On September 16, 1975, Papua New Guinea gained full independence from Australia, and Michael Somare became Prime Minister of the newly established nation. Papua New Guinea remains part of the ...

It passed quietly in Australia but Papua New Guinea celebrated 40 years of independence from Australian ... “wantoks” or traditional owners of land who can wield money and power in some ...

The Papua New Guinean community of Cairns shared their culture and served up food to celebrate independence day. See photos from our gallery. PNG Festival performances kicked off at Fogarty Park ...

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says his nation's Independence Day is cause for celebration and optimism. September 16 marks the 38th anniversary of PNG's independence from Australia.