Time slows down at these magical, rarely visited Greek islands
Mesmerising, spectacular and unforgettable. These are very much the images that return when I close my eyes and recall this seven-day odyssey.
- by Latika Bourke
Latest
‘I just feel so sad, scared for the people’: ICAN boss on Gaza war
Australian Melissa Parke heads up the Geneva-based organisation that aims to abolish nuclear weapons. She has much to say.
- by Latika Bourke
Exclusive
Asylum seekers
Gillian Triggs says no one is copying Australia’s refugee policies
UNHCR’s outgoing Assistant High Commissioner for Protection says the UK’s failure to send asylum seekers offshore has demonstrated to the rest of Europe that hardline methods don’t work.
- by Latika Bourke
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australians should leave Lebanon now after two citizens killed, federal government warns
Militant group Hezbollah said one of the Australian brothers killed in the Israeli airstrike was part of its group, but Sydney-based friends say the other brother killed had nothing to do with terrorist organisation.
- by Olivia Ireland, Jessica McSweeney and Latika Bourke
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australian killed in Lebanon strike was Hezbollah fighter, militant group says
Iran-backed group Hezbollah says one of two Australian brothers killed in an Israeli airstrike was one of its fighters, as Australia urges any citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible.
- by Latika Bourke and Olivia Ireland
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Publishing
Why this Australian author is going solo, despite working in London publishing
The prospect of higher royalty rates have prompted the Sydney-native Melanie Price to launch her book in Australia and the UK simultaneously.
- by Latika Bourke
Payne reveals Biden’s move that devastates her daily in rare public appearance
The former foreign and defence minister said not a day passed when she did not think about the plight of women in Afghanistan.
- by Latika Bourke
Opinion
Refugees
Has Europe finally found a solution to its migration crisis?
Politicians are under intense pressure to impose hardline policies to deal with a rising tide of boat arrivals as European voters swing to the right.
- by Latika Bourke
‘Lifelong honour’: YouTubers among pro-democracy activists hit with arrest bounties
Hong Kong placed bounties on the heads of five activists, following on from the eight announced in July.
- by Latika Bourke
Marles declares there will be an Australia Day event in London
Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles has declared there will be an Australia Day event at Australia House next month.
- by Latika Bourke and Olivia Ireland
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Australia Day
‘January 26 is still Australia Day’: High commissioner cancels London gala over ‘sensitivities’
Australia’s high commissioner to the UK says sensitivities about marking Australia Day informed his decision to cancel an annual celebration that has over the years attracted some of Australia’s biggest names.
- by Latika Bourke
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