Papua New Guinea

Australia is set to integrate its military with Papua New Guinea's defence forces in a high-level security agreement, PNG's defence minister has told the ABC.

In the early 1970s, the idea of a united Papua New Guinea seemed almost impossible to achieve.

Papua New Guinea is home to more than 875 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse country in the Pacific.

NZ Defence Force and Bougainville seem at odds over whether a RNZ Air Force Hercules C-130J had permission to land there.

The journey to a digital government is far from over, but the progress made since 2023 is remarkable, writes Scott Waide.

While creators in other parts of the world can earn revenue from platforms like YouTube and Facebook, their Papua New Guinean counterparts have faced significant barriers, writes Scott Waide.

Dr Ananda Amarasinghe said a four-year-old Lae boy had paralysis in his left leg and left hand.

Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise has taken another hit with chief executive Andrew Hill leaving the club before a ball has even been kicked.

A researcher in Papua New Guinea says the government has to urgently rethink how education is provided in the country.

Economists from the University of Papua New Guinea and the Australian National University have published an assessment of PNG's economy over its first 50 years. Audio

Ian Ling-Stuckey says that as the country celebrates 50 years of independence, it must learn from the mistakes of its past.

As Papua New Guinea's Golden Jubilee approaches, academics, judges, civil servants, diplomats and students are this week looking at the last 50 years, the present and the future. Audio

Prime Minister James Marape said the name should be driven by a motive that reflects national unity, positive growth, and a strong partnership with Australia.