Safety push for travellers after methanol poisoning The heartbreaking death of two Australian teenagers has sparked extra safety tools online to help prevent young travellers suffer methanol poisoning. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
Australia's defense minister visits a frigate in Japan as the countries boost defense ties Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles has toured a Japanese navy frigate of the same Japan-made model that Australia has chosen for its new fleet, as the two countries step up military ties to deter China’s growing influence The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
'We stand with you': Russia campaigner meets leaders Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow has met with Anthony Albanese, as the government promises to hold Vladimir Putin to account. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
Melbourne man charged over synagogue arson linked to Iran A man charged with setting fire to a Melbourne synagogue in an attack Australia accuses Iran of directing has been remanded in custody The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Q&A with Kylie Moore-Gilbert: this is why Iran is instigating terrorism in Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called Iran’s involvement in at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia last year “extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression”. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said it “crossed a line”. The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025
Iran vows ‘reciprocal action’ as Australia rejects accusation it expelled ambassador to ‘appease Israel’ Tehran rejects the accusation of orchestrating antisemitic attacks in Australia and says Anthony Albanese is ‘weak’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025
Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador Tehran rejects Australia’s accusations, calling the move unjustified and influenced by internal political developments. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Iranian ambassador expelled over ‘credible intelligence’ Iran directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil Australia’s spy agency finds Iran behind incidents including arson attack on Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025
Afternoon Update: Australia says Iran orchestrated antisemitic attacks; police killed in Porepunkah; and a tribute to country footy Anthony Albanese says attacks were ‘extraordinary and dangerous acts by a foreign nation on Australian soil’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025
Australia Expels Iran Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks Australia expelled Iran's ambassador on Tuesday, accusing the country of being behind antisemitic arson attacks in Melbourne and Sydney. International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025
Australia says Iran was behind two antisemitic attacks; Iranian ambassador expelled Australia’s national security service has determined the Iranian government directed at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia – on Lewis Continental Kitchen in Sydney, and the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne. The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025
Israel’s Netanyahu lashes out at France’s Macron, Australian PM Albanese Israeli PM accuses French president of stirring anti-Semitism, and claims Australian PM has abandoned Australian Jews. Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025
'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush Israel's prime minister has labelled Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese a "weak politician'" as a diplomatic stoush escalates between the two nations. AAP · Aug 18, 2025
Australia, Vanuatu give green light to historic pact The path has been cleared for a $500 million bilateral agreement between Australia and Vanuatu to be signed off after months of negotiations. AAP · Aug 13, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2025 What conditions has Australia put on recognition of a Palestinian state – and what will happen if they are not met? The prime minister is facing criticism from the opposition for ‘skating over the issue’ as experts concede there will be ‘lots of challenges’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025 Sussan Ley says PM ‘out of his depth’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025 Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza The PM’s escalating criticism of Israel comes as the French president overnight welcomed Australia’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2025 Australia will recognise Palestinian statehood – but what will that mean for people in Gaza? How a two-state solution will work – and what Palestinian groups and critics have said in response
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2025 Afternoon Update: Australia to recognise Palestine; British backpacker pleads guilty to causing e-scooter death; and becoming smitten with a kitten PM says a two-state solution was ‘humanity’s best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East’
Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2025 Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood; New Zealand may follow Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says two-state solution is ‘humanity’s best hope’ to end suffering in Gaza.
The Conversation · Aug 11, 2025 Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations leaders’ week in late September.
AAP · Aug 11, 2025 Australia boosts PNG defence as treaty looms As a new defence treaty looms, Australia has delivered 12 armoured personnel carriers to Papua New Guinea in a show of strengthened military ties.
AAP · Aug 10, 2025 'World cannot wait': Australia to recognise Palestine Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
AAP · Aug 9, 2025 'Human catastrophe': PM condemns Israel's plan for Gaza Australia and western allies are urging Israel to abandon plans to re-invade and take total control of Gaza City, warning it will breach international law.
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025 How the world is reacting to Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City Israel’s Gaza escalation sparks global outcry with leaders warning of devastating humanitarian consequences.