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Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Seven Russian prison officials involved in the mistreatment of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in jail, have been sanctioned by Australia.

Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia

Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia

Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia

Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia

Ukraine says a long term aid plan with Australia could provide more certainty and help the embattled nation expel the Russian invasion.

Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia has offered Papua New Guinea assistance after the "disturbing" massacre of dozens of people in the nation's highlands.

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Exports to China soar to $17bn as trade barriers fall

Exports to China soar to $17bn as trade barriers fall

Australia has sent a record amount of agricultural exports to China as trade barriers fall following a thawing of relations between the two countries.

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Australia's opposition leader is backing Israel as it prepares for a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite warnings from leaders of a looming catastrophe.

Australian's health 'top priority' after death sentence

Australian's health 'top priority' after death sentence

The health and welfare of Yang Hengjun remain a top priority for Australian officials after the writer received a suspended death sentence in China.

Grounded Taipan helicopters 'not suitable' for Ukraine

Grounded Taipan helicopters 'not suitable' for Ukraine

Problems with the Taipan helicopters' reliability and cost mean they are not suitable for what Ukraine wanted them for, the defence department says.

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Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Australia's refusal of a US request for military assistance in the Red Sea has faced sustained criticism but the Morrison government made a similar call.

PM 'very concerned' about Israeli offensive on Rafah

PM 'very concerned' about Israeli offensive on Rafah

PM 'very concerned' about Israeli offensive on Rafah

PM 'very concerned' about Israeli offensive on Rafah

Australia's prime minister has expressed serious concerns about the threat to civilian lives as Israel prepares a full-blown attack on Rafah in southern Gaza.

'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment

'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment

'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment

'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment

Papua New Guinea can join Australia in providing security and promoting democracy in the Pacific if empowered economically, its prime minister says.

PNG wants to stand on its 'own two feet': PM Marape

PNG wants to stand on its 'own two feet': PM Marape

PNG wants to stand on its 'own two feet': PM Marape

PNG wants to stand on its 'own two feet': PM Marape

The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea have discussed regional and economic security after James Marape made history by addressing federal MPs.

PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

Papua New Guinea has hosed down suggestions it will enter a policing pact in China as the nation's prime minister prepares to address Australia's parliament.

Australia's despair at writer's death sentence in China

Australia's despair at writer's death sentence in China

Australia's despair at writer's death sentence in China

Australia's despair at writer's death sentence in China

The prime minister has expressed dismay and despair after a Chinese-Australian writer was handed a suspended death sentence.

Grants for Australians harmed in Hamas attack on Israel

Grants for Australians harmed in Hamas attack on Israel

Grants for Australians harmed in Hamas attack on Israel

Grants for Australians harmed in Hamas attack on Israel

Up to $75,000 is available to Australians harmed in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, as the Australian and US foreign ministers hold talks.

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ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

Military co-operation between Australia, the United States and Japan has been bolstered by defence force personnel joining Exercise Keen Edge in the Pacific.

China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China says Australia and New Zealand risk going "further down the wrong and dangerous path" after the trans-Tasman allies agreed on deeper military integration.

NZ eyes place in AUKUS alliance after trans-Tasman trip

Australian foreign and defence ministers, Penny Wong and Richard Marles, have hosted their New Zealand counterparts for trans-Tasman security talks.

UN aid agency's importance noted after funding stripped

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the importance of the UN's humanitarian body in Palestine, days after Australia stripped its funding.

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Sanctions for banks, businesses linked to Myanmar junta

Australia has imposed targeted financial sanctions against two banks and three jet fuel suppliers with links to the Myanmar military junta.

Warning over wedging Pacific Island nations with aid

Australia, the US and other partners in the Pacific need to work together to ensure development aid is not misused for political interests, a report says.

NZ firms up AUKUS desire ahead of trans-Tasman talks

Australian and New Zealand foreign and defence ministers will meet together for the first time in Melbourne, with AUKUS high on the agenda.

Prospect of major China-PNG security pact hosed down

Papua New Guinea is unlikely to ink a major policing deal with China similar to the Solomon Islands after nascent security talks were revealed, one expert says.

Gaza aid pause slammed as 'collective punishment'

Palestine's envoy has expressed concern about Australia freezing funding to a United Nations organisation after allegations some staff were linked to Hamas.

Australia boosts Timor police as minister tours Pacific

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy has announced millions for police and worker co-operation as Australia works to boost diplomatic ties in the region.

Russian Medibank hacker first to be hit with sanctions

The Australian government has imposed cyber sanctions for the first time, naming Russian Aleksandr Ermakov as the man responsible for the Medibank data breach.

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