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Prime Minister Marape’s Australia Day message

Prime Minister James Marape today extended is warmest wishes to the government and people of Australia on Australia Day, January 26, 2025, reflecting on the enduring relationship between Papua New Guinea and its longstanding partner in the region. ‘As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence this year, we pause to acknowledge Australia’s historic role ...

🌴Support the PNGAA Community! Being part of PNGAA means you’re passionate about Papua New Guinea (PNG), its landscape, its rich history, , your lived experiences in PNG, and also sharing this fascinating culture with others! So, are you a financial member of PNGAA? PNGAA needs your financial support to continue the mission of advancing culture within ...

Vale Sir Charles Watson Lepani, KBE CBE OBE (28 October 1947 – 10 January 2025)

The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia (PNGAA) is greatly saddened to hear of the death of Sir Charles Lepani. Sir Charles was a tremendous supporter of the PNGAA over his many years as PNG High Commissioner to Australia based in Canberra from 2005 to 2017. He was humble, articulate, a gentleman with a wonderful sense of ...

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 ...

50th Anniversary of Independence

On 16 September 1975, the nation of Papua New Guinea achieved its independence from Australia. The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia (PNGAA) looks forward to sharing this special 50th anniversary of independence year with you. We wish to share events for you to enjoy, along with your stories, your news and your photos – hilarious, heartwarming, ...

American historical expert promotes historical literacy for PNG Tourism

Dr. Brent Glass, former Director of the National Museum of American History and senior advisor to the Smithsonian Institute, made a special visit to the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) in September 2024 and discussed the importance of promoting historical literacy and public memory in Papua New Guinea. Dr. Glass is a prominent figure ...

Nobodies to Somebodies: Experiences of PNG PALM Workers in Australia and NZ

Nobodies to Somebodies: Moukele Migrant Workers from NCD, PNG in New Zealand and Australia Date: Tuesday 28 Jan 2025 1pm – 2pm AEDT Department of Pacific Affairs, ANU, Coombs Building, Seminar Room F and Online Book ticket – Register HERE Please note that this is a hybrid event. For online attendance please sign up to obtain the Zoom link. Access ...

Tabaran – City Recital Hall, Sydney – 24 January 2025

Rock into 2025 and this 50th anniversary of independence year with legends David Bridie and Not Drowning, Waving together with George Telek and PNG musicians in a music night of nights! Date: Friday 24 January 2025 Time: 8pm Where: City Recital Hall 2 Angel Place Sydney NSW 2000 Cost: Premium Full Price – ...

PNGAA Sydney Christmas Lunch - 8 December 2024 - Cammeray

PNGAA Sydney Christmas Lunch – 8 December 2024 – Cammeray

Date: Sunday 8 December 2024 – from 11:30 am for lunch from midday. Venue: Norths Cammeray, 12 Abbott Street, Cammeray (a small open air car space is available outside reception in Abbott Street or access to undercover parking off Palmer Street. Note – smaller cars fit the undercover park best) Ordering & Payment: Order from the menu ...

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Prime Minister Marape’s Australia Day message

Prime Minister James Marape today extended is warmest wishes to the government and people of Australia on Australia Day, January 26, 2025, reflecting on the enduring relationship between Papua New Guinea and its longstanding partner in the region. ‘As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence this year, we pause to acknowledge Australia’s historic role …

🌴Support the PNGAA Community! Being part of PNGAA means you’re passionate about Papua New Guinea (PNG), its landscape, its rich history, , your lived experiences in PNG, and also sharing this fascinating culture with others! So, are you a financial member of PNGAA? PNGAA needs your financial support to continue the mission of advancing culture within …

Vale Sir Charles Watson Lepani, KBE CBE OBE (28 October 1947 – 10 January 2025)

The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia (PNGAA) is greatly saddened to hear of the death of Sir Charles Lepani. Sir Charles was a tremendous supporter of the PNGAA over his many years as PNG High Commissioner to Australia based in Canberra from 2005 to 2017. He was humble, articulate, a gentleman with a wonderful sense of …

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 …

50th Anniversary of Independence

On 16 September 1975, the nation of Papua New Guinea achieved its independence from Australia. The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia (PNGAA) looks forward to sharing this special 50th anniversary of independence year with you. We wish to share events for you to enjoy, along with your stories, your news and your photos – hilarious, heartwarming, …

American historical expert promotes historical literacy for PNG Tourism

Dr. Brent Glass, former Director of the National Museum of American History and senior advisor to the Smithsonian Institute, made a special visit to the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) in September 2024 and discussed the importance of promoting historical literacy and public memory in Papua New Guinea. Dr. Glass is a prominent figure …

Nobodies to Somebodies: Experiences of PNG PALM Workers in Australia and NZ

Nobodies to Somebodies: Moukele Migrant Workers from NCD, PNG in New Zealand and Australia Date: Tuesday 28 Jan 2025 1pm – 2pm AEDT Department of Pacific Affairs, ANU, Coombs Building, Seminar Room F and Online Book ticket – Register HERE Please note that this is a hybrid event. For online attendance please sign up to obtain the Zoom link. Access …

Tabaran – City Recital Hall, Sydney – 24 January 2025

Rock into 2025 and this 50th anniversary of independence year with legends David Bridie and Not Drowning, Waving together with George Telek and PNG musicians in a music night of nights! Date: Friday 24 January 2025 Time: 8pm Where: City Recital Hall 2 Angel Place Sydney NSW 2000 Cost: Premium Full Price – …

PNGAA Sydney Christmas Lunch - 8 December 2024 - Cammeray

PNGAA Sydney Christmas Lunch – 8 December 2024 – Cammeray

Date: Sunday 8 December 2024 – from 11:30 am for lunch from midday. Venue: Norths Cammeray, 12 Abbott Street, Cammeray (a small open air car space is available outside reception in Abbott Street or access to undercover parking off Palmer Street. Note – smaller cars fit the undercover park best) Ordering & Payment: Order from the menu …

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