Tag: Papua New Guinea
Remains recovered from PNG crash debris
The remains of the four people killed in Tuesday's plane crash in PNG have been recovered from the crash site.[MORE]
PNG crash survivor recovering in Townsville
The sole survivor of a plane crash in Papua New Guinea recovers in a north Queensland hospital as the first pictures of the crash site emerge.[MORE]
PNG crash airline had Australian ban overturned
CASA had concerns about the Australian operations of the firm involved in the air crash in PNG that killed four people. [MORE]
Airline boss killed in PNG crash: reports
The co-owner of the airline whose plane crashed on a remote island in Papua New Guinea is believed to be among those killed.[MORE]
Australians killed in PNG plane crash
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has confirmed three Australians were among those who died in a plane crash on a remote island in Papua New Guinea.[MORE]
Lihir posts last profit before takeover
Lihir Gold has made a first-half profit of $98 million, turning around its fortunes from a loss of about 340 million a year ago.[MORE]
Gallop to consider PNG expansion
NRL chief executive David Gallop will visit Papua New Guinea to examine the country's bid to have a team in the competition.[MORE]
Quake hits Papua New Guinea
A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Saturday, seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.[MORE]
6.3-magnitude quake rattles PNG
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea overnight, seismologists said in a further revision of earlier data, while no tsunami warning was issued.[MORE]
Relatives honour Kokoda crash dead
Relatives of those killed in a plane crash in Papua New Guinea last year have honoured their memory by walking along the gruelling Kokoda Track.[MORE]
Memorials for victims of 2009 PNG plane crash
Today marks the first anniversary of the plane crash that killed 13 people, including nine Australians, in Papua New Guinea (PNG).[MORE]
Families mark Kokoda crash anniversary
The families of the 13 people who died in the Kokoda plane crash in Papua New Guinea are marking the first anniversary of the tragedy.[MORE]
Panic as 7.0-magnitude quake hits PNG
A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake has struck a remote mountainous region of Papua New Guinea, causing panic but no initial damage or injuries.[MORE]
Islanders plead for help as homes sink
Residents of Papua New Guinea's sinking Carteret Islands are known as the world's first climate change refugees but international attention has not translated into relief from their plight.[MORE]
Plan to pipe water from PNG to Queensland
A businessman has signed a deal with the Papua New Guinean government to look at piping water 3,000 kilometres to south-east Queensland.[MORE]
PNG mourns retail king 'Mr B'
Papua New Guinea is mourning the death of one of its most prominent businessmen: a Queensland man who created a retail empire.[MORE]
Pacific leaders back me: Bainimarama
Fiji's interim prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says he has the backing of a several Pacific Island leaders, despite a rift with Vanuatu over his leadership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.[MORE]
Opposition wants to recall PNG parliament
Papua New Guinea's opposition says it will push ahead with its plan for a vote of no confidence in the prime minister despite the adjournment of parliament.[MORE]
PNG leader to MP: 'I'm going to kill you'
A session of Papua New Guinea's parliament has ended with an extraordinary outburst by prime minister Sir Michael Somare, who threatened to kill an opponent.[MORE]
Strong 6.3-magnitude quake hits PNG
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake has hit Papua New Guinea, though no destructive tsunami is expected and no immediate damage was reported.[MORE]
Former PNG deputy fails to mount challenge
There have been tense scenes inside and outside Papua New Guinea's parliament amid speculation of a move to topple the prime minister.[MORE]
Kokoda crash report won't be delayed: Government
The Federal Government has denied claims the final report into a fatal plane crash at Kokoda last August could be delayed.[MORE]
PNG ministers unite to topple Somare
Papua New Guinea's government is facing another threat to its survival, this time from the deputy prime minister, who has joined forces with opposition MPs. [MORE]
Push to topple PNG's PM
Papua New Guinea prime minister Sir Michael Somare is expected to face a leadership challenge later today.[MORE]
Probe into deadly PNG crash on hold
The investigation into a plane crash that killed nine Australians in PNG is on hold after the country's only crash investigator lost his job.[MORE]
