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.
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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.
Humanitarian aid boost for Middle East unveiled
Penny Wong has pledged a further $21.5 million in humanitarian aid for the Middle East, following the first stop on her trip to the region.
Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case
A top Palestinian diplomat has contacted the foreign minister urging Australia to support an investigation into potential genocidal actions in Gaza.
Australia turns up diplomatic heat with ceasefire call
Australia's public call for a ceasefire to end suffering in Gaza is unlikely to go further with Canberra favouring diplomatic channels to air its grievances.
Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training
Another 90 Australian soldiers will fly to the UK as part of the latest round of efforts to train Ukraine's military in its fight against Russia's invasion.
Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel
Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
DFAT investigating reports Australian died in Lebanon
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is investigating following reports an Australian has died in Lebanon.
Defence chief to join US talks on Red Sea security
Australia will be represented at a virtual meeting hosted by the US to discuss security in the Red Sea and moves to prevent rebels attacking ships.
Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank
Australia is one of 14 nations condemning "record high" settler violence against Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank.
Plea for cool heads in Australia as war rages in Gaza
The prime minister is calling on Australians to engage with each other peacefully as tensions simmer over conflict in the Middle East.
More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers
The Australian Defence Force will continue to help train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK in a bid to bolster Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russia.
Foreign minister plans to visit Israel within weeks
Penny Wong will visit the Middle East within weeks, following a bipartisan delegation travelling to Israel.
Australia safety pledge as Israel issues travel warning
Top ministers are assuring the Jewish community it remains safe in Australia and have condemned anti-Semitism after Israel issued a travel alert.
MPs seek to turn down heat on Israel-Gaza debate
Politicians have called on Australians to search for humanity among the violence in the Middle East and show kindness to diasporas caught in the crossfire.
‘Continue to resist’: National rallies demand ceasefire
For the eighth week in a row, supporters for a free Palestine marched through Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on Sunday, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Aussie ads appear alongside Middle East misinfo on X
Anti-Semitic posts and extreme misinformation have been appearing on social media platform X - alongside ads from Australian companies.
Australia works to secure citizens as hostages released
The situation in Gaza remains dire as Hamas releases hostages during a temporary ceasefire, Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Tim Watts says.