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A legal instrument underpinning our offshore processing regime lapsed last year. For months, no-one noticed

For a few months in 2022, a legal instrument underpinning Australia's offshore asylum seeker processing policy stopped working. Here's what happened, and why.
Papua New Guinea

A legal instrument underpinning our offshore processing regime lapsed last year. For months, no-one noticed

For a few months in 2022, a legal instrument underpinning Australia's offshore asylum seeker processing policy stopped working. Here's what happened, and why.

Greens push for immediate evacuation of remaining asylum seekers in Nauru and Papua New Guinea

The Greens will introduce a bill proposing an end to offshore detention for remaining asylum seekers, without forcing Labor to compromise on its immigration policy.
Papua New Guinea

Greens push for immediate evacuation of remaining asylum seekers in Nauru and Papua New Guinea

The Greens will introduce a bill proposing an end to offshore detention for remaining asylum seekers, without forcing Labor to compromise on its immigration policy.

PNG seats still contested six months later

More than six months on from PNG's 2022 poll, Transparency International says the administrative challenges to various seats are the worst they've ever seen in the country.
Papua New Guinea

PNG seats still contested six months later

More than six months on from PNG's 2022 poll, Transparency International says the administrative challenges to various seats are the worst they've ever seen in the country.

Foreign illegal fishing boats on the increase, Torres Strait Islanders say, amid calls for an investigation

Traditional owners in the Torres Strait criticise border protection and fisheries authorities for what they say is a lack of follow-ups over reports of foreign fishing boats entering far north Queensland waters.
Papua New Guinea

Foreign illegal fishing boats on the increase, Torres Strait Islanders say, amid calls for an investigation

Traditional owners in the Torres Strait criticise border protection and fisheries authorities for what they say is a lack of follow-ups over reports of foreign fishing boats entering far north Queensland waters.

Having one mum in an international cricket team is extraordinary — PNG has seven

They are returning to cricket weeks after giving birth, coping with separation from their children, and playing for their family's financial survival — meet the trailblazing mothers in PNG's national cricket team.
Papua New Guinea

Having one mum in an international cricket team is extraordinary — PNG has seven

They are returning to cricket weeks after giving birth, coping with separation from their children, and playing for their family's financial survival — meet the trailblazing mothers in PNG's national cricket team.

Papua New Guinea prepares to sign defence agreement with US

The move coincides with the Pacific nation's plan to finalise a treaty with Australia amid China's growing military presence in the region.
Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea prepares to sign defence agreement with US

The move coincides with the Pacific nation's plan to finalise a treaty with Australia amid China's growing military presence in the region.

PNG prepares to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement with US as it seeks to 'make its presence known'

Papua New Guinea is preparing to sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States, as it also finalises a security treaty with Australia.
Papua New Guinea

PNG prepares to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement with US as it seeks to 'make its presence known'

Papua New Guinea is preparing to sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States, as it also finalises a security treaty with Australia.

PNG has just one turf cricket pitch, but its women are the sport’s biggest hitters

They have overcome monsoon rains, a lack of facilities and an unfair share of domestic chores, but PNG women are still climbing the world Twenty20 rankings.
Papua New Guinea

PNG has just one turf cricket pitch, but its women are the sport’s biggest hitters

They have overcome monsoon rains, a lack of facilities and an unfair share of domestic chores, but PNG women are still climbing the world Twenty20 rankings.

PM Albanese meets PNG's defence chiefs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Papua New Guinea's defence force, as he continues his historic tour of Australia's nearest neighbour. Nat Whiting reports.
Papua New Guinea

PM Albanese meets PNG's defence chiefs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Papua New Guinea's defence force, as he continues his historic tour of Australia's nearest neighbour. Nat Whiting reports.

Australia, PNG poised to sign security agreement in coming months

Australian PM Anthony Albanese and PNG counterpart James Marape stopped short of clinching the treaty during the former's visit to PNG.
Papua New Guinea

Australia, PNG poised to sign security agreement in coming months

Australian PM Anthony Albanese and PNG counterpart James Marape stopped short of clinching the treaty during the former's visit to PNG.

Sometimes patronising, often affectionate — the history behind Australia and PNG's relationship

As the leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea meet to forge a new relationship, it's worth remembering the shared history of our colonial past.
Papua New Guinea

Sometimes patronising, often affectionate — the history behind Australia and PNG's relationship

As the leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea meet to forge a new relationship, it's worth remembering the shared history of our colonial past.

Australia to sign PNG security deal by mid-2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Papua New Guinea to deepen defence ties in an address to its parliament, the first foreign leader to address the Pacific nation's parliament. Natalie Whiting reports.
Papua New Guinea

Australia to sign PNG security deal by mid-2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Papua New Guinea to deepen defence ties in an address to its parliament, the first foreign leader to address the Pacific nation's parliament. Natalie Whiting reports.

