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PNG: First Goodfellow tree kangaroo bred in captivity

This tree kangaroo is endangered, with number falling in recent years because of overhunting for their fur and meat. But the Port Moresby Nature Park has now bred its first Goodfellow tree kangaroo in captivity, which is seen as a significant step for the thr
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PNG: First Goodfellow tree kangaroo bred in captivity

This tree kangaroo is endangered, with number falling in recent years because of overhunting for their fur and meat. But the Port Moresby Nature Park has now bred its first Goodfellow tree kangaroo in captivity, which is seen as a significant step for the threatened species.

Leaders of more than 40 clans object to planned mining project

The leaders of more than 40 clans who live in villages along the Sepik River are sounding the alarm about a massive mine planned for the region.
Papua New Guinea

Leaders of more than 40 clans object to planned mining project

The leaders of more than 40 clans who live in villages along the Sepik River are sounding the alarm about a massive mine planned for the region.

Pacific: PNG and Solomon Islands to use China's Sinopharm vaccine

As at least two Pacific nations prepare to roll out a Chinese COVID-19 vaccine, local health officials say they're not concerned about where it's made, just that it will protect their citizens.
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Pacific: PNG and Solomon Islands to use China's Sinopharm vaccine

As at least two Pacific nations prepare to roll out a Chinese COVID-19 vaccine, local health officials say they're not concerned about where it's made, just that it will protect their citizens.

'Feels like a prison': Australians desperate to go overseas for funerals blocked by travel ban

The India travel ban is not only stopping flights from India, it's also preventing bereaved Australians like Akash from leaving the country.
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'Feels like a prison': Australians desperate to go overseas for funerals blocked by travel ban

The India travel ban is not only stopping flights from India, it's also preventing bereaved Australians like Akash from leaving the country.

COVID-19 cases have dropped in this PNG region. But doctors say it's not the full picture

After a «major rise» in COVID-19 cases March and April, Papua New Guinea's remote highlands region has seen a recent fall in cases. But doctors say there’s still a risk of more surges and have identified issues with PNG's COVID-19 case reporting
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COVID-19 cases have dropped in this PNG region. But doctors say it's not the full picture

After a «major rise» in COVID-19 cases March and April, Papua New Guinea's remote highlands region has seen a recent fall in cases. But doctors say there’s still a risk of more surges and have identified issues with PNG's COVID-19 case reporting.

PNG on high alert after surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, PNG's Opposition Leader is accusing the country's prime minister of hypocrisy for holding a birthday party during the pandemic. Natalie Whiting reports.
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PNG on high alert after surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, PNG's Opposition Leader is accusing the country's prime minister of hypocrisy for holding a birthday party during the pandemic. Natalie Whiting reports.

PNG: German medical team supports COVID-19 response

A small, seven person emergency medical team from Germany are among those who've been helping out on the frontline in PNG's COVID-19 outbreak. They arrive in PNG in March and have been helping remote health facilities to prepare in case of another COVID spike
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PNG: German medical team supports COVID-19 response

A small, seven person emergency medical team from Germany are among those who've been helping out on the frontline in PNG's COVID-19 outbreak. They arrive in PNG in March and have been helping remote health facilities to prepare in case of another COVID spike.

PNG: A road to success fuelled by coffee

In Papua New Guinea coffee grows high on rugged mountainsides, and without a decent road it makes it difficult for growers to get the beans into your cup. One community has set out to change that.
Papua New Guinea

PNG: A road to success fuelled by coffee

In Papua New Guinea coffee grows high on rugged mountainsides, and without a decent road it makes it difficult for growers to get the beans into your cup. One community has set out to change that.

PNG: National COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins

Authorities in Papua New Guinea are urging frontline health workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the country's national rollout gets underway. But a slow take up of the Astra Zeneca vaccine in Port Moresby is prompting some concern in regional PNG.
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PNG: National COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins

Authorities in Papua New Guinea are urging frontline health workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the country's national rollout gets underway. But a slow take up of the Astra Zeneca vaccine in Port Moresby is prompting some concern in regional PNG.

PNG: History repeats in Alotau as police hunt notorious criminal

Locals say history is repeating itself in the coastal town of Alotau after a violent mob again ran amok through the town and police are once more searching for PNG's most notorious criminal.
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PNG: History repeats in Alotau as police hunt notorious criminal

Locals say history is repeating itself in the coastal town of Alotau after a violent mob again ran amok through the town and police are once more searching for PNG's most notorious criminal.

'By no means out of the woods': COVID-19 numbers fall in PNG but there are fears many cases have been missed

After Papua New Guinea experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases in March and April, official numbers are now dropping. But there are concerns delayed test results in regional areas and missed cases could be contributing to the fall.
Papua New Guinea

'By no means out of the woods': COVID-19 numbers fall in PNG but there are fears many cases have been missed

After Papua New Guinea experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases in March and April, official numbers are now dropping. But there are concerns delayed test results in regional areas and missed cases could be contributing to the fall.

