Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen The federal government has backed the families of two Australian teenagers who died from methanol poisoning, angered by reports the hostel could reopen. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
Australian push for zero US tariffs after beef reprieve The Albanese government has taken credit for the lifting of US tariffs on Australian beef but the opposition says it's due to pressure from American consumers. AAP · Nov 16, 2025
Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies. AAP · Nov 16, 2025
Australia is selling arms at a weapons fair in Dubai. Are they destined to be used in Sudan atrocities? Australian companies have exported nearly $300m weapons over five years to the UAE, which has denied shipping weapons to a paramilitary group in Sudan The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2025
Australia and Indonesia deal won't bind nations in war Australia's leaders remain circumspect about the terms of a security agreement with a key northern neighbour after finalising the deal with its president. AAP · Nov 12, 2025
Nauruan president makes surprise visit to meet Albanese government as another man quietly deported to Pacific island President David Adeang was spotted by ABC cameras as Nauru received its fourth member from the NZYQ cohort The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025
‘Loophole’ in sanctions allowing Russian oil to be imported to Australia through port part-owned by Macquarie Bank Australia stopped buying fuel directly from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine but has imported more than 3m tonnes of its oil products since 2023 The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2025
Australia sanctions North Korea-linked cyber criminals Australia's foreign minister has meted out punishments as North Korean cyber actors continue to steal billions in cryptocurrency to fund nuclear warheads. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
Middle powers like Australia hurt in UN funding crisis Instead of celebrating its 80th birthday, the United Nations is wondering how it will exist into the future as powerful nations fail to pay their dues. AAP · Oct 22, 2025
'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters say they won't let up until Australia sanctions Israel ahead of Hamas' expected release of remaining Israeli hostages. AAP · Oct 11, 2025
AI weapons are dangerous in war. But saying they can’t be held accountable misses the point In a speech to the United Nations Security Council last month, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, took aim at artificial intelligence (AI). The Conversation · Oct 9, 2025
7 Aussie Gaza Flotilla Activists Released After Days In Israeli Prison Seven Aussie Gaza flotilla activists have been freed and deported to Jordan as claims of mistreatment from Israeli detention surface. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 7, 2025
Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse Half a dozen Australians have been detained by Israel after a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted, with allegations they are being abused. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
AAP · Sep 25, 2025 Military AI risks humanity's future, Australia warns UN Foreign Minister Penny Wong and a top Australian scientist have warned the UN of the potentially dire consequences of unregulated use of AI in warfare.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025 DNA tests to determine if heart belongs to man who died in Bali – as it happened This blog is now closed
International Business Times UK · Sep 24, 2025 Trump's UN Roast: How Global Media Outside America Are Reading the Attack Donald Trump's fiery UN speech sparked global backlash, with Europe warning of strained alliances, Asia raising security fears, and Australia pushing back on climate.
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Coalition accused of going 'rogue' on Palestine stance Sussan Ley has pledged Australia will reverse Palestinian recognition if the coalition wins the next election, holding talks with senior Israeli officials.
AAP · Sep 22, 2025 'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations.
The Conversation · Sep 21, 2025 Australia formally recognises Palestine, as Albanese begins US visit The Albanese government on Sunday formally recognised Palestine as an independent state.
AAP · Sep 17, 2025 Labor grassroots want action after UN's genocide edict More than 100 Labor branches have declared their support for sanctions against Israel following a UN finding of genocide in Gaza.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Terror groups and affiliates slapped with sanctions Three fundamentalist groups and dozens of entities and individuals have been slapped with continued financing sanctions by the federal government.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Nepalese Australians in grief amid political crisis Australia has issued a travel warning for one of the world's most popular trekking destinations after the apparent collapse of the nation's government.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Senator sacked from shadow cabinet over migrant remarks Firebrand senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dumped from the coalition frontbench after refusing to apologise for comments about Indian migrants.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault' Australia has joined the condemnation of Israel's "criminal assault" on Qatar, but pro-Israel groups have blamed Doha for harbouring Hamas' leaders.