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Breakaway Arnhem Land council shocks NT Indigenous body

Yolngu leaders have launched the breakaway Dilak Land Council at Garma, stunning the Northern Land Council and reshaping the land rights fight in Arnhem Land.

AAP

Labor women outnumber men in the caucus. Why are they overlooked as Albanese’s potential successor?

Kate Ellis now heads an all-female executive as women hold a majority in the party room for the first time. But when talk turns to leadership, women barely rate

The Guardian - AU

US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says

Secretary Rubio expressed the Trump administration's commitment to ending the Ukraine war. He acknowledged that diplomacy requires sustained effort and new ideas for resolution. Discussions also focused on escalating fighting in the Middle East and South China Sea. China defended its maritime military actions while the Philippines reported harassment.

The Economic Times

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Rubio meets Russia’s Lavrov as US bid to help end war in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appeared to mock reporters in Manila

The Independent UK

Former spy refused visa to give evidence at royal commission – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders about Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the global economic threat and a dangerous international precedent. Rubio also reaffirmed US commitment to countering China's growing regional influence. Diplomats discussed maritime security and territorial disputes in the South China…

The Economic Times

Australia confronts China over ‘destabilising’ Pacific missile test at Asean meet

Beijing tells Canberra to give up ‘double standards’ and not allow prejudice to undermine ties

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Australia to warn China it won’t be bullied by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal

Foreign minister Penny Wong to deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile

The Guardian - AU

Minister vows 'single power' won't set country's future

The foreign minister will use her first major speech since Middle East hostilities escalated to warn against Australia becoming beholden to other powers.

AAP

More joint sea patrols on cards after China missile

Australia is weighing up increased sea patrols with other nations as it continues to criticise the Chinese launch of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific.

AAP

Court win for low-paid Domino’s workers in underpayment class action – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Minister presses Laos over backpacker poisoning deaths

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed disappointment over Laos failing to press serious charges over the methanol poisoning deaths of two teen backpackers.

AAP

Beijing summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed South China Sea shoal

Beijing and Manila summoned each other's ambassadors Tuesday following a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine sailors at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. China continues to claim sovereignty over almost the entirety of the global trade route.

France 24

Government announces $25 million in Palestinian aid, as Labor conference debate looms

The Albanese government has announced $25 million in aid for Palestine, in timing designed to help manage the debate about the Middle East at Labor’s national conference this week.

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Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has headed to the Philippines for an ASEAN meeting, where maintaining regional peace will be a key topic.

The Independent UK

Laos authorities blame lack of autopsies for failure to bring methanol death murder charges

Six foreign tourists died after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol in a backpacker town in November 2024

Bangkok Post

Laos defends handling of tainted-alcohol deaths

Authorities in Laos said on Saturday they could not determine blame or cause of death in 2024 of six tourists previously linked to methanol-tainted alcohol because their families had refused to allow autopsies.

AAP

Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid

A distillery owner has been charged after a mass methanol poisoning incident that killed two Australian teens, but there's concern justice may not be served.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia updates travel advice for Laos as charges announced over mass methanol poisoning

Distillery owner could face only three months in jail over alleged poisoning of Australian teenagers

The Independent UK

‘Deeply frustrated’ Australia summons Laos ambassador over methanol-poisoning charges

Melbourne backpackers fell fatally sick in 2024 after taking ‘free shots’ of what they thought was Laotian vodka

The Independent UK

Parents of Australian teens killed by tainted liquor in Laos are angry at expected charges

Australia’s government and the families of two teenagers who died from methanol poisoning in Laos are criticizing the charges expected against those accused of being responsible

The Guardian - AU

Family devastated by ‘unacceptable’ charges over methanol deaths of Australian teenagers in Laos

Australian government says it is ‘deeply frustrated’ and will continue to press for ‘real charges with teeth’ over deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles

AAP

Methanol victims' families brace for poor legal outcome

The parents of a teen who died from methanol poisoning during a backpacking holiday feel disgusted after hearing the potential penalties for those responsible.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

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