PNG prepares for COVID-19 vaccination rollout

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape is set to launch his country's COVID-19 vaccination program. The country has received a supply of the AstraZeneca vaccine via a global scheme. PNG Correspondent Natalie Whiting reports.
Papua New Guinea

PNG prepares for COVID-19 vaccination rollout

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape is set to launch his country's COVID-19 vaccination program. The country has received a supply of the AstraZeneca vaccine via a global scheme. PNG Correspondent Natalie Whiting reports.

Rotary Clubs turn lights on in PNG hospitals

Electricity is something you might take for granted. When a team of Rotary volunteers heard hospitals in Papua New Guinea are often doing their work using the torch of a smart phone they decided to do something about it.
Papua New Guinea

Rotary Clubs turn lights on in PNG hospitals

Electricity is something you might take for granted. When a team of Rotary volunteers heard hospitals in Papua New Guinea are often doing their work using the torch of a smart phone they decided to do something about it.

PNG: Push to declare PNG a «Christian country»

Papua New Guinea's government has launched public consultation on whether to officially declare itself a Christian nation. The move has some commentator suggesting the move is bid to deflect attention from more pressing issues.
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PNG: Push to declare PNG a «Christian country»

Papua New Guinea's government has launched public consultation on whether to officially declare itself a Christian nation. The move has some commentator suggesting the move is bid to deflect attention from more pressing issues.

Traveller who accidentally breached green zone at Brisbane airport tests positive to COVID-19

A traveller who unwittingly entered a common area of the Brisbane International Airport yesterday after arriving on a flight from Papua New Guinea tests positive to coronavirus. The airport has been declared a «venue of concern».
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Traveller who accidentally breached green zone at Brisbane airport tests positive to COVID-19

A traveller who unwittingly entered a common area of the Brisbane International Airport yesterday after arriving on a flight from Papua New Guinea tests positive to coronavirus. The airport has been declared a «venue of concern».

Further coronavirus tests underway after passengers breach green zone at Brisbane airport

Queensland Health is awaiting further coronavirus tests on a traveller who returned an inconclusive result after unwittingly entering a common area of the Brisbane International Airport on their return from Papua New Guinea.
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Further coronavirus tests underway after passengers breach green zone at Brisbane airport

Queensland Health is awaiting further coronavirus tests on a traveller who returned an inconclusive result after unwittingly entering a common area of the Brisbane International Airport on their return from Papua New Guinea.

Brisbane Airport 'unreservedly apologises' for international arrivals COVID-19 breach

Two passengers who arrived from coronavirus-hit PNG were accidentally allowed into the departures area of Brisbane's international airport on Thursday morning, airport operators say.
Papua New Guinea

Brisbane Airport 'unreservedly apologises' for international arrivals COVID-19 breach

Two passengers who arrived from coronavirus-hit PNG were accidentally allowed into the departures area of Brisbane's international airport on Thursday morning, airport operators say.

Radio SOS answered as Whitsunday group sends vital supplies to PNG

A community group hits a roadblock in sending donations of health and education supplies to rural Papua New Guinea — then a transport company comes to the rescue.
Papua New Guinea

Radio SOS answered as Whitsunday group sends vital supplies to PNG

A community group hits a roadblock in sending donations of health and education supplies to rural Papua New Guinea — then a transport company comes to the rescue.

PNG: Five reserved seats for women in Parliament 'a good start'

Advocates for increased female political representation in PNG welcome support for five reserve seats for women, but more is needed.
Papua New Guinea

PNG: Five reserved seats for women in Parliament 'a good start'

Advocates for increased female political representation in PNG welcome support for five reserve seats for women, but more is needed.

Domestic violence back in spotlight in Papua New Guinea after two boys killed

In Papua New Guinea, a nation that has historically battled high rates of domestic violence, police are investigating the alleged death of two children at the hands of their father. A campaigner says it is time the nation addresses the causes of abuse.
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Domestic violence back in spotlight in Papua New Guinea after two boys killed

In Papua New Guinea, a nation that has historically battled high rates of domestic violence, police are investigating the alleged death of two children at the hands of their father. A campaigner says it is time the nation addresses the causes of abuse.

PNG: Reports HIV patients given expired antiretroviral drugs

Concerns have been raised in Papua New Guinea after an HIV advocate raised the alarm, when she discovered her anti retroviral drugs had expired earlier this year.
Papua New Guinea

PNG: Reports HIV patients given expired antiretroviral drugs

Concerns have been raised in Papua New Guinea after an HIV advocate raised the alarm, when she discovered her anti retroviral drugs had expired earlier this year.

