Published 24 hours ago • loading... • Updated 24 hours agoShow Less IconThis island was once ruled by Australia. Now, it could become the world's newest country Summary by ABC AustraliaA tropical archipelago just 1,500 kilometres from Australia is readying to become the world's newest country. But as Bougainville nears independence, memories of a bloody past are coming back to the surface.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconABC AustraliaLean LeftFactualityOwnershipThis island was once ruled by Australia. Now, it could become the world's newest countryA tropical archipelago just 1,500 kilometres from Australia is readying to become the world's newest country. But as Bougainville nears independence, memories of a bloody past are coming back to the surface.24 hours ago·AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated23 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageABC Australia broke the news in Australia 24 hours ago on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsPapua New Guinea Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsPapua New Guinea Plus IconShow All