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'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment

Papua New Guinea can join Australia in providing security and promoting democracy in the Pacific if empowered economically, its prime minister says.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

PNG PM Vows Close Australia Ties In Face Of Chinese Courtship

Papua New Guinea's prime minister on Thursday became the first Pacific Island leader ever to address Australia's parliament, vowing close ties despite ever-louder overtures from China.

International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024

Right to disconnect bill passes Senate – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2024

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.

AAP · Jan 12, 2024

Wider Pacific unrest fears downplayed as riots rock PNG

Australia is monitoring unrest and violence in neighbouring Papua New Guinea with reports law and order are slowly being re-introduced in Port Moresby.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024

Australia has invested heavily in a Pacific peacekeeping hub. So, where are the recruits?

Nestled not far from Fiji’s Nadi airport is the Blackrock Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Camp. Before reopening in March 2022, this military complex was renovated and expanded in a A$100 million joint collaboration between Australia and Fiji.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023

Australia to train Papua New Guinea police as two nations strike new security deal

The PNG prime minister, James Marape, said the historic deal did not mean his country was picking between China and the west

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.

AAP · Dec 6, 2023

Refugees in PNG told they will be evicted next week after Australian-sponsored housing bills not paid

Australian-funded humanitarian program has not funded housing, food and medical services for over a year, providers say

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023

What do people in the Pacific really think of China? It's more nuanced than you may imagine

China has been steadily increasing its footprint in the Pacific in recent years as it attempts to deepen its influence and challenge the traditionally strong relationships many countries have with the US and Australia.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023