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James Tamou to miss Origin II after drink-drive charge
Out of Origin II ... James Tamou Photo: Getty ImagesNSW prop James Tamou will be sidelined for game two of the State of Origin series as a result of a two-match suspension after being charged with...
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Pope Francis admits 'gay lobby' in Vatican
Pope Francis has admitted there is a gay lobby inside the Vatican. Source: Getty ImagesAFPPOPE Francis has admitted the existence of a "gay lobby" inside the Vatican's secretive administration, the...
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Trade, extradition and West Papua on agenda for PNG-Indonesia talks
PNG PM with Indonesian counterpart (AFP Adek Barry)ABC NewsPapua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says trade, border issues and an extradition treaty will be on the agenda for this weekend's...
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Fan Questions with James Segeyaro
Jame Segeyaro in action. Image credit: penrithpanthers.com.auFan Questions with James SegeyaroDazza_20Q. How excited are you about the prospect of representing PNG at the Rugby League WC this year?A....
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South Sydney Rabbitohs defeat Gold Coast Titans
Greg Inglis is grabbed by Jamal Idris during the South Sydney Rabbitohs victory over the Gold Coast Titans. Photograph: Colin Whelan/AAPSouth Sydney cemented their spot at the top of the NRL ladder...
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NZ Warriors defeat Roosters
Elijah Taylor scored early for the Warriors against the Roosters/Image credit: AAPWarriors coach Matthew Elliott hailed his side's 23-12 victory over the Sydney Roosters as one of the most courageous...
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Josh Dugan and Aaron Woods earn NSW Blues call-ups for State of Origin game 2
Josh Dugan in action for the Dragons against the Cowboys on Friday night. Picture: Brett Costello Source: The Daily TelegraphST GEORGE Illawarra fullback Josh Dugan has completed a remarkable return to...
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Indonesia and PNG agree to ‘soft’ border approach
Meet the neighbors: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono greet Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neil (second right) and his wife Lynda May Babao at the State Palace on...
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Maroons keep Origin dream alive
Stink: Four players were sent to the sin bin afterf all-in brawl. Photo: Getty ImagesBefore Australia decides, a decider. Backs to the wall has never been a particularly fun place for anyone playing...
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Biwat sculpture from remote Papua New Guinea sold at auction for a...
Image credit. The AgeIt once graced the shield and spear-laden rooms of Melbourne's exclusive Savage Club but now a wooden ceremonial sculpture from Papua New Guinea has set a record at auction for a...
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Kevin Rudd ousts Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard
Kevin Rudd has ousted Prime Minister Julia Gillard as leader of Australia's Labor Party.He won by 57 votes to 45, in a leadership ballot of Labor lawmakers.The change comes ahead of a general election...
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PNG Prime Minister Peter O'neill congratulates Kevin Rudd
PNG PM Peter O'neillPAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has congratulated Kevin Rudd on his return to the Australian prime ministership, and says the strong relationship between the two...
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Ipswich footballers benefit from PNG's skill
Image credit: Claudia Baxter, Queensland TimesA SCHOOL team taking on a national side is a rare experience.So it pays to make the most of such opportunities.The Ipswich State High School first grade...
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Police are helping hide PNG’s most famous criminal William Kapis: Commander
Bank Robber, William Kapis. Getty ImagesA police commander in Papua New Guinea says he’s aware his own officers are assisting notorious bank robber and prison escapee William Kapris to hide in the...
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PNG's Kevin Rudd Jr celebrates his namesake's return as prime minister
Kevin Rudd's visit to EHP. Firman Nanol/ABCA five-year-old Papua New Guinean boy named after Kevin Rudd says he's happy his namesake has become prime minister again and is waiting for a phone call from...
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AIDS epidemic in PNG contained
An AIDS public awareness campaign dominates the roof of Goroka's central market. Photo: AFPHere is a good news story from Papua New Guinea: Australia's nearest neighbour has dodged the bullet of what...
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Rio Tinto wins end to human rights abuse lawsuit in U.S.
Deserted Paguna mine. Getty ImagesThe mining giant Rio Tinto has won the dismissal of a case that would have required it to counter allegations of its involvement in human rights abuses on...
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The second Pacific Meteorological Council Meeting begins in Fiji
By Ben Kedoga, Nadi Fiji Participants : Image credit: Ben KedogaThe second Pacific Meteorological Council or PMC began its weeklong meeting today at the Novotel Hotel in Nadi, Fiji.The meeting, which...
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Work begins to redesign Sir John Guise Stadium to international Standards
Proposed stadium: Image credit: Sharp Talk Group/FacebookWork will soon start on upgrading the Sir John Guise Stadium to international standards, for the 2015 Pacific Games.A ground breaking ceremony,...
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Mandela grandson accused over graves in South Africa
Mandla Mandela was appointed as chief of Mvezo by his grandfatherMembers of former South African President Nelson Mandela's family have laid a criminal complaint against his grandson Mandla.Police...
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