Australia and Papua New Guinea are jointly funding the establishment of the PNG Chiefs, a new NRL team, with a $600 million investment over 10 years. This initiative is seen as a strategic soft power move by Australia to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific, with an unwritten understanding that PNG would not sign a security pact with China.
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy criticized China's support for Russia and its "systemic challenge" to NATO while attending a defense ministers' meeting in Turkiye. He also highlighted Australia's commitment to Ukraine and its growing network of Pacific defense alliances.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a new defence alliance with Fiji to counter China's influence in the Pacific. He will also host leaders from Papua New Guinea and Tonga, while his team addresses domestic criticism over comments about Kylie Minogue.
Inglaterra se clasificó para los octavos de final del Mundial 2026 tras vencer 2-1 a la República Democrática del Congo. El equipo africano se adelantó con un gol de Cipenga, pero Harry Kane anotó dos goles (uno de cabeza y otro de volea) en los minutos 75 y 86 para asegurar la victoria inglesa.
Inglaterra se clasificó para los octavos de final del Mundial 2026 tras vencer a la República Democrática del Congo por 2-1. Un doblete de Harry Kane en la segunda mitad remontó el gol inicial de Cipenga.
El Niño has brought frost and drought to Papua New Guinea's Highlands, destroying crops and threatening food security for up to 3 million people. Oxfam PNG reports severe food shortages and water issues, with the government urging preparedness.
Hull KR and Wigan face off twice in 10 days, first in Super League and then the Challenge Cup final. KR captain Elliot Minchella discusses the team's 'golden era' and the importance of seizing their current opportunity.
Papua New Guinea's government warns communities not to fish along parts of the New Ireland coastline due to detected metals in water samples, following months of dead marine life reports and illness among residents.
Latrell Mitchell ended a two-year media blackout, appearing at a press conference to declare his loyalty to the South Sydney Rabbitohs and discuss his personal growth. He attributed his strong 2026 form to a positional switch and a renewed focus on family and leadership.
PNG-bound Tigers star Jarome Luai lines up against the Sharks after the Rabbitohs experience last-gasp agony in Newcastle. Follow live.
PNG-bound Tigers star Jarome Luai lines up against the Sharks after the Rabbitohs experience last-gasp agony in Newcastle. Follow live.
PNG-bound Tigers star Jarome Luai lines up against the Sharks after the Rabbitohs experience last-gasp agony in Newcastle. Follow live.
PNG-bound Tigers star Jarome Luai lines up against the Sharks after the Rabbitohs experience last-gasp agony in Newcastle. Follow live.
PNG-bound Tigers star Jarmoe Luai lines up against the Sharks after the Rabbitohs experience last-gasp agony in Newcastle. Follow live.
The Indian government has assured citizens of uninterrupted fuel supplies, citing adequate reserves and fiscal measures to mitigate the impact of rising global crude prices caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Jarome Luai will leave Wests Tigers at the end of the 2027 season, announcing he will join the PNG Chiefs for their entry to the NRL.
Jarome Luai will leave the Wests Tigers at the end of the 2027 season, amid mounting speculation he will join the PNG Chiefs.
Jarome Luai will leave Wests Tigers at the end of the 2027 season, announcing he will join the PNG Chiefs for their entry to the NRL.
Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.
Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.
The Wests Tigers playmaker is the Chiefs' top target ahead of their NRL entry in 2028, and the Papua New Guinea prime minister says his trip to PNG shows the interest is mutual.
Workers have told the ABC about the battle to stay safe as the Pacific nation battles a rising number of infections.
Workers have told the ABC about the battle to stay safe as the Pacific nation battles a rising number of infections.
