The posting out of the PNGAA journal, PNG Kundu, has been handled by a happy group of volunteers on a Thursday morning every quarter at the spacious surrounds of the Chatswood Bowling Club. Yesterday the...
This is Lesley Wengembo’s latest Archibald Prize 2021 entry. The legendary Australian New Zealand actor from early Mad Max 2 and 3, Lord of the Rings etc, Bruce Spence, was his sitter. Lesley was...
Featuring articles and news reports about contemporary Papua New Guinea—also included are the nation’s sporting achievements and events, and stories about young people doing interesting things—we encourage young people to become involved in PNGAA...
The Australian Curriculum public consultation is open. Please let our Australian educators know that teaching Australian/PNG history is important. The public consultation period on proposed revisions to the Australian Curriculum opened on Thursday 29...
On 1 July 2021 the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, will commemorate the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles and Corporal George William Spensley NGX490. Anyone is welcome to attend however you...
Compiled in 1964 by JK McCarthy, Director of Native Affairs, Konedobu, Papua, the following information records the establishment of government stations in New Guinea until the early 1960s. 1880s: Flag raised in 1884. New...
Would you like to share your story about your life or connection with PNG? Do you also live in NSW? The History Council of NSW hosts a program of speakers connecting them with organisations...
The PNGAA has truly been blessed to have Sara Turner as Events Coordinator since 2016. Not only Sara but Roger Carroll has always been there too, along with Jane and Lisa – and Ruby...
By APR editor – April 3, 2021 COMMENT: By Jackson Kiakari in Port Moresby I am from the Papua New Guinea generation that was born in the 1980s, raised in the 1990s but neglected,...
PNGAA member, Donald Denoon, advises that the Pyrmont History Group in Sydney is hosting two talks involving Papua New Guinea on Sunday afternoons in June and July 2021. • Sunday 20 June – Patrols...
Cheryl Marvell said that it was an honour to represent the PNGAA at the Kokoda Memorial Walkway Anzac Service today, 24 April 2021. The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway is a principal site of commemoration...
Andrew Peacock AC GCL, former Australian Liberal minister, has passed away on 16 April 2021 aged 82 years. He played an instrumental role in ushering PNG towards independence in 1975. After being recognised for...
Another fabulous PNGAA event at Hornsby RSL on 21 March 2021 with thanks to Sara Turner. Speakers and topics were: Jan Anthony – ‘The Way It Was’ Dr Jennifer Gagau – ‘Life of a...
Few Australians know this story – but all should. Seventy-seven years ago today 1053 civilians and Australian troops were about to begin their last tragic journey from Rabaul, the capital of Australian-mandated New Guinea....
Lady Roselyn Morauta announced yesterday that the Member for Port Moresby North-West and former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta has died. Sir Mekere was born in 1946, in Kukipi Village, Malalaua...
