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Australia deploys rugby diplomacy to tempt neighbour away from China
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia deploys rugby diplomacy to tempt neighbour away from China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The deal underscores rugby league’s role in fostering unity …

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Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal announced Thursday linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific. China has pursued its own bilateral security pact on policing with Papua New Guinea and with other South Pacific island nations which U.S. allies including Australia fear could undermine …

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In a contest of influence in Papua New Guinea, Australia triumphed over China through our shared love of footy
4 weeks, 2 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
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

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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Security pact to block China not linked to NRL deal, PNG PM says
1 month 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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Why Papua New Guinea's homegrown talents are ready for the game of a lifetime against New Zealand
2 months 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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Papua New Guinea's chance at an NRL team may hinge on a pledge not to sign a security deal with China
2 months, 4 weeks 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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Inside rescue mission to free Australian professor taken hostage by armed bandits in PNG jungle
1 year, 10 months ago

Inside rescue mission to free Australian professor taken hostage by armed bandits in PNG jungle

ABC  

An Australian professor and his two Papua New Guinean colleagues have been released from captivity, more than a week after they were kidnapped in PNG's highlands. Key points: Bryce Barker, from the University of Southern Queensland, and three of his colleagues were taken hostage by armed kidnappers A gang from Hela Province took the group captive while they were carrying …

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PNG hospitals under pressure amid surging COVID-19 cases, with patients calling out for help
3 years, 9 months ago

PNG hospitals under pressure amid surging COVID-19 cases, with patients calling out for help

ABC  

It was nighttime when Donna Kawabata took her husband, who had been struggling with fever and flu symptoms, to the Rita Flynn COVID-19 field hospital in Port Moresby. 'Don't leave me' The Rita Flynn Field Hospital was set up to deal with mild and moderate cases, but as the numbers of patients in PNG has surged, it has had to …

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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

ABC  

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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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

ABC  

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 is walking a tightrope on coronavirus, so it's abandoned lockdowns
4 years, 4 months ago

Papua New Guinea is walking a tightrope on coronavirus, so it's abandoned lockdowns

ABC  

Papua New Guinea residents have been told they must learn to live with COVID-19 as the Government looks to abandon lockdown measures aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Yesterday, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, flagged that a two-week lockdown of the capital Port Moresby — due to end today — would not be extended despite the …

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