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Daniel Moritz says people attending Supernova music festival were ‘totally unaware and unprotected’ in Hamas attack

Anthony Albanese says Australia stands by Israel and recognises its right to defend itself after deadly attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Two new ambassadors will try to steady relationships with China and Russia in a slew of diplomatic appointments announced by Australia's foreign minister.

The prime minister and foreign minister are campaigning in suburban Sydney to drum up support for an Indigenous voice and constitutional recognition.

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At UNGA78, EAM S. Jaishankar met with counterparts from Brazil, South Africa as part of IBSA. Discussed solidarity among Global South, UNSC reform, terrorism, climate finance, WB/IMF reform. He also held bilateral talks with Australia, Bahrain, Japan, UK on connectivity, economic linkages, regional dynamics.

Australian foreign minister says security council must be more representative or risk becoming an ‘anachronism’

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met with her Israeli counterpart after the government reversed Australia's stance on the conflict with Palestinians.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the government's resolve to pursue justice for Australians who were killed when their plane was downed over Ukraine.