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Shopping centre torched and shops looted in Papua New Guinea after 'glitch' short-changes public servants' pay packets
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Shopping centre torched and shops looted in Papua New Guinea after 'glitch' short-changes public servants' pay packets

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Papua New Guinea's national cabinet has called in defence personnel to restore order in the face of major rioting and unrest in the country's capital. Key points: The civil disturbance began after police, defence and other public servants protested at Parliament House A large shopping centre was set alight in the city's centre and shops were looted The pay deduction …

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Domestic violence back in spotlight in Papua New Guinea after two boys killed
3 years, 7 months ago

Domestic violence back in spotlight in Papua New Guinea after two boys killed

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Papua New Guinea police are investigating an alleged act of filicide, with a man was taken into custody for allegedly killing his two young children. Key points: Two boys, aged three and five, have allegedly been killed by their father in Port Moresby PNG has long battled high rates of domestic violence An anti-violence advocate says PNG needs to heal …

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Australian medical team touches down in Port Moresby with emergency vaccines
3 years, 9 months ago

Australian medical team touches down in Port Moresby with emergency vaccines

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A forward team of AUSMAT health specialists with an emergency vaccine supply has touched down in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby to help local health authorities deal with the spiralling coronavirus crisis there. Key points: The team includes an emergency physician and clinical toxicologist, an emergency nurse, and an environmental scientist and public health specialist They will work with …

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PNG welcomes Australia's promise of 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as infections increase at 'alarming' rate
3 years, 9 months ago

PNG welcomes Australia's promise of 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as infections increase at 'alarming' rate

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One of Papua New Guinea's leading doctors says Australia's promise to share COVID-19 vaccine doses is of vital importance. Key points: Scott Morrison has announced Australia will be share 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses with PNG A leading PNG doctor says the vaccines are "desperately" needed Misinformation about coronavirus is a problem in PNG "We desperately need the vaccine because our …

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Federal government 'deeply worried' about coronavirus situation in Papua New Guinea, plans additional support
3 years, 9 months ago

Federal government 'deeply worried' about coronavirus situation in Papua New Guinea, plans additional support

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Australia is expected to ramp up urgent coronavirus assistance to Papua New Guinea as aid groups warn the country is facing a public health catastrophe from a "staggering" increase in cases. Key points: PNG's Prime Minister fears the infection rate will soon be "one person to three or four" The nation is asking for Australia's help in expediting vaccines for …

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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape signals tighter COVID restrictions as Queensland remains on alert
3 years, 9 months ago

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape signals tighter COVID restrictions as Queensland remains on alert

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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape is warning the country has entered a "red stage" of its COVID-19 epidemic, as Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk expresses concern about growing cases given PNG's proximity to Australia. Key points: The surge in cases came after thousands gathered at a state funeral in Port Moresby Australia's High Commissioner to PNG says Australia is …

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Torres Strait leaders want tighter border controls as coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea
4 years, 4 months ago

Torres Strait leaders want tighter border controls as coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea

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A mayor in Far North Queensland says she is concerned about COVID-19 entering Australia from nearby Papua New Guinea. Key points: The Mayor of Torres Shire says tighter border controls are needed to stop the spread of COVID-19 from PNG There are at least 62 confirmed cases of coronavirus in PNG but there could be "thousands" more PNG nationals can …

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Coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea, prompting fears for vulnerable health system
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea, prompting fears for vulnerable health system

ABC  

Papua New Guinea has recorded its biggest daily spike of coronavirus cases, with another eight people diagnosed in Port Moresby. Key points: PNG has 27 confirmed cases in total, with another three expected to be announced today PNG has 27 confirmed cases in total, with another three expected to be announced today The majority of recent cases are linked to …

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