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Media Releases 2020
March
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Churches and Government act to protect Papua New Guinea, 25 March 2020
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Australia backs PNG’s COVID-19 preparations, 23 March 2020
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Public sector leaders focused on team growth and development opportunties, 23 March 2020
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Divine Word University opens new student and staff facilities, 16 March 2020
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Government and Church strengthen alliance to improve service delivery, 12 March 2020
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Better data means better health services and treatment, 10 March 2020
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New health facility brings hope for better health care services, 04 March 2020
- 5 Years strong! Local Rangers continue to build community resilience, 03 March 2020
February
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Long-standing cultural connections forge new trade links between Australia and PNG, 28 February 2020
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New computer lab for remote Goilala school, 28 February 2020
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Innovative inland fish farm delivers for highlands communities, 26 February 2020
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No barrier for community-focused midwife, 25 February 2020
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Provinces set for health grant boost, 24 February 2020
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New tractor and cocoa dryer for Bougainville farmer group, 21 February 2020
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Six female scholars chart course for maritime career, 20 February 2020
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PNG-Australia Partnership-funded expansion to Kudjip Hospital set to benefit more than 70,000 people, 18 February 2020
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Secondary Schools in Enga connecting on 21st Century Skills for our future leaders, 17 February 2020
- PNG-Aus Partnership launches new Wabag Market, 17 February 2020
January
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Australia partners with West New Britain to support Kimbe market redevelopment, 28 January 2020
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Building New Futures: Opening of New Cocoa Resource Centre (CRC), 27 January 2020
Media Releases 2019
December
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Persistance pays for farmer, 23 December 2019
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Young forester set to leave her mark in value-added wood processing in PNG, 23 December 2019
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High-achieving Papua New Guinean scholars recognised with 2020 Allison Sudrajat Prize, 19 December 2019
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PNG’s ICT champions honoured at Coral Sea Cable event, 13 December 2019
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Minister for Health and HIV/AIDS pleased by progress on ANGAU Hospital redevelopment, 10 December 2019
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Democratic Development: Village Empowerment Program Reaches Milestone, 05 December 2019
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Central Province communities come together to strengthen elementary schools in Rigo District, 04 December 2019
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Morobe to benefit from new health facilities, 03 December 2019
- Aroma Coconut Products gets HACCP Accreditation, 03 December 2019
November
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Advocate. Inspire. Support. Transform: Churches advocate for violence free communities, 29 November 2019
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First call for proposals for Pawarim Komuniti Program, 28 November 2019
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Rabaul tour operators pitch ideas to cruise passengers, 27 November 2019
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Four lab staff top malaria microscopy assessment, 21 November 2019
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Betty's story, 20 November 2019
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Distance no barrier to peace for Bougainville Atolls, 11 November 2019
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Community museum aims to boost Buna tourism and trade, 07 November 2019
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Lawyer empowered to advocate for women’s issues, 06 November 2019
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Nuku to benefit from new infrastructure and governance program, 05 November 2019
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Workshop supports better communication between prosecutors, 05 November 2019
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Solar lights spur study time for Norman, 01 November 2019
October
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Church forum promotes ‘gutpela sindaun’ as a precondition to PNG’s development, 30 October 2019
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Selau-Suir youth break into construction through brick-making, 30 October 2019
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Road maintenance reduces travel time on Sepik Highway, 29 October 2019
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Papua New Guinea and Australia hold first Annual Dialogue on Climate Change Action Plan, 28 October 2019
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Australia and New Zealand provide new cocoa dryers for farmers in Wakunai, 28 October 2019
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Papua New Guinean and Indigenous Australian singers collaborate to promote cultural identity and campaign against violence, 21 October 2019
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Fourteen Papua New Guineans complete Fellowship aimed at improving agriculture research in PNG, 16 October 2019
