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Papua New Guinea cut malaria deaths from 13 per 100,000 people to just 1 using only existing tools like bed nets, rapid tests, and treatment. The island nation, which accounts for 90% of malaria cases in the Western Pacific, proves that coordinated action saves lives even without new technology.
Papua New Guinea just announced protection for 82,600 square miles of the Bismarck Sea, creating Melanesia's largest no-take marine sanctuary. Scientists tracked sharks to design boundaries that will actually boost fishing nearby.
The Australian government just committed $12.4 million to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with a strong focus on elevating women's competition. Three tournaments will run simultaneously across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, bringing 16 nations together for rugby league's biggest celebration.
When medical students warned that their hospital was running dangerously low on blood, a youth group decided to donate instead of just talking about it. The O'hana Foundation organized a blood drive that brought 13 donors to replenish critical supplies at Modilon Hospital in Madang.
Two tribal groups in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province signed a historic peace agreement after more than a year of deadly conflict. Both sides agreed to surrender all firearms and ammunition, marking a turning point for communities torn apart by violence.
A woman born near a toxic abandoned mine forced one of the world's largest mining companies to finally clean up the environmental devastation left behind. Her victory shows that even the most powerful corporations can be held accountable when communities unite.
Young Indigenous cricketers are traveling hours from remote Australian communities to compete in national championships that have launched careers in professional cricket. This year's tournament in Mackay includes 13 teams and Papua New Guinea's national squad for the first time.
Mark Palm survived B-cell lymphoma and found healing through pickleball. Now he's competing at the U.S. Open while running a life-saving medical flight program that brings emergency care to 200,000 people in remote Papua New Guinea.
Two marsupial species scientists thought were extinct for 6,000 years are alive in Papua's forests, thanks to Indigenous elders who knew they were there all along. The discovery highlights how traditional knowledge can reshape what science thinks it knows.
Papua New Guinea's women's soccer team made history with a 1-0 victory over American Samoa, reaching their first ever FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying final. One goal was all it took to secure their spot in Wednesday's championship match and guarantee a chance at reaching the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
The groundbreaking nature documentary series Planet Earth is marking its 20th anniversary with a celebration of the most breathtaking wildlife moments ever filmed. Among the highlights: the extraordinary courtship dance of New Guinea's birds of paradise.
A Carlsbad pilot who survived cancer now flies life-saving medical missions in Papua New Guinea and is competing in pickleball championships. His journey from patient to hero shows how beating adversity can fuel a mission to help others.
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Scientists rediscovered two marsupial species on New Guinea that were thought to have vanished 6,000 years ago. Working with Indigenous communities, researchers found living pygmy long-fingered possums and ring-tailed gliders, making history with an unprecedented double "Lazarus species" discovery.
Vanessa and Bradley Ambuk made history for their family by graduating together from Divine Word University in Madang, Papua New Guinea. Their achievement represents years of perseverance and unwavering family support.
Scientists discovered two marsupial species thought extinct for millennia living in New Guinea, aided by local Indigenous communities. The ring-tailed glider and pygmy long-fingered possum were previously known only from ancient fossils.
Twenty-nine major international banks have declined to fund a massive liquefied natural gas project in Papua New Guinea, citing environmental and human rights concerns. The decision marks a significant shift in how financial institutions evaluate infrastructure projects in vulnerable ecosystems.
A New Zealand midfielder launched an unstoppable long-range strike just 19 seconds into the second half during a thrilling six-goal showdown. Jaylen Rodwell's spectacular goal helped South Island United secure a dramatic 3-3 draw in Papua New Guinea.