Foreign aid
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Bali Nine
Most Australians don’t remember the Bali Nine. Indonesians won’t forget Schapelle Corby
In the public discussion about the potential release of the remaining Bali Nine drug smugglers, many Indonesians will remember another occasion when a deal was done.
- by Michael Bachelard
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Climate crisis
‘Wrecking ball’: The oil-rich nation blocking UN climate talks
The need for consensus is delaying urgent action on climate – and consensus is needed to fix it.
- by Nick O'Malley
‘Zomi’s death cannot be in vain’: Australia leads push to protect Gaza aid workers
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was killed by Israeli drone strike in Gaza earlier this year, backed Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s initiative.
- by Matthew Knott
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Federal budget
The number in the federal budget most Australians get wrong
Polling reveals many are “quite alarmed” when they find out how little the government really spends helping poorer nations.
- by Matt Wade
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Pacific diplomacy
The World Bank head has thoughts on the Pacific – and needs Australia’s help
Ajay Banga will make the first visit to Pacific Island nations by a World Bank leader in almost 50 years.
- by Peter Hartcher
Death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom result of Israel’s ‘procedural failures’
An Australian special adviser has handed down a report into the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was killed in Gaza in April.
- by Olivia Ireland
Australian activists poised to board aid flotilla bound for Gaza
Three Australians are poised to board a convoy of three ships in an attempt to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip.
- by Megan Gorrey and Mary Ward
‘Not good enough’: Israel may pay compensation to killed aid worker families
Labor MP Julian Hill is also calling for regulators to address concerns Australians are claiming tax deductions to fund Israeli settler activities in the West Bank.
- by Matthew Knott
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Zomi would be heartbroken if her death prevented aid from being given to those in need’
Zomi Frankcom’s family have described her as “smart, brimming with fun and always the life of the party” after the Australian aid worker was killed earlier this week in Gaza.
- by The Frankcom family
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australia and Israel’s relationship hits new low after aid worker killed in Gaza
Australian Zomi Frankcom was among four foreign aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike while providing food assistance in Gaza.
- by Matthew Knott and Hannah Kennelly
Australia set to pump $5b into UK submarine industry
Australia will inject the money into the British industrial base over 10 years in a bid to ensure AUKUS doesn’t face the delays that have bedevilled past naval projects.
- by Matthew Knott
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