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Why the PM shared a stage with movie stars, sports boss

Anthony Albanese was in esteemed company at the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Awards on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

AAP · Sep 24

Manu's talks with PNG PM helped lock in Chiefs deal

Joey Manu's desire to be part of a team that represents the entire Pacific helped prompt his decision to be a foundation player at the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · Aug 24

Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

NRL and Foreign Affairs and Trade officials have outlined how a $600 million cash splash on a new Papua New Guinea team will be spent.

AAP · Jul 27

Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace

Wests Tigers superstar Jarome Luai is expected to confirm he will join the PNG Chiefs, who have locked in Souths' ace Alex Johnston as their first signing.

AAP · Apr 28

'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

The PNG Chiefs' pursuit of Jarome Luai proves the franchise is ready to make a splash when it enters the NRL in 2028, says prime minister James Marape.

AAP · Apr 27

Papua New Guinea offers cash for guns as amnesty opens to combat escalating tribal violence

Weapons amnesty and buyback scheme will run until August as PM James Marape says illegal guns ‘destroying families and villages’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

‘Magical place’: tourists see another side of Papua New Guinea’s most troubled region

Tourism operators in PNG’s highlands offer access to lush scenery, adventure and culture – in contrast with the region’s dangerous image

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2

NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.

AAP · Dec 9, 2025

‘Long on talk and short on action’: Papua New Guinea leader criticises Cop climate summits ahead of Brazil meeting

James Marape skipped the meeting last year in protest but will attend Cop30 due to ‘encouraging signs’ on climate finance

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2025

Name unveiled of new PNG team to join NRL competition

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs will join the NRL in 2028, with the name revealed before kick-off in the clash between PNG and the Australian Prime Minister's XIII.

AAP · Oct 12, 2025