The Latest Breaking News from DFAT

Relief as five Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster found alive

Several missing Australians have been found since Tuesday morning, bringing the total citizens unaccounted for to 38

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1

Second Civic office block listed as DFAT prepares for move to Barton

The recently extended lease offers an 'repositioning' opportunity.

The Canberra Times · Aug 27

34 Australians Are Missing After Flash Floods Sweep Through Nepal

Anthony Albanese has confirmed 34 Australians are missing after deadly flash floods in Nepal, as officials work to establish their welfare.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 27

Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows

Figures suggest common travel area being used in both directions, but particularly UK to Ireland

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

Foreign minister sees red over Greens' Gaza questioning

A Senate hearing examining Australia's support for Palestine was twice shut down due to unruly exchanges between Foreign Minister Penny Wong and the Greens.

AAP · Jun 4

Israeli flag felled with angle grinder within sight of Parliament House

It replaced the United Nations flag on day of president's arrival.

The Canberra Times · Jun 1

Why Australia’s cuts to news services in the Indo-Pacific are a failure of soft diplomacy

Australia seems intent on missing a vital opportunity to win the hearts and minds of our neighbours in the Indo-Pacific, particularly Southeast Asia, through its continued refusal to guarantee ongoing funding for transnational news services in the region.

The Conversation · May 22

Battered Aussie activists allege abuse in Israeli jail

Australian members of a global flotilla have made shocking allegations about their treatment in Israeli detention after being intercepted at gunpoint.

AAP · May 21

'Save my son': detained Hunter activists mother pleads for his safe return

Zack Schofield has been beyond contact since Tuesday when he was taken into custody by Israel's naval forces for the second time.

Newcastle Herald · May 20

Israel opens fire on aid flotilla as Hunter activist believed taken to Ashdod: protesters

No contact has been made with Zack Schofield and 11 other Australians since they were detained again this week.

Newcastle Herald · May 20