Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran's former charge d'affaires in Canberra, sought protection in 2023 and has been granted asylum, a government source confirms. The defection follows similar asylum cases involving Iranian athletes.
Craig Munns, 65, transitioned from electronics and computer sales to palaeontology after earning his degree at 62. Now at Geoscience Australia, he studies ancient life forms and advocates for lifelong learning.
Mark Carney's call for middle powers to unite amid global shifts falls on deaf ears in Australia, as both major parties cling to US ties despite Aukus and Iran tensions.
Canadian PM Mark Carney and Australian PM Anthony Albanese call for unity as 'strategic cousins' to navigate superpower relations, including with Trump's America, while urging de-escalation in Middle East conflicts.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for increased transparency and security in the review of sponsored orange passes, which allow over 2,000 individuals, including lobbyists, unescorted access to Parliament House's private areas.
A parliamentary review reveals dozens of committee inquiries remain unanswered by the government, with delays spanning years on issues from gambling ads to jobs for mates.
A visual retrospective of Anthony Albanese's three-decade career, from his 1996 election to Grayndler to becoming Australia's Prime Minister, highlighting key moments in Labor politics.
Paul Daley reflects on Canberra's Red Hill as a cherished landscape where family memories, canine companions, and natural beauty intertwine, offering a poignant meditation on place and belonging.
Grace Tame, former Australian of the Year, rebukes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for calling her 'difficult,' alleging misogynistic undertones. The clash highlights tensions over advocacy and political discourse in Australia.
Australian police have returned controversial art posters depicting Trump and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms to a Canberra venue without pressing charges, sparking debate over free speech and artistic expression.
Politico has officially launched its Australian edition in Canberra, marking a significant expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. The move aims to provide in-depth political and policy coverage, leveraging local expertise to influence the national discou
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official Canberra residence, The Lodge, following a security threat. The Australian Federal Police conducted a search and found no suspicious items, with no current public safety risk.
ACT police have seized five controversial art posters depicting global leaders in Nazi uniforms from a Canberra venue, launching an investigation under new hate symbol legislation.
Australian police have confiscated controversial art posters from a Canberra bar, featuring Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Benjamin Netanyahu depicted in Nazi uniforms, sparking debates over free speech and artistic expression.
Valerie Wenberg and Robert West share their painful stories of forced removal as children during Australia's Stolen Generations, gathering with 100 survivors in Canberra to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the national apology.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has directly raised the issue of Australian war graves bulldozed by Israeli forces in Gaza with President Isaac Herzog during meetings in Canberra.
Angus Taylor appeared cheerful during parliamentary questioning while Sussan Ley's office posted social media graphics, as a leadership spill threatens to oust Ley after less than a year in the role.
Unverified reports claim a former Canberra high school student has been killed in Iran, with Australia making representations to Tehran over executions and protest crackdowns.
Zoya Patel reflects on the resurgence of One Nation's popularity, drawing parallels to her childhood experiences with Pauline Hanson's anti-immigration rhetoric and its impact on Australian society.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese pressed Israeli President Isaac Herzog for accountability over Zomi Frankcom's death during Canberra visit met with protests.
The Australian Defence Force is establishing a new specialist training centre in Canberra to bolster its Space Command workforce, enhancing national security capabilities in the space domain.
The Liberal and National parties appear divided in parliament, with the opposition reduced to crossbench size. Labor ministers mock the Coalition's disarray during question time.
Sussan Ley's proposed peace deal would force three National senators who opposed hate speech laws to sit on the backbench for six months, as Coalition reunification talks continue.
Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian warns Canberra that forcing Chinese firm Landbridge to sell its Port of Darwin lease could damage trade and trigger Beijing's intervention.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first Australian-trained astronaut, has been honoured as Australian of the Year 2026, aiming to inspire youth and advance space exploration.