January 2024
- Analysis
- China relations
China always a step ahead in Pacific influence tussle
While Australia and the United States are stepping up efforts to counter China’s rising influence in the Pacific, Beijing always seems to be one step ahead.
- Michael Smith
June 2022
Wang reiterates Canberra ‘reset’ call as he wraps up Pacific blitz
China’s foreign minister says Sino-Australia relations can’t be solved on “autopilot”, as he returns from a diplomatic tour without a region-wide security deal.
- Updated
- Michael Smith
February 2022
Xi making deals on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics
China has pledged to buy more LNG from Papua New Guinea, as the president pushes to bolster economic ties with countries willing to stick by him.
- Michael Smith and Angela Macdonald-Smith
June 2020
Horizon Oil gives itself the all clear over PNG payment
The junior oil company is refusing to release an internal report or say if it will be handed to ASIC.
- Angus Grigg and Jemima Whyte
February 2020
Horizon terminates 'untenable' CEO
The oil company at the centre of corruption allegations in PNG has terminated chief executive Michael Sheridan, describing it as "untenable" for him to remain in the role.
- Jemima Whyte and Angus Grigg
PNG makes personal plea to Morrison over Horizon scandal
The minister at the centre of the scandal denied knowing his lawyer was issued a development licence that later sold for $US10.3 million.
- Angus Grigg and Jemima Whyte
PNG PM calls for full investigation in Horizon's scandal
James Marape has asked for Australian help to investigate the $US10.3 million ($15.4 million) payment, while refusing to sack his Minister.
- Angus Grigg and Jemima Whyte
- Exclusive
- Papua New Guinea
Horizon Oil hired disgraced lobbyist in PNG
The ASX-listed company at the centre of corruption allegations in Papua New Guinea hired a lobbyist who was found guilty of stealing public money.
- Angus Grigg and Jemima Whyte
- Exclusive
- Papua New Guinea
PNG department silenced over Horizon licence
Staff who spoke out against issuing a controversial petroleum licence in PNG were threatened with suspension or demotion, according to an employee at the time.
- Angus Grigg and Jemima Whyte
Horizon suspends CEO amid corruption allegations
The ASX-listed oil and gas company is facing allegations it paid $15 million to a politically connected shell company.
- Angus Grigg and Jemima Whyte
- Breaking
- Papua New Guinea
Horizon falls 32pc after bribery scandal report
A cache of documents obtained by The Australian Financial Review reveal how the ASX-listed Horizon Oil ignored repeated corruption warnings.
- Angus Grigg and Jemima Whyte