Tag: Papua New Guinea
Strong quake hits off PNG
A strong 6.2-magnitude quake has struck off Papua New Guinea's coast, geologists said, but there was no tsunami warning and the epicentre's depth lessened the likelihood of damage.[MORE]
PNG-Queensland business council fosters trade: Fraser
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the State Government will continue to develop trade links with Papua New Guinea (PNG) despite the appointment of a special trade representative and the setting up of a new business body.[MORE]
Alcohol is Pacific's biggest problem drug
New research has revealed the Pacific region is facing a growing problem with alcohol.[MORE]
School brawl death sparks mob riot in PNG
One person has been killed in ongoing violence involving refugees left homeless by a volcanic explosion in Papua New Guinea.[MORE]
Cooperation urged in PNG business relations
A Queensland Government trade representative says Australian business will have to be prepared to work cooperatively to succeed in Papua New Guinea (PNG).[MORE]
PNG to 'shudder in awe' at corruption
Papua New Guinea's prime minister says people will "shudder in awe" at the corruption exposed by an inquiry into the country's finance department.[MORE]
Moti's child sex arrest condemned
Papua New Guinea's corruption watchdog has condemned the government's role in the Julian Moti affair.[MORE]
Claims politicians funded criminal's escape
Claims have been aired in Papua New Guinea that politicians funded the exploits of the country's most infamous criminal.[MORE]
PNG drops conspiracy charges against Australian banker
Conspiracy charges laid against Australian banker John Maddison in Papua New Guinea have been dismissed, but he will still be committed to stand trial for misappropriation.[MORE]
Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine keep cool
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Scientists have made a discovery that should see more children in poor countries given effective vaccines.[MORE]
Liquor ban for PNG province
A statewide alcohol ban is to be enforced in Papua New Guinea's Highlands in an effort to restore law and order.[MORE]
Prison escapee shot, recaptured
Police in Papua New Guinea have shot and captured another one of the 12 fugitives who escaped from a maximum-security jail last month.[MORE]
Talks end Kokoda Track impasse
The popular Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea has re-opened after landowners at Mount Kodu ended a stand-off on the track's southern section.[MORE]
Police recapture escaped criminal mastermind
Papua New Guinean police say they have recaptured the country's most wanted criminal, who had been on the run for nearly a month.[MORE]
Villagers ban tourists from Kokoda Track
Landowners in Papua New Guinea say they have closed the Kokoda Track to tourists because they have been left out of efforts to develop the area.[MORE]
PNG police 'torched village near mine site'
Amnesty International says police in Papua New Guinea illegally evicted people living near a mine owned by the world's biggest gold miner.[MORE]
6.2-magnitude quake hits off PNG
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea, but there are no immediate tsunami warnings, the US Geological Survey said.[MORE]
Gold miner denies hiring mercenaries
An Australian gold mining company denies it has flown Fijian mercenaries in to protect its operation in Papua New Guinea.[MORE]
PNG's most wanted asks for forgiveness
Papua New Guinea's most wanted criminal has called a national radio program and asked the country to forgive him.[MORE]
Pornographic text sparks tribal war
Two people are dead after a pornographic text message sparked tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's southern highlands.[MORE]
Police capture PNG prison escapee
One of the 12 prisoners who escaped from a maximum security prison in Papua New Guinea has been recaptured, but the country's most notorious criminal is still on the run.[MORE]
'Bone Man' offers help in Kokoda digger mystery
Kokoda's 'Bone Man' may have helped find the jungle grave of a WWII digger killed for taunting his Japanese captors.[MORE]
Heads roll over PNG jailbreak
Papua New Guinea's correctional services minister, Tony Aimo, has been stripped of his portfolio after last week's embarrassing jailbreak.[MORE]
Ex-PNG cop denies menacing Aust bankers
A Papua New Guinean businessman denies that intimidation is behind the detaining of two Australian bankers in Port Moresby. [MORE]
PNG nationals exploiting Qld medical system: Government
The Queensland Government says it is being left to cover some of the costs from PNG nationals seeking medical treatment in Queensland.[MORE]
