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27 August 2025
Wan Kantri
In commemoration of this milestone, the ABC and PNG’s national broadcaster, the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), worked closely for the past 18 months to deliver the landmark documentary titled Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years.
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20 August 2025
Debating the Nation: the words of PNG’s Third House of Assembly
As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence in 2025, the Australian Government has proudly supported Deakin University, in collaboration with the University of Papua New Guinea, to publish Debating the Nation – Speeches from the House of Assembly 1972-1975.
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8 July 2025
Meganesia celebrates First Nations connections
More than 12,000 people gathered at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby on 28 June to experience Meganesia, a spectacular live concert hosted by the Australian High Commission as part of Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of independence celebrations.
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26 June 2025
Yumi Stap Wantaim Film Challenge
Last week, in partnership with Pasifika Film Fest, the Australian High Commission in Papua New Guinea held the Yumi Stap Wantaim Film Challenge and Festival at the Moresby Arts Theatre where emerging filmmakers created and showcased their microfilms.
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10 June 2025
Saying “G’day” at Community Day
A little piece of Australia came to Port Moresby this week as part of the Amazing Port Moresby 50th Anniversary Celebrations. It was a fantastic turnout with large crowds enjoying footy, cricket, sausage sizzles and classic Aussie tunes.
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30 May 2025
Australia and PNG set to celebrate 50 years of independence and enduring partnership
Yumi Stap Wantaim, side by side, step by step celebrates Papua New Guinea’s Golden Jubilee and the close relationship between our countries.
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14 May 2025
Official Launch of the Yumi Stap Wantaim Campaign
Australia is proud to launch Yumi Stap Wantaim – Side by Side, Step by Step, a year-long celebration marking Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of independence and honouring the close and enduring partnership between our two nations.
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13 May 2025
The Invisible Line
In 2025, we are celebrating PNG’s 50th Anniversary of Independence with several cultural activities. We are collaborating with Cairns Regional Council’s Mulgrave Gallery to bring together PNG and Australian artists for a special exhibition celebrating the deep ties between our people.
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8 May 2025
Yumi Stap Wantaim
Papua New Guinea and Australia have stood side by side for generations, as neighbours, friends, partners. As Papua New Guinea looks to the future, Australia stands ready to walk together, step by step.
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