• February 4, 2008
• Local Groups
• Editor

With the wet weather there is not much to report this month.  With the weather bureau predicting a wet year ahead it will be important to keep growth down and properties free from leaf litter before the fire season is upon us.  The brigade will again be involved with clean-up Australia Day on the 2nd […]

• February 4, 2008
• Politics and Council
• Editor

For the latest news visit www.moretonbayltc.qld.gov.au The interim brand for Moreton Bay Regional Council has been given the green light by its Local Transition Committee (LTC). The interim brand comprises the wording Moreton Bay Regional Council… Incorporating Caboolture, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe.  From March 17, 2008 the interim brand will help unite these three areas […]

• February 4, 2008
• General
• Editor

Papua New Guinea

HISTORY

PNG was settled more than 30,000 years ago, although the first European sighting was made in 1512 by Portuguese explorers. It was named New Guinea by the Dutch explorers who followed. Missionaries and traders exerted a great influence, and today cultural heritage is largely preserved by small, independent villages.  The country was initially divided between the Dutch, Germans and British. Australia took control of the British sector in 1905, and later captured the German sector during World War I.  The country, fully independent since September 16, 1975, has a freely elected democratic government. Papua New Guinea became the 142nd member of the United Nations on October, 10, 1975 and is also a member of the British Commonwealth. Strong ties to Australia remain.