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 ...

NOPD said 31-year-old Joneaka Smooth turned herself in on Thursday afternoon. She faces manslaughter and hit-and-run charges. Joneaka Smooth, 31, is accused of causing a high-speed crash that ...

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 ...

But despite the NRL and PNG government seemingly having their ducks in a row, the questions are still coming in thick and fast about the potential new franchise. Watch every Pacific Championship ...