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50 Years of Independence Community Day: Canberra ACT – Visit NAA, NGA and National Library on 13 September 2025!

The 50 Years of Independence Community Day in Canberra is a collaboration between the National Archives of Australia, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library. Start your day at National Archives of Australia with speeches and a performance at 10am, followed by a morning tea. Immerse yourself in PNG’s rich history by exploring original records, ...

Pearl Expeditions to launch new service

Pearl Expeditions to launch new service

A new Australian expedition company is set to offer an alternative approach to exploring Papua New Guinea, with plans to launch five expeditions across three distinct routes beginning in late 2025. Pearl Expeditions operates the boutique motor yacht Paspaley Pearl, which carries just 30 guests—a scale that enables access to destinations larger vessels cannot reach. For ...

Special offer for PNGAA members – Living Art: Papua New Guinea by Susan Cochrane

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PNGAA MEMBERS – 20% Discount PNGAA thanks Melbourne Books who has kindly offered a discount especially for PNGAA members Living Art: Papua New Guinea By Susan Cochrane Please use this link: Living Art: Papua New Guinea | Melbourne Books To get the discount, enter the Coupon Code PNGAA at checkout. Preface by Honorable James Marape, Prime ...

Special offer for PNGAA members – Living Art: Papua New Guinea by Susan Cochrane

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PNGAA MEMBERS – 20% Discount PNGAA thanks Melbourne Books who has kindly offered a discount especially for PNGAA members Living Art: Papua New Guinea By Susan Cochrane Please use this link: Living Art: Papua New Guinea | Melbourne Books To get the discount, enter the Coupon Code PNGAA at checkout. Preface by Honorable James Marape, Prime ...

His Excellency John Kali CMG OBE, PNG High Commissioner to Australia, to meet PNGAA members 27 April 2025

PNGAA is delighted that His Excellency John Kali CMG OBE, PNG High Commissioner to Australia, and his delightful wife, are visiting Sydney from Canberra for this year’s annual gathering for the association – the Annual General Meeting and Luncheon. Hear first-hand from the High Commissioner as we join together to acknowledge and celebrate PNG’s 50th anniversary ...

PNGAA Congratulates Year 11 Scholarship holders

The PNGAA is delighted to hear the results from the nine students it supported again last year. PNGAA congratulates all six students from Anguganak High School who have worked diligently and been accepted into Year 11, with three from Oksapmin High who are moving on to Year 10. We especially congratulate Sheppelle Hapika who has had a ...

50 Years of Independence Community Day: Canberra ACT – Visit NAA, NGA and National Library on 13 September 2025!

The 50 Years of Independence Community Day in Canberra is a collaboration between the National Archives of Australia, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library. Start your day at National Archives of Australia with speeches and a performance at 10am, followed by a morning tea. Immerse yourself in PNG’s rich history by exploring original records, ...

Events related to the 50th Independence Anniversary of PNG

Upcoming PNG Independence-related Celebrations Date Location Detail 29 Aug 2025 Perth PNGAA WA Luncheon – RAAFA Club, Bull Creek WA, 11:30 – 16:30, Pay as you Go, Contact Kylee @ 0405 334 501 29 Aug 2025 Canberra PNGAA 50th Anniversary Dinner, Canberra, ACT, or PNGAA FaceBook 6 Sep 2025 Brisbane University of Queensland Art Museum – Symposium 10 am – 12 pm, https://art-museum.uq.edu.au/event/session/4131, Celebration 12:30 pm – ...

PNGAA’s 2025 Sydney Christmas Lunch – celebrating this golden independence year.

Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025 Time: 11.30am Where:  Norths Club, Ken Irvine Room Address:  12 Abbott St, Cammeray NSW 2062 Cost:  $88 RSVP: By 12 November 2025 This special luncheon will round out PNG’s golden jubilee 50th anniversary of independence year.   Gather together and share the stories and the highlights of this year, whilst connecting with others who have enjoyed the ...

