This reflects Australia’s longstanding anxiety about powers with potentially hostile interests establishing a foothold here. Because it’s only three kilometres from Australian territory ...

Papua New Guinea's government has promised not to push ahead with economically unviable infrastructure projects after Australia handed the cash-strapped Pacific nation a $570 million loan.

Half of all Australian National Rugby League players have Pacific heritage. As Australia looks to build closer ties with Papua New Guinea, the prospect of a PNG team joining the NRL has emerged as one ...