UNCOVERED: 4 - The Untold Story

PNG defence pact sign-off delayed in setback for PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there's "no downside" to the delayed sign-off on a major defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

AAP · Sep 16, 2025

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.

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025

PM hopes for snappy signing of 'crocodile' defence pact

Anthony Albanese is banking on no last-minute glitches holding up the signing of a major defence pact between Australia and its closest neighbour.

AAP · Sep 16, 2025

‘We dreamed of a better future’: remembering the first moments of Papua New Guinea in 1975

Australia had governed PNG for decades and the transfer of power was an attempt to unify more than 800 language groups under one state

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025

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 · Sep 15, 2025

Australia to ‘totally integrate’ armed forces with Papua New Guinea amid growing concerns over China

Albanese says Papua New Guinea is choosing ‘it’s own interest, going forward, and it’s sovereignty’

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Australia, Papua New Guinea To Sign 'Historic' Defence Deal

A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence.

International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025

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 · Sep 15, 2025

Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows

Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's security influence in the region

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Papua New Guinea has played an important role in Australian history – it’s time we acknowledged that

Fifty years ago this week, Papua New Guinea became independent from Australia. This anniversary gives both nations cause to reflect on our shared histories, as both colony and coloniser.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2025