Australia Boosts Defense Spending by $53 Billion
Defense Minister Richard Marles unveils a new national strategy, increasing spending to 2.4% of GDP over a decade, though it falls short of Trump's 3.5% demand.
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Indigenous Art Exhibition Opens After Delay and Lawsuit
The National Gallery of Australia's Ngura Puḻka exhibition, featuring 30 Indigenous paintings, opens after three years of controversy, investigations, and a multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit.
Albanese Must Clarify Australia's War Stance on Iran
Amid Trump's Iran war, Australia's PM Anthony Albanese faces calls for clearer communication on foreign policy, as Defence Chief David Johnston sets a transparent example.
Albanese Announces Gambling Ad Ban and Fuel Tax Cut
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled new gambling advertising restrictions and a fuel tax reduction during his National Press Club speech, while global events like Artemis II launch and Middle East tensions unfold.
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Albanese Urges Train Use to Save Fuel for Essential Workers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a rare national address, urging Australians to consider public transport to conserve fuel for essential workers while addressing global energy shocks.
Labor Platform Draft Drops Mandatory Jail Term Opposition
Labor's draft 2026 national platform reveals significant policy shifts, including ending opposition to mandatory jail terms. Meanwhile, new analysis links capital gains tax rules to rising house prices.
PM's TV Address Raises Alarm Over Energy and Fuel Prices
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's scheduled national television address has generated widespread unease, as Australians grapple with soaring petrol prices and fossil fuel concerns.
Albanese Addresses Nation on Fuel Crisis as Prices Drop
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a national address tonight, urging Australians to conserve fuel. This follows new support measures and a fuel excise cut that has already lowered petrol and diesel prices nationwide.
Family Demands Audio of Israeli Strike That Killed Aid Worker
On the second anniversary of Zomi Frankcom's death in Gaza, her family renews calls for transparency and release of drone audio from the deadly Israeli strike.
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Albanese Government Assures Stable Fuel Supply Amid Rising Prices
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen reassure Australians about fuel supply stability, as prices surge and the Coalition pushes for a halving of the fuel excise to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Von der Leyen Urges US-Iran Talks Over Hormuz Crisis
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns the Hormuz Strait closure threatens global energy supplies, urging immediate negotiations to halt hostilities in the Middle East.
EU's Von der Leyen: Distance No Shield for Australia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed Australia's parliament, warning that geographic isolation cannot protect against global conflicts and urging US-Iran cooperation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
NRL Coaches Demand Stadium Upgrade After Glass Shatters
Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo required stitches after a shattered glass pane injured his hand at Canberra's GIO Stadium, prompting Raiders coach Ricky Stuart to condemn the aging venue's condition.
Albanese Breaks Silence on Trump as US-Australia Alliance Frays
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese publicly urged the US to end the Iran conflict, signaling growing tensions with Donald Trump's administration as economic fallout hits Australia.
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Australia Investigates Fuel Suppliers Over Price Gouging in Supply Crisis
Australia's competition watchdog is investigating major fuel suppliers for alleged anti-competitive conduct as shortages and price hikes hit amid the Iran war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a new taskforce coordinator to manage supply.
Iranian Diplomat Defects, Granted Asylum in Australia
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: A New Career as Palaeontologist at 62
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.
Carney's Rupture Warning Unheeded in Australian Politics
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.
Canada-Australia 'Strategic Cousins' Alliance Amid Global 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.
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Albanese Seeks Tighter Scrutiny on Lobbyists' Parliament Access
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.
Government Delays Responses to Dozens of Parliamentary Reports
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.
Anthony Albanese's 30-Year Political Journey in Pictures
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.
Red Hill Canberra: A Sanctuary of Memory and Nature
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 Slams PM's 'Difficult' Comment in Advocacy Row
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.
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Police Return Nazi Uniform Posters to Canberra Venue, No Charges
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 Launches Australian Edition in Canberra, Expanding Global Reach
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
Albanese Evacuated from Canberra Home Due to Security Threat
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.
Nazi Uniform Posters Seized from Canberra Cafe in Police Raid
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.
Police Seize Art Posters of Trump, Putin, Netanyahu in Nazi Uniforms
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.
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Stolen Generations Survivors Mark 18th Apology Anniversary
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.
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