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Aussies warned over deadly riots
Australia has increased its travel warning and a state of emergency has been declared for an island hotspot after four people were killed in riots, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong calling for calm.
‘Shameful day’: Aus blasted on Palestine vote
Australia’s decision to join 142 countries to back greater recognition of Palestine at the UN has prompted backlash from a peak Jewish body.
‘Shameful day’: Aus blasted on Palestine vote
Australia’s decision to join 142 countries to back greater recognition of Palestine at the UN has prompted backlash from a peak Jewish body.
Urgent warning ahead of major vote
A major vote on Palestinian statehood could be held as early as Friday, with one group cautioning Penny Wong against doing one thing.
Dutton unleashes on Wong, Albo
Peter Dutton has unleashed on both Penny Wong and Anthony Albanese, accusing them of trying to relive their uni days for a political win.
‘Reckless act’: Dutton’s swipe at Wong
Peter Dutton has blasted Penny Wong over her comments about a possible Palestinian state.
Albo downplays big Palestine call
Anthony Albanese says there is nothing to see here after his Foreign Minister floated a change to how Australia views a Palestinian state.
Why Wong’s Palestine shift matters
Penny Wong’s latest remarks on Palestine have sparked a furious pushback from various groups. But what does it all mean and why should you care?
Wong’s huge call on Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has given a massive indication that the federal government may recognise Palestinian statehood in a bid to achieve a two-state solution with Israel.
Penny’s major move after Zomi’s death
The fallout from the death of Zomi Frankcom continues, with Australia taking a new step to ensure Israel is held accountable.
Major move over slain aid workers
A special adviser will oversee Israel’s probe into the deaths of seven aid workers, including an Australian, in Gaza after the Federal Government slammed the initial response to soldiers being fired.
Touching tribute for Aussie killed in Gaza
Penny Wong has led tributes for the aid worker killed in Gaza, as Australia lays down the law with Israel.
Wong’s rebuke after migration plan thwarted
The government failed to ram its last-minute deportation bill through parliament after the Coalition joined the Greens and the crossbench to block the legislation in the Senate.
Horror disease threatening Aussie neighbours
It’s a fatal disease that kills someone every 20 seconds and most of it is in our backyard, crippling our neighbours from PNG to Vietnam.
‘Speak out’: Protests greet China minister
Human rights protesters have rallied outside Parliament House as Penny Wong meets with her Chinese counterpart for the first time in seven years.
China’s brutal snub to Penny Wong
China’s top foreign affairs official Wang Yi has been accused of snubbing Australia again by refusing to front up to a press conference.
Penny Wong ties the knot in secret wedding
Foreign Minister Penny Wong – who had not previously publicly acknowledged she was engaged – has married her long-term partner in a stunning ceremony.
Australia reinstates vital Gaza funding
Australia will “unpause” vital funding to the United Nations agency in Gaza, a month after it was suspended over terrorism links.
Australia’s call on new MH370 search
The Australian government says it is “ready to assist” in a search for MH370 as families mark a grim milestone.
Wong’s subtle dig at Keating’s China ‘lecture’
It came after the former prime minister lashed Australia’s approach to mending relations with China as a “goon show”.
‘Unjustifiable’: Wong’s message to Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has called on Israel to ‘not go down the path’ of carrying out a planned offensive.
‘Sack her’: Dutton calls for Wong’s job
Peter Dutton says Penny Wong’s job is “untenable” if Australia resumes its funding to a major aid organisation allegedly linked to Hamas.
‘No alternative: Wong’s huge Gaza call
Australia must follow through in investigating serious allegations against the key UN agency for Palestinian aid, but cannot lose sight of the reality of the situation, Penny Wong says.
‘Dire’: Inside Wong’s Gaza peace talks
Australia’s Foreign Minister has urged people to remember their common humanity after a meeting with Palestinian leaders.
Wong’s touching message to Israel families
It comes after the foreign minister announced an extra $21m in humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
Wong adds to humanitarian funding for Gaza
Penny Wong has announced another $21m in humanitarian funding for Palestinians on the first day of her Middle East visit.
