In the case of PNG, it was the federal government’s backing that proved crucial – Australian taxpayers will provide $600 million over the next 10 years to help establish the team, with $120 ...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) will join Australia's national rugby league competition, after signing a deal that obligates them to shun security ties with China. The Pacific nation has produced many ...

In return, PNG has entered an agreement designed to stop China gaining a security foothold in the Pacific nation. PNG's capital Port Moresby will host home games for the new team, whose name and ...

This is what PNG’s inclusion into the competition means for the NRL. As the gateway to Asia, PNG holds increasing geopolitical importance for Australia as China extends its influence in the Pacific.

Lund University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. 20 years have passed since the Aceh tsunami, which left deep scars on Indonesia, especially for those directly affected.