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Australia gifts Papua New Guinea a Parliament House extension for its 50th independence anniversary

Australia has offered to gift Papua New Guinea an extension to its Parliament House as the South Pacific island nation celebrates its 50th independence anniversary

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee

Papua New Guineans are draping themselves in the national colours to celebrate 50 years since the country's flag was first raised to mark its independence.

AAP

Australia to ‘totally integrate’ armed forces with Papua New Guinea amid growing concerns over China

Albanese says Papua New Guinea is choosing ‘it’s own interest, going forward, and it’s sovereignty’

The Independent UK

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'Does your head in': why the PM's office is closing

Anthony Albanese will be moving to a different site for his electorate office in Sydney after the lease was brought to an end after almost 30 years.

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Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows

Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's security influence in the region

The Independent UK

China, climate crisis and Cop31: five takeaways from the Pacific Islands Forum

A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials

The Guardian - AU

PM coy on prospect of Trump meeting – as it happened

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Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

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Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Australia insists a $12 billion spend on a defence precinct is about boosting the nation's capabilities, but experts say the increase is not significant.

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'Lot of work to do': coalition slump to polling low

The coalition's primary vote has plummeted to its lowest level in Newspoll history, after a controversial week for the opposition on migration.

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Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.

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Sussan Ley announces shadow ministry reshuffle after Nampijinpa Price demotion – as it happened

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Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

AAP

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

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'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice against Muslims have been outlined in a landmark report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Cop31 bid teeters as rival Turkey refuses to withdraw

Government rules out using taxpayer funds to buy off competing bid as Pacific leaders urge Turkey to step aside as an ‘act of good faith’

The Independent UK

Islamophobic incidents in Australia 'skyrocketed' since Israel-Hamas war, envoy reports

A government-appointed envoy says anti-Muslim incidents have skyrocketed across Australia since the Israel-Hamas war began two years ago

The Guardian - AU

Threatened, harassed and spat on: envoy details rise in attacks and recommends Islamophobia be treated with urgency

Aftab Malik cites bomb threats and assaults when releasing report containing 54 recommendations

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Fossil fuel expansion or Pacific security? Albanese is learning Australia can’t have both

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to strengthen security ties with Pacific island nations and counter China’s growing influence during a trip to the region this week. If he walks away with one lesson, it’s that Australia’s climate policy remains a significant sticking point.

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Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.

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Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now had four "really warm" conversations with Donald Trump as the US president praised him for being a "good man".

AAP

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

Sporting red MAGA hats, US flags and lighting candles, the Australian wing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's group honoured him with a homegrown tribute.

The Guardian - AU

Health ministers agree to new fertility sector accreditation regime – as it happened

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Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

A major Pacific leaders conference has wrapped up, with Australia warned about its stance on major coal and gas projects and "silencing" of Pacific voices.

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Australia squeezed on climate by Vanuatu minister

Vanuatu's climate change adaptation minister Ralph Regenvanu says a recent World Court advisory opinion has reset the legal framework on climate change.

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