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Australian company exits PALM scheme over exploitation allegations

Australian company exits PALM scheme over exploitation allegations

A labour-hire company accused of exploiting and abusing Pacific seasonal workers has exited Australia's PALM

28 Jul 2023

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Thousands of former UN peacekeepers seeking compensation from Fiji military

Thousands of former UN peacekeepers seeking compensation from Fiji military

More than 3000 former soldiers are suing the Fijian military for alleged unpaid allowances while on peacekeeping mission... Read more

21 Jul 2023

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Scientists have collected fragments from the seafloor off Papua New Guinea that are believed to belong to the first interstellar object known to have entered the Earth's atmosphere but there are concerns about how they obtained them.

Scientists have collected fragments from the seafloor off Papua New Guinea that are believed to belong to the first interstellar object known to have entered the Earth's atmosphere but there are concerns about how they obtained them.

Authorities in Papua New Guinea say a group of scientists failed to obtain the necessary permit before collecting fragme... Read more

14 Jul 2023

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Women seek help in Fiji after being abandoned by spouses working as seasonal labourers in Australia.

Women seek help in Fiji after being abandoned by spouses working as seasonal labourers in Australia.

As more Pacific Islanders sign up to work in Australia experts are warning of the impact on those left behind. While man... Read more

7 Jul 2023

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In Papua New Guinea women are demanding authorities do more to catch a criminal gang that's kidnapped women and girls, sexually abused them and held them for ransom.

In Papua New Guinea women are demanding authorities do more to catch a criminal gang that's kidnapped women and girls, sexually abused them and held them for ransom.

In Papua New Guinea women are demanding authorities do more to catch a criminal gang that's kidnapped women and girls, s... Read more

30 Jun 2023

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A mass kidnapping in Papua New Guinea raises questions about the level of support for victims of sexual assault.

A mass kidnapping in Papua New Guinea raises questions about the level of support for victims of sexual assault.

Mass kidnapping in Papua New Guinea raises questions.

23 Jun 2023

25mins

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Sweeping security agreement grants US military unimpeded access to key Papua New Guinea defence facilities

Sweeping security agreement grants US military unimpeded access to key Papua New Guinea defence facilities

The United States military has been given "unimpeded access" to key PNG defence facilities, including the joint PNG-Aust... Read more

16 Jun 2023

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Whistleblower who sparked PNG's biggest corruption case speaks out

Whistleblower who sparked PNG's biggest corruption case speaks out

The whistleblower who sparked PNG's biggest corruption case speaks out following Paul Paraka's conviction saying he has ... Read more

9 Jun 2023

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Former PNG anti-corruption head welcomes prosecution of lawyer Paul Paraka

Former PNG anti-corruption head welcomes prosecution of lawyer Paul Paraka

The former head of PNG's now defunct anti-corruption taskforce says the successful prosecution of high profile lawyer Pa... Read more

2 Jun 2023

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PNG signs security deal with the US despite student protests and criticism

PNG signs security deal with the US despite student protests and criticism

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, has moved to assure his people that a new security pact with the United St... Read more

26 May 2023

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