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Bali Nine return reshines light on ending death penalty

Bali Nine return reshines light on ending death penalty

The execution of two Australians for drug smuggling in Indonesia has refocused a spotlight on how the nation co-operates with countries using the death penalty.

Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families

Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families

Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families

Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families

Five members of the Bali Nine are adjusting to the spotlight after coming home but are excited to spend Christmas with families for the first time in decades.

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

A security pact between Australia and Solomon Islands will strengthen the Pacific nation's domestic police force and reduce the need for any Chinese assistance.

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Release of Bali bombers 'reopens old wounds and scars'

Release of Bali bombers 'reopens old wounds and scars'

Paul Vanni lost six of his best mates in the devastating Bali bombing attacks and the repatriation of two people involved to Malaysia has reopened old wounds.

Vanuatu counts earthquake cost with 14 dead, 200 hurt

Vanuatu counts earthquake cost with 14 dead, 200 hurt

More than a dozen people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Vanuatu but little is known about the extent of the damage further afield.

'Scariest moment': Vanuatu earthquake relief on the way

'Scariest moment': Vanuatu earthquake relief on the way

An estimated 23,000 vulnerable people including those with a disability and children are in urgent need of help after a deadly earthquake rocked Vanuatu.

Australian destroyers to join UK show of force

Australian destroyers to join UK show of force

Two Australian navy destroyers will take part in exercises with a British carrier strike group that will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2025.

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Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

The release of five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for drug smuggling is viewed as an act of political goodwill by President Prabowo Subianto.

Bali Nine face reintegration challenge in Australia

Bali Nine face reintegration challenge in Australia

Bali Nine face reintegration challenge in Australia

Bali Nine face reintegration challenge in Australia

Five Australians convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia have landed home, with the members of the infamous Bali Nine expressing gratitude for their return.

Remaining Bali Nine members back on Australian soil

Remaining Bali Nine members back on Australian soil

Remaining Bali Nine members back on Australian soil

Remaining Bali Nine members back on Australian soil

Five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia after the federal government reached a deal with Indonesian authorities.

How green energy could fuel Australia-Taiwan friendship

How green energy could fuel Australia-Taiwan friendship

How green energy could fuel Australia-Taiwan friendship

How green energy could fuel Australia-Taiwan friendship

Increasingly finding itself at the centre of tensions in the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan is looking to Australia to help meet its energy security needs.

Australia's Gaza ceasefire support splits community

Australia's Gaza ceasefire support splits community

Australia's Gaza ceasefire support splits community

Australia's Gaza ceasefire support splits community

Humanitarian organisations and Palestinian Australians have welcomed Australia's support for a ceasefire in Gaza but the Jewish community has raised concerns.

Trump invites China's Xi to attend inauguration: report

Trump invites China's Xi to attend inauguration: report

Trump invites China's Xi to attend inauguration: report

Trump invites China's Xi to attend inauguration: report

Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration in January, multiple sources told CBS News.

Bougainville open for investment and trade: president

Bougainville open for investment and trade: president

Bougainville open for investment and trade: president

Bougainville open for investment and trade: president

A resource-rich Bougainville could play an important part in the global transition to green energy, its president says as he invites international investment.

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Aussie hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay

The opening of a Pacific policing base and training centre in Australia comes a day after China donated boats, 4WDs and motorcycles to Vanuatu police.

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

A labour scheme criticised as being ripe for exploitation and having safety issues has been the focus of talks between Australian and Pacific island leaders.

New era for post-Assad Syria as the world watches

Syria is waking to its first day of freedom from the authoritarian rule of Bashar al-Assad as Russia grants asylum to the ousted president and his family.

China locked out of Nauru security in Australian pact

Australia needs to agree to Nauru entering a security or banking agreement with a third country after signing a treaty to prop up the Pacific nation's budget.

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Don't leave locals behind, PNG PM warns investors

Troubles in an autonomous province in Papua New Guinea have been used as a cautionary tale for those looking to profit in the developing nation.

Decorated photographer reveals rare Bali Nine frames

As Australia moves to bring home the surviving members of the Bali Nine, award-winning AAP photographer Mick Tsikas reflects on his years covering their fate.

Donald Trump returns to world stage for Paris ceremony

US President-elect Donald Trump's trip to France for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral is being viewed as a symbolic return to the global stage.

Israel raps Australia on knuckles for flip on UN vote

Israel's top diplomat in Australia has downplayed criticism by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office over Australia's support for a UN vote.

Shocked Aussies in Korea reeling after martial law bid

Despite a failed effort to impose martial law, Aussies in South Korea don't feel unsafe and think the incident instead shows the nation is a mature democracy.

Australia, Singapore work to boost defence base access

Closer defence ties and further investment in the transition to net zero have been discussed by senior Australian and Singaporean ministers.

'Significant step' in push to repatriate Bali Nine

Five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for their role in attempting to smuggle heroin as part of the Bali Nine are a step closer to coming home.

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