‘As long as it takes’: Australia’s Ukraine pledge
Australia has made a big pledge to Ukraine as it continues to fight back against invading Russian forces.
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Australia’s big gift to Ukraine war effort
Australia is making another major commitment to Ukraine to help it fight against Russia, which invaded the eastern European country in 2022.
‘Unacceptable’: Australia’s demand to Israel
Penny Wong is making fresh demands on Israel following a US ultimatum to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
‘Deeply concerning’: China move worries
China’s recent military drills around Taiwan have sparked fresh fears around Beijing’s plans for the island, with Australia calling them.
‘Do not’: Aussies warned on travel
New security advice could affect tens of thousands of Australian travellers amid fears of a major regional war.
‘Trip’: Eerie final words before dad took kids
The older sister of three children who vanished with their fugitive father has recalled a final conversation she had with her siblings before they went missing.
TikTok ‘campaign’ for alleged Bali sex spa
The influencer wife of a former AFL star could face a 12-year prison sentence in Bali if found guilty over allegations the spa she owned was being used for prostitution.
Mum spots chilling detail in missing kids pic
The mother of three children who vanished with their fugitive father three years ago fears her daughter may have issued a subtle cry for help.
Major break for Aussie lobster exporters
Anthony Albanese has announced the last of the major trade issues with China had been resolved while in Laos for a regional economic summit.
Eerie vision of missing family emerges
A fugitive father and the three children he ran off with almost three years ago have been spotted alive and well trekking through remote bushland.
Far-right mob clashes with Gaza protesters
Followers of a popular New Zealand preacher, including bikies, have clashed with pro-Palestine protesters in a heated exchange outside a TV station.
NZ navy ship crashes into reef and sinks
The commanding officer of a NZ navy vessel that sank off Samoa has been praised for saving lives after giving the order to abandon ship.
‘Weak, weak’: International furore erupts
A series of islands in the remote reaches of the Indian Ocean are at the centre of a “historic agreement” – and a bitter political furore.
Chalmers treads fine line on China move
Jim Chalmers is in China for major economic talks, but a massive military move by Beijing is weighing heavy on the visit.
Popular Flybuys program to shut down
A popular New Zealand customer loyalty scheme has announced it will shut down at the end of the year – after almost 30 years of operation.
King dies, eldest son overlooked for crown
The dead Maori king’s eldest son has been overlooked for his younger sister in a major break from tradition in New Zealand.
Aussie killed in Bali bike crash named
An Australian man killed in a horrific high-speed motorbike crash in Bali has been identified.
New Zealand reacts as Maori king dies
Tūheitia Paki, the Maori King crowned as Kiingi Tuheitia, has died, with Kiwis praising his “humility, kindness, and cheeky spirit”.
Australia, NZ’s big move amid China fears
Australia and New Zealand have made a pact as the two allies “face the most complex and challenging strategic circumstances since World War II”.
NZ PM makes bold statement about Raygun
New Zealand’s Prime Minister has revealed our trans-Tasman neighbours are huge fans of iconic breakdancer Raygun.
‘Meth’: Staggering lolly mistake by charity
A police investigation is underway after a charity unwittingly handed out lollies laced with enough meth to make each piece worth $1000.
On alert: Deadly NZ volcano erupts
A new eruption has taken place at an infamous volcano off the coast of New Zealand five years after 22 people died.
‘Felt sick’: Bizarre find on popular beach
A woman called the police when she found what she thought was a headless corpse naked lying naked on a beach.
‘Karen’: Mum refuses to leave skate park
A mother has been blasted online after she refused to move off the middle of a skate park in New Zealand despite repeated pleas.
Sign of where Australia’s priorities lie
The new Immigration and Home Affairs Minister has only been in the job for five minutes but is already heading overseas to visit a key ally.
‘Broken’: Concern for Indo-Pacific
A key meeting of Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister and her US, Japanese and Indian counterparts has singled out maritime lawlessness as a key issue in the Indo-Pacific region.
Horror as women and kids raped, massacred
At least 26 people, many of them women and children, were killed in a horrific massacre that’s rocked PNG. Warning: Graphic content.
Aussie’s miraculous chopper crash survival
An Aussie in a helicopter that crashed into a rock face in Bali has recalled the moment his 46th birthday celebration trip went awry.
Why overseas crims find Australia attractive
Australia will continue to provide support to its Pacific neighbours in order to bolster its ability to identify and stop money laundering.
Millions to save banks in key security region
Treasure Jim Chalmers has called on major Aussie banks to continue servicing Australia’s closest international neighbours, pledging $6.3m to help.
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