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Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian judge

Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian judge

The pathway for another attempt to deport an Australian-born High Court judge in Kiribati has been paved after its parliament voted to remove him from office.

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.

PM decries Iran attack as 'grave threat' to Middle East

PM decries Iran attack as 'grave threat' to Middle East

PM decries Iran attack as 'grave threat' to Middle East

PM decries Iran attack as 'grave threat' to Middle East

As Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, the prime minister has condemned the move and warned it could further devastate the region.

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Helen Clark warns New Zealand off ANZUS return

Helen Clark warns New Zealand off ANZUS return

New Zealand leaders need to "keep their nerve" and not fall under Washington DC's influence according to Helen Clark, who senses a major foreign policy shift.

Lack of female leaders 'threatens' foreign policy

Lack of female leaders 'threatens' foreign policy

Without enough women in international affairs, big male personalities could throw foreign policy out the window, a researcher warns.

Water under the drydock: French ties more than sub spat

Water under the drydock: French ties more than sub spat

Strengthening co-operation on climate change, security and defence will be a key focus for the new French Ambassador to Australia Pierre-Andre Imbert.

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China has abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine that were imposed at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020.

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Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Cold water has been poured on claims a Donald Trump presidency would threaten Australia's acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.

Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow

Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow

Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow

Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow

A UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid into the besieged strip has been backed by Australia.

NZ calls out China-backed cyber attack on parliament

NZ calls out China-backed cyber attack on parliament

NZ calls out China-backed cyber attack on parliament

NZ calls out China-backed cyber attack on parliament

China remains a "very good friend", New Zealand's intelligence minister says, despite a Beijing-backed cyber attack on the NZ parliament and MPs.

Vanuatu acknowledges Australian concerns over security

Vanuatu acknowledges Australian concerns over security

Vanuatu acknowledges Australian concerns over security

Vanuatu acknowledges Australian concerns over security

Vanuatu's deputy prime minister is in Australia for talks months after his new prime minister flagged revisiting a security treaty.

Australia will work with US regardless of president

Australia will work with US regardless of president

Australia will work with US regardless of president

Australia will work with US regardless of president

Whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden is the next US president, Australia will continue to work with America regardless, the deputy prime minister says.

Australia gives UK $4.6b to boost AUKUS subs build

Australia gives UK $4.6b to boost AUKUS subs build

Australia gives UK $4.6b to boost AUKUS subs build

Australia gives UK $4.6b to boost AUKUS subs build

Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after announcing UK defence firm BAE Systems will build its AUKUS fleet in Adelaide.

Australia continues partnership in satellite program

Australia continues partnership in satellite program

Australia continues partnership in satellite program

Australia continues partnership in satellite program

Australia has pledged over $200 million towards a NASA satellite program that maps and observes the changing surface of the earth.

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Australia pads UK defence ties, joins drone alliance

Australian and UK defence forces will be able to co-operate in each other's countries seamlessly under a new pact while also upgrading collaboration on drones.

'Pleasant' Australian visit for China's top diplomat

China's most senior diplomat has met with a former prime minister, the NSW premier and business leaders in Sydney as he rounds out a visit to Australia.

Trump's Rudd jabs must not be 'over-interpreted'

The comments made by Donald Trump about US Ambassador and former prime minister Kevin Rudd should be taken with a grain of salt, a Rudd-era contemporary says.

'Frank' China-Australia talks part of ongoing progress

Managing differences and focusing on shared interests will be key as China and Australia work to stabilise their formerly turbulent relationship.

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Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati president Anote Tong questioned his government's decision to allow uniformed Chinese police to help with law enforcement in the atoll nation.

Crackdown on loose-lipped ex-soldiers to boost security

Tougher requirements for former defence personnel to prevent secrets leaking and more stringent trade controls are being pushed to bolster national security.

Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef

There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.

New Zealand defies China on AUKUS, Pacific engagement

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to visit China after an invitation from visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Fiji upholds China policing agreement: media report

Fiji has "restored" a decade-old police co-operation deal with China that had been put on hold by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, an Australian news site says.

Tariffs, human rights on agenda for Chinese visit

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will host Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Beijing prepares to remove trade impediments against Australian wine.

China moves to dump tariffs on $1b wine exports

China has recommended dropping tariffs on Australian wine products weeks ahead of a crucial deadline.

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