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Second World War relic found in Lae, 14 October 2019
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PNG-Australia Partnership again features at this year’s annual Morobe Show, 14 October 2019
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Innovative new program connecting Indigenous Australian and Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs, 10 October 2019
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First ever economic and public policy graduate excited to contribute to PNG, 04 October 2019
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Warring tribes in Enga give up guns for bibles, 04 October 2019
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Alola Community museum and trade center opened, 02 October 2019
September
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PNG-Australia Partnership supports improved education in East New Britain, 26 September 2019
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PNG and Australia working together: new Secondary Schools initiative gathers momentun, 26 September 2019
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Kopiago Health Centre to receieve facelift, 26 September 2019
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Off-grid electrification project launched in West New Britain, 25 September 2019
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Australia Awards scholars set to effect positive change across PNG, 24 September 2019
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Aust supports efficient customs service delivery at Mt Hagen Airport, 13 September 2019
- Bougainville growing agriculture for economic development, 11 September 2019
- Australia-China-PNG project strengthens malaria diagnosis in PNG, 06 September 2019
- Stella driving business in Central Bougainville, 06 September 2019
- New PILAG children's library opens to the public, 6 September 2019
August
- Deputy PM Steven commends APTC graduates in PNG, 27 August 2019
- Secondary Schools initiative takes PNG-Australia education partnership to new heights, 27 August 2019
- New education facilities benefit remote atoll island, 23 August 2019
- Elevating household incomes to income-oriented farming, 20 August 2019
- National Book Week celebrated in Jiwaka, 09 August 2019
July
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PNG Rare Birds Global Ambassadors program launched, 30 July 2019
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Constructing a New Health Centre in Bosset, Western Province, 30 July 2019
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PNGAus Partnership Secondary Schools initiative, 26 July 2019
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Skills development gives youth bright future (Feature), 19 July 2019
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Efogi museum curator follows in father’s footsteps (Feature), 10 July 2019
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Rudy’s future bright thanks to church literacy program (Feature), 09 July 2019
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Health reps attend global health security conference in Sydney, 08 July 2019
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New cable system to increase internet access and speed in Papua New Guinea, 01 July 2019
- Young woman aims to increase visitors to museum, 01 July 2019
June
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Malaria microscopists receive WHO competence assessment, 26 June 2019
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Australia Awards Alumni empowered as change makers across diverse fields, 21 June 2019
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Prime Minister Marape visits ANGAU Hospital redevelopment, 18 June 2019
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Opportunities abound for PNG fashion entrepreneurs, 05 June 2019
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New UPNG library boosts future leaders, 03 June 2019
May
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E-library launched in rural elementary schools in Central Province, 28 May 2019
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Sign-Language and Talking-Book application for childrend now online, 24 May 2019
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Flora uses family planning to reduce maternal deaths, 14 May 2019
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Alice determine to learn despite impairments, 01 May 2019
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Female Nawaeb High students receive new dorm, 01 May 2019
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Local cooperative aims to revive cocoa farming, 01 May 2019
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Working Together for Women’s Empowerment through Research, Learning and Networking, 01 May 2019
April
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Working together for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Papua New Guinea, 29 April 2019
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Australia, China and PNG continue cooperation through new health program, 24 April 2019
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Sohe women think business, 24 April 2019
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An emerging leader in the fight against TB, 23 April 2019
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Heads of TVET institutions graduate from an intensive Leadership and Management program, 16 April 2019
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Churches to fight sorcery accusation related violence, 15 April 2019
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Public servants ready to uphold core values, 15 April 2019
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Public to get greater say in quality and speed of justice, 12 April 2019
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Sport celebrated as a bridge to development, 09 April 2019
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Retired nurse returns to help TB emergency response (Feature), 09 April 2019
- Malaria diagnosis refresher for community health worker trainers, 05 April 2019
March
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Church forum focuses on gutpela sindaun, 28 March 2019
