingers

A blockade of the Kokoda track, set up by angry trekking operator workers over a permit dispute, has been torn down but many feel the damage of the protest remains.

Kokoda Track blockade cleared after protesters moved on by police

A blockade of the Kokoda Track by landowners and trekking company workers has been cleared after protesters were moved on by police last night.
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Kokoda Track blockade cleared after protesters moved on by police

A blockade of the Kokoda Track by landowners and trekking company workers has been cleared after protesters were moved on by police last night.

Bows and arrows have been replaced with semiautomatics in PNG’s deadly tribal fighting

Tribal fighting is a traditional part of life in Papua New Guinea's highlands, but the introduction of high-powered weapons, money and politics has drastically changed things.
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Bows and arrows have been replaced with semiautomatics in PNG’s deadly tribal fighting

Tribal fighting is a traditional part of life in Papua New Guinea's highlands, but the introduction of high-powered weapons, money and politics has drastically changed things.

Tour operator blocks Kokoda route over track permit

The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is blockaded by trekking operator Adventure Kokoda whose license was cancelled last week by the track's managing authority.
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Tour operator blocks Kokoda route over track permit

The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is blockaded by trekking operator Adventure Kokoda whose license was cancelled last week by the track's managing authority.

Major route into the Kokoda track appears to have been blockaded amid tour operator feud

A major route into the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea's Central Province appears to be blockaded, amid a feud between a trekking operator and the track's managing authority.
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Major route into the Kokoda track appears to have been blockaded amid tour operator feud

A major route into the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea's Central Province appears to be blockaded, amid a feud between a trekking operator and the track's managing authority.

'The husband is spoiling her reputation': PNG's climate change office embroiled in corruption allegations

Senior Papua New Guinea climate change officials are facing criminal action, after allegedly misappropriating more than $2m of public and international funds.
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'The husband is spoiling her reputation': PNG's climate change office embroiled in corruption allegations

Senior Papua New Guinea climate change officials are facing criminal action, after allegedly misappropriating more than $2m of public and international funds.

Kokoda trekking company's licence cancelled over allegedly evading fee payments

Adventure Kokoda's trekking licence has been cancelled by the Kokoda Initiative Committee for allegedly failing to pay fees, a week after a man died while on one of the company's walks.
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Kokoda trekking company's licence cancelled over allegedly evading fee payments

Adventure Kokoda's trekking licence has been cancelled by the Kokoda Initiative Committee for allegedly failing to pay fees, a week after a man died while on one of the company's walks.

US President Joe Biden to visit Papua New Guinea on his way to Australia

On his way to Australia for the Quad meeting in Sydney next month, United States President Joe Biden could make a historic visit to Port Moresby as the US intensifies its diplomatic push across the Pacific.
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US President Joe Biden to visit Papua New Guinea on his way to Australia

On his way to Australia for the Quad meeting in Sydney next month, United States President Joe Biden could make a historic visit to Port Moresby as the US intensifies its diplomatic push across the Pacific.

Made up of Australians on barges and ferries, the US Small Ships Section was 'crucial' to WWII effort in New Guinea

The US Army Small Ships Section was a lesser-known band of civilians who played a crucial role delivering supplies to troops fighting in the Pacific during WWII.
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Made up of Australians on barges and ferries, the US Small Ships Section was 'crucial' to WWII effort in New Guinea

The US Army Small Ships Section was a lesser-known band of civilians who played a crucial role delivering supplies to troops fighting in the Pacific during WWII.

New meaning to memorial for Australian POWs

A service to remember the prisoners of war who perished in Australia's worst maritime disaster has taken on a special significance after the Montevideo Maru was found 81 years after it sank.
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New meaning to memorial for Australian POWs

A service to remember the prisoners of war who perished in Australia's worst maritime disaster has taken on a special significance after the Montevideo Maru was found 81 years after it sank.

Community workers 'really frightened' as report says climate change could disrupt learning in Pacific

There are warnings that millions of children in the Pacific risk losing access to education due to natural disasters and emergencies.
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Community workers 'really frightened' as report says climate change could disrupt learning in Pacific

There are warnings that millions of children in the Pacific risk losing access to education due to natural disasters and emergencies.

Research, a cyclone, and good luck: How maritime experts cracked Australia's 80-year-old Montevideo Maru mystery

A specialist team of deep-sea experts endured the effects of a tropical cyclone, conducted hours of painstaking research, but also had some extraordinarily good luck, before solving one of Australia's greatest naval mysteries; finding the final resting place
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Research, a cyclone, and good luck: How maritime experts cracked Australia's 80-year-old Montevideo Maru mystery

A specialist team of deep-sea experts endured the effects of a tropical cyclone, conducted hours of painstaking research, but also had some extraordinarily good luck, before solving one of Australia's greatest naval mysteries; finding the final resting place of the sunken Montevideo Maru.

SA father and veteran who died along Kokoda Track remembered

Paul Miller, who died during a fundraising walk along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, is being remembered as a much-loved veteran who was a mate to many.
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SA father and veteran who died along Kokoda Track remembered

Paul Miller, who died during a fundraising walk along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, is being remembered as a much-loved veteran who was a mate to many.

Australia has a long history of biocontrols. Not all were cane-toad-level disasters

When biocontrol is done well, it's the most powerful tool we have to control pests. Here are a few times that biocontrol has helped Australia's economy and environment.
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Australia has a long history of biocontrols. Not all were cane-toad-level disasters

When biocontrol is done well, it's the most powerful tool we have to control pests. Here are a few times that biocontrol has helped Australia's economy and environment.

El Niño could arrive at a dangerous time for the Pacific this year

El Niño has had a devastating impact on farmers in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, now they are preparing for the future, The Pacific program’s Evan Wasuka reports.
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El Niño could arrive at a dangerous time for the Pacific this year

El Niño has had a devastating impact on farmers in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, now they are preparing for the future, The Pacific program’s Evan Wasuka reports.

SA father and veteran who died along Kokoda Track was much-loved 'mate to many'

South Australian man Paul Miller, who died during a fundraising walk along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, is being remembered as a much-loved veteran and father who was a «mate to many».
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SA father and veteran who died along Kokoda Track was much-loved 'mate to many'

South Australian man Paul Miller, who died during a fundraising walk along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, is being remembered as a much-loved veteran and father who was a «mate to many».

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