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PNG, Tonga celebrate China ties
08:07:49, 25 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Papua New Guinea prime minister, Sir Michael Somare, has acknowledged China's role in the development of the South Pacific after talks with China's President Hu Jintao.
Quake hits PNG
16:55:19, 24 November 2008, Radio Australia News
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake has struck Papua New Guinea, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
PNG expresses friendship with former NZ PM
16:30:10, 21 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare has told the former New Zealand prime minister, Helen Clark, she remains a friend of PNG following her nine years in power.
Union slams PNG govt over employment provisions
08:16:26, 21 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Papua New Guinea's largest Workers Union has criticised the government over delays in helping 2000 workers with employment at the US naval base in Guam.
No tax relief for PNG's tourism industry
14:14:33, 20 November 2008, Radio Australia News
An international accounting firm says Papua New Guinea should have reduced tax on tourism related items in the country's 2009 budget, which was unveiled this week.
Health facility in PNG's Kokoda Track resumes operation
09:11:58, 20 November 2008, Radio Australia News
A health clinic on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea has reopened, as part of Australia's aid commitment to the country.
PNG budget boost for sport welcomed
16:37:55, 19 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The head of the PNG Sports Foundation has welcomed the record amount of money in the government's latest budget for sport in the country.
Woodside expressed interest in PNG LNG project
16:37:54, 19 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Woodside Petroleum, Australia's largest publicly-listed oil and gas exploration and production company, has expressed interest in Papua New Guinea's liquefied natural gas project.
PNG govt unveils 2009 budget
14:14:40, 19 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Resource rich Papua New Guinea has shown it is not immune to the global financial crisis, after its treasurer handed down the country's 2009 budget.
US military chief visits PNG
09:27:44, 19 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The head of US Pacific Command has visited Papua New Guinea for the first time in more than 15 years.
PNG downgrades revenue in budget release
20:05:13, 18 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Papua New Guinea has significantly downgraded its revenue expectations for next year because of the global financial crisis.
PNG parliament considers weakening Ombudsman
09:13:07, 18 November 2008, Radio Australia News
A set of amendments will go before Papua New Guinea's parliament at its next sitting that could drastically reduce the powers of the Ombudsman Commission.
Brawl marrs PNG media awards
22:53:03, 17 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Papua New Guinea's Media Council is trying to find out what triggered a brawl at the end of its annual media awards presentation on Saturday.
Bougainville election candidates announced
18:21:36, 17 November 2008, Radio Australia News
December's by-election in Papua New Guinea's autonomous Bougainville region will be contested by 14 candidates.
PNG landowners, government at loggerheads over carbon trading
09:53:59, 17 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Papua New Guinea landowners have called on the government to understand climate change and carbon trading before it makes any concrete decisions.
Aussie charged in PNG: reports
09:45:32, 14 November 2008, Radio Australia News
In Papua New Guinea, an Australian man has reportedly been arrested and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and pornographic material after a police raid on his home.
PNG flights delayed after industrial action
09:45:31, 14 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Striking air traffic controllers in Papua New Guinea are back on the job today, after the Civil Aviation Authority gave an assurance that all outstanding allowances would be paid starting next week.
Carbon trading deals causing friction in PNG
21:49:11, 13 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The issue of carbon trading deals, where countries would receive money for not cutting down forests, is causing friction between the Papua New Guinea government and landowners.
PNG province may not have election police security
07:54:27, 13 November 2008, Radio Australia News
An official overseeing next month's by-election in the autonomous Papua New Guinea province of Bougainville says he's concerned there may be no police security during the poll.
New Chief Justice for PNG
14:26:43, 12 November 2008, Radio Australia News
PNG prime minister, Sir Michael Somare, says the government has appointed Justice Sir Salamo Injia as its new Chief Justice.
PNG media council moots complaints tribunal
15:35:43, 11 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The Papua New Guinea Media Council is planning to establish a media complaints tribunal to investigate allegations of improper conduct by journalists.
Scientist calls for end to PNG mine dumping
15:35:42, 11 November 2008, Radio Australia News
An Australian-based scientist is calling on the Papua New Guinea government to stop a mining company from dumping millions of tonnes of waste into the ocean.
PNG carrier looks to hire former pilots
09:42:08, 11 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Air Niugini has begun a campaign to entice its former national pilots back from overseas postings.
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