Australia and Papua New Guinea agree to finalise talks on bilateral security treaty

A joint statement from the Australian and PNG leaders flags that the two nations will expand training and explore possible joint exercises under the treaty. 
Papua New Guinea

Australia and Papua New Guinea agree to finalise talks on bilateral security treaty

A joint statement from the Australian and PNG leaders flags that the two nations will expand training and explore possible joint exercises under the treaty. 

PM Albanese declares Australia and PNG are 'equal partners'

Mr Albanese is on a state visit to PNG, which is expected to focus heavily on Australia's defence and trade ties with its Pacific neighbour.
Papua New Guinea

PM Albanese declares Australia and PNG are 'equal partners'

Mr Albanese is on a state visit to PNG, which is expected to focus heavily on Australia's defence and trade ties with its Pacific neighbour.

'A common determination to shape our own futures': PM to become first foreign leader to address PNG parliament

Anthony Albanese will touch down in Papua New Guinea's capital today; the first Australian prime minister to visit the country in more than four years.
Papua New Guinea

'A common determination to shape our own futures': PM to become first foreign leader to address PNG parliament

Anthony Albanese will touch down in Papua New Guinea's capital today; the first Australian prime minister to visit the country in more than four years.

Australia and PNG expected to sign document progressing defence treaty

Anthony Albanese and PNG Prime Minister James Marape are expected to sign an agreement advancing a defence treaty between Canberra and Port Moresby, with Australia also to announce plans to open a visa processing office in the country. 
Papua New Guinea

Australia and PNG expected to sign document progressing defence treaty

Anthony Albanese and PNG Prime Minister James Marape are expected to sign an agreement advancing a defence treaty between Canberra and Port Moresby, with Australia also to announce plans to open a visa processing office in the country. 

'A lot of excitement' for foreign workers set to be joined by families under visa scheme

The federal government has committed to allowing the families of hundreds of foreign workers to live with their loved ones in Australia.
Papua New Guinea

'A lot of excitement' for foreign workers set to be joined by families under visa scheme

The federal government has committed to allowing the families of hundreds of foreign workers to live with their loved ones in Australia.

From 'pipedream' to reality. One Canberra couple made this their Pacific island home for under $5 million

Behind the glamour of island ownership, there are risks and controversies, particularly when it comes to the land rights of Indigenous Pacific Islanders.
Papua New Guinea

From 'pipedream' to reality. One Canberra couple made this their Pacific island home for under $5 million

Behind the glamour of island ownership, there are risks and controversies, particularly when it comes to the land rights of Indigenous Pacific Islanders.

Albanese to address Papua New Guinea's parliament, honour late Sir Michael Somare on two-day trip

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Papua New Guinea national parliament and visit the resting place of the late Sir Michael Somare during a two-day visit next week.
Papua New Guinea

Albanese to address Papua New Guinea's parliament, honour late Sir Michael Somare on two-day trip

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Papua New Guinea national parliament and visit the resting place of the late Sir Michael Somare during a two-day visit next week.

Anthony Albanese to address Papua New Guinea's parliament during two-day visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Papua New Guinea national parliament and visit the resting place of the late Sir Michael Somare during a two-day visit next week.
Papua New Guinea

Anthony Albanese to address Papua New Guinea's parliament during two-day visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Papua New Guinea national parliament and visit the resting place of the late Sir Michael Somare during a two-day visit next week.

Could Papua New Guinea's population be as high as 17 million? One researcher is sceptical

A Papua New Guinean researcher calls for Australia to help deliver its next national census amid speculation the population is as high as 17 million.
Papua New Guinea

Could Papua New Guinea's population be as high as 17 million? One researcher is sceptical

A Papua New Guinean researcher calls for Australia to help deliver its next national census amid speculation the population is as high as 17 million.

Could a village record-keeper help PNG understand the true size of its population?

A Papua New Guinean researcher calls for Australia to help deliver its next national census amid speculation the population is as high as 17 million. 
Papua New Guinea

Could a village record-keeper help PNG understand the true size of its population?

A Papua New Guinean researcher calls for Australia to help deliver its next national census amid speculation the population is as high as 17 million. 

Port Moresby hospital holds mass burial for unclaimed bodies after viral video shows overflowing morgue

Papua New Guinea's health authorities bury 92 unclaimed bodies, including 40 children, after a video showing overflow from a morgue being stored in a shed went viral.
Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby hospital holds mass burial for unclaimed bodies after viral video shows overflowing morgue

Papua New Guinea's health authorities bury 92 unclaimed bodies, including 40 children, after a video showing overflow from a morgue being stored in a shed went viral.