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50 Years of Independence Community Day: Canberra ACT – Visit NAA, NGA and National Library on 13 September 2025!

The 50 Years of Independence Community Day in Canberra is a collaboration between the National Archives of Australia, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library. Start your day at National Archives of Australia with speeches and a performance at 10am, followed by a morning tea. Immerse yourself in PNG’s rich history by exploring original records, …

Pearl Expeditions to launch new service

Pearl Expeditions to launch new service

A new Australian expedition company is set to offer an alternative approach to exploring Papua New Guinea, with plans to launch five expeditions across three distinct routes beginning in late 2025. Pearl Expeditions operates the boutique motor yacht Paspaley Pearl, which carries just 30 guests—a scale that enables access to destinations larger vessels cannot reach. For …

Special offer for PNGAA members – Living Art: Papua New Guinea by Susan Cochrane

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PNGAA MEMBERS – 20% Discount PNGAA thanks Melbourne Books who has kindly offered a discount especially for PNGAA members Living Art: Papua New Guinea By Susan Cochrane Please use this link: Living Art: Papua New Guinea | Melbourne Books To get the discount, enter the Coupon Code PNGAA at checkout. Preface by Honorable James Marape, Prime …

Special offer for PNGAA members – Living Art: Papua New Guinea by Susan Cochrane

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PNGAA MEMBERS – 20% Discount PNGAA thanks Melbourne Books who has kindly offered a discount especially for PNGAA members Living Art: Papua New Guinea By Susan Cochrane Please use this link: Living Art: Papua New Guinea | Melbourne Books To get the discount, enter the Coupon Code PNGAA at checkout. Preface by Honorable James Marape, Prime …

His Excellency John Kali CMG OBE, PNG High Commissioner to Australia, to meet PNGAA members 27 April 2025

PNGAA is delighted that His Excellency John Kali CMG OBE, PNG High Commissioner to Australia, and his delightful wife, are visiting Sydney from Canberra for this year’s annual gathering for the association – the Annual General Meeting and Luncheon. Hear first-hand from the High Commissioner as we join together to acknowledge and celebrate PNG’s 50th anniversary …

PNGAA Congratulates Year 11 Scholarship holders

The PNGAA is delighted to hear the results from the nine students it supported again last year. PNGAA congratulates all six students from Anguganak High School who have worked diligently and been accepted into Year 11, with three from Oksapmin High who are moving on to Year 10. We especially congratulate Sheppelle Hapika who has had a …

50 Years of Independence Community Day: Canberra ACT – Visit NAA, NGA and National Library on 13 September 2025!

The 50 Years of Independence Community Day in Canberra is a collaboration between the National Archives of Australia, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library. Start your day at National Archives of Australia with speeches and a performance at 10am, followed by a morning tea. Immerse yourself in PNG’s rich history by exploring original records, …

Events related to the 50th Independence Anniversary of PNG

Upcoming PNG Independence-related Celebrations Date Location Detail 29 Aug 2025 Perth PNGAA WA Luncheon – RAAFA Club, Bull Creek WA, 11:30 – 16:30, Pay as you Go, Contact Kylee @ 0405 334 501 29 Aug 2025 Canberra PNGAA 50th Anniversary Dinner, Canberra, ACT, or PNGAA FaceBook 6 Sep 2025 Brisbane University of Queensland Art Museum – Symposium 10 am – 12 pm, https://art-museum.uq.edu.au/event/session/4131, Celebration 12:30 pm – …

PNGAA’s 2025 Sydney Christmas Lunch – celebrating this golden independence year.

Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025 Time: 11.30am Where:  Norths Club, Ken Irvine Room Address:  12 Abbott St, Cammeray NSW 2062 Cost:  $88 RSVP: By 12 November 2025 This special luncheon will round out PNG’s golden jubilee 50th anniversary of independence year.   Gather together and share the stories and the highlights of this year, whilst connecting with others who have enjoyed the …

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