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PNG-Australia Partnership dedicated to providing safe, reliable and clean water supply for communities in PNG, 26 March 2019
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Childhood dream becomes reality for Sogeri nurse (Feature), 21 March 2019
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Tal determined to keep TB numbers down (Feature), 21 March 2019
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Young radiographer screens for TB in Daru (Feature), 18 March 2019
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First APTC and POMTECH joint industry Trade Fair, 15 March 2019
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Launch of Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock garment (NASG) to enhance maternal health care in Papua New Guinea (Joint media release), 12 March 2019
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Cathy takes the lead on inclusive education (Feature), 12 March 2019
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Young people learn new skills for employment (Feature), 12 March 2019
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New Ireland to host cycling tour, 07 March 2019
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Empowering women through a message of dignity and equality – Reverend Dr Seforosa Carroll (Feature), 07 March 2019
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Solar-powered rice mills having unexpected outcomes for Morobe families, 05 March 2019
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Bureau steps up action to reduce drug and alcohol harm, 04 March 2019
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Ginigoada skills training graduates now ready for jobs, 04 March 2019
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Top UPNG students return from summer school in Australia, 01 March 2019
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Australia-China-PNG project improves malaria diagnosis, 01 March 2019
February
- Supporting local governance and the economic empowerment of rural women (Feature), 14 Februay 2019
- Women and girls in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (op-ed), 8 February 2-19
- Supporting the Government to meet its gender equality commitments, 8 February 2019
January
- PNG Australia Alumni Association launches ninth provincial chapter in NCD, 30 January 2019
- Sepik Highway maintenance underway, 28 January 2019
- Senior Police Officers in Buka get new homes, 28 January 2019
- Ranger program builds resilience in Torres Strait Treaty villages (Feature), 24 January 2019
- Australia supports aviation medical examiners training, 17 January 2019
- Asia Pacific Training Coalition and LOTIC BIGE Limited Holdings sign agreement for community upskilling in Western Province, 7 January 2019
Media Releases 2018
December
- Community advocates trained to assist survivors of violence, 24 Decembe 2018
- Police unit gives survivors better access to justice, 19 December 2018
- Male advocate motivates young people to end violence (Feature), 14 December 2018
- E-library app for kids (Feature), 14 December 2018
- Australia-China-Papua New Guinea (PNG) Pilot Cooperation on Malaria Control Project, 13 December 2018
- Project empowers girls in and out of school (Latest News), 13 December 2018
- Mother-daughters teamed up to work on a new UPNG building (Feature), 12 December 2018
- Divine World University supports women's empowerment in the workplace (Feature), 11 December 2018
- 148 PNG Nationals graduate from Australia-Pacific Training Coalition, 11 December 2018
- Callan Services Inclusive education opens door for youngster with learning difficulties, 7 December 2018
- Goroka marches against gender-based violence, 4 December 2018
- Kumul Petroleum geologist first to undertake Master's study under the Australian government and Santos scholarship, 3 December 2018
November
- Inspirational women providing HIV care in Mt Hagen (Feature), 30 November 2018
- Australian Government partners with Santos to build local expertise in PNG resource sector, 28 November 2018
- Eye care training for Kokoda health workers, 26 November 2018
- Talasea District partnership to revive cocoa industry, 23 November 2018
- Australia supports polio vaccinations along Kokoda Track, 22 November 2018
- Community grant transforms Bougainville village. 20 November 2018
- Outreach services vital for child health (Feature), 20 November 2018
- Reading clubs give young kids a head start to formal education (Feature), 19 November 2018
- Launch of the National Cyber Security Centre, 15 November 2018
- Launch of National Automotive Training Centre, 15 November 2018
- Cocoa grants help raise living standards for Bougainville farmers, 13 November 2018
- Pre-APEC tour of the School of Business and Public Policy, 9 November 2018
- Financial management training allows teachers to focus on delivering quality education, (Feature) 6 November, 2018
October
- Addressing sorcery and witchcraft accusation-related violence in Papua New Guinea, 30 October 2018
- Visit to Manus highlights enduring Papua New Guinea-Australia partnership, 29 October 2018
- Community workers equipped to address family and sexual violence, 26 October
- Lawyers and police officers set to prosecute family and sexual violence cases (Feature), 25 October 2018
- Mums strongest advocates for maternal and child health (Feature), 25 October 2018
- Anglicare's Begabari clinic opens new chapter with NCD Health, 23 October 2018
- IRC partner with ANU to strengthen tax revenue, 19 October 20108
- NARI delivers transformative solar rice mill machinery to communities, 16 October 2018
- Refurbished National Museum & Art Gallery reopens to all, 12 October 2018
- Future lawyers receive training in Commercial Law, 10 October 2018
- Australian support for sexual and reproductive health in communities across PNG (Feature), 9 October 2018
- Scarlet Beach World War II Commemorations (Latest News), 9 October 2018
- Legal aid for land disputes as Public Solicitor expands services, 4 October 2018
- Australia to support PNG’s immunization strategy, 3 October 2018
September
- New School of Business a monument to Papua New Guinean Leadership, (Feature) 28 September 2018
