Papua New Guinea
PNG Govt gets fortuitous economic bounce
Papua New Guinea's government has received a fortuitous economic bounce, we speak to the ANU's Professor Stephen Howes. Audio
PNG mines authority fast-tracked Woodlark, says MP
PNG's Mineral Resources Authority has bypassed local government to fast-track construction of the Woodlark Island gold mine, an MP claims.
PNG shops fined for price gouging
Thirteen shops in Papua New Guinea have been fined for price gouging.
PNG police protests spread to Mt Hagen
More police in Papua New Guinea have protested over unpaid allowances from the Covid-19 State of Emergency.
Setbacks for PM's opponents as PNG parliament resumes
Papua New Guinea's parliament resumed this week with political opponents of prime minister James Marape suffering setbacks. Audio
A rubber plantation, or a front for illegal logging?
A promised rubber plantation on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island is a front for illegal logging, a new report says, with none of the promises having come to fruition. Audio
PNG extends State of Emergency for two weeks
PNG's parliament has voted to extend the country's State of Emergency for two weeks.
Unity the key says Bougainville presidential contender
One of the latest aspirants to lead Bougainville says the most important task for the region is to achieve unity.
Sport: Rugby league return edging closer in PNG
The return of rugby league is edging closer in Papua New Guinea after the PNGRFL was granted conditional approval to begin a revised 2020 domestic season.
PNG's Marape dumps O'Neill party from coalition
The PNG Prime Minister has thrown the People's National Congress party out of his coalition government.
PNG to look at Covid-19 measures beyond State of Emergency
A bill is expected to be tabled in Papua New Guinea's Parliament this week on measures to be taken once the State of Emergency comes to an end as scheduled today.
Momis a 'principled man with wide appeal' - academic
An Australia academic says Bougainville's John Momis will be remembered for his ability to draw people together.
PNG Opposition Leader ruled suspended as case against PM dismissed
PNG's Supreme Court has dismissed a case filed by Belden Namah questioning the constitutionality of James Marape's election as prime minister last year and says Mr Namah is still suspended as an MP.
Bougainville's Momis loses bid for another tilt at leadership
The quest by the President of Bougainville, John Momis, to run for the post again has failed.
PNG border forces protest over money
Soldiers and police deployed to PNG's border with Indonesia have protested over unpaid allowances.
