The Latest Breaking News from Port Moresby

RL:Watson joins Chiefs as PNG add untested English prop

Connor Watson will swap Bondi for Port Moresby in 2028 after taking up a release from the Roosters which allows him to join the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · Jun 2

Watson joins Chiefs as PNG add untested English prop

Connor Watson will swap Bondi for Port Moresby in 2028 after taking up a release from the Roosters which allows him to join the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · Jun 2

RL:Former Origin star Watson joins PNG Chiefs

Connor Watson will swap Bondi for Port Moresby in 2028 after taking up a release from the Roosters which allows him to join the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · Jun 2

Albanese leaves PNG with major defence treaty still a work in progress

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese put the best face on the situation after his plan to sign a major defence treaty with Papua New Guinea while in Port Moresby fell through.

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2025

Australia, Papua New Guinea Delay Mutual Defence Treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a long-awaited mutual defence treaty as expected on Wednesday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence.

International Business Times · Sep 17, 2025

PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia

The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025

Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee

Papua New Guineans are draping themselves in the national colours to celebrate 50 years since the country's flag was first raised to mark its independence.

AAP · Sep 15, 2025

With new PNG defence treaty, Australia is delivering on its rhetoric about trust at a critical time

The signing of a new defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea will mark one of the most significant moments in the history of the bilateral relationship since PNG’s independence 50 years ago this week.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2025

50 years without coups or dictators: how PNG built a durable democracy based on dignity and fairness

On April 20 1972, 100 newly elected parliamentarians gathered in Port Moresby for the opening of the Third House of Assembly, Papua New Guinea’s legislative body.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2025

Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

AAP · Sep 13, 2025