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Replanting trees can help prevent devastating landslides like the one in PNG – but it’s not a silver bullet

More than 2,000 people are now feared dead after a huge landslide buried a village in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, Australia’s nearest neighbour. Rescue efforts are being stymied by the fact the land is still sliding and moving. The disaster has cut the main road into the mountainous…

The Conversation · May 28, 2024

Greens signal motion for recognition of Palestinian statehood – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024

Australia stands alongside PNG after landslide: PM

Australia is ready to provide further aid to Papua New Guinea following a landslide that buried more than 2000 people, the prime minister says.

AAP · May 27, 2024

Rugby league in Perth and Papua New Guinea? Here’s what could be next for the NRL

This year the National Rugby League (NRL) opened its season in Las Vegas. It was an audacious move by the league’s ambitious head honcho Peter V’Landys to showcase the game in the United States – and perhaps to attract some gambling industry attention too.

The Conversation · May 17, 2024

'Productive' talks, but PNG's NRL fate still uncertain

The Australian government and NRL have held "productive" discussions over the possible inclusion of a team in Papua New Guinea.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Rwandans arrive in Australia after perilous journey to claim asylum

Hunters reportedly find five Rwandan men in mangroves on Saibai Island, a known crocodile habitat

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

Australia will seek to return Rwandans to PNG after unauthorised arrival in Torres Strait

Government will require that the five men who claimed asylum will not be sent to a country where they face persecution

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024

Five men in custody after ‘unauthorised’ crossing into Australia through Torres Strait

Australian Border Force officers picked up the men, believed to be Rwandan nationals, on Saibai Island, near Papua New Guinea

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2024

Newcastle man accused of financing 'black flight' loaded with $15 million of meth

Michael Bridge claims he had no knowledge of the importation.

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2024

Papua New Guinea appoints first defence adviser to India

Col Napyo said the appointment came with a huge responsibility and he was determined to meet his obligations as his service to the country, according to the statement.

The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024