Albanese prepares for China following US talks Having returned from an official visit to the United States, Anthony Albanese is gearing up for top-level talks in China. AAP · Oct 27, 2023
Live updates | Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble Israel has ramped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reducing residential buildings to rubble and crushing families The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Australia sends aircraft and troops to Middle East in case ‘this gets worse’ Contingency force on standby if Australians in region need to be flown to safety, Richard Marles says The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023
Ministers go back to class spruiking childcare changes The deputy prime minister and education minister have met with some of the nation's smallest citizens. AAP · Oct 24, 2023
Australians' rejection of the Indigenous Voice in constitutional vote is shameful, supporters say Indigenous campaigners who wanted Australia to create an advisory body representing its most disadvantaged ethnic minority say its rejection in a constitutional referendum was a “shameful act.” The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Australians told ‘do not travel’ to Lebanon – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023
South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal The Australian and South Korean armies, navies and air forces will conduct more complex military drills together after defence ministers signed a new agreement. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
Australia cannot be ‘passive bystanders’ in a war between US and China, Richard Marles says Defence minister says consequences of a conflict over Taiwan are ‘so grave’ and says status of island must be ‘arrived at peacefully’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023
Dutton and Marles send mixed signals over next step in reconciliation amid referendum fallout Opposition leader says symbolic recognition in constitution is still Coalition policy but it will be ‘some time’ before a new referendum The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023
Number of Australians stuck in Gaza reaches 45 as Israel prepares for ground invasion Richard Marles says the government is working with other countries on humanitarian corridors out but it remains an ‘extremely difficult’ situation The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023
Peter Dutton walks back offer of second referendum after voice poll Asked about another referendum on Indigenous recognition, opposition leader says Australians won’t want that ‘for some time’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023
Evacuation flights for Aussies stranded in Israel Hundreds of Australians desperate to leave Israel amid the escalating conflict are being offered seats on government chartered flights and air force planes. AAP · Oct 15, 2023
Australia looks for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after referendum loss Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says his government will look for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after voters soundly rejected a proposal to create a new advocacy committee The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Australian flights evacuating citizens from Israel could depart within hours, Penny Wong says Foreign minister says flights are ‘subject to factors including the security environment’ with Israel invasion of Gaza imminent The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023 Peter Dutton doubles down on call to cancel visas of antisemitic protesters ‘Nothing controversial’ in stance, opposition leader declares after Asio boss warns that ‘words matter’
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023 Qantas to help repatriate Australians from Israel starting Friday Anthony Albanese has announced at least two new Qantas flights to begin evacuations as the death toll in the region mounts
AAP · Oct 9, 2023 Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel National landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and are being lit up in blue and white in a show of support for Israel after Saturday's deadly attack by Hamas.
AAP · Oct 5, 2023 Australia, PNG work to ink delayed defence pact Defence Minister Richard Marles and Papua New Guinea counterpart Win Bakri Daki have discussed security partnerships as the pair work on a new security pact.
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded Taipan helicopters will be withdrawn from use by the army more than a year early in the wake of a fatal crash during military exercises off Queensland.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Australian defense minister says army will stop flying European-designed Taipan helicopters Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says the army will never again fly its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters following a crash in July that killed four soldiers
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023 Penny Wong refuses to release documents related to Qatar Airways decision – as it happened The foreign minister claims public interest immunity over Dfat advice. This blog is now closed
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Troops head north as army braces for regional conflict Specialised combat brigades will be positioned in Australia's north in a major restructure to better prepare the army for conflict in the region.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 China lifts trade restrictions as relationship improves – as it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023 The Australia-US alliance has long gone unchallenged. The delegation to free Julian Assange changes that The Australian politicians pushing for Assange’s release represents a rare crack in the wall of bipartisan support for the sacrosanct alliance
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Air and sea boost in government's defence sights The federal government is seeking to bolster the workforce ahead of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, while also improving air surveillance.