Historic WWII commando craft urgently needs a rescue mission

A historic warship that survived World War II missions behind Japanese lines, a brush with ISIS and two years on the seabed, is running out of time as a $400m ship lift is about to be built in its yard.
Papua New Guinea

Historic WWII commando craft urgently needs a rescue mission

A historic warship that survived World War II missions behind Japanese lines, a brush with ISIS and two years on the seabed, is running out of time as a $400m ship lift is about to be built in its yard.

100yo Sadie's final Anzac march, with Sydney in her heart

Sadie and Sydney Gow's love story began in 1945 as they sailed off to fight in the war — and in the latest chapter, Sadie will be wearing Sydney's WWII medals along with her own as she marches for the last time.
Papua New Guinea

100yo Sadie's final Anzac march, with Sydney in her heart

Sadie and Sydney Gow's love story began in 1945 as they sailed off to fight in the war — and in the latest chapter, Sadie will be wearing Sydney's WWII medals along with her own as she marches for the last time.

India's record daily COVID increase signals a dark few weeks ahead

With a record of more than 300,000 new COVID infections in a single day, India's second wave is dwarfing its first and pointing to a tough time ahead.
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India's record daily COVID increase signals a dark few weeks ahead

With a record of more than 300,000 new COVID infections in a single day, India's second wave is dwarfing its first and pointing to a tough time ahead.

Europe won't block AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to PNG, Trade Minister says

Trade Minister Dan Tehan says after his arrival in the UK that he has been assured the European Union will not block the 1 million vaccine doses bound for Papua New Guinea.
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Europe won't block AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to PNG, Trade Minister says

Trade Minister Dan Tehan says after his arrival in the UK that he has been assured the European Union will not block the 1 million vaccine doses bound for Papua New Guinea.

Prominent PNG businessman to face trial in Brisbane accused of raping teenage girl

Jeffrey Kennedy is committed to stand trial over the alleged rape of a teenage girl. His then-de facto partner Kathleen Johnson is also charged with sexually abusing the girl.
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Prominent PNG businessman to face trial in Brisbane accused of raping teenage girl

Jeffrey Kennedy is committed to stand trial over the alleged rape of a teenage girl. His then-de facto partner Kathleen Johnson is also charged with sexually abusing the girl.

Melanesia: All-female team of divers capture 'crucial' coral reef data

On some of the world's most spectacular reefs, an all-female team of Melanesian divers has played a crucial role in assessing the impact of widespread coral bleaching.
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Melanesia: All-female team of divers capture 'crucial' coral reef data

On some of the world's most spectacular reefs, an all-female team of Melanesian divers has played a crucial role in assessing the impact of widespread coral bleaching.

Discovery of dead sailor with COVID-19 triggers island travel ban in Vanuatu

Vanuatu's health authorities order a localised three-day travel lockdown after the body of a COVID-19-positive sailor is found on a beach. It comes as a quarantine breach in Fiji triggers nationwide measures.
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Discovery of dead sailor with COVID-19 triggers island travel ban in Vanuatu

Vanuatu's health authorities order a localised three-day travel lockdown after the body of a COVID-19-positive sailor is found on a beach. It comes as a quarantine breach in Fiji triggers nationwide measures.

Discovery of coronavirus-infected body on Vanuatu beach triggers localised travel ban

Vanuatu's health authorities order a localised three-day travel lockdown after the body of a COVID-19-positive sailor is found on a beach. It comes as a quarantine breach in Fiji triggers nationwide measures.
Papua New Guinea

Discovery of coronavirus-infected body on Vanuatu beach triggers localised travel ban

Vanuatu's health authorities order a localised three-day travel lockdown after the body of a COVID-19-positive sailor is found on a beach. It comes as a quarantine breach in Fiji triggers nationwide measures.

Vanuatu: Sailor found dead on a beach had COVID-19, but his death is still a mystery

Travel ban in place as authorities probe death of Filipino sailor found on beach near capital, Port Vila.
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Vanuatu: Sailor found dead on a beach had COVID-19, but his death is still a mystery

Travel ban in place as authorities probe death of Filipino sailor found on beach near capital, Port Vila.

PNG: Push to fast-track vaccinations for workers coming to Australia

The COVID-19 crisis has meant the plans of nearly 200 Papua New Guineans who were meant to travel to Australia last month for work are in limbo. But now the ABC understands there has been a formal request to fast-track vaccinations for these workers.
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PNG: Push to fast-track vaccinations for workers coming to Australia

The COVID-19 crisis has meant the plans of nearly 200 Papua New Guineans who were meant to travel to Australia last month for work are in limbo. But now the ABC understands there has been a formal request to fast-track vaccinations for these workers.

Pacific: Is Facebook doing enough to combat COVID-19 misinformation?

Have you noticed something different in your Facebook feed lately? The social media giant has launched campaigns in three Pacific countries to target fake news about COVID-19.
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Pacific: Is Facebook doing enough to combat COVID-19 misinformation?

Have you noticed something different in your Facebook feed lately? The social media giant has launched campaigns in three Pacific countries to target fake news about COVID-19.