Australia to ‘totally integrate’ armed forces with Papua New Guinea amid growing concerns over China

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Researchers reveal why global gains against chronic diseases are stalling

Despite overall declines in premature non-communicable disease deaths, the study reveals faltering progress driven by uneven regional trends and emerging health threats. Probability of dying from an NCD between birth and age 80 years in 2019 and...

NBC Launches Online Radio Service for Papua New Guinea’s Digital Age

The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has officially launched its NBC Radio Online service, marking a significant step into the digital era of broadcasting. The event, themed “for the DIGITAL AGE,” took place on Friday morning from 10:00 AM...

PNG CR Services teams up with Australian firm to bring dome shelters to Papua New Guinea

A local project services company is partnering with a leading Australian manufacturer to introduce innovative dome shelter solutions across Papua New Guinea. PNG CR Services Company announced its strategic collaboration with Container Domes...

Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of economic achievement

Prince Charles, now King Charles III, opens the first Parliament of Papua New Guinea. Credit: File Over the past 50 years, Papua New Guinea has proved a land of opportunity for many in business. While it’s frequently observed that successful...

Air Niugini opts for Airbus Flight Hour Services for its A220 fleet

Air Niugini signed an agreement with Airbus today, 15th September, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The Papuan carrier chose to go with the aircraft manufacturer’s Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its new fleet of 11 A220 aircraft. The...

On Notice: Albanese heads to PNG and New York, and Sky News hit CPAC, live!

All that and more in your guide to the week ahead in Australian politics. Liz Truss, Anthony Albanese and Tony Abbott (Image: Private Media) Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is heading to Papua New Guinea today, before later travelling to New York...

Albanese says Australia-PNG defence treaty on par with US and New Zealand

A new Australian defence pact elevates Papua New Guinea to the treaty level of the United States and New Zealand, Anthony Albanese says. The prime minister is visiting Port Moresby this week to sign the pact with counterpart James Marape and...

Experts thrilled after capturing photos of elusive 'rainbow snake' for first time in decades: 'Unique'

"Scientists rarely find rainbow snakes." by Nicole WesthoffSeptember 15, 2025 The rainbow snake — an elusive Florida reptile — has been captured in several photos, leaving experts thrilled. Last documented in 1952, the rainbow snake, or Farancia...

Civilization exchange and mutual learning in maritime training for Pacific island countries

[Photo provided to China Daily] Building on shared maritime cultural roots, and exploring avenues to deepen multifaceted cooperation in the new era, China launched a practical training program for Pacific Island maritime officials. This initiative...

Australia’s strategy of denial in engaging with its ‘Pacific family’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the 54th Pacific Islands Forum last week. During a short press conference in Honiara, Albanese mentioned our “Pacific family” four times. Despite that warm and fuzzy metaphor, the cold reality is that...

Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium revived after years of neglect

After years of neglect, the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium is finally taking shape following the Lae City Authority’s (LCA) takeover of its maintenance and management. In late 2023, the LCA assumed responsibility for the stadium from the Papua New...

Zijin gold unit says it tops the world in output growth before US$3 billion Hong Kong IPO

Zijin Gold International said it was the world's fastest-growing gold producer, as the offshore unit of China's largest miner is poised to launch by Friday an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong that could be the city's second-biggest sale...

Commonwealth shared scholarships now accepting applications for Master's programs in UK

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom has launched its application process for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships programme, providing financial support for Master's degree candidates from developing Commonwealth...

Technology must only help human operations, not replace them

Port Moresby roads are suddenly pot-hole free, at least on the main highways. Potholes and even bumpy parts have been patched up in the space of just weeks. The result is dramatic, both in the comfort and in the traffic flow. At Waigani’s busy...

High-level technology assessment for fisheries system – As a regional maritime hub for Pacific

The Finschhafen District Development Authority (FDDA) is pleased to announce the commencement of a High-Level Technical Assessment for the proposed Fisheries Industrial Systems Hub (FISH) within the Finschhafen Integrated Special Economic Zone...

Korea hosts 1st APEC high-level meeting on health and economy alongside World Bio Summit

The 15th High-Level Meeting on Health and Economy (HLMHE) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will be held in South Korea for the first time. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Monday that the 15th APEC High-Level Meeting on...

Tok Pisin at the heart of Papua New Guinea Language Week 2025

Papua New Guinea Language Week 2025 is underway in Aotearoa, marking the second year of celebrations for Tok Pisin, the most widely spoken language of Papua New Guinea. The nationwide celebration kicked off on Sunday and will continue until...

Charlie Kirk Probably Deserved To Die

Our long history of human flourishing was predicated on our ability to check bad behaviour. In Luke Kemp’s Goliath’s Curse, he writes of the necessary counter-dominance strategies which evolved among hunter-gatherer societies to hamper the aims of...

Air Niugini signs Flight Hour Services contract for A220 fleet

Air Niugini has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its new fleet of 11 A220 aircraft. The long-term power-by-the-hour contract covers integrated component services, including on-site stock, pool access and repair services. The...