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The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

Decision on $20b Papua LNG project due by year-end

Santos and its partners have targeted a fourth-quarter decision on a massive gas project in Papua New Guinea that would be the country's second.

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Behind the betel nut smile: the quiet epidemic of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea

If you’ve ever visited Papua New Guinea you’ll have been struck by the friendliness of the people, and their welcoming smiles. You might also have noticed some of those smiles are red.

The Conversation

Wingtip from downed fighter plane flown by ‘ace of aces’ Richard Bong brought to US from South Pacific

Lockheed P-38 Lightning nicknamed ‘Marge’ and flown by Bong crashed in 1944 over what is now Papua New Guinea

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In 2015, two men bought live sea turtles from a Papua New Guinea food market and set them free instead of letting them become food

In 2015, a simple act of compassion by two men in Papua New Guinea won hearts after they rescued two live sea turtles that were being sold at a local food market. Rather than leaving the animals to be bought for consumption, Arron Culling and his coworker Mark used their…

The Times of India

Albanese juggles national security and trade in foreign policy bonanza. The stakes could not be higher

China may be the biggest loser in landmark week where the PM met leaders of India, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea

The Guardian - AU

Threats may change, but geography doesn’t. It’s time for Australia to be a good neighbour to the Pacific

In the past week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed security and defence agreements with Vanuatu and Fiji, visited Fiji and Solomon Islands, and hosted leaders from Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane.

The Conversation

Papua New Guinea at risk of food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought

Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide

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Never-before-seen shark that 'walks' on land discovered off Papua New Guinea

Divers in Papua New Guinea recently discovered a new species of carpet shark that can traverse low-lying reefs.

LiveScience

Island Passage Exploration and Isina Resource Holdings Announce Land Access and Compensation Payments of 200,000 Kina made to customary landowners from work conducted on the EL02 Project Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea

ARAWA, Papua New Guinea, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Island Passage Exploration Limited (IPX or the “Company”) and its customary landowner company partner, Isina Resource Holdings Limited (IRHL) have made payments of 201,100 PGK ($46,103 USD or $64,320 AUS) to Takuang Osikaiang Holdings Ltd. (Takuang) under the terms of…

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A shark that walks instead of swims? Scientists just found a new one in the wild, and it may already be facing extinction

Scientists have identified a new species of 'walking' shark in Papua New Guinea, named Hemiscyllium dudgeonae. This unique shark uses its pectoral fins to navigate shallow reef flats, a trait shared with other members of its genus. Researchers suspect this newly discovered species is already at risk of extinction due…

The Economic Times

Floating volcanic rock is disrupting life in Papua New Guinea – and the problem will last a long time

People in parts of Papua New Guinea are facing an unusual problem. Floating volcanic rock is making boat travel difficult, blocking access to fishing grounds and disrupting daily life in coastal communities.

The Conversation

PM Modi gets wishes from world leaders on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving elected leader. World leaders are sending congratulations. They praise his governance and vision for India. Sri Lanka's President, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, and Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister have all extended their best wishes. They acknowledge India's progress under his leadership. This…

The Economic Times

IMF approves $A231m in funding for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund sees growth in Papua New Guinea easing to 3.8 per cent in ‌2026 from an estimated 5.6 per cent in 2025.

AAP

10 largest island countries in the world: Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea among the biggest island nations

Standing back from a world map, the outline of land against water starts to look less tidy than it first appears. Some countries are stretched across hundreds or even thousands of fragments, scattered like broken glass across vast stretches of ocean. Others sit almost entirely on a single mass of…

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10 Flightless Birds That Defy Nature’s Rules

When people imagine birds, they usually think of flying across open skies with effortless freedom. But not every bird followed that path. Some species evolved in a completely different way and gave up flight forever. Instead of wings made for the sky, birds like the Ostrich and Penguin developed powerful…

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K92 Mining Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

K92 Mining (TSE:KNT) reported higher first-quarter revenue and record cash balances as production at its Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea benefited from the commissioning of its Stage 3 processing plant and continued underground development gains, management said on the company’s first-quarter

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World War II ace pilot Richard Bong’s missing fighter plane “Marge” found deep in Papua New Guinea Jungle after 80 years of mystery

The remnants of a fighter jet, which belonged to one of the greatest fighter pilots of World War II, Richard Bong, are believed to have been found in Papua New Guinea. The plane, called "Marge," disappeared in March 1944 after an engine malfunction while flying over the area that is…

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Maila delays move on Qld, while Solomons count cost

Tropical cyclone Maila has dropped from a category five system as it approaches Papua New Guinea, and should weaken still before reaching Australia.

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Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing

Tropical Cyclone Maila has strengthened in the sea between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands and has smashed records as a category five storm.

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Pacific journalist doyen Dan McGarry dies aged 62

Former Vanuatu Daily Post editor Dan McGarry has died after falling ill on a reporting trip to Papua New Guinea last month.

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New Caledonia World Cup 2026 squad: Johann Sidaner's latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying inter-confederation play-offs

The prospective New Caledonia World Cup 2026 squad face Jamaica, with the winner taking on DR Congo for a finals spot

The Guardian - AU

Reliant on imported fuel, Pacific islands appeal for help as oil prices surge

Samoa and Tonga raise supply concerns with foreign partners as businesses and residents in Papua New Guinea grapple with higher fuel prices amid the Iran war

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea offers cash for guns as amnesty opens to combat escalating tribal violence

Weapons amnesty and buyback scheme will run until August as PM James Marape says illegal guns ‘destroying families and villages’

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Ancient Animal Breeds That Survived Thousands of Year

Cassowaries

A powerful cassowary in the dense tropical rainforest, known as one of the world’s largest and most dangerous birds.

Judging by its giant, claw-like feet alone, it’s easy to see why people think this giant bird is directly descended from dinosaurs such as velociraptors. They are the third largest…

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More banks give $15b PNG gas project the cold shoulder

A total of 27 banks and credit agencies have committed not to provide financing for a proposed TotalEnergies-Santos LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea.

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