Australia could address Europe gas crisis
Australia could support Europe through the energy crisis by increasing exports of gas to the continent as it faces winter without Russian pipeline supply.
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Should Australia take back 60 Islamic State brides and children?
Around 20 Australian women and 40 children born to them have been languishing in hellish conditions in two SDF camps near the Iraqi border since the SDF defeated IS and liberated territory under its rule.
Australia wants UN Security Council reform
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the United Nations Security Council should be reformed to ensure it remains "genuinely committed" to UN Charter values.
Fake blood-soaked flags burned at protests
Thousands of people have gathered across Australia on the Queen's National Day of Mourning to protest colonisation and demand the monarchy be abolished.
Ukraine forces say fighting ‘deadlocked’
Ukrainian forces say they have beaten back a Russian attack in the southern region of Kherson, while shelling by Kremlin forces in Kharkiv in Ukraine's north killed seven people as the near six-month war grinds on with no let up in fighting.
PM Albanese invited to NATO, Paris talks
Anthony Albanese will take part in a NATO summit in Spain along with four regional countries sought for their advice on upholding global rules.
Robert Hughes released from Sydney jail
Child sex offender and former Hey Dad! actor Robert Hughes has been released from a Sydney jail and will be deported to the United Kingdom.
Nurse watched movie before prisoner died
A Melbourne prison nurse watched a film while Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson made repeated calls for medical attention before dying in her cell.
NSW students walk out for climate policies
Thousands of students have ditched classes in order to strike against what they see are lacklustre policies tackling climate change.
Australia adds further Russian sanctions
Australia has slapped further sanctions against Russian politicians and officials installed in the separatist Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Ukraine ambassador warns of domino effect
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has appealed for more military assistance, warning of future threats to the Indo-Pacific.
‘Waterproof’ Queenslanders mark Anzac Day
Thousands endured wet weather to surround the Shrine of Remembrance and pay their respects in the heart of Brisbane.
Anzac services return amid Ukraine plight
Australians have gathered in large numbers at events across the country and overseas to mark Anzac Day, as war once again threatens Europe.
Thousands pack Sydney ANZAC rites
The loosening of COVID-19 restrictions has renewed the spirit and emotion at Sydney's Anzac Day commemorations as a large crowd packed the city.
Veteran hopeful Anzac legacy will live on
A Vietnam veteran who led Melbourne's Anzac Day march is hopeful young people will continue the legacy of Australia's servicemen and women.
Anzac Day services return in full capacity
The 107th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in Turkey will be marked by commemorations across the country and the world.
Anzac coo-ee echoes in country Australia
Men walked from country towns to the city to enlist in WWI, in what became known as the Coo-ee March. One hundred years on, they continue to inspire.
New sanctions for 14 Russian businesses
Australia has slapped fresh sanctions on 14 Russian state-owned businesses in the wake of the Ukrainian invasion.
‘No doubt’ of Russian war crimes: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says claims of Russian war crimes in Ukraine are beyond doubt, as investigations continue into possible chemical weapon use.
Australia steps up Russia sanctions
Labor has pledged it will support rebuilding Ukraine after the violent invasion by Russia, as Australia steps up its military aid and sanctions.
Hypersonic missile ‘could hit in 14 mins’
As Australian, British and American leaders commit to cooperate on hypersonic weapons, the deputy prime minister has highlighted the nature of the threat.
Four charged after Sydney blockade protest
Four climate change activists have been charged with multiple offences after blocking traffic in Sydney in a demonstration that angered the NSW premier.
Ukraine envoy invokes ANZAC identity
Australia has added a range of luxury goods on an export embargo to Russia, as Ukraine's envoy likens Kyiv's war effort to the Anzac experience in World War I.
Russia crimes ‘larger than Balkan wars’
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for further sanctions and embargoes on Russian imports as details of alleged war crimes continue to emerge.
SAS witness a liar and fantasist: lawyer
A former SAS soldier giving evidence at a defamation suit launched by Ben Roberts-Smith has denied making up claims he staged a mock execution and bullied him.
Australia to retaliate to cyber attacks
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australian businesses and critical infrastructure are targets for Russian cyber attacks.
Australia-China space gap ‘concerning’
Australia's inaugural space commander says the country needs to accelerate its space capability in the face of threats from countries like Russia and China.
Lismore flood victims dump debris at PM’s
Flood-impacted Lismore residents angry at Prime Minister Scott Morrison have dumped a truckload of waterlogged possessions at Kirribilli House.
Calls for more action over two oligarchs
Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg have been sanctioned by the federal government alongside Russian financial institutions and the Russian finance ministry.
Ukraine needs more military aid: envoy
Ukraine's top diplomat in Canberra has warned Russia is displaying signs of pursuing genocide by attacking civilians and humanitarian corridors.
Putin ‘drinking his own bathwater’: expert
Two top security heads say sanctions would need to be in place for the long term to hurt Vladimir Putin, who doesn't care about the economic pain of Russians.