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PNG trailblazer wants Pacific Cup to launch AFL careers

Hewago Paul Oea made history in the AFL, now Papua New Guinea's trailblazer wants to help more youngsters make the leap from Pacific Cup to the elite level.

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Dozens of refugees are still stranded in precarious situations in PNG – and support from Australia is dwindling

After nearly a year without basic income and support services, 42 refugees and asylum seekers remaining in Papua New Guinea will soon begin receiving a meagre allowance of 900 kina (A$338) per week from the Australian government.

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Teenager Casey McLean bags four tries as NZ thrash PNG

Teenage winger Casey McLean has bagged four tries as New Zealand thrashed Papua New Guinea to avoid relegation to the second tier of the Pacific Championships.

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Soward making a mark as Samoa storm past PNG

Samoa have won the women's Pacific Championships promotion play-off with a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea.

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Why stakes are high for Kumuls in rare clash with Kiwis

Papua New Guinea are eager to show they can match it with rugby league's big boys when they face New Zealand in Sydney on Sunday.

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PNG gig restores Demetriou's belief as Kumuls eye upset

Axed by South Sydney, Jason Demetriou has the chance to finish 2024 on a high by guiding Papua New Guinea to a Pacific Championships win over the Kiwis.

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PNG claim Pacific Bowl with big win over Cook Islands

The PNG Kumuls beat Cook Islands 42-20 to win the Pacific Bowl and can secure a Pacific Championships promotion with a win over New Zealand next week.

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Kiwi Ferns pound Orchids, set up Jillaroos final clash

New Zealand winger Mackenzie Wiki scored a hat-trick in a 36-0 win over the PNG Orchids in the Pacific Cup women's clash in Port Moresby.

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Jillaroos winger stars in record 17-try PNG romp

The Jillaroos have piled on 17 tries, Julia Robinson notching a record six of her own, in an 84-0 romp over Papua New Guinea to begin the Pacific Championships.

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How help of Sam Burgess nurtured PNG's next big star

Emerging PNG centre Rodrick Tai says Sam Burgess' coaching skills have helped him fulfil a dream of making it as a professional rugby league player.

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Kangaroo and Kumul: Meninga defends Coates' PNG call

Australian coach Mal Meninga says Port Moresby-born Xavier Coates is just as proud of his "green and gold culture" ahead of his Kangaroos debut.

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Good signs for PNG, but Australia claim PMs' XIII win

As Papua New Guinea prepare to be granted a licence to enter the NRL, the Pacific nation's Prime Ministers' XIII showed positive signs in a loss to Australia.

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Thumping PM's XIII win comes at cost for Aussie women

Lauren Brown was forced off injured in Australia's dominant Prime Ministers' XIII defeat of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby.

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Captain Cook's PNG voyage sweet after 'hell of a year'

Dragons-bound hooker Damien Cook will captain a Prime Minister's XIII team bursting with young talent against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Sunday.

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Galvin's PNG return caps 'surreal' NRL season

Lachlan Galvin has impressed Prime Minister's XIII coach Brad Fittler since joining camp and is excited to welcome Jarome Luai to Wests Tigers.

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Galvin in representative frame, Fittler back coaching

Lachlan Galvin in line for first representative jersey as Brad Fittler prepares to make his return to head coaching with the Prime Minister's XIII.

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Kokoda track shut indefinitely after PNG landowners demand payments

Mount Kodu landowners petition prime minister to pay outstanding commitment the government made to them to preserve the track

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‘It’s time’: PNG residents back NRL team but cost and benefits uncertain

Australian government plans include funds for education programs while locals estimate 80% of population follow rugby league

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South Pacific nations back PNG NRL bid, PM gives update

The PNG NRL bid has strategic support of South Pacific nations as Anthony Albanese said "the final details" of government funding for the bid has been reached.

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Australians stranded on Kokoda track resume walk after protests shut down sections

Naoro village residents block sections of track and demand Papua New Guinea government release funds long promised for community projects

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Morning Mail: asylum seekers face PNG eviction, Harris-Trump debate countdown, Socceroos draw fresh blank

Calls for Australia to intervene to help former Manus detainees; Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare to face off in Philadelphia

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Ex-Manus Island detainees stranded in PNG threatened with eviction over unpaid rent

Exclusive: More than 40 people who sought asylum in Australia remain in Port Moresby, having been previously held in immigration detention

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No closer to Papua New Guinea NRL kick off: Albanese

A Papua New Guinea-based NRL team appears a matter of when, not if - though Anthony Albanese still cannot say 'when' will be.

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PNG has had a horror year of conflict – but peace rarely comes through the barrel of a gun

Papua New Guinea has had a difficult year, beginning with serious rioting and looting in the capital, Port Moresby, and several other towns.

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Queensland golfer breaks through to claim PNG Open

Strong family ties have helped Queensland golfer William Bruyeres break through and claim a two-shot victory at the PNG Open.

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