China funding construction of military hospital in Papua New Guinea

The funding worth an estimated 13 million dollars is raising concerns over China's growing military presence in the region.
Papua New Guinea

China funding construction of military hospital in Papua New Guinea

The funding worth an estimated 13 million dollars is raising concerns over China's growing military presence in the region.

China funds construction of a new military hospital in PNG

Beijing is paying $13 million for the construction of a new hospital at Taurama Barracks in Port Moresby, prompting a warning from Australian analysts that the project could be a sign of more spending to come.
Papua New Guinea

China funds construction of a new military hospital in PNG

Beijing is paying $13 million for the construction of a new hospital at Taurama Barracks in Port Moresby, prompting a warning from Australian analysts that the project could be a sign of more spending to come.

'It's been a really hard road': Single mum brought to tears finding out she won Pacific's biggest music competition

In a Port Moresby hotel, Papua New Guinean singer Danielle Morgan had tears streaming down her face as she made history as the first female winner of the region's largest music competition, Pacific Break.
Papua New Guinea

'It's been a really hard road': Single mum brought to tears finding out she won Pacific's biggest music competition

In a Port Moresby hotel, Papua New Guinean singer Danielle Morgan had tears streaming down her face as she made history as the first female winner of the region's largest music competition, Pacific Break.

Danielle wanted to give up 'so many times'. She just found out she's playing one of Australia's biggest music festivals

In a Port Moresby hotel, Papua New Guinean singer Danielle Morgan had tears streaming down her face as she made history as the first female winner of the region's largest music competition, Pacific Break.
Papua New Guinea

Danielle wanted to give up 'so many times'. She just found out she's playing one of Australia's biggest music festivals

In a Port Moresby hotel, Papua New Guinean singer Danielle Morgan had tears streaming down her face as she made history as the first female winner of the region's largest music competition, Pacific Break.

In 1949 Robert Menzies wanted to shut down Radio Australia but the British secret service, MI5, became an unlikely saviour

The ABC's international broadcaster, Radio Australia, started as a wartime anti-propaganda service, played a role in the race to the Moon and has endured through 83 turbulent years.
Papua New Guinea

In 1949 Robert Menzies wanted to shut down Radio Australia but the British secret service, MI5, became an unlikely saviour

The ABC's international broadcaster, Radio Australia, started as a wartime anti-propaganda service, played a role in the race to the Moon and has endured through 83 turbulent years.

Why Sophie made a 'huge sacrifice' to gain a degree more than 2,000km away from her home and children

When Sophie Sindra Hepota, 37, boarded a plane from Papua New Guinea to Australia, she waved goodbye to her husband and young children for three years. Now she wants young women at home to chase their dreams and challenge traditional roles. 
Papua New Guinea

Why Sophie made a 'huge sacrifice' to gain a degree more than 2,000km away from her home and children

When Sophie Sindra Hepota, 37, boarded a plane from Papua New Guinea to Australia, she waved goodbye to her husband and young children for three years. Now she wants young women at home to chase their dreams and challenge traditional roles. 

Why Sophie made a 'huge sacrifice' to gain a degree 2,000km away from her home and children

When Sophie Sindra Hepota, 37, boarded a plane from Papua New Guinea to Australia, she waved goodbye to her husband and young children for three years. Now she wants young women at home to chase their dreams and challenge traditional roles. 
Papua New Guinea

Why Sophie made a 'huge sacrifice' to gain a degree 2,000km away from her home and children

When Sophie Sindra Hepota, 37, boarded a plane from Papua New Guinea to Australia, she waved goodbye to her husband and young children for three years. Now she wants young women at home to chase their dreams and challenge traditional roles. 

'She's a rare diamond': Why a teenage fast bowler is the most exciting player in PNG cricket

Hollan Doriga is only 19 years old, yet she financially supports her family in Papua New Guinea through her burgeoning cricket career.
Papua New Guinea

'She's a rare diamond': Why a teenage fast bowler is the most exciting player in PNG cricket

Hollan Doriga is only 19 years old, yet she financially supports her family in Papua New Guinea through her burgeoning cricket career.

'A book you'll read in one sitting': The best new titles to add to your November reading list

A mystery novel inspired by The Teacher's Pet, a WWI story featuring Miles Franklin, and the overdue biography of a celebrated Australian writer are in our top reads this month.
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'A book you'll read in one sitting': The best new titles to add to your November reading list

A mystery novel inspired by The Teacher's Pet, a WWI story featuring Miles Franklin, and the overdue biography of a celebrated Australian writer are in our top reads this month.