Moment Penny Wong heckled at shops
Penny Wong was filmed walking away from a heckler who yelled at her while she was leaving a shopping centre after picking up a household staple.
Pro-Palestine protest hits 100 day milestone
Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators have stormed Canberra as Foreign Minister Penny Wong begins her mission to Israel.
Wong to meet Israeli hostages families
The Foreign Minister will jet off to the Middle East for a peace mission as the Israel-Hamas conflict reaches the 100 day mark.
Senator Penny Wong is getting married
Senator Penny Wong is set to wed her long-term partner Sophie Allouache – nearly 20 years after they first met.
Reason behind Wong’s trip to Israel
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to Israel in the coming weeks as Australia urges leaders to chart an end to the war in Gaza.
‘We’ve got the messages’: Wong’s warning
A surprise move from the Coalition had Penny Wong on her feet in the Senate warning she had messages to prove otherwise the party wrong.
Wong confronts China over sonar attack
Senior officials have pushed back against China’s claims that it did not use solar pulses to target Australian navy divers.
Hundreds of visas issued to Palestinians
The Australian government has helped more Palestinians flee Gaza overnight but Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the situation remains “very difficult”.
Aus strengthens sanctions against Hamas
The Australian government has announced new sanctions against the terrorist organisation, in news welcomed from across the conflict.
Wong under fire over ceasefire call
Penny Wong’s call for a ceasefire in Gaza has ignited backlash amid reports of increased anti-Semitic behaviour in Australia.
Fears of arson attacks on Aussie mosques
Two suspected arson attacks have hit mosques in a major city in just the past few days, leading to a warning from the federal government.
Three words reignite Australia’s Israel debate
Australia has traditionally been a loyal friend of the state of Israel but three words from Senator Penny Wong highlight the fragility of the situation.
Australia chooses sides on Gaza blast
Penny Wong has backed the US stance on a Gaza hospital blast that reportedly killed hundreds of innocent civilians.
‘Leave now’: Aussies warned as flights no-show
Australians living in Israel and Palestine are being warned that time is running out to make their escape, with more flight cancellations in recent days.
‘Heinous’: Wong calls out Hamas
Penny Wong has reasserted the federal government’s support for Israel and called for “enduring peace” in the Middle East.
Backlash over Wong’s Israel message
Hundreds of people are dead after a surprise attack on Israel this weekend, but at home it’s the statements made by the PM and Foreign Minister that have drawn criticism.
Wong warns world of ‘catastrophic’ conflict
Australia’s foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong warned the world leaders of a ‘catastrophic’ conflict within the Indo-Pacific region during her speech.
‘Big stake’: Top minister’s China warning
Foreign minister Penny Wong said the world faced its biggest risk of conflict over China in recent history during a trip to the US.
‘Real’ reason Australia blocked Qatar flights
The political storm over Australia’s decision to block more flights from Qatar has taken a turn – with Foreign Minister Penny Wong hinting at the real reason for the move.
‘You know that’: Waleed’s tense Voice chat
There was a tense moment between The Project’s Waleed Aly and Senator Penny Wong on Wednesday as support for the Voice referendum plunges.
What the Voice will be – and what it isn’t
Voting Yes is a vote for listening. It’s a vote to fix a broken system. But it will take Australians saying Yes to make it real, writes Penny Wong.
Key China question Wong deflected
The Foreign Minister has sidestepped questions about Australia’s response to China’s rapid military build up when asked on Sunday.
‘Diplomatic upset’: Wong’s ‘cheeky’ gift to Swiss politician
Watch the moment the Foreign Affairs Minister refused to give up after her present was initially rejected.
Aussie visa change for one country
A whirlwind visit from the President of one of Australia’s closest neighbours is set to end in a relaxation of visa requirements for some travellers.
What Penny knew about Higgins’ allegations
Senate leader Penny Wong was briefed on the findings of a secret probe into “an incident” in a ministerial office months before Brittany Higgins went public with her story.
Australia’s nuclear balancing act will set global standard: Wong
Australia will set a strong arms control precedent for other nations seeking nuclear-powered submarines, says Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong.
