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Why did Assange choose Canberra?

The WikiLeaks founder is spending his first day as a free man.

The Canberra Times · Jun 27, 2024

Assange release eases friction in Australia-US ties

Less friction now that Julian Assange is free will help Australia's relationships with both the US and UK, a geopolitical expert says.

AAP · Jun 27, 2024

Ministers back benching senator for pro-Palestine vote

Senior ministers have defended Anthony Albanese's decision to temporarily bench a Labor senator for supporting a pro-Palestine motion by crossing the floor.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024

Australian aid package for African humanitarian crises

The Australian government has announced $23 million to help vulnerable populations in the Horn of Africa through various humanitarian crises.

AAP · Jun 22, 2024

Australia announces aid boost for PNG landslide recovery and internal security

The Australian Government announced it will provide a further two million Australian dollars ($1.3 million) to support reconstruction efforts in the region of last month’s major landslide in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

Australia gives PNG extra funding after fatal landslide

Following the devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea, Australia will boost its support of its neighbour to aid recovery efforts.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

As China premier departs, focus shifts to Pacific

A group of Australia's ministers will travel to Papua New Guinea for talks with their ministerial counterparts.

AAP · Jun 18, 2024

'Deep bonds': Australia, China talk up renewed rapport

Australia's relationship with China is steadily improving, Beijing's second-most powerful leader says, following talks between leaders of both countries.

AAP · Jun 16, 2024

Labor urged to put human rights record before trade as Chinese premier visits Canberra

Anthony Albanese should seek commitments for concrete action in his talks with Li Qiang, campaigners say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2024

Anthony Albanese to raise differences while stressing positives in talks with Chinese premier

Supporters of Yang Hengjun, the Australian citizen incarcerated in China, have urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to ask Chinese Premier Li Qiang to have the ailing author released “on medical parole” or otherwise transferred to Australia.

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2024