🇵🇬Happy Independence Day Papua New Guinea! Papua New Guinea celebrated its first Independence Day on September 16, 1975, ending almost 70 years under Australian administration. Look back through the ABC archives at the ceremony, which featured then-Prince Charles addressing the crowd in Tok Pisin and the raising of PNG’s official flag at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium. We also hear from Papua New Guineans as they reflect on the past 47 years as a nation, the legacy of Sir Michael Somare, and look w

On the eve of independence, Papua New Guinea stood at a crossroads, separatist voices growing, unity uncertain. Sir Michael Somare, the peacemaker known as Sana, held the nation together, preaching one people, one destiny. Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years premieres on ABC Australia: Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 14:00 PNG | 15:00 SI | 16:00 FIJI Premieres on ABCTV: Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 11:00 AEST Or watch the full documentary on iView. | ABC Pacific