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Papua New Guinean NRLW team put on hold after NRL expansion announced for 2028

ABC

Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V'landys says a Papua New Guinean team will not enter the NRLW until the league is confident it can be competitive. The Pacific nation had its NRL dream realised when the Australian and PNG Prime Ministers met in Sydney on Thursday to announce a team will join the league after two years of negotiations. …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028

The Independent

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Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028

Associated Press

SYDNEY — A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League beginning in 2028 after officially being granted a license on Thursday. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New Guinean counterpart James Marape met in Sydney to shake hands over the deal, the culmination of two years of planning. “A Papua New …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Why the NRL's expansion into Papua New Guinea is the most ambitious and complex move in rugby league history

ABC

There has been plenty of smoke around Papua New Guinea's entry to the NRL, but that didn't make it any less striking as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, PNG Prime Minister James Marape and NRL boss Peter V'landys confirmed there would be fire to go with it. PNG team to enter NRL under long-awaited deal with Australia Photo shows A man …

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1 week, 4 days ago

In a contest of influence in Papua New Guinea, Australia triumphed over China through our shared love of footy

ABC

On the eve of this year's State of Origin grand final, a Papua New Guinean colleague gifted me two bright "bilum hats" — woven beanies in the traditional style of his home in the highlands of PNG. "Papua New Guineans like to show off their strength through physical contact," he says, covered in dust and wearing a huge grin after …

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Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028

ABC

Australia and Papua New Guinea have unveiled a long-awaited deal handing PNG its own NRL team, confirming the league's most ambitious expansion since formation, and notching what the federal government is hailing as a major strategic victory. "Rugby league is the national sport of Papua New Guinea and PNG deserves a national team," he said. Neither leader would be drawn …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Rugby as diplomacy: Australia's strategy to curb Chinese influence

India Today

In a unique diplomatic strategy, Australia has signed a pact with Papua New Guinea allowing it to join the national rugby league competition in an effort to curb Chinese influence. The BBC report said that though the exact terms of the deal are not available, it is learnt that Australia has made it clear that it will end its funding …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

India Today

Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump stays engaged in the region but are wary of competition spilling into confrontation, diplomats say. Papua New Guinea will continue to trade with China, even as U.S. military ties increase, he also told a resources conference …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator In Gas Supply Dispute, Invalidates Previous Arbitration Clause In View Of CORE Judgment

Live Law

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has observed that the arbitration agreement which contemplated the appointment of the sole Arbitrator to be made out of a panel of three persons chosen by the petitioner was no longer valid in view of the judgment of the Supreme Court in Central Organisation for Railway Electrification Vs. ECI SPIC SMO …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Security pact to block China not linked to NRL deal, PNG PM says

ABC

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says his country's bid to join the NRL doesn't hinge upon a security pact, despite Australian government sources saying negotiations would see China blocked from gaining a military foothold in PNG. Before flying to Sydney on Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister James Marape said there was no "deep" security element to the NRL bid. PNG NRL …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kumuls coach Jason Demetriou says a new PNG NRL team would be a big boost to the region

ABC

Jason Demetriou says his immediate focus is on growing Papua New Guinea rugby league through the national team, not putting his hand up to lead the country's forthcoming NRL side. After two years of planning, the NRL's PNG team is expected to be rubberstamped at a meeting in Sydney next week in what Demetriou called "a huge milestone" for rugby …

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1 month ago

Australian Public Diplomacy and a National Rugby League Team in Papua New Guinea

The Diplomat

The 2024 Olympics in Paris demonstrated the continuing importance of sports events as an aspect of public diplomacy and soft power. As former Prime Minister John Howard noted, Australia has a self-appointed “substantial and special responsibility” toward the Pacific island states. The abandonment of the White Australia policy and the decolonization process throughout the Pacific led Australia to reposition itself …

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1 month ago

Enforce Odd/Even rule to encourage people to shift to cleaner fuels, EV, says biogas body

Live Mint

New Delhi, Nov 17 Indian Biogas Association has suggested enforcement of the odd-even rule for four wheelers in Delhi NCR to check air pollution and encourage people to shift to electric vehicles or those based on compressed biogas or natural gas. Taking with PTI in an interaction, Indian Biogas Association Chairman Gaurav Kedia said, "We recommend implementing the Odd-Even Rule …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Xavier Coates reveals struggles dealing with abuse from PNG fans as Kumuls great David Mead lends support

ABC

Test winger Xavier Coates has spoken of his pride at representing Australia after being subjected to severe online abuse for his decision to play for the Kangaroos ahead of Papua New Guinea. Despite the criticism from PNG fans, Coates found an ally in former Kumuls star David Mead, who urged fans from his country to get off the Storm star's …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Kangaroos beat Tonga in thrilling men's Pacific Championships final, Jillaroos get revenge against Kiwi Ferns in women's final

ABC

The Kangaroos have won the men's Pacific Championships in front of an electric Western Sydney Stadium crowd as they survived a spirited last-ditch comeback attempt from Tonga in the final. In the day's final game, New Zealand stayed in the top tier of the Pacific Championships with a 54-12 win over Papua New Guinea, with 18-year-old debutant Casey McLean scoring …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Papua New Guinea's homegrown talents are ready for the game of a lifetime against New Zealand

