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Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Western nations need to boost intelligence gathering in the Pacific and expose Chinese corruption to protect democracy in the region, a leading academic says.

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy at the NATO summit, announcing more military aid.

Lack of NATO timetable for Ukraine 'absurd': Zelenskiy

Lack of NATO timetable for Ukraine 'absurd': Zelenskiy

Lack of NATO timetable for Ukraine 'absurd': Zelenskiy

Lack of NATO timetable for Ukraine 'absurd': Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has criticised the absence of a timetable for his country's bid to join NATO as "unprecedented and absurd".

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'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's entry into a German-led "climate club", which some groups say will push the nation to do more on emissions cuts.

Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit

Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged NATO leaders to take concrete steps toward Ukrainian membership.

Albanese bound for Europe and talks on Ukraine, economy

Albanese bound for Europe and talks on Ukraine, economy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left for talks in Germany and Lithuania as European leaders seek Indo-Pacific views on global security and war in Ukraine.

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

The prime minister has flagged plans to meet with Ukraine's leader as pressure builds on Australia to provide more support against Russia's invasion.

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China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China has told countries harbouring Hong Kong activists to stop providing a safe haven after arrest warrants were issued for two Australian residents.

Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit

Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit

Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit

Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will hold key talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a three-day visit to Australia.

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

A senior official from the foreign affairs department will hold the newly created role of Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs.

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

New Zealand diplomats will toast a hard-earned win when the route to Australian citizenship becomes easier for Kiwis following Jacinda Ardern's advocacy.

Taxpayers billed $80k for Daniel Andrews' China trip

Taxpayers billed $80k for Daniel Andrews' China trip

Taxpayers billed $80k for Daniel Andrews' China trip

Taxpayers billed $80k for Daniel Andrews' China trip

Almost $83,000 of Victorian taxpayers' money was spent on airfares, accommodation and other travel expenses during Premier Daniel Andrews' recent trip to China.

Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Global demand for Australia's critical minerals is giving Treasurer Jim Chalmers optimism about mining's future in a net-zero emissions world.

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Defence Minister Richard Marles has offered an extension of Australian forces in the Solomon Islands to help maintain regional security.

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Australia urged to invest $100b in battery industry

A think tank has called for a critical minerals compact with South Korea to electrify the start of an onshore battery minerals processing industry in Australia.

Defence minister calms waters in Solomon Islands visit

Australia's defence minister has met with the Solomon Islands prime minister to discuss security, infrastructure and the two nations' deepening relationship.

PM defends mix of vehicles for Ukraine in aid package

Anthony Albanese says Ukraine has been provided with the best military assistance, despite concerns over a lack of Hawkei and Bushmaster vehicles.

Australia's $110m boost in military support for Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $110 million package of support as Ukraine seeks to fend off a faltering Russian invasion.

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Taiwan wants Australian military attache in Taipei

Taiwan's foreign minister says his government wants Australia to post a military attache to Taipei amid ongoing threats from China.

Security situation in Russia still 'evolving': Wong

Australians in Russia have been told to leave because the security situation could deteriorate further after a standoff between a private army and the Kremlin.

Protesters tell PM to keep hands off Russian embassy

Protesters have marched on Kirribilli House demanding that moves to block a new Russian embassy near the heart of Australian government be scrapped.

Australian government sanctions three MH17 culprits

The federal government has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on three people involved in the downing of Malaysia flight MH17.

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

The High Court has agreed to hear a Russian court challenge to the validity of new federal laws seeking to regain control of a block of land in Canberra.

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

The ABC says sustained and strategic funding is needed if the federal government wants to continue wielding soft power in the Pacific.

'Stolen generation': Tibet's fight to preserve culture

Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering says the situation there resembles George Orwell's 1984 where citizens have been surveilled and culture has been suppressed.

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