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Pope approves cannoinisation of Peter ToRot who will be PNG's first saint
Peter ToRot to become PNG's first saint

John Mayers
Oct 31, 20252 min read


PM Marape: Air Niugini’s New Airbus A220 a Symbol of National Pride and Unity
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the arrival of Air Niugini’s brand-new Airbus A220, declaring it a proud moment for Papua...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Captain Beverly Pakii: Papua New Guinea’s Trailblazing Female Pilot
Air Niugini's female pilot Captain Beverly Pakii successfully delivered the new Airbus PX50 A220 from Canada to Papua New Guinea with...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Pearl Expeditions to launch new service
A new Australian expedition company is set to offer an alternative approach to exploring Papua New Guinea, with plans to launch five...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20252 min read


ABC Education Special - PNG: Road to Independence
Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse lands on Earth, and its independence from Australia in 1975 came against all odds....

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20251 min read


PNG: Road to Independence by Max Uechtritz 15September 2025
Revisiting one of the most extraordinary political transitions in history – and the people who made it happen. PNG Road to...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20256 min read


Vale- 2025, September
BETTERIDGE | BARNETT | DWYER | HUNTER | MELLOR | TOBIN | MURRAY | BETTERIDGE, BETTERIDGE , Charles, 22 June 2025, aged 88 Charles was...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 202512 min read
A Didiman's Diary, David Montgomery
A story of people, places and patrols in the life of an Agricultural Extension Officer (Didiman) in the Territory of Papua New Guinea from 1956-65

John Mayers
Sep 22, 20251 min read



John Mayers
Sep 20, 20250 min read


50 Years of Independence Community Day: 13/9/25. Canberra ACT – Visit NAA, NGA and National Library.
The 50 Years of Independence Community Day in Canberra is a collaboration between the National Archives of Australia, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library. Start your day at National Archives of Australia with speeches and a performance at 10am , followed by a morning tea.Immerse yourself in PNG’s rich history by exploring original records, participating in curator-led talks and experiencing demonstrations that bring archival treasures to life.See...

John Mayers
Sep 2, 20252 min read


PNGAA Upcoming Events
29 Aug 2025 Perth PNGAA WA Luncheon – RAAFA Club, Bull Creek WA, 11:30 – 16:30, Pay as you Go, Contact Kylee @ 0405 334 501 29 Aug 2025 Canberra PNGAA 50 th Anniversary Dinner , Canberra, ACT, or PNGAA FaceBook 6 Sep 2025 Brisbane University of Queensland Art Museum – Symposium 10 am – 12 pm, https://art-museum.uq.edu.au/event/session/4131 , Celebration 12:30 pm – 3pm, https://art-museum.uq.edu.au/event/session/4116 6 Sep 2025 Brisbane East New Britain Guria Gala Ball – Eag

John Mayers
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Living Art: Papua New Guinea- Susan Cochrane
Living Art: Papua New Guinea By Susan Cochrane Please use this link: Living Art: Papua New Guinea | Melbourne Books To get the discount,...

John Mayers
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Sharing Histories Event: Kiap Tribute at national Archives of Australia, 20th November 2010
These photographs were taken at the Sharing Histories event at the National Archives of Australia, 20 November 2010. Barbara and Tony Try...

John Mayers
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Christmas Luncheon - Sydney - 2010
Christine Leonard Harry West and Jan Sinclair James Sinclair and Robert Blaikie Jane and Sara Turner Janis Kleinig, Barbara Jennings and...

John Mayers
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Nobodies to Somebodies-28/1/25: Experiences of PNG PALM Workers in Australia and NZ.
Nobodies to Somebodies: Moukele Migrant Workers from NCD, PNG in New Zealand and Australia Date: Tuesday 28 Jan 2025 1pm – 2pm AEDT...

John Mayers
Jul 12, 20252 min read


PNGAA Canberra Dinner 30/8/25 to celebrate PNG’s 50th Independence
The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia invites you to a Canberra Dinner to Celebrate 50 Years of Independence This is an...

John Mayers
Jun 20, 20251 min read


Vale- 2025, June
COLLIS | KAUAGE | VICKERS | ALPERS | MARCHMENT | LEPANI COLLIS, Norma23 January 2025 Norma at Bulolo Forestry College (Collis...

John Mayers
Jun 7, 202520 min read



John Mayers
Jun 1, 20250 min read


His Excellency John Kali CMG OBE, PNG High Commissioner to Australia, to meet PNGAA members 27 April 2025
PNGAA is delighted that His Excellency John Kali CMG OBE, PNG High Commissioner to Australia, and his delightful wife, are visiting...

John Mayers
Apr 9, 20251 min read


Ex Kiap function at Woodend Qld, Nov 2024
On 09 November last year (2024) about 35 former kiaps and family and friends gathered at the Victoria Hotel in Woodend to share memories...

John Mayers
Apr 8, 20251 min read
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