Following ‘footsteps of giants’: PM embarks on Kokoda
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to make history and walk sections of the Kokoda Track with Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape.
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Global tensions, China slowdown casts budget shadow
The threat of escalating conflict in the Middle East has cast further uncertainty over Australia's pre-budget economic outlook, the treasurer has warned.
Gaza war protesters attack ‘arteries of capitalism’
Hundreds of protesters across Australia have marched through city streets and disrupted business in a coordinated action over the war in Gaza.
Israel calls on Australia to impose ‘extreme measures’
Australia is being urged, alongside the wider international community, to impose "extreme measures" on Iran in the wake of its attack on Israel.
‘Really poor’: fallout mounts from Port Arthur comments
A comparison of Australia's worst mass shooting to pro-Palestine protests continues to land Peter Dutton in hot water with rivals and some in the Liberal Party.
Arrests as protests over Gaza war disrupt major cities
Parts of Australia's biggest cities, including train stations and ports, have been disrupted by widespread protests against the war in Gaza.
Foreign minister reignites debate on two-state solution
Penny Wong has sparked an angry reaction from the opposition after making a speech about Palestinian statehood, but has the prime minister's backing.
Australia signals support for a Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says recognising a Palestinian state may be the only way to build momentum for a two-state solution in the Middle East.
Australia calls for two-state solution to end Gaza war
Recognising a Palestinian state may be the only way to build momentum for a two-state solution in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
Wong signals support for Palestinian state
A two-state solution is the "only hope of breaking the endless cycle of violence" in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
PM backs two-state solution after statehood debate
Anthony Albanese says support for a two-state solution has not changed following comments from the foreign minister suggesting recognising a Palestinian state.
Killed aid worker’s family backs war crimes probe
The family of an Australian aid worker killed in Gaza are backing a war crimes investigation, as the government slams claims her death was a product of war.
Lawyers blame Don Dale riot on ‘appalling conditions’
The Northern Territory's largest legal service says the Don Dale youth detention facility cannot deal with vulnerable children after riots hit the centre.
‘Selfless’ aid worker among 7 killed in Gaza air strike
Australian woman Zomi Frankcom is among a group of aid workers killed by an Israeli air strike while they were delivering food in Gaza.
ADF member recovering after Israel-Lebanon border blast
An ADF member deployed in a peacekeeping operation is recovering after being injured in a blast during a routine patrol of the Israel-Lebanon border.
ADF member injured in blast on Israel-Lebanon border
A serving member of the Australian Defence Force has been injured in an explosion on the Israel-Lebanon border, the Defence Department has confirmed.
More prison time for West Gate climate protesters
Two protesters who blocked Melbourne's West Gate Bridge at peak hour have been handed a two-month prison term after they appealed their 21-day sentences.
Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks
Australia has reinstated funding to a Palestinian refugee agency providing aid in Gaza but the move has been slammed by groups representing Jewish communities.
Monthly reports on released detainees to be rolled out
Australian Border Force will be publishing community reports on the situation surrounding 149 immigration detainees released following a High Court ruling.
Palestine urges Australia to boost aid for Gaza
Australia is being urged to reinstate funding to an aid agency for Palestine whose staff are accused by Israel of involvement in the October 7 attack by Hamas.
Court rejects push to monitor released terror plotter
A man whose ties with other convicted extremists forms part of his "identity" will not be subject to ongoing monitoring following his release from jail.
Australia must back up warning to Israel ‘with action’
Australia is being called to reinstate humanitarian aid and take stronger action against Israel as it ignores international concern about a ground invasion.
NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT
Advocates are calling for all jurisdictions to ban spit hoods, after NSW became the second state to pass legislation prohibiting their use, following SA.
Hundreds of animals disembark ship amid export limbo
While some animals are back on dry land, thousands of cattle remain in limbo on an export ship forced to return to WA because of conflict in the Middle East.
Tax talk front and centre as opposition mulls support
The first week of parliament is set to be dominated by tax talk as Labor prepares to introduce its new package and the opposition work to form a stance.
Demilitarisation a key to Palestine statehood: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested demilitarisation is a sticking point to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
Apology demanded after ‘gas the Jews’ claim dismissed
Reported chants of "gas the Jews" on the steps of the Opera House might never have happened, according to NSW Police after a months-long investigation.
Pressure mounts on Australia to unfreeze Palestine aid
International aid groups have called on Australia to reinstate funding to a UN organisation assisting Palestinian refugees after accusations of terror links.
Many thousands turn out for Invasion Day protests
Invasion Day protests have been held around Australia with tens of thousands of demonstrators calling for an end to discrimination and deaths in custody.
‘No safe place’: Aid group warns of relief delays
Aid organisations say the situation in Gaza means it would be several days before Australian relief funds for the region get on the ground.
Debate simmers as Wong returns from Middle East mission
Foreign Minister Penny Wong returns from the Middle East to criticism of the government's designation of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.