The Latest Breaking News from PNG

Manus Islander uni graduate calls on PNG women to chase dreams, challenge cultural norms

When Sophie Sindra Hepota, 37, boarded a plane from Papua New Guinea to Australia, she waved goodbye to her husband and young children for three years. Now she wants young women at home to chase their dreams and challenge traditional roles.

ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Kirit Parikh panel for price band to tame CNG, PNG spike

NEW DELHI: A panel under economist Kirit Parikh is set to recommend a price band of $4-6.5 per unit for gas produced from old fields of state-run ONGC and OIL, which would ease pressure on city gas utilities as well as CNG and PNG consumers.

The Times of India · Nov 29, 2022

Around half of Port Moresby’s population live in informal settlements. Thousands of them are facing homelessness

Housing affordability and availability is so dire in PNG's main centres, squatters build communities on vacant lots. But it means the residents live under the constant threat of eviction.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

The real story behind the father and daughter fairytale of Papua New Guinea rugby league

Martha Molowia has followed in the footsteps of her father Tuksy Karu in representing PNG at a Rugby League World Cup, but there is more to this heartwarming story than meets the eye.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

Young scores ninth World Cup try as England power past PNG

The Englishman crossed for his ninth try of the tournament.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2022

Five things you need to know about the Papua New Guinea Orchids

The Papua New Guinea women’s rugby league dominated Canada this morning, winning their first-ever game at the Rugby League World Cup 34 -12, but their triumph is more than about the sport: ‘The Orchids’ are showing PNG women that anything is possible.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Butler scores World Cup try as PNG savours historic win

The Novocastrian crossed late in a 34-12 victory for PNG over Canada in England on Wednesday (ADST).

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022

Princess of Wales to attend England’s World Cup quarter-final against PNG

The match will take place at Wigan’s DW Stadium on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Newcastle's Anika Butler set to represent PNG at women's World Cup

"The fact she [my grandmother] isn't with us anymore makes this even more special, it feels nice to have that connection when we didn't have that much time to spend with her."

Newcastle Herald · Oct 29, 2022

Storm's Coates to miss PNG's RLWC campaign

Melbourne's Papua New Guinean flyer Xavier Coates won't play in the Rugby League World Cup due to a hamstring injury.

AAP · Oct 21, 2022