Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers The measures target seven individual settlers and hardline settler group Hilltop Youth. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2024
'Right thing': Australia acts against Israeli settlers Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
Man dies after trying to drive truck on to NSW ferry; global sea ice levels hit record low – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024
Australia urges Israel to stop settler violence in Palestinian territory in wake of ICJ ruling Statement from the foreign minister, Penny Wong, follows damning ruling from international court of justice accusing Israel of activities amounting to apartheid The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2024
New Caledonia riots forefront as Pacific leaders meet Pacific island leaders are discussing where to next in the wake of deadly riots in the French territory of New Caledonia and concerns from Indigenous peoples. AAP · Jul 18, 2024
Forrest says Fortescue still committed to hydrogen despite job cuts – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024
Wong condemns innocent deaths in Israel operations The federal government has again called for a ceasefire and slammed the "unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" stemming from Israel's operations in Gaza. AAP · Jul 18, 2024
Foreign minister to meet with Pacific leaders in Japan Australia's foreign minister will meet with Pacific leaders in Tokyo amid diplomatic jostling for influence in the region. AAP · Jul 17, 2024
Relatives of those killed when MH17 was shot down mark 10 years since tragedy that claimed 298 lives Relatives of passengers killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine have gathered with officials at Australia’s Parliament House to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 298 lives The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Mining giant to cut 700 jobs – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2024
Pacific peace in focus as PM meets island counterpart Australia's links to the Pacific remain a high priority as the prime minister met with his Tuvaluan counterpart amid geopolitical uncertainty. AAP · Jul 11, 2024
Documents reveal why Australia voted yes in key UN motion on Palestinian membership Exclusive: Internal advice shows Australia never seriously considered voting against resolution to boost status of Palestinian mission, despite positions of US and Israel The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2024
Former defence chief’s report into Zomi Frankcom killing handed to Albanese government Humanitarian worker was among seven killed in drone strikes carried out by the Israeli Defense Force in Gaza on 1 April The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024
Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit Australia has announced extra aid for Tuvalu's aviation and telecommunications sectors as the Pacific nation's prime minister arrives for a series of meetings. AAP · Jul 9, 2024
AAP · Jul 8, 2024 Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital Australia's Ukrainian diaspora has condemned a deadly attack on a children's hospital as the nation's ambassador calls for aid and action against Russia.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2024 Fatima Payman’s exit reveals ‘chasm’ between Labor and traditional base over Palestine, party insiders say Senator’s departure disappointing to ‘thousands of rank-and-file ALP and union members and Labor supporters’
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2024 Rebel with a cause: inside the moment Fatima Payman quit the Labor party Australia’s first hijab-wearing senator said her family did not flee from Afghanistan for her to remain silent in the face of atrocity
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2024 Fatima Payman quits Labor but will remain in upper house as independent WA senator tells press conference she was ‘deeply torn’ amid disagreement with the Albanese government on Palestine
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2024 Fatima Payman may resign from Labor party ‘in the coming days’, Anthony Albanese suggests Prime minister says the Western Australian senator has made ‘decision to place herself outside the Labor party’
The Conversation · Jul 1, 2024 Fatima Payman breached ‘caucus solidarity’. What does this mean and why is it so significant? The machinations of the Australian Labor Party machine are back in the spotlight this week, with Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor to support a Greens-backed motion calling for the Australian Senate to “recognise the State of Palestine”.
AAP · Jun 30, 2024 NZ's Peters follows Wong in Pacific tour de force New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will lead a delegation of six Kiwi MPs to the Solomon Islands, Nauru and Niue this week.
AAP · Jun 30, 2024 Defiant senator suspended from Labor over Palestine Outspoken Labor senator Fatima Payman has been suspended from the Labor Party caucus after declaring she would cross the floor again on Palestinian statehood.
AAP · Jun 27, 2024 New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must learn to navigate ordinary life after 14 years spent with a target on his back, prompting questions about his next moves.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024 Penny Wong confirms some in Labor caucus ‘upset’ Fatima Payman crossed the floor on Palestine Foreign minister and others say they had to argue internally for change on marriage equality, stressing importance of party unity
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024 Stella Assange urges journalists to FOI the US government to get case details Stella Assange says it’s now up to others to dig out information after ban imposed on WikiLeaks founder