Family of professor taken hostage ‘overjoyed’ at return
Professor Bryce Barker's family have expressed their gratitude and thanks to those who helped secure his release after he was taken hostage in Papua New Guinea.
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PM to work with PNG following hostage release
The government has offered its thanks to Papua New Guinea for securing the release of an Australian professor held hostage by armed criminals.
Professor freed from PNG criminals returns to Australia
Archaeologist Professor Bryce Barker has returned to Australia after being released by criminals who took him and three others hostage in Papua New Guinea.
Australian professor freed from PNG hostage situation
A professor based in Australia and several other hostages taken captive in the southern highlands of Papua New Guinea have been freed.
A year on, Ukraine asks for more Australian ‘mateship’
As Australia reflects on the first year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the nation's ambassador says a "business as usual" approach won't secure victory.
Russia isolated as UN marks one year of Ukraine war
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a non-binding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities and withdraw from Ukraine.
Australia announces new drones for Ukraine defence
The one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is being marked by Australia with the donation of new drones to aid Kyiv's defences.
On war anniversary eve, Putin talks of boosting nukes
Vladimir Putin says that for the first time, Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles - a weapon able to carry nuclear warheads - will be deployed this year.
Aust envoy return to Kyiv ‘in interest of both nations’
The Ukrainian ambassador says he wants to take the bilateral relationship to the next level, which includes bringing Australia's ambassador back to Kyiv.
Ambassador calls for Aust envoy to return to Kyiv
The Ukrainian ambassador says he wants to take the bilateral relationship to the next level, which includes bringing Australia's ambassador back to Kyiv.
Morrison calls for China sanctions, praises his efforts
Scott Morrison has used a speech overseas to spruik his efforts to call out Chinese government "bullying" and urge further pressure over human rights abuses.
Australian businesses big winners from PNG visa changes
Australia and Papua New Guinea will expand and streamline visa processing services to enable a smoother flow of business and travel between the two nations.
Defence force to join rescue team in cyclone-ravaged NZ
Australia is continuing a trans-Tasman tradition by sending an expert response team and defence personnel to New Zealand following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Dutton warns vote on Indigenous voice destined to fail
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney is pleading with Peter Dutton to engage with the voice to parliament after he sharpened his language about failure.
Australia stands in solidarity with Ukraine against war
Ahead of the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion, Australian parliamentarians have shown bipartisan solidarity with and support for Ukraine.
Germany answers Ukraine’s plea for tanks
Ukraine has for months been calling for Western main battle tanks that would give its forces the firepower, and Germany has answered that call.
Australia looks for PNG health partnership
Australian MPs are in Papua New Guinea for a first-hand look at the health situation in the hopes of forming stronger partnerships with the northern neighbour.
PNG offers Albanese climate change lesson
A senior Papua New Guinea politician has welcomed attention on climate change as Anthony Albanese wrapped up a two-day tour of Australia's northern neighbour.
PNG has ‘appetite’ for new defence deal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will head to Papua New Guinea on Thursday, with counterpart James Marape showing he's ready for serious reform.
‘Win-win’ chance for China trade sanctions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't rule out dropping action over China's $20 billion trade sanctions if a deal between the two countries can be reached.
Security deal to dominate PM’s PNG visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Papua New Guinea, where sewing up a security deal could be a top-priority agenda item.
Rudd claims US throws allies ‘under a bus’
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has accused America of throwing its allies "under a bus" while relying on their support to counter China's economic influence.
Albanese lauds peaceful Fijian election
A successful democratic election in Fiji has been welcomed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who warned of a clash between democracy and autocracy.
Wong arrives in China ahead of talks
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday on the 50th anniversary of Australia-China relations.
What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, about to be negotiated in Brisbane?
Australia is about to play host to negotiators from 14 countries involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) over six days in Brisbane from Saturday. They include the United States, Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, but not China.
US talks to underpin nuclear sub decision
Australia's defence and foreign affairs ministers are in Washington for high-level meetings with US counterparts as Canberra mulls nuclear submarine designs.
Ukraine’s Christmas wish list includes Aussie coal
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko is asking for a shipment of coal before Christmas to help the war-torn nation battle a freezing winter.
APEC marred by North Korea missile test
Another North Korean missile test has marred the opening of the APEC leaders' meeting in Bangkok.
Ukraine war tops agenda as G20 opens
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has appealed to G20 leaders to unite on economic matters as the war in Ukraine and global inflation overshadow the summit.
Biden, Xi meet ahead of G20 summit
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have opened their highly anticipated meeting in Bali amid a range of tensions between the superpowers.
Donetsk battles ‘hell’, as Kherson mops up
Ukrainian forces face hellish battles in Donetsk, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, while vowing Kherson will recover from the carnage wrought by Russia.