The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

Country’s foreign minister says China’s interest in the Pacific required a ‘strengthened’ PNG-Australia treaty

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday Papua New Guinea had proposed a security treaty between both countries amid increasing tensions in the Pacific islands after China struck a security pact with neighbouring Solomon Islands.

Australia and Papua New Guinea have strong security links, and while the two countries have never signed a formal treaty, the fact one is being considered may signal a desire to build a deeper defence relationship as China entrenches its power in the Pacific.

Australia wants the closest possible relationship with Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Monday, marking the new Labor government's first visit to its northern neighbour amid competition with China for influence.

It took a conversation between the Australian and Papua New Guinean prime ministers to make sure the Hunters' Queensland Cup match against the Mackay Cutters in Port Moresby on Saturday goes ahead, writes Ali Almond.

Prime minister says new appointment shows the government’s commitment to expanding key agriculture industries

A retired Australian businessman is trying to leverage the government into buying his islands in Papua New Guinea, saying he may be forced to sell to China.

Just 15% of children in PNG have their birth registered. Without a birth certificate, trafficking and exploitation are far easier

Brutal torture and assault of women accused of witchcraft go unpunished while policies to tackle issue falter.

Despite Australia “stepping up” its relations with the Pacific since the election of the Albanese government, one of the notable things about the recent national election in Papua New Guinea (PNG) was the almost complete lack of coverage of it in Australian media – except for the odd report of…

Marape, leader of PNG since 2019, defeated ex-PM Peter O’Neill in an election plagued by violence and electoral fraud