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Albanese leaves PNG with major defence treaty still a work in progress

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese put the best face on the situation after his plan to sign a major defence treaty with Papua New Guinea while in Port Moresby fell through.

The Conversation

Australia, Papua New Guinea Delay Mutual Defence Treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a long-awaited mutual defence treaty as expected on Wednesday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence.

International Business Times

PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia

The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.

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Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee

Papua New Guineans are draping themselves in the national colours to celebrate 50 years since the country's flag was first raised to mark its independence.

AAP

With new PNG defence treaty, Australia is delivering on its rhetoric about trust at a critical time

The signing of a new defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea will mark one of the most significant moments in the history of the bilateral relationship since PNG’s independence 50 years ago this week.

The Conversation

50 years without coups or dictators: how PNG built a durable democracy based on dignity and fairness

On April 20 1972, 100 newly elected parliamentarians gathered in Port Moresby for the opening of the Third House of Assembly, Papua New Guinea’s legislative body.

The Conversation

Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

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‘Diplomatic knife fight’ over PNG enters new phase with deepening Australia defence deal

Treaty will allow PNG nationals to gain Australian citizenship by serving in defence forces and comes as the country sits at the centre of a geopolitical battle

The Guardian - AU

Men traded wares – but women traded knowledge: what a new archaeological study tells us about PNG sea trade

Australia’s closest neighbour, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this region has been interconnected by seafaring trade networks for thousands of years.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

PM's XIII: Kobe to take his shot for Maguire's Broncos

Kobe Hetherington can use his Prime Minister's XIII appearance in Port Moresby to set the tone as he aims to start under Michael Maguire at Brisbane.

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The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

Pope Francis welcomed to remote Papua New Guinea as he seeks ‘to break down distances’

The pontiff visited the small town of Vanimo after delivering mass to an estimated 35,000 people in the capital of Port Moresby

International Business Times

Papua New Guinea Prepares For Rare Papal Visit

Over mountains, by air, and by sea, pilgrims flocked to Papua New Guinea's capital ahead of Pope Francis's arrival Friday on a landmark four-day visit.

The Conversation

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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‘The wait is too long’: the refugees left in PNG after a decade in Australia’s offshore detention

In a climate of escalating violence and fear in Port Moresby, 52 asylum seekers – the tail end of the illegal regime – want their suffering to stop

AAP

'It is safe': PNG set to host Queensland Cup games

Queensland Rugby League boss Ben Ikin has confirmed the PNG Hunters will host Qld Cup games in a massive boost to the code and NRL after recent civil unrest.

Evening Standard

Papua New Guinea violence: At least 26 men massacred in tribal ambush

Police in the capital of Port Moresby are yet to issue a public comment on the violence

AAP

Pakistani refugee stuck in PNG fearful after riots

A Pakistani refugee who was detained for six years on Manus Island says PNG is not safe for him after recent deadly riots and with no source of income.

The Guardian - AU

‘Everything’s gone’: Papua New Guinea picks up the pieces in wake of widespread looting

Ripon Rahman lost his stock, his truck and even his dog and cat amid the rioting sparked by protests over public sector pay cuts in Port Moresby

International Business Times

Troops Restore Order After Riots In Papua New Guinea

Troops patrolled the streets of Papua New Guinea's capital on Friday, under a state of emergency following riots that killed 16 across the country's two largest cities.

The Independent UK

At least 15 dead as rioting and looting spreads across Papua New Guinea capital amid protests on pay cut

US embassy in Port Moreby says shots were fire near compound as China lodges protest

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