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Perth Bears will send player market into frenzy: Moore

The introduction of the Perth Bears in 2027 and PNG in 2028 will lead to a mad scramble for NRL players not seen in top-flight rugby league for 30 years.

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PNG PM Marape leads Pacific tributes to Pope Francis

Pope Francis is being remembered in the Pacific as a leader for the region, visiting in 2024 and canonising the first Papua New Guinean.

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Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement

Peter Dutton has downplayed rare election-period comments from the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea, who says he prefers a Labor win.

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PNG PM Marape triumphant over no-confidence vote

Prime Minister James Marape has survived a no-confidence vote in Papua New Guinea's parliament, with three quarters of MPs backing his leadership.

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Concerns over unprecedented PNG Facebook block

Opposition politicians, academics and the media council have voiced alarm over the Papua New Guinea government's move to block Facebook.

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PNG Prime Minister Marape set for no-confidence motion

The leadership of James Marape will be tested in parliament next week when Papua New Guinea MPs debate a vote of no confidence.

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Aust assault case against influential PNG minister ends

Australian prosecutors have dropped an assault case alleging a powerful member of the Papua New Guinea cabinet attacked a woman, injuring her face.

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NRL caps expansion with broadcast rights puzzle to dominate in 2025

The league faces challenges and opportunities this season with broadcast negotiations, expansion and showpiece events in the spotlight

The Guardian - AU

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence forces must guard against brain drain between national militaries, an analyst says as Australia and Papua New Guinea hammer out a new treaty.

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A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer

Today, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a defence treaty. This builds on the bilateral security agreement signed between the countries in 2023.

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Turnbull says ‘we cannot assume we can rely on America’ under Trump – as it happened

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PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun defence treaty talks with a warm embrace, ensuring they are "tied to the hip" in a rebuke to China's influence.

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Aust funds PNG port upgrade amid race for influence

Australia is funding a major port upgrade in the Pacific as it jostles for influence among neighbouring countries.

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Australia poised to join new Pacific soccer league

An Australian soccer team could be competing against sides from PNG, Fiji and Tahiti in a new FIFA-backed Pacific league within months.

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‘No one will stop our people’: Bougainville president defiant in push for independence

Ishmael Toroama tells the Guardian sovereignty from Papua New Guinea is a ‘matter of time’ as long-running process enters next phase

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Justin Olam still unsure about NRL's plans for PNG

The NRL unveiled its expansion plans into Papua New Guinea in late 2024, but the Pacific nation's most prominent player Justin Olam still has concerns.

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PNG NRLW team still on the cards, but not in 2028

A Papua New Guinea team will enter the NRL in 2028, but it will be a while before a side features in the corresponding women's competition.

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PNG on a 10-year journey to transform the NRL

Papua New Guinea's NRL team is still more than three years away from playing its first game, but is already carrying high expectations.

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Inside PNG’s NRL deal: how the licence was won and what comes next

The intervention of Peter V’landys proved crucial in getting the long-anticipated agreement over the line but some uncertainty remains

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea team to join Australian competition

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterpart James Marape announced the ‘world first sports diplomacy deal’.

The Conversation

Sports diplomacy: why the Australian government is spending $600 million on a new NRL team in PNG

It has been a busy time in the Australian government’s sports diplomacy locker room.

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Papua New Guinea Will Have Its Very Own Team In The NRL From 2028 & Pls Call Them The Dugongs

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Papua New Guinea public to determine new NRL team name

The NRL is already home to Panthers, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors, but it will be up to the Papua New Guinean public to determine the nickname of the next team.

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Australia To Spend $385 Mn On PNG Rugby League Team With Eye On China

Australia will spend US$385 million to establish a rugby league team from Papua New Guinea in its rugby league competition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, a move designed to help ward off China.

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PNG entry reflects NRL expansion mindset at its best

The entry of a PNG NRL side in 2028 will take rugby league to a new frontier in another sign of how the game thrives on bold and visionary expansion decisions.

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