'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered After a life where he made skin cancer largely beatable and greatly accelerated brain cancer research, an Australian of the Year winner has been farewelled. AAP · Jul 12
Voters reject Hanson's 'monoculture' with poll slump Support for Pauline Hanson has fallen as rival parties say voters are starting to wake up to the reality of One Nation policies. AAP · Jul 12
Premier takes on fresh jobs in defence powerhouse push WA's premier wants his resource-rich state to diversify into defence as he takes on key additional portfolios in his own cabinet. AAP · Jul 12
India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars Australia's newly-inked deal to supply India with uranium has stoked criticism from anti-nuclear proliferation groups and calls to repeal bans on new mines. AAP · Jul 11
Albanese juggles national security and trade in foreign policy bonanza. The stakes could not be higher China may be the biggest loser in landmark week where the PM met leaders of India, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea The Guardian - AU · Jul 10
AFL outlines lofty goals in India but Australian rules football has been here before Previous attempts to grow the game overseas have come to naught but this time the AFL is committing to building from the ground up The Guardian - AU · Jul 10
Australia shifts from 'siege mentality' to 'beautiful' Over the last 40 years, Australian cricket's attitude to playing in India has undergone a profound change and now a BBL game will be played there this year. AAP · Jul 10
Australia backs NZ getting aboard Pacific peace train Australia has backed plans from New Zealand to potentially join a $1 billion alliance with Fiji aimed at curbing Chinese influence in the region. AAP · Jul 10
Why This Australia-India Deal Matters More Than You Think India's demand for electricity is rising faster than ever as cities expand, industries grow, and millions of people require reliable power every day. While solar and wind energy continue to grow, they cannot generate electricity around the clock. That is where nuclear energy becomes important. India's latest uranium supply agreement… MyLifeXP · Jul 10
PM Modi meets Australia's Opposition leader, discusses bilateral ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australia's Opposition Leader Angus Taylor discussing bilateral ties. The Indian prime minister also held summit talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. They reinforced the vital role of the bilateral partnership in ensuring a peaceful Indo-Pacific region. The two nations sealed landmark pacts spanning civil… The Economic Times · Jul 10
Threats may change, but geography doesn’t. It’s time for Australia to be a good neighbour to the Pacific In the past week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed security and defence agreements with Vanuatu and Fiji, visited Fiji and Solomon Islands, and hosted leaders from Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane. The Conversation · Jul 10
Morning Mail: IDF accused of ‘executing’ Palestinian aid driver, Telstra’s back-to-the-future glitch, fastest spider found Eyewitnesses say Israeli soldier killed a man bringing food aid into Gaza; the brown huntsman judged to be the world’s fastest arachnid The Guardian - AU · Jul 9
Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship Cricket diplomacy will play a pivotal role in deepening ties between Australia and India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pulls up stumps on his three-day visit. AAP · Jul 9
Australian PM raises red flag over China's ballistic missile test in talks with PM Modi In response to China's recent ICBM launch, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese voiced significant concerns, emphasizing the need for regional security. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Both leaders agreed to enhance cooperation for a secure region, while China dismissed the… The Times of India · Jul 9
The Economic Times · Jul 9 India, Australia seal landmark defence, nuclear, critical minerals pacts India and Australia signed landmark pacts on civil nuclear energy and critical minerals. Defence and maritime security ties were significantly ramped up between the two nations. Uranium supplies from Australia to India will now fuel nuclear power projects. The leaders also decided to expedite a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement. Both…
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Voices: Albanese didn’t slip up with his Kylie comments – he told us exactly what he thinks of women INDEPENDENT WOMEN: In this week's Independent Women newsletter, Victoria Richards argues that the Australian prime minister’s ‘shag, marry, date’ comments about Kylie Minogue weren't a slip of the tongue – but a rare, unguarded glimpse of what powerful men really think of women
The Economic Times · Jul 9 PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor, says India's defence strength is resonating across the world Prime Minister Modi praised India's defense strength, citing Operation Sindoor's global impact. He noted India's rise as a manufacturing and innovation hub. 'Make in India' has become a global brand, reaching many markets. India's digital initiatives showcase technological progress over recent years. The visit yielded agreements strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive…
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Australia to sell uranium to India more than a decade after deal stalled Agreement is aimed at boosting Australia’s mining industry and bolstering India’s nuclear-power generation
The Guardian - AU · Jul 9 ‘Like a father to us’: pride and protest as thousands flock to see Narendra Modi in Melbourne Indian prime minister wows crowd of 25,000 at Marvel Stadium as he praises role of diaspora in the India-Australia success story
The Independent UK · Jul 9 China's ballistic missile launch was a message for the US China has launched a ballistic missile into the South Pacific, drawing international criticism from many countries in the region
AAP · Jul 9 New Zealand is open to joining Australia-Fiji alliance New Zealand's prime minister has opened the door to the country joining a defence alliance aimed at curbing Chinese influence in the Pacific.
The Economic Times · Jul 9 PM Modi invites Australian businesses to invest in India, seeks early conclusion of CECA Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Australian businesses to invest in India, underlining strong economic growth and policy reforms creating opportunities. Modi discussed collaboration in sectors like critical minerals and technology. He urged early conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
The Economic Times · Jul 9 PM Modi meets Australian PM Albanese in Melbourne; trade, defence, critical tech on agenda Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne. He was welcomed by the Indian community with cultural performances. The Australian-India Orchestra performed 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' for the Prime Minister. Modi also witnessed a unique musical performance featuring the Didgeridoo and Tabla. Discussions will focus on strengthening…
AAP · Jul 8 'Modi, Modi': Indian PM greeted with fanfare, protests Australia's Indian community has turned out in big numbers to catch a glimpse of Narendra Modi after a day of deal-making for the visiting prime minister.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8 Can’t catch the train, can’t use Eftpos, can’t charge your car: how Telstra’s outage wreaked havoc across Australia Trains, mobile phones, triple-zero calls and even EVs – if it communicates, Telstra bricked it