- Rapid progress on the high speed internet cable connecting PNG with the world, 27 September 2018
- University expansion in Madang to improve access to higher education in Papua New Guinea, 20 September 2018
- Australian High Commissioner visits East and West New Britain Provinces, 19 September 2018
- Award-winning academic committed to PNG’s future leaders, (Feature) 14 September 2018
- Saving Lives, Spreading Smiles: 150, 000 mothers & babies to benefit from improved maternal & newborn care, 12 September 2018
- Consultations underway on revised community development policy , 10 September 2018
- Local Initiative helps to restore calm in Southern Highlands, 10 September 2018
- Rebuilding health infrastructure in Hela Province, 10 September 2018
- Australia to boost internet connectivity ahead of APEC, 7 September 2018
- Putting maintenance first on the Sepik Highway, 6 September 2018
- Bel Isi PNG Launching, 6 September 2018
- Kokoda schools get new classrooms, 5 September 2018
- PNG-Australina university partnership extended, 5 September 2018
August
- Australia celebrates 50 years of achievement at PNG Institute of Medical Research, 30 August 2018
- Health experts excited by the potential of 'transformational' technology, 22 August 2018
- 'You are what you are and where you are because of your decisions', (Feature), 17 August 2018
- PNG and Australia to expand teacher training in Enga, 13 August 2018
- Public Solicitor's Office Legal Library upgrade, 10 August 2018
- Handover of building set to improve community services in Manus, 10 August 2018
- PNG Fashion High Tea and Designer Showcase (Latest News), 10 August 2018
- APEC Discussion explores agriculture as a major regional opportunity for PNG, 09 August 2018
- Joe demonstrates spirit of volunteering (Feature), 08 August 2018
- Investing in health security for PNG and the region, 07 August 2018
- Two new Community Health Posts opened in Kiriwina-Goodenough District, 06 August 2018
July
- Sogeri National High School ICT boost, 27 July 2018
- Indigenous Australian musician to collaborate with PNG artist, 17 July 2018
- Public engage with international experts on why APEC matters, 13 July 2018
- Court advocacy skills of lawyers strengthen through training, 12 July 2018
- Crime fighters trained in latest fraud and corruption investigation techniques, 12 July 2018
- Celebrating Indigenous Australian-Papua New Guinea linkages, 11 July 2018
- Bougainville school pleased with road improvements, 09 July 2018
- Churches join forces to combat sorcery accusation-related violence, 07 July 2018
- Media training in Talasea District, 06 July 2018
- Law and Justice awareness promotes peace in the Fugwa Basin area, Hela Province, 04 July 2018
- Australia and Yangoru Secondary School partner on major redevelopment, 04 July 2018
- Young female architect building a career in construction, 04 July 2018
- PNG-Australia partnership supports local contractors to deliver essential road maintenance, 03 July 2018
- Arawa Hospital officially opened in Bougainville, 29 June 2018
- Australian students arrive in Port Moresby on a two-week Sports Science study program, 22 June 2018
- PNG Police women revive Women's Advisory Network, 22 June 2018
- 59 local community rangers graduate in South Fly District, 13 June 2018
- New log bridges for Kokoda Track, 8 June 2018
- Papua New Guinea and Australia sign Climate Change Action Plan, 8 June 2018
- Australian High Commissioner announces new health project in West Sepik, 8 June 2018
- PNG Office of Libraries and Archives receive rare documents for preservation, 7 June 2018
- PNG talks focus on illicit tobacco and maritime security, 07 June 2018
- Women with disability form advocacy network, 06 June 2018
- Better help on the way for survivors of violence, 05 June 2018
- Australia and New Zealand pitch in to grow cricket in Papua New Guinea, 04 June 2018
May
- Young people seize opportunity for a better life, 29 May 2018
- Youth gaining strong community voice, 29 May 2018
- PNG working to improve juvenile justice, 22 May 2018
- Partnership develops road safety understanding, 18 May 2018
- Website preserves Papua New Guinea memories of World War II in PNG, 18 May 2018
- Hydroelectric Project providing life-saving assistance to Nazarene Hospital, 10 May 2018
- ANGAU Hospital Redevelopment: Family Support Centre, 08 May 2018
- Opening of new academic building, Lae School of Nursing, 08 May 2018
- Madang Provincial Administration and MSPNG to tackle maternal health in Madang, 07 May 2018
- Largest expansion of Nazarene Hospital, Jiwaka, 02 May 2018
April
- Working together for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Papua New Guinea, 30 April 2018
- Australia-China-PNG Trilateral Malaria Project: Working in partnership to end malaria in Papua New Guinea, 25 April 2018
- Papua New Guinea – Australia Maritime Security Desktop Exercise, 24 April 2018
- District Court Services to Undergo Reform, 24 April 2018
- New PNG Snakebite Project to improve access to antivenoms, 17 April 2018
- Male advocates ready to champion gender equity, 16 April 2018
- Churches and Law Enforcement Partners on Restorative Justice, 13 April 2018
March
- APTC students graduate in Papua New Guinea, 13 March 2018
- The Papua New Guinea - Australia partnership helping to restore power across the Highlands, 12 March 2018
- Australia supports City Mission's expansion to Madang, 12 March 2018
- PNGAusPartnership supports new preschool in Madina village in New Ireland, 9 March 2018
- Adult literacy program creates opportunities for employment and education, 9 March 2018
- Further humanitarian support to Papua New Guinea, 7 March 2018
- Female carpenter a role model in her community, 7 March 2018
February
- Survivor Advocate Toolkit Launched, 28 February 2018
- Papua New Guinea earthquake: Media Release by Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, 28 February 2018
- Australian High Commission Charity Ball supports Haus Ruth, 27 February 2018
- PNG a leader on climate challenges says Environment Ambassador, 20 February 2018
- Australia and Papua New Guinea Undertake Impact Research, 09 February 2018
- Hundreds commemorate the Battle of Wau, 09 February 2018
- PNG-Australia Partnership supports construction of new primary school libararies in Bougainville, 09 February 2018
January