The move coincides with the Pacific nation's plan to finalise a treaty with Australia amid China's growing military presence in the region.
Papua New Guinea is preparing to sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States, as it also finalises a security treaty with Australia.
They have overcome monsoon rains, a lack of facilities and an unfair share of domestic chores, but PNG women are still climbing the world Twenty20 rankings.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Papua New Guinea's defence force, as he continues his historic tour of Australia's nearest neighbour. Nat Whiting reports.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese and PNG counterpart James Marape stopped short of clinching the treaty during the former's visit to PNG.
As the leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea meet to forge a new relationship, it's worth remembering the shared history of our colonial past.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Papua New Guinea to deepen defence ties in an address to its parliament, the first foreign leader to address the Pacific nation's parliament. Natalie Whiting reports.
A joint statement from the Australian and PNG leaders flags that the two nations will expand training and explore possible joint exercises under the treaty.
Anthony Albanese has arrived in Papua New Guinea, the first visit by an Australian Prime Minister since 2018.
Mr Albanese is on a state visit to PNG, which is expected to focus heavily on Australia's defence and trade ties with its Pacific neighbour.
Anthony Albanese has arrived in Papua New Guinea, the first visit by an Australian Prime Minister since 2018.
Anthony Albanese will touch down in Papua New Guinea's capital today; the first Australian prime minister to visit the country in more than four years.
Anthony Albanese and PNG Prime Minister James Marape are expected to sign an agreement advancing a defence treaty between Canberra and Port Moresby, with Australia also to announce plans to open a visa processing office in the country.
The federal government has committed to allowing the families of hundreds of foreign workers to live with their loved ones in Australia.
Behind the glamour of island ownership, there are risks and controversies, particularly when it comes to the land rights of Indigenous Pacific Islanders.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Papua New Guinea national parliament and visit the resting place of the late Sir Michael Somare during a two-day visit next week.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Papua New Guinea national parliament and visit the resting place of the late Sir Michael Somare during a two-day visit next week.
A Papua New Guinean researcher calls for Australia to help deliver its next national census amid speculation the population is as high as 17 million.
A Papua New Guinean researcher calls for Australia to help deliver its next national census amid speculation the population is as high as 17 million.
Papua New Guinea's health authorities bury 92 unclaimed bodies, including 40 children, after a video showing overflow from a morgue being stored in a shed went viral.
The funding worth an estimated 13 million dollars is raising concerns over China's growing military presence in the region.
Beijing is paying $13 million for the construction of a new hospital at Taurama Barracks in Port Moresby, prompting a warning from Australian analysts that the project could be a sign of more spending to come.
In a Port Moresby hotel, Papua New Guinean singer Danielle Morgan had tears streaming down her face as she made history as the first female winner of the region's largest music competition, Pacific Break.
In a Port Moresby hotel, Papua New Guinean singer Danielle Morgan had tears streaming down her face as she made history as the first female winner of the region's largest music competition, Pacific Break.
The ABC's international broadcaster, Radio Australia, started as a wartime anti-propaganda service, played a role in the race to the Moon and has endured through 83 turbulent years.
When Sophie Sindra Hepota, 37, boarded a plane from Papua New Guinea to Australia, she waved goodbye to her husband and young children for three years. Now she wants young women at home to chase their dreams and challenge traditional roles.
When Sophie Sindra Hepota, 37, boarded a plane from Papua New Guinea to Australia, she waved goodbye to her husband and young children for three years. Now she wants young women at home to chase their dreams and challenge traditional roles.
Hollan Doriga is only 19 years old, yet she financially supports her family in Papua New Guinea through her burgeoning cricket career.
A mystery novel inspired by The Teacher's Pet, a WWI story featuring Miles Franklin, and the overdue biography of a celebrated Australian writer are in our top reads this month.
A mystery novel inspired by The Teacher's Pet, a WWI story featuring Miles Franklin, and the overdue biography of a celebrated Australian writer are in our top reads this month.
The population of Papua New Guinea has ballooned by more than 200 per cent over the last 50 years - from 2.7 million to more than 9 million people. A shortage of affordable housing means around half of the inhabitants of Port Moresby now lives in what's known as 'squatter settlements' - they're entire communities built on vacant lots of land.
Housing affordability and availability is so dire in PNG's main centres, squatters build communities on vacant lots. But it means the residents live under the constant threat of eviction.
Barbed metal darts fired from spearguns or slingshots have killed eight and severely injured 300 people so far this year in a single province of Papua New Guinea, prompting calls for action from community groups.
Barbed metal darts fired from spearguns or slingshots have killed eight and severely injured 300 people so far this year in a single province of Papua New Guinea, prompting calls for action from community groups.
During lengthy committal proceedings that began six months ago, a court heard investigators used surveillance devices to monitor the conversations and movements of a suspected drug importation syndicate. Today, a magistrate has directed four accused to stand trial.
