Australia joins international forum on reopening strait
World leaders have convened to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid continuing uncertainty as Iran’s foreign minister…
Australia could join international coalition to clear the Strait of Hormuz
Australia has moved closer to joining an international coalition led by Britain and France to clear the Strait…
Cyclone Maila kills at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea
At least 11 people have been killed by floods and landslides caused by Tropical Cyclone Maila in Papua…
Australia assessing how to protect Pacific nations from fuel shortages caused by Iran war
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is exploring how it can help protect Pacific nations from global oil…
Family of Zomi Frankcom still waiting for answers two years after death at hands of IDF
For Zomi Frankcom’s brother Mal, the second anniversary of her death will be particularly painful. “Even though she…
Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation
Australia has warned Israel against occupying parts of Lebanon, urging it to respect international law after the displacement…
Women’s Asian Cup 2026: ‘No way’ Iran’s footballers can return home, with calls to protect them in Australia
The Iranian women’s football team is facing an impossible situation. As the players try to prepare for their…
Families aboard Middle East flights criticise DFAT’s Iran response
Stranded Australians and their relatives are accusing the Albanese government of failing to offer genuine support during the…
Federal government tight-lipped on claims Australians were aboard US sub that sank Iranian warship
The federal government says it cannot answer questions over whether Australian personnel were on board the American submarine…
War in the Middle East live: More than 80 Iranian sailors dead after US strike on warship in Indian Ocean
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Australian crisis teams sent to Middle East as Iran war continues
The federal government is sending six crisis response teams to the Middle East to help thousands of Australians…
Lawyers call for Australian investigation into Israeli President Isaac Herzog amid genocide allegations
Prominent justice advocates have formally requested that federal police investigate Israel’s president for alleged incitement to genocide ahead…