Wong and ex-PM’s war of words
A former prime minister has launched another attack on Penny Wong after she called out his earlier comments criticising her over the AUKUS deal.
China warning to Aussie farmers
Amid promising signs of a thaw in trade relations, Aussie farmers have been issued a fresh warning.
Karl’s sassy call on Albo’s holiday
Karl Stefanovic has posed a cheeky question about the Prime Minister’s holiday break, as its revealed colleagues pushed him to take the time off.
Policing the Pacific – the reason Wong says we need a nuclear fleet
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has explained why we need the AUKUS nuclear subs to ensure security in the Pacific – without naming the elephant in the room.
‘If I were you, I’d hide my face’: Paul Keating
Paul Keating has long been a vocal critic of the AUKUS submarine deal but he ratcheted up his criticism in a landmark address.
Wong’s warning to China over Russia
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong had some stern words for China over any role it might play in the war in Ukraine.
‘Stuck in the past‘: Wong’s fiery spray
Penny Wong has some choice words for opposition leader Peter Dutton after he called on his MPs to toe the line on a key policy.
Four Aussies unaccounted for in Turkey
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says four Australians are unaccounted for in Turkey as the government sends in a team of specialists to help with the quake rescue mission.
‘Escalation’: Australia reacts to balloon
Australia must play its part in keeping the peace despite concerns about a Chinese balloon shot down in the US, Penny Wong says.
‘Can’t erase the past’: UK hits back
Penny Wong’s British counterpart has rejected her suggestions the UK needs to do more to confront its colonial past.
Picture that should make Australians proud
Australia is playing a key role in the global fight against Russia, something all Australians should be proud of, says a leading MP.
Wong’s brutal remark in the UK
Australia has taken aim at the United Kingdom, telling them to come to terms with their colonial past if the two countries are to modernise their relationships.
Dani Laidley in celeb tennis showdown
Star power will descend on Friday’s Australian Open, including Danielle Laidley who is set to play in a celebrity match.
Wong’s major breakthrough in Beijing
Australia has reached major agreements with China on several key issues after Foreign Minister Penny Wong visited Beijing.
‘Lots of issues’: Wong’s first move in China
Penny Wong has addressed Australia’s delicate relationship with China immediately after touching down in Beijing.
China lashes ‘stupid’ ScoMo as Wong visits
Penny Wong will be the first minister in nearly four years to set foot in China this week, as Beijing lashes the ‘stupid, erroneous’ former governments.
China trip to reveal chances of rift repair
Penny Wong’s upcoming visit to China could be what’s needed to thaw relations between Australia and China, according to one political leader.
Albo makes major China announcement
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a huge announcement as the government works to get its relationship with China back on track.
‘Transparency’: Penny Wong’s dig at China
A landmark deal signed between Australia and a Pacific nation will be ‘transparent’, in a clear dig at China’s secret arrangement with the Solomon Islands.
Wong’s move that may provoke China
Politicians from both sides will travel to three countries this week in a show of support in the face of an aggressive China.
Penny unleashes at ‘outrageous’ senator
Penny Wong has launched a scathing attack on an “outrageous” senator as tensions boiled over inside parliament.
Russia ‘must surrender’ three guilty of MH17
The three men found guilty of killing 298 people, including 38 Australians, must face the consequences of their actions Penny Wong says.
Fiery race row erupts as pollies clash
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa-Price has clashed with Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, describing an ambassador for First Nations People as “divisive”.
Wong slams tyrant’s ‘unacceptable’ missile
A shocking North Korean act of aggression that hasn‘t been seen in years has been slammed by Penny Wong.
‘Fantasies and lies’: Moment Penny Wong fled
An Indigenous senator has bragged about the moment she knew she got under Penny Wong’s skin.
‘Fantasies and lies’: Moment Penny Wong fled
An Indigenous senator has bragged about the moment she knew she got under Penny Wong’s skin.
Fat pay cheque for ex-pollies cut short
Labor has announced it will “reverse” an old trend that helped ex-pollies get a fat pay cheque after leaving parliament.
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