ABC

Papua New Guinea's clash with New Zealand on Sunday isn't just a long time coming, it's the culmination of international rugby league's best kept secret. Tonga arrive at the edge of eternity in Pacific Championship final Photo shows A group of men celebrate a try in a rugby league match Tonga head into Sunday's Pacific Championship final against Australia with …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bank of China set to open first branch in PNG and gain Pacific foothold

ABC

The Bank of China is on the brink of gaining its first full foothold in the Pacific, with an application to set up a branch in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby in the final stages of approval. Pacific analyst Jess Collins from the Lowy Institute told the ABC that state-owned Bank of China would be "under pressure to report …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia's Pasifika shops are creating much-needed income, and connecting Pacific migrants to home

ABC

The journey is long for Pacific Islander goods reaching Australia — taking a route involving chartered flights, river crossings, and multi-day hikes. "People have food on the table, kids go to school, school fees are being paid," said Nancy Waffi, owner of Island Friends, a shop in Townsville. Australia, for the first three years … I saw that the culture …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Adani Gas Seeks Price Stability as Profit Soars

Live Mint

Adani Total Gas reports a 6% rise in second quarter net profit, driven by higher gas price cut gains. The company's revenue from operations increased by 12%, with a significant rise in CNG and piped cooking gas volumes. Overall volume increased by 15%, supported by network expansion and operational efficiency.

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis – and Australia Helped Put It There

The Diplomat

Just before Pope Francis’ recent visit to Papua New Guinea, roadside stalls selling betel nut, a mild local intoxicant, were shut down. Marape has stayed silent on the accusations, offering only meek explanations around “typing errors” and “glitches.” Against these allegations of misallocated funds, it’s noteworthy that the Australian government has loaned AU$2.5 billion to the Papua New Guinea government, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Papua New Guinea's chance at an NRL team may hinge on a pledge not to sign a security deal with China

ABC

Papua New Guinea's hopes of fielding a team in Australia's NRL competition could hinge on a promise from its government not to sign a security deal with China. Minister for the Pacific Pat Conroy said a PNG-based NRL team was part of Australia's "soft diplomacy". "Australia doesn't really want to have another incident where it has diplomatic egg on its …

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3 months ago

PNG minister criticises Australian 'boomerang aid' as Australia launches new partnership plan

ABC

A Papua New Guinean minister has delivered scathing criticism of Australia's aid program, warning of funds being "wasted" as the Australian government outlines its plan for development assistance in PNG over the next five years. The comments came after Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy launched the government's new Australia-Papua New Guinea Development Partnership Plan. "As …

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3 months ago

Best 4 burner gas stoves in stainless steel for your kitchen: Top 10 powerful and reliable picks

Hindustan Times

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3 months ago

High burial costs and a crowded public morgue could force Papua New Guinea to rethink its 'taboo' around death

ABC

Outside the gates of Port Moresby's public morgue, Albert Sarufa prepares for a 150-kilometre journey to lay a family member to rest. But the city's governor says families could help too by better planning for death and changing their burial practice — including by adopting cremation, which is less common in the overwhelmingly Christian nation. "Nobody will avoid death but …

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Papua New Guinean NRLW team put on hold after NRL expansion announced for 2028

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028

Why the NRL's expansion into Papua New Guinea is the most ambitious and complex move in rugby league history

In a contest of influence in Papua New Guinea, Australia triumphed over China through our shared love of footy

Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028

Rugby as diplomacy: Australia's strategy to curb Chinese influence

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

Delhi High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator In Gas Supply Dispute, Invalidates Previous Arbitration Clause In View Of CORE Judgment

Security pact to block China not linked to NRL deal, PNG PM says

Kumuls coach Jason Demetriou says a new PNG NRL team would be a big boost to the region

Australian Public Diplomacy and a National Rugby League Team in Papua New Guinea

Enforce Odd/Even rule to encourage people to shift to cleaner fuels, EV, says biogas body

Xavier Coates reveals struggles dealing with abuse from PNG fans as Kumuls great David Mead lends support

Kangaroos beat Tonga in thrilling men's Pacific Championships final, Jillaroos get revenge against Kiwi Ferns in women's final

Why Papua New Guinea's homegrown talents are ready for the game of a lifetime against New Zealand

Bank of China set to open first branch in PNG and gain Pacific foothold

Australia's Pasifika shops are creating much-needed income, and connecting Pacific migrants to home

Adani Gas Seeks Price Stability as Profit Soars

Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis – and Australia Helped Put It There

Papua New Guinea's chance at an NRL team may hinge on a pledge not to sign a security deal with China

PNG minister criticises Australian 'boomerang aid' as Australia launches new partnership plan

Best 4 burner gas stoves in stainless steel for your kitchen: Top 10 powerful and reliable picks

High burial costs and a crowded public morgue could force Papua New Guinea to rethink its 'taboo' around death