Thursday, July 9, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

April 8, 2026

Iran-U.S. ceasefire ‘positive news’, says Australian PM

Australia recently halved fuel excise taxes temporarily and released petrol from emergency reserves amid rising energy prices.

Anthony Albanese
March 11, 2026

Australia closes three diplomatic missions in Middle East 

Australia said more than 3,200 Australians have returned on 23 commercial flights as of Wednesday.

Australian Flag (Credit: National Museum of Australia)
December 14, 2025

12 killed, many injured in terror attack at Jewish festival in Australia

At least 12 people were killed after two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish festival in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australia, on Sunday.

Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australia
August 26, 2025

Australia says Iran behind anti-Semitic attacks, expels ambassador

Foreign minister Penny Wong said this marks the first time since World War II that Canberra has expelled an ambassador.

Anthony Albanese
November 7, 2024

Australian govt to ban social media access for under 16 children

Mr Albanese and Communications Minister Michelle Rowland pledged to legislate a minimum age limit of 16 years for social media access.

Social media
January 11, 2024

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency

Violence in the capital subsided on Thursday, with the government flying in extra police to maintain order.

PROTEST IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
June 6, 2022

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties on security, climate change

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heralded a deepened relationship with close neighbour Indonesia during his first bilateral visit on Monday.

Anthony Albanese and Joko Widodo