Aggies started planning for Saturday's bonfire as soon as all 45 feet of last year's burned down. It took nine months of organizing and fundraising, followed by three months of chopping down ...

Australian PM Anthony Albanese at the announcement with his PNG counterpart James Marape Picture ... The alternative view is the whole thing could be a money bonfire for all concerned.

In the Villages: Tranquil yet Joyous Traditions Meanwhile, in the rural heartlands of PNG, the New Year’s celebrations take ... these dried decorations are gathered and used to stoke a bonfire, which ...