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.

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.

The population of Papua New Guinea has ballooned by more than 200 per cent over the last 50 years - from 2.7 million to more than 9 million people. A shortage of affordable housing means around half of the inhabitants of Port Moresby now lives in what's known as 'squatter settlements' - they're entire communities built on vacant lots of land.

Housing affordability and availability is so dire in PNG's main centres, squatters build communities on vacant lots. But it means the residents live under the constant threat of eviction.

Barbed metal darts fired from spearguns or slingshots have killed eight and severely injured 300 people so far this year in a single province of Papua New Guinea, prompting calls for action from community groups.

Barbed metal darts fired from spearguns or slingshots have killed eight and severely injured 300 people so far this year in a single province of Papua New Guinea, prompting calls for action from community groups.

During lengthy committal proceedings that began six months ago, a court heard investigators used surveillance devices to monitor the conversations and movements of a suspected drug importation syndicate. Today, a magistrate has directed four accused to stand trial.

Australia takes care of business against Papua New Guinea, reaching the World Cup final and continuing the quest for a third straight title.

Just four days after a brutal clash with the Kiwi Ferns, the Jillaroos face PNG in the semifinals of the World Cup. Follow live.

Just four days after a brutal clash with the Kiwi Ferns, the Jillaroos face PNG in the semifinals of the World Cup. Follow live.

Inconsistent Queensland health policies have contributed to children dying from tuberculosis in the Torres Strait, an audit has found.

Inconsistent Queensland health policies have contributed to children dying from tuberculosis in the Torres Strait, an audit has found.

As the women's Rugby League World Cup heats up, a battle-hardened Australia have their eyes firmly fixed on a third straight triumph.

Eighty years on from the Pacific War, a researcher shines a light on the Australian War Graves Unit, which worked to locate Australia's lost and fallen soldiers.

Martha Molowia opens up about the death of her mum, Mary Mea Molowia, driving her breakout performance at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup. She also speaks about her community never doubting her potential because her father is a famous rugby league player from the 1990s. She is the first daughter of a PNG Kumul to also represent her country in rugby league.

Martha Molowia has followed in the footsteps of her father Tuksy Karu in representing PNG at a Rugby League World Cup, but there is more to this heartwarming story than meets the eye.

After a lifetime of waiting, England's flamboyant dispatch of Papua New Guinea might be the queue for fans to start dreaming, writes Nick Campton.

Often described as the “Battle that saved Australia” the Kokoda campaign holds a significant place in our history. The 80th anniversary of the pivotal battle was commemorated in Papua New Guinea with a special service honouring both countries. Natalie Whiting reports.

The Papua New Guinea women’s rugby league dominated Canada this morning, winning their first-ever game at the Rugby League World Cup 34 -12, but their triumph is more than about the sport: ‘The Orchids’ are showing PNG women that anything is possible.

Convicted murderer Mark Basa has been released from immigration detention and allowed to remain in Australia, with the blessing of the mother of man he was jailed for killing.

Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby is grappling with a youth unemployment crisis, with some young people applying for hundreds of jobs after graduating from university, with only a handful of interviews to show for it.

Cook Islands is one of only two nations with rugby league as the national sport. They played the other, Papua New Guinea, at the Rugby League World Cup, with more on the line than just the two points. 

Health services in Australia's northernmost islands say they are prepared to cope with the resumption of open cultural travel between the Torres Strait and coastal villages of Papua New Guinea.

While neither country's defence minsters mention China in their announcement, the deal comes as nations scramble to respond to the increasing influence Beijing has in the Pacific.

While neither country's defence minsters mention China in their announcement, the deal comes as nations scramble to respond to the increasing influence Beijing has in the Pacific.

In a Rugby League World Cup that has been littered with blowouts, the highly fancied Tongan side wins the game of the tournament so far against Papua New Guinea.

It took a miracle try for Tonga to be spared faces as red as their jerseys, and rugby league's newest powerhouse will have to improve rapidly if it's to cash in on a golden generation of talent, writes Nick Campton. 

In a Rugby League World Cup that has been littered with blowouts, the highly fancied Tongan side wins the game of the tournament so far against Papua New Guinea.

President Ishmael Toroama says Richard Marles's remarks after a visit to Papua New Guinea represent a change to Australia's neutral position.

Richard Marles says he wants to significantly expand defence cooperation across the Pacific, starting with an «ambitious» bid to expand military ties and sign a security treaty with Papua New Guinea.

Defence minister Richard Marles has flagged that he wants to significantly expand defence cooperation across the Pacific

The government of Guam rejects suggestions Washington is behind the United States territory's bid to join the Pacific's peak diplomatic body.

The government of Guam rejects suggestions Washington is behind the United States territory's bid to join the Pacific's peak diplomatic body.

A discovery by a teenager trekking through thick rainforest in Papua New Guinea may have unravelled an Australian wartime mystery. Natalie Whiting reports.

A chance find by a teenager trekking through thick rainforest in Papua New Guinea may have unravelled an Australian wartime mystery. Natalie Whiting reports.