Papua New Guinea
Flow of members to PNG PM's party continues
Another member of parliament has joined the political party of Papua New Guinea prime minister Peter O'Neill.
PNG's Paraka to launch 'biggest' lawsuit over fraud case
Papua New Guinea lawyer Paul Paraka insists that fraud charges against him are baseless. Mr Paraka is at the centre of a fraud case regarding alleged illegal state payments of US$30 million to his law… Audio
PNG national weather service staff give strike notice
Staff at Papua New Guinea's National Weather Service have given notice of their intention to strike.
Attempts to end blockade on PNG's Manus Island
A Manus Island refugee says a meeting has taken place in an attempt to end the blockade of the East Lorengau Transit Centre in Papua New Guinea.
Controversial PNG lawyer defiant against fraud charges
Papua New Guinea lawyer Paul Paraka has denied media reports that he has lost his bid to stop criminal proceedings against him.
Bougainville and PNG reach deals at key meeting
The Papua New Guinea Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government have announced several resolutions ahead of the vote on independence in 2019.
UN releases Manus Island fact sheet
The United Nations refugee agency has released a fact sheet detailing the situation of refugees exiled to Papua New Guinea's Manus Island by Australia.
PNG lawyer fails in bid to stop high profile proceedings
Papua New Guinea lawyer Paul Paraka has failed in his bid to stop criminal proceedings against him.
Church in PNG fears tensions after its land illegally occupied
The Catholic church in Papua New Guinea is angry a logging company has encroached onto its land.
Church in PNG seeks court order to end illegal occupation
The Catholic diocese of Rabaul is hoping the courts will issue a restraining order after a Malaysian logger illegally moves onto its land. Audio
Sport: PNG Garamuts end tour on winning note
The Papua New Guinea Garamuts finished their tour of Brisbane on a winning note, beating the Queensland Under 15 cricketers by 56 runs.
Award-winning cartoonist escapes Manus Island
An award-winning cartoonist detained on Manus Island has escaped with help from the International Cities of Refuge Network.
Award-winning cartoonist detained on Manus escapes PNG
An award-winning cartoonist detained on Manus Island has escaped Papua New Guinea. Audio
PNG university nearly doubles compulsory fees
The University of Papua New Guinea has been forced to hike the compulsory fee it charges all students.
All Manus detainees eligible to seek damages - lawyer
A Papua New Guinea lawyer says all men detained on Manus Island by Australia are eligible to claim compensation through his case.
PNG PM welcomes decision over arrest
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has welcomed a Supreme Court decision to quash an arrest warrant for him. Audio
NGO laments lack of resolution on PNG fraud despite court ruling
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has welcomed a Supreme Court decision to quash an arrest warrant for him.
PNG departments urged to implement budget on time
The United Nations Development Programme representative in Papua New Guinea has called for greater efforts to get the government budget executed properly.Ropy Trivedy says there is an issue of… Audio
Medical colleges call for Manus Island access
Peak medical bodies are calling on the Australian government to improve the healthcare of Manus Island refugees.
PNG court upholds Manus refugees' right to seek damages
The Supreme Court in Papua New Guinea has upheld the right of refugees detained on Manus Island to claim damages for unlawful detention.
