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Australia, PNG delay defence pact as China’s rise in Pacific region looms

Australian PM Albanese fails to sign mutual defence pact a week after also failing to sign security deal with Vanuatu.

Al Jazeera

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

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.

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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

Australia and PNG will agree to defend each other from military attack as China’s Pacific influence grows

Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea’s defence minister downplayed the delay to the deal being formalised

The Guardian - AU

‘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

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.

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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

PM coy on prospect of Trump meeting – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

50 years without coups or dictators: how PNG built a durable democracy based on dignity and fairness

On April 20 1972, 100 newly elected parliamentarians gathered in Port Moresby for the opening of the Third House of Assembly, Papua New Guinea’s legislative body.

The Conversation

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

AAP

Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.

AAP

Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

AAP

New course needed for Bougainville development

As an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea heads to the polls during a protracted pathway to independence, critical challenges still need to be overcome.

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Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Australia has been urged to help fight the deadly infectious diseases on its doorstep, including two major HIV outbreaks.

The Guardian - AU

‘Diplomatic knife fight’ over PNG enters new phase with deepening Australia defence deal

Treaty will allow PNG nationals to gain Australian citizenship by serving in defence forces and comes as the country sits at the centre of a geopolitical battle

The Guardian - AU

Boars, Butterflies or Bees? Competition opens to name NRL’s new PNG team

The NRL’s Papua New Guinea franchise has launched an international call-out for team name suggestions, giving fans two weeks to come up with ideas

AAP

Johnston free to talk early with PNG ahead of NRL entry

South Sydney legend Alex Johnston could be Papua New Guinea's first signing due to a clause in his new contract with the Rabbitohs.

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PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims

Corruption allegations have been levelled against a businessman who helped secure $600 million in backing from the Australian government for PNG's new NRL team.

The Guardian - AU

Architect of PNG’s successful NRL bid steps down amid corruption allegations

Businessman Wapu Sonk stands down from new rugby league franchise board at prime minister James Marape’s request

AAP

PNG pilot ready for take off after Aussie graduation

Heydan Chan says his faith got him through a 12 month pilot course but his mentor believes it was pure determination that earned him his wings.

AAP

Inside the race to relieve drought-stricken PNG islands

An mission to relieve drought-struck islanders in far east Papua New Guinea has laid bare the difficulties of delivering aid in the Pacific.

AAP

Expansion clubs unlikely to prise star duo from Storm

Melbourne have a knack of securing their big guns long-term but Harry Grant and Xavier Coates are two that are more than happy where they are.

The Guardian - AU

A dreadlocked rebel soldier kept me alive in Bougainville 28 years ago. Reuniting with him was an emotional experience

Here he was all those years later, older and as full of strength and pride as I remembered. I will be forever grateful to him

The Guardian - AU

Bougainville fought a war to shut down Panguna mine. Now it wants to reopen it

The reviled foreign project could be key to Bougainville’s prosperity in independence. But some say the island risks repeating the mistakes of the past

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