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Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Concerns over separated families using Australia's Pacific worker scheme has led to a pilot program aiming to provide support.

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale.

Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

The changing nature of war has led to a revamp of an Australia-New Zealand security pact as the trans-Tasman partners work to bolster each other's defences.

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European leaders to discuss Ukraine at UK summit

European leaders to discuss Ukraine at UK summit

The UK's new PM has reaffirmed support for Ukraine as he hosts European leaders at a forum clouded by worries about a possible Donald Trump presidency.

Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November

Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November

The Ukraine says it could invite representatives from Russia to a second peace summit in November.

NATO backs Ukraine as Biden faces pressure to drop out

NATO backs Ukraine as Biden faces pressure to drop out

While President Joe Biden and fellow NATO leaders have focused on supporting Ukraine, the US summit host has continued to face calls not to run for re-election.

Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east

Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east

Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.

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Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Russia has gone out of its way to publicise its relationship with North Korea since the start of the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin due to visit on Tuesday.

Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia

Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia

Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia

Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia

The human cost of Russia's war on Ukraine has been discussed by delegates on the second day of a major international summit in Switzerland.

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 leaders say they want to level the commerce playing field with China, while the pope has warned of the perils of AI during his historic appearance.

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

Talks at the G7 meet in Italy are set to focus on the China challenge after a Ukrainian loan deal was struck on the summit's opening day.

G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine

G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine

G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine

G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine

G7 leaders have agreed in principle to issue $A75 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow's invasion.

Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle with global woes

Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle with global woes

Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle with global woes

Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle with global woes

Wars, trade imbalances, development challenges and AI threats make for a daunting agenda as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in Italy.

Peace summit is best way to end Ukraine war: Zelenskiy

Peace summit is best way to end Ukraine war: Zelenskiy

Peace summit is best way to end Ukraine war: Zelenskiy

Peace summit is best way to end Ukraine war: Zelenskiy

Ukraine's president says 106 countries and organisations have signed on for a peace summit in Switzerland, as he addressed an Asian security summit.

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Murray-Darling stakeholders to scrutinise basin plan

Scientists, environmentalists, irrigators, community and government representatives will meet to discuss the health of Australia's largest river system.

Grand prix, euro trains pitched to draw visitors to NSW

Ministers have thrown around creative ideas such as Formula One cars racing on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as ways to draw more visitors to NSW.

Albanese aligns Australia's destiny with Southeast Asia

Anthony Albanese insists Australia's destiny is in Southeast Asia, as China's influence in the region loomed over the end of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

Crocodile cuddles as regional leaders snap family photo

Australia will launch a $2 billion program to turbocharge trade with Southeast Asia, as regional leaders get up close and personal with crocodiles and koalas.

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ASEAN kicks off with a cash splash, talks and protests

Australia and a major regional player signed new agreements, leaders held high level talks and protesters staged noisy rallies as the ASEAN summit kicked off.

NZ PM Luxon heading to Melbourne's ASEAN summit

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon will meet a range of leaders in Melbourne this week after being invited to the ASEAN summit.

Govt open to closing loophole for one in four drivers

Average speed cameras across Australia's most populous state all but ignore drivers of cars and utes but change could be on the way.

Zelensky pushes for more US and European help

Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.

How asking a recruit's past salary entrenches pay gap

Employers asking recruits what they currently earn to determine their salaries can reinforce the gender pay gap, business leaders have been told.

Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise

Medibank says workers' stress has fallen and some teams are taking markedly fewer sick days as a result of its four-day working week trial.

End to VET as 'poorer cousin' key to reskill workforce

The quality of the VET sector needs to be elevated to meet Australia's future skills demand due to a bias towards universities, the skills minister says.

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