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‘Sham’: Russia’s jailing of Aussie slammed
Australia’s Foreign Minister has slammed Russia’s “sham trial” after captured Australian man Oscar Jenkins was handed a 13-year jail term for fighting in the war in Ukraine.
Top diplomat’s vow amid Trump tariff turbulence
Australia’s top diplomat has made the country’s position clear as talks for a US tariff carve out grind on.
How Chinese spy claims backfired
A Liberal frontbencher’s unfounded claim of Labor getting help from spies at polling booths backfired against them in key seats.
Australia hits back at new Trump tariff
Australia’s top diplomat has pushed back at Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting a key Australian industry.
Penny Wong’s brutal Greens take-down
The Foreign Affairs Minister has broken her silence on the state of the Greens leadership after the party suffered a major election blow.
‘Chinese spies’ claim ahead of election
Accusing the Liberal Party of questioning the loyalty of Chinese Australians, Senator Wong has taken to social media.
Dutton claims Labor has ‘secret plan’ on Voice; Chalmers tips rate cuts
Peter Dutton says Penny Wong “let the cat out of the bag” amid a fierce backlash to her comments on the Voice while Treasurer Jim Chalmers says lower inflation will pave the way for up to five rate cuts this year. LIVE UPDATES
‘Obsessed’: Wong gets candid on sexuality
In her debut podcast interview, the senator talked candidly about her sexuality and how it has affected her career.
‘Very real’: Dutton raises Russia concern
Peter Dutton has issued concern over the growing presence of Russia in the Indo-Pacific region, eyeing a political brawl on national security.
‘Thorough inquiry’: Wong’s Gaza call
Australia has joined international calls for an independent inquiry into the killings of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire on their convoy.
Wong fires message after Russia threat
Australia “won’t be intimidated” by Russian warnings over its potential role in a Ukraine peacekeeping force, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has declared.
‘You do not listen’: Senators fiery clash
Fiery exchanges have played out in a senate estimates hearing, with Penny Wong fending off Coalition criticisms of Australia’s foreign policy under Labor.
‘Cover-up’: Fresh blow up over caravan plot
Tensions have erupted once more over when the Prime Minister was told about the alleged Dural caravan terror plot, with Liberals slamming it a ‘cover-up’.
‘We want answers’: Wong on Laos probe
Australia is demanding a “full, thorough and transparent” investigation after six backpackers died from methanol-laced drinks in Laos.
‘Eyes open’: Australia’s call on Trump tariffs
Penny Wong has reacted to Donald Trump’s move to slap tariffs on Canadian goods worth tens of billions.
‘Alive’: Huge update on Aussie fighter
Penny Wong says Australia has received confirmation Melbourne man captured by Russian forces in Ukraine is alive after reports he had been killed.
‘Most inappropriate’: Dutton slams Wong trip
The Opposition Leader has taken aim at the decision for Foreign Minister Penny Wong to lead Australia’s delegation to the commemoration of Auschwitz.
Wong’s key Trump team meetings
Foreign Minister Penny Wong described her first meeting with the new US Secretary of State as “very warm and constructive”.
Auschwitz delegation confirmed after furore
Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will attend a major overseas event marking the liberation of Auschwitz.
‘Pathway to peace’: Wong’s call on Trump
Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong has signalled high hopes for Donald Trump’s second presidency ahead of his inauguration in Washington DC.
Australia will work with Trump: Wong
Foreign minister Penny Wong has confirmed she will attend US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Warning to Dutton, Bandt over ceasefire
The Liberal and Greens leaders have been cautioned against bringing the Israel-Gaza conflict into Australia following the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Question Penny Wong refuses to answer
Penny Wong has dodged a question about harsh remarks she made about Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration next week.
Rudd, Wong to attend Trump’s inauguration
Despite a terse start to the relationship, Australia’s ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd will be attending the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump.
Wong’s message on ‘devastating’ plane crash
Penny Wong has sent Australia’s condolences to South Korea after a horrific plane crash killed scores of people.
‘Lowest ebb’: Wong lashed after Israel call
Penny Wong is facing harsh criticism after a terse call with her Israeli counterpart amid claims the relationship has hit rock bottom.
Israel lashes Wong in fiery phone call
Israel’s Foreign Minister has reportedly lashed Penny Wong in a fiery phone call where Australia’s allegiance was called into question.
Wong doubles down on Israel UN snub
Penny Wong has again called for a ceasefire in Gaza amid intense friction between Australia and Israel.
‘Catalyst’: Hope after Middle East breakthrough
A major breakthrough is sparking fresh hopes for the casualty-heavy conflict raging in the Middle East.
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