Australians stranded on Kokoda track resume walk after protests shut down sections

Naoro village residents block sections of track and demand Papua New Guinea government release funds long promised for community projects

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Australians walking the Kokoda track have had treks cancelled while others have been stalled for long periods on the historic route as protests by landowners closed sections of the trail.

A group of 64 walkers, including 52 Australians, were left stranded on Monday after frustrated landowners from Naoro village blocked off the track, demanding the Papua New Guinea government release funds earmarked for community livelihood development projects.