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Australian, Chinese ministers join virtual global talks

Australian, Chinese ministers join virtual global talks

The Australian and Chinese foreign ministers will join world leaders at a virtual town hall meeting ahead of the G20 summit to discuss global challenges.

Australia welcomes China shipments after barley barney

Australia welcomes China shipments after barley barney

Australia welcomes China shipments after barley barney

Australia welcomes China shipments after barley barney

Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed the first Australian barley exports making their way to China after punitive trade tariffs were dropped.

Australian writer fears he may die in Chinese prison

Australian writer fears he may die in Chinese prison

Australian writer fears he may die in Chinese prison

Australian writer fears he may die in Chinese prison

The foreign minister has raised concerns about the health of a detained Australian in China as the government works to secure his release after numerous delays.

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Germany eyes Australia's strategy to counter China

Germany eyes Australia's strategy to counter China

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says Europe is keeping a close eye on Australia's foreign policy as it seeks to counter China's growing aggression.

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor faithful have aired concerns on foreign policy issues and urged the government to press ahead with new workplace laws.

New Zealand skipping pavilion at 2024 Venice Biennale

New Zealand skipping pavilion at 2024 Venice Biennale

New Zealand will not be staging a national pavilion at next year's Venice Biennale as it focuses on building capacity for future exhibitions.

Expert questions practicality of China education pact

Expert questions practicality of China education pact

An Australia-China relations expert says a memorandum of understanding flagged for the education sector is unlikely to substantively change anything.

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Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

More than 15,000 New Zealanders have started the process to become Australian citizens since changes to the pathway came into effect.

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Trade Minister Don Farrell says he expects the Labor national conference to back in changes to the party's stance on Israel.

Cheng Lei's human rights should be respected: PM

Cheng Lei's human rights should be respected: PM

Cheng Lei's human rights should be respected: PM

Cheng Lei's human rights should be respected: PM

Australia is continuing to push for the release of journalist Cheng Lei from a Chinese prison, while balancing the countries' frayed diplomatic relationship.

Whirlwind trip for PM to strengthen Southeast Asia ties

Whirlwind trip for PM to strengthen Southeast Asia ties

Whirlwind trip for PM to strengthen Southeast Asia ties

Whirlwind trip for PM to strengthen Southeast Asia ties

The prime minister will embark on a five-day visit of Indonesia, the Philippines and India to strengthen ties with Australia's Southeast Asian neighbours.

AUKUS partnership the 'beating heart of free world'

AUKUS partnership the 'beating heart of free world'

AUKUS partnership the 'beating heart of free world'

AUKUS partnership the 'beating heart of free world'

A leading US Republican has described the AUKUS pact as the "beating heart of the free world" and vital to avoiding a military conflict in the Indo-Pacific.

Labor to rally party faithful over Indigenous voice

Labor to rally party faithful over Indigenous voice

Labor to rally party faithful over Indigenous voice

Labor to rally party faithful over Indigenous voice

Labor's national conference will end on a show of unity for the Indigenous voice but only after vexed policy debates about nuclear subs and Israel are fought.

Tourism bonanza as China resumes tours of Australia

Tourism bonanza as China resumes tours of Australia

Tourism bonanza as China resumes tours of Australia

Tourism bonanza as China resumes tours of Australia

China has re-added Australia to its approved destination status scheme, setting the scene for hundreds of thousands of extra holiday makers to visit Down Under.

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President Biden to host Albanese at the White House

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to travel to Washington in October to meet US President Joe Biden and discuss the bilateral relationship.

Pacific workers set to gain new government benefits

Pacific engagement visa holders could soon be given financial support to attend university, under new laws introduced to parliament.

Australian lawyer lashes Beijing's bounty on his head

Kevin Yam has slammed the Chinese Communist Party as having an "ugly ethno-nationalist side" for thinking they have control over anyone of Chinese heritage.

China opens to Australia's largest barley producers

The agriculture minister has confirmed the Chinese customs agency will reinstate barley producers CBH and Emerald Grain to the approved list of exporters.

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Pacific aid to enforce climate, gender equality targets

Australia's new international development policy will make sure new projects in the Pacific target climate change and gender equality.

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

An American Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine has docked in Australia for the first time since the AUKUS deal was signed.

Social media giants on notice over foreign cyber threat

An inquiry into foreign interference being conducted through social media said big stick regulation is needed to protect Australians against online threats.

US to help Australia build guided missiles by 2025

The United States is "racing" to accelerate Australia's access to priority military weapons and will help the local production of guided missiles.

US bond watertight as PM hoses down cracks in subs deal

Anthony Albanese has watered down concerns cracks may emerge in the AUKUS partnership as a group of US Republicans criticise the deal in Congress.

Closer defence, easier travel on trans-Tasman agenda

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been playing host to Anthony Albanese for two days in Wellington.

Trans-Tasman leaders eye easier movement after NZ talks

Anthony Albanese has landed in New Zealand for a two-day visit to discuss regional security, trade and football with counterpart Chris Hipkins.

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