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50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence

50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence

Update: 2025-09-15
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Fifty years ago today, on Independence Hill in Port Moresby, the Australian flag was lowered and the Raggiana bird-of-paradise raised for the first time as Papua New Guinea marked independence. 

  • Guest: Dame Meg Taylor, former PNG diplomat
  • Producer: Eddy Diamond
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50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence

50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence

Australian Broadcasting Corporation