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PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

Australia's plan for defence spending is a "hedge" against an uncertain future as the US intensifies the call for its allies to increase the money they invest.

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Husic says Israel did not have ‘licence’ to strike Iran – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Flights from Australia to Europe diverted after Iran’s attack on US base in Qatar

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong said there had been ‘disruptions to flights with temporary airspace closures in the region’

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View from the Hill: Albanese supports US bombing, reluctantly

When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong went out on Monday to back the United States attack on Iran, it was obvious their support was through gritted teeth.

The Conversation

As the US chooses destruction over diplomacy in Iran, Australia has to decide between principle and prostration

Australia, like Little Sir Echo, whimpers after the world’s premier bully bombs the ‘bully of the Middle East’

The Guardian - AU

Lambie labels Trump a ‘bloody sociopath’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australia Walks Back Its Neutral Stance On Iran Strikes, Now Voicing Its Support Of Trump

“We do support the strikes. We certainly don’t want to see full-scale war in the Middle East," Senior Minister Tanya Plibsersek said on Sunrise this morning.

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The United States Has Bombed Three Nuclear Sites In Iran, Trump Reveals In Social Post

The president said “a payload of bombs” was dropped on “the primary site of Fordow”.

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‘I think you and I are at war’: the Australians suddenly united in grief over the Israel-Iran conflict

For friends Saina and Oscar, airstrikes on Iran and Israel have triggered guilt, fear for family members, a sense of numbness – and release at sharing it together

The Guardian - AU

The Latest: Israeli airstrikes reach into Iranian city of Rasht

Israel and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war Friday as new diplomatic efforts appeared to be underway

The Independent UK

View from The Hill: Albanese decides against pursuing Donald Trump to NATO

Anthony Albanese, just back from the G7 and his cancelled meeting with Donald Trump, has abandoned the idea of going to next week’s NATO meeting in pursuit of face time with the elusive president.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: ADF deployed for Middle East evacuations; vandals cut Sydney train cable; and how Australia influenced a video game

Penny Wong confirms defence force troops have been deployed to the Middle East to assist in evacuating Australians

The Guardian - AU

Tucker Carlson & Ted Cruz Clash In Heated Interview Over US & Iran

The interview kicked off with Cruz claiming Iran needed an uprising before a question about Iran's demographics sent the whole convo straight off a cliff.

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News Corp bets big on AI tools but journalists voice concerns

Company says in-house NewsGPT tool part of a look into how AI tech will ‘enhance our workplaces rather than replace jobs’. Plus: Seven West’s Origin dummy spit

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Penny Wong Announces Suspension Of Tehran Embassy, Urges Aussies To Leave

"We urge Australians who are able to leave Iran to do so now, if it is safe."

The Guardian - AU

For Australians stranded in Israel with planes grounded, nights are the most unnerving

Melbourne lawyer Leon Zwier is among more than 1,000 Australians seeking Dfat’s help to leave amid the fighting with Iran but their options are few

AAP

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

A shadowy network of ships Russia uses to trade goods such as oil in contravention of sanctions has been targeted by Australia for the first time.

The Guardian - AU

‘Torn between two worlds’: Iranian Australians caught up in Israel conflict

At least 350 Australians have appealed for help to leave Iran since Israel’s attacks began, but fear for loved ones who have no choice but to stay

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s claim that Israel has a right to defend itself against Iran is inconsistent with our rules-based order

While Australia rightly urges de-escalation, it also fails to condemn Israel’s attack on Iran

The Guardian - AU

Wong signals plans to get Australians out of Iran and Israel – as it happened

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Toll of Trump’s USAID cuts on Australian aid revealed, with projects to help children among hardest hit

International development council describes consequences as ‘dire’ as 120 Australian projects affected by loss of more than $400m

Al Jazeera

How the world is reacting to Israel attacks on Iran nuclear, military sites

The Israeli military says 200 jets struck more than 100 sites across Iran in large-scale attack.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Israel launches strikes on Iran; rescue teams comb Air India crash site; and Julianne Moore’s new role

Penny Wong says Australian government is ‘alarmed’ by escalation between Israel and Iran

The Guardian - AU

Man dies two weeks after arrest in Adelaide as police investigate death in custody

Knee was not applied to Gaurav Kundi’s neck, SA force says, but use of restraints will be closely examined

AAP

Australia calls for calm as Iran-Israel conflict erupts

Anthony Albanese is urging talks to de-escalate exploding tensions in the Middle East, but says Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens peace and security.

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