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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.

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.

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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

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 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

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

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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.

Murray-Darling stakeholders to scrutinise basin plan

Murray-Darling stakeholders to scrutinise basin plan

Murray-Darling stakeholders to scrutinise basin plan

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

Grand prix, euro trains pitched to draw visitors to NSW

Grand prix, euro trains pitched to draw visitors to NSW

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

Albanese aligns Australia's destiny with Southeast Asia

Albanese aligns Australia's destiny with Southeast Asia

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

Crocodile cuddles as regional leaders snap family photo

Crocodile cuddles as regional leaders snap family photo

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.

ASEAN kicks off with a cash splash, talks and protests

ASEAN kicks off with a cash splash, talks and protests

ASEAN kicks off with a cash splash, talks and protests

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

NZ PM Luxon heading to Melbourne's ASEAN summit

NZ PM Luxon heading to Melbourne's ASEAN summit

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.

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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.

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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.

EU leaders slam Hungary over blocked aid to Ukraine

EU leaders have unanimously agreed to extend 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, overcoming weeks of resistance from Hungary.

Australia looks ahead, with hopes to host climate talks

As the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference draws to a close, Australia looks ahead to COP31, throwing its hat into the co-hosting ring.

Nations strike deal to move away from fossil fuels

Nearly 200 countries have agreed at the COP28 summit to move away from planet-warming fossil fuels - the first time they’ve made that crucial pledge.

COP28 agreement a 'death knell' for fossil fuels

A climate agreement at the COP28 summit urging countries to transition away from fossil fuels has been welcomed by Australian campaigners.

Urgency ramps up as climate talks enter final days

A new draft of a key text has emerged as delegates at the United Nations climate talks attempt to negotiate an agreement.

COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback

A letter from OPEC urging agains a deal at COP28 that would outlaw fossil fuels entirely has been blasted as "out of whack" and indicating a "whiff of panic".

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