Fred Fisk has a good claim to be regarded as the Australian National University’s first development economist, argues John Conroy in a new book.

Papua New Guinea’s large mineral deposits and oil and gas have attracted mining companies from around the world, and law ...

Millions of years ago, as the Indo-Australian plate pushed into the Pacific plate, a volcanic arc of islands began to emerge ...

The nations of Oceania are a captivating blend of pristine nature, cultural heritage and vibrant cities that even the most ...

SHERBROOKE — The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s has decided to apply for $25,000 from the Oceans North Conservation Society to help fund the proposed Stonewall Park interactive ...

LINVILLE, N.C. — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has set up public photo stations in four locations, with one more on ...

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia published Thursday reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the ...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is richly endowed with natural resources, but exploitation has been hampered by rugged terrain, land tenure issues, and the high cost of developing infrastructure.

Over the next 10 years, the North Atlantic Right Whale, the Chattooga River crayfish and the Sicklefin Redhorse fish may get some outsized attention from conservationists. The aquatic creatures are ...

QUEENSBURY—Florance C. McEnaney, 96, of Queensbury, NY, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at Glens Falls Hospital with her family by her side. Flora was born in St. Catharines ...

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