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PNG rugby deal underpinned by China security lockout
A Papua New Guinea rugby league team will be shut down and Australian funding withdrawn if the Pacific nation breaks a security agreement.
Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028
A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license.
Employment shock; Libs leader loses trial; Forrest’s vital moment
In today’s news, employment jumps by a surprising 35,600 jobs, Victoria’s Liberal leader loses a “Nazi” defamation trial, and Andrew Forrest approaches a vital moment at Fortescue.
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Papua New Guinea NRL team funding can be withdrawn at any time in move to nullify China influence
The Australian Government has inserted a key clause in the funding package for our nearest neighbour to further keep China at bay in the Pacific, as Aussies welcome the country to the NRL.