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Australia gifts Papua New Guinea a Parliament House extension for its 50th independence anniversary

Australia offered to gift Papua New Guinea an extension to its Parliament House as the South Pacific island nation celebrated ...
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PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia

Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face “emerging threats” to their security, a new defence treaty seen by the AFP news agency says.

With new PNG defence treaty, Australia is delivering on its rhetoric about trust at a critical time

The new treaty will recognise PNG as a nation that makes its own strategic decisions, and ensure Australia is a partner that ...

Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China’s influence grows

Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's ...

Australian Rules-AFL to revive State of Origin after 27-year hiatus

The Australian Football League (AFL) will revive its "State of Origin" concept after a 27-year break, with a Western Australian (WA) representative team to host a Victorian side in Perth in February.

Landmark report makes 54 recommendations to combat Islamophobia in Australia. Now government must act

For the first time, the experiences of Muslim Australians have been systematically documented and addressed. The government must now act decisively.
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Footy form guide: How do the AFL flag fancies shape up?

You don't have to tell fans at Optus Stadium or Engie Stadium twice, but the Fremantle Dockers and GWS Giants bowed out of ...