Big play for PNG as Pacific heats up
Australia has made a major play for Papua New Guinea as regional tensions with China simmer.
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‘Close watch’ on Chinese warships off NSW
The ADF is keeping eagle-eyed after a trio of Chinese warships lurking off Australia’s east coast appeared near Sydney.
What Albo said to Trump in ‘warm’ chat
Anthony Albanese has revealed some of what he spoke to Donald Trump about in their “warm” phone call.
‘Dead man’: Cruel joke in Aussie POW video
Another video of Australian prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins has emerged online showing his Russian captors making a cruel joke.
New video of Aussie POW sparks demands
The Kremlin is facing fresh demands to release Oscar Jenkins after a new video of the Australian POW emerged on social media.
Aussie envoy’s big move against Putin
Australia’s ambassador to Russia has made a bold move, leaving no one in any doubt his thoughts about Vladimir Putin and a very touchy subject.
Peter Dutton warns against Trump ‘mistake’
The man vying to yank the reins of power from Anthony Albanese has revealed how he would navigate Australia’s relationship with the Trump White House.
‘Reassess’: Peter Dutton’s call on Kevin Rudd
Peter Dutton has again raised questions about Kevin Rudd’s future as Australia’s US envoy as relations with the Trump White House get off to a rocky start.
‘First plane over’: PM urged to meet Trump
Anthony Albanese is being urged to meet with Donald Trump as uncertainty around a potentially devastating move for Australia festers.
Minister’s brutal question to US on tariffs
A senior Labor minister has put a blunt question to the White House after Donald Trump announced brutal blanket tariffs on steel and aluminium.
‘Dark money’: Warning on corruption
The government’s chief lawyer has denounced corruption as a “disease” after Australia’s position in global transparency rankings changed.
‘Violate’: Big call on Trump’s Gaza plan
A senior minister has suggested parts of Trump’s plan to take “ownership” of Gaza and turn it into the “Riviera of the Middle East” could violate international law.
Marles’ high stakes AUKUS meeting
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles is heading to Washington DC to talk AUKUS with his new counterpart in Donald Trump’s administration.
Laos snub in teen deaths ‘disappointing’
Laos has not yet accepted Australia’s offer to help investigate the deaths of Australian teens Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones.
Coalition at odds with Trump’s Gaza plan
The Coalition has held off embracing Donald Trump’s plan to take “ownership” of Gaza and transform it into the “Riviera of the Middle East”.
Warning to Aussies on ‘scary’ Trump trend
Australia has been warned about tech barons growing their influence in our politics after Donald Trump let Elon Musk into the White House.
‘Pressure on Russia’: Kyiv’s call to Canberra
Australian POW Oscar Jenkins was among a host of key issues covered in a phone call between Anthony Albanese and Volodymyr Zelensky.
‘Uncertain times’: Warning amid Trump tariffs
Jim Chalmers’ warning comes after Donald Trump announced tariffs on countries, including close ally Canada.
‘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.
‘Terrible shadow’: PM’s vow on ‘vile’ anti-Semitism
Anthony Albanese has used International Holocaust Remembrance Day address to make decisive action on the threat of anti-Semitism.
Bombshell warning on Aussie ‘executed’
Ukraine’s ambassador has dropped a major warning about Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins in an exclusive interview with NewsWire.
Dutton’s surprise climate split from Trump
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed he has a different view from US President Donald Trump on a key global issue.
One thing Trump can’t ignore about Australia
While US President Donald Trump has vowed to “do things differently”, Australia has a big advantage when it comes to maintaining economic relations.
‘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.
Grim call on spate of anti-Semitic attacks
The NSW Premier has made a grim admission about the spate of anti-Semitic attacks gripping Sydney, flagging possible changes to the law.
Key Israel question hanging over Labor
Labor’s most senior Jewish MP’s high-stakes trip to Israel comes at one of the most consequential points of the 15 month war in Gaza.
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.
Albo reacts to Gaza ceasefire talk
Anthony Albanese has responded to murmurs Israel and Hamas are close to striking a peace deal in war-torn Gaza.
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.
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