Overview In an interview with In-depth Solomons at the Asia Pacific Forest Crime Network meeting in Cairns, Oro Provincial Governor Gary Juffa warned that Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands risk losing control of their natural resources to powerful foreign entities unless colonial-era resource laws are overhauled. Key Points Surface vs. Subsurface Ownership: Across Melanesia, legal frameworks typically separate surface land rights from subsurface mineral and resource

An insight into the vision for Port Moresby by the National Capital District Commission

PNGAA’s celebration at the Ship Inn, Brisbane, for its 75th anniversary luncheon on 8 August 2026, was another tremendously successful and enjoyable day organized by Brisbane member, Belinda Macartney, with support from former editor, Christine Leonard, and a team of helpers! It included guest speaker, international cocoa marketing expert and author, Grant Vinning, who surprised guests with a delicious chocolate tasting. Which chocolate? Only the best, he told guests - fr

PNG is 51 years old. Hear from the prime minister on this special day.

Papua New Guinea celebrates 51 years of independence

Crocodile handler fatally attacked at Papua New Guinea wildlife park

This article details the Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Parliament formalising the parliamentary process to address the Bougainville independence referendum result, setting up a momentous and controversial decision. Key Summary Points The Core Issue: The PNG Parliament is preparing to formally debate and vote on whether to ratify the result of the 2019 referendum, in which 97.7% of Bougainvilleans voted in favour of political independence. High Voting Threshold Set: Parliame

For decades we've talked about Cairns' location. It's time to start talking about our role. One of the discussions I found most encouraging during a recent meeting with Premier David Crisafulli centred on Queensland's relationship with Papua New Guinea and the role Cairns can play in helping to strengthen it. Queensland's Memorandum of Understanding with Papua New Guinea is the only agreement of its kind held by an Australian state. It reflects a relationship built not on

The provided link contains a press release regarding a major aviation archaeology recovery from July 2026. Here is the summary: "Marge" Returns Home A team from the nonprofit organization Pacific Wrecks successfully recovered one of the most famous aircraft wrecks of World War II from the dense jungles of Papua New Guinea. The artifact is the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter plane assigned to Major Richard I. Bong, America's all-time top flying Ace who is credited with 40 conf

The article details the enduring legacy and profound wisdom of elder missionaries who dedicated their lives to serving in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Key Themes Hearts Remain in Papua New Guinea: Although many of these aging missionaries have physically returned to Europe, they remain entirely connected to PNG in spirit. Looking back on their lives, they express zero regrets and state they would make the exact same choice to serve again. Foundational Impact: The missionaries play

Scientists have officially discovered a brand new species of walking shark in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea: the Dudgeon walking shark (Hemiscyllium dudgeonae). Named after marine scientist Christine Dudgeon, who first spotted it during a night dive, this little creature marks only the 10th known species of walking shark in the world. Here are the key takeaways from the discovery: Distinctive Looks: Unlike other walking sharks that sport larger, leopard-like spots, this meter-l

A report by the ABC’s Pacific correspondents in Port Moresby, Marian Faa and Theckla Gunga highlights that decades of underinvestment in Port Moresby's water supply system has left it in a ‘fragile state’ with multiple leaks.

Papua New Guinea World War II EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) operations. If this is part of the ongoing multi-national unexploded ordnance (UXO) recovery efforts in the South Pacific, it typically details: Operation Render Safe: The long-standing, Australian-led multinational mission (frequently featuring U.S. Marines, Navy personnel, and partners from New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and the UK) to safely locate, evaluate, and detonate dangerous, decaying World War II-era bomb

The video is a short news clip from Reuters about the aftermath of an undersea volcanic eruption off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The eruption has created massive "rafts" of pumice—a highly porous, lightweight volcanic rock that floats on water. These floating pumice masses are so thick that they are clogging the local waterways, making it extremely difficult for boats to navigate and essentially creating a rocky roadblock right in the middle of the ocean. Mother Nature rea

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has achieved a massive public health milestone by slashing its malaria mortality rate by 92%—dropping from 13 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants down to just 1. What makes this victory remarkable is that it was accomplished entirely without a vaccine rollout, relying instead on a coordinated execution of classic prevention and treatment tools. The Key Numbers The Death Toll: Annual malaria deaths nationwide plummeted from 700 in the year 2000 down to 148 la

Remote Lifeline: In the mountainous highlands of Papua New Guinea, where medical care is virtually non-existent, a specialized helicopter medevac service provides a critical lifeline [00:00]. Emergency Rescue: The video follows the rescue of a weak and ill patient named Lucy [00:18]. Too sick to walk, her helpers carry her on a handmade bush stretcher [00:15] to reach the helicopter crew, led by head nurse Audrey Taula [00:24]. Hospital Hurdles: Lucy is rushed to Angau Memori

The most prominent "Bismarck Sea volcano" research from GEOMAR centers on Ritter Island. In March 1888, the Ritter Island volcano experienced a massive sector collapse—a 4-cubic-kilometer chunk of the island slid into the sea—triggering a devastating tsunami that reached shorelines up to 600 kilometers away. GEOMAR scientists have extensively studied the seafloor deposits left by this event to create benchmarks for modeling landslide-generated tsunamis. Other research in the

This event has already occurred however, if you wish to purchase the book, please email rogersouthern99@gmail.com for details including cost and postage to your postal address. Join the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau for the launch of The Fox Brothers in New Guinea. This book tells the extraordinary story of twin brothers, Tom and Jack Fox, who served in WWI before becoming elite "outside men" and gold prospectors in Papua New Guinea. Date: Wednesday 27 May. Time: 09:30 - 10: