The racism we refuse to see: Australia’s silence on Papua New Guinea

Australia’s token gestures of reconciliation ring hollow while Papua New Guinea, our closest neighbour and former territory, remains sidelined and silenced, writes Michael Cohen. AUSTRALIANS HAVE GROWN used to acknowledgements of Country. In...

'Planning for a New Ireland must start now' says SDLP Leader Claire Hanna

As the SDLP gathers for its annual conference this weekend, party leader Claire Hanna is eager to put constitutional change at the heart of discussions. For her, the debate on Irish unity cannot be left solely to others. Instead, she argues, the...

What We’re Watching: Trump signs security guarantee with Qatar, Papua New Guinea and Australia make defense deal, and Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Trump signs security guarantee with Qatar Yesterday, it was made public that Donald Trump signed a NATO-style security pledge with Qatar on Monday, the same day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House. The order upgrades...

Papua New Guinea approves defense treaty with Australia

Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has approved a bilateral defense treaty with near neighbor Australia, paving the way for the nations’ leaders to sign a landmark agreement that U.S. allies hope will curb Chinese influence in the region. Papua New Guinea...

Papua New Guinea confronts the risk of grey listing by global money laundering watchdog

Bank of PNG governor Elizabeth Genia said while grey listing does not impose sanctions, it acts as a red flag. Photo: 123rf.com As Papua New Guinea stares at the possibility of being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list early...

A Tale of Two Melanesian Struggles for Independence:

By Ali Mirin The arrival of UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Port Moresby on 2 September 2025 marked the first official visit by a UN chief to PNG, a moment of historic significance. Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae warmly welcomed him, praising...

Swimmers dive into Lae for short-course c’ship

FORTY swimmers will converge at the Coronation Pool in Lae, Morobe, this weekend for the second leg of the 2025 FedEx National Short Course Swimming Championship. The event, taking place tomorrow and Sunday at the Lae International School senior...

TTV SOLOMONS NAMED OFFICIAL BROADCASTER FOR FIBA MELANESIAN CUPS 2025

HONIARA (SOLOMON ISLANDS) – Our Telekom Company LTD through its Telekom Television service has been appointed as the host broadcaster for the upcoming FIBA Melanesian Cup and FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup, set to take place in Honiara from October...

Travel quiz: Which strait divides Australia’s mainland and New Guinea?

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share Can you name the strait that separates...

Boluda in $640M acquisition of Boskalis’s Australia and Papua New Guinea towage biz

Written by Nick Blenkey Photo: Boluda Boluda Towage has been on the acquisition trail again, buying Royal Boskalis BV’s towage and salvage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea in a deal valued at $640 million. Boluda says the acquisition...

Boluda buys Boskalis towage arm in Australia and Papua New Guinea for $640m

Spanish towage giant Boluda has struck a $640m deal to acquire Royal Boskalis’ harbour towage and salvage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea, cementing its position as the world’s largest operator in the sector. The takeover hands Boluda...

Boluda acquires Boskalis' Australia and Papua New Guinea business

Boluda has acquired the towage and salvage business of the Dutch company Royal Boskalis BV in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Valued at US$640M, the deal adds operational capacity for Boluda in the ports of Sydney, Perth, Botany, Gladstone,...

Move over, Paris and New York: 10 underrated cities for outstanding art

Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, New York, Madrid. The global epicentres of art in all of its creative forms, schools, eras and disciplines are well known, well documented and well visited. But art truly is everywhere in this world, although...

Papua New Guinea Athletes attend the OceaniaGAPS Camp in Australia

Papua New Guinea was represented by eight talented athletes and officials in the Oceania Gather, Adjust Prepare Sustain (GAPS) Camp held on the Gold Coast, Australia, from 14–20 September 2025. The GAPS Program is an initiative aimed at developing...

Australia and Papua New Guinea sign major defense treaty after delay

International relations Canberra bolsters Pacific ties as Chinese footprint expands Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape attend a flag lowering ceremony in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on...

Papua New Guinea Cabinet approves defense treaty with Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has approved a bilateral defense treaty with near neighbor Australia, paving the way for the nations’ leaders to sign a landmark agreement that U.S. allies hope will curb Chinese influence in...

Business and government gather to discuss ‘The Next 50’ at Papua New Guinea’s Petroleum and Energy Conference

A panel at PNG PEC 2024. Credit: PNG PEC The 2025 edition of the PNG Petroleum and Energy Conference (PEC25) takes place on the 8th and 9th of October, at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby. Hosted by state-owned energy company, Kumul Petroleum...

Papua New Guinea Approves Contentious Defence Treaty With Australia: PM

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a contentious mutual defence treaty with Australia, the Pacific country's prime minister said Thursday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with the region and counter Beijing's rising influence. The deal will...

Papua New Guinea approves contentious defence treaty with Australia: officials

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a contentious mutual defence treaty with Australia, officials told AFP on Thursday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence. The deal will see the two...

Papua New Guinea approves contentious defence treaty with Australia: PM

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a contentious mutual defence treaty with Australia, the Pacific country's prime minister said Thursday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with the region and counter Beijing's rising influence. The deal will...