Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins
Russia will not be allowed to build an embassy near Canberra's Parliament House over security concerns, with parliament quickly approving the ban.
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PM hails ‘trust’ with Vietnam as China looms over Asia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with top officials in Vietnam to discuss a climate change action package and relations with Beijing.
Calls for tougher punishment after Iran executions
Australia's Iranian community are calling for tougher action from the government and more support as their family members are executed and interrogated.
US Navy to commission new warship in Australia
The US is celebrating the first warship commissioned in an allied country, as Australia's trade minister visits America to boost investment and collaboration.
Australia determined to boost defence, clean power
Australia will work with its Quadrilateral Security Dialogue partners to strengthen security and shore up clean energy supply chains, the prime minister says.
Human rights abuses in spotlight during Indian PM visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to raise human rights abuses in India when he hosts his counterpart Narendra Modi.
PM announces Australia-India centre at Modi rally
Thousands of people at Sydney's Olympic Park have given the Australian and Indian prime ministers a rapturous welcome ahead of further talks between the pair.
Trade minister clears the air after China snub claims
Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia will deal with Britain's application to a Pacific trade agreement before turning to China as Beijing pushes for entry.
Zelenskiy joins G7 as leaders take aim at Russia, China
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has arrived in Japan to attend the Group of Seven summit as leaders turn their attention to Russia and China.
Australia leads Quad partners meet on sidelines of G7
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with his Quad counterparts on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan.
PM calls out China coercion after trade ban movement
Australia has supported a statement by G7 nations expressing concerns over China's use of economic coercion and militarisation of the South China Sea.
Chinese envoy slams Quad, G7 as Canberra backs Biden
Beijing has hit out at the G7 and Quad forums for stoking anti-China sentiment as Australian ministers work to allay concerns over Washington's reliability.
G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.
G7 tackles Ukraine conflict against Hiroshima legacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will reportedly travel to Japan to join the leaders of the world's advanced democracies at the G7 summit in Hiroshima.
Australia slaps fresh sanctions, export bans on Russia
New sanctions targeting 21 Russian entities and three individuals have been announced by Australia as part of a co-ordinated response at the G7.
Aussie timber trade nailed, China eyes wine, barley
In further proof trade relations between the nations are thawing, China has announced it will resume the importation of Australian timber.
Biden to address parliament during Australian visit
Joe Biden will be only the fifth US president to address the Australian parliament when he visits Sydney and Canberra for talks.
Zelenskiy promises ‘irreversible’ Russian defeat
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy used his address in Germany to promise an "irreversible" defeat against Russia with the help of Western allies.
Labor promises persistence on China trade reopening
Trade Minister Don Farrell has arrived in Beijing in a bid to end a long-running dispute blocking Australian businesses accessing lucrative Chinese markets.
Premier flags return of Indigenous artefacts held in UK
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is willing to go to the UK herself to help bring back Indigenous artefacts held in the basement of the British Museum.
Calls for Australia to help smooth tensions with China
Senior Australian and Singaporean ministers have met in Canberra for bilateral discussions on regional tensions and energy security.
New Zealand PM welcomes drop in Australian deportations
As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins heads across the Tasman to meet Anthony Albanese, he is heartened fewer Kiwis are being deported from Australia.
PM Albanese to attend NATO security summit
Australia will be represented by the prime minister at the NATO security summit in Europe for the second consecutive year.
Aussies together! Citizenship opens for Kiwi residents
Some 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will become eligible for citizenship from July, following a huge shift by Anthony Albanese's Labor government.
New Zealand to make fresh pledge of support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is poised to announce New Zealand's first major contribution in six months to support Ukraine's ongoing fight against Russia.
Lower the heat on regional tensions: Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has argued for Indo-Pacific nations to work towards a strategic balance as competition intensifies between the US and China.
Albanese to meet NZ counterpart Hipkins in Brisbane
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to announce changes to Australia's treatment of New Zealanders when he meets Kiwi PM Chris Hipkins.
Boosting Solomons ties ‘crucial’ for Pacific prosperity
Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres has used a speech at a business forum to outline the strengths of Australia's economic relationship with the Solomon Islands.
Breakthrough in drawn-out trade dispute with China
China has agreed to undertake a review of trade restrictions on Australian barley after the federal government paused its World Trade Organisation case.
Marles: Australia can learn from NZ on Voice
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has labelled New Zealand "the place of global best practice" on First Nations issues on a visit to Wellington.
Russian forces threaten Ukraine supply line to Bakhmut
A British intelligence report suggests Ukrainian forces are under severe pressure in the contested city of Bakhmut after gains by Russian troops.