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Ukraine war poses direct threat to EU's eastern border, leaders warn
EU leaders warn of escalating security risks to member states after a second drone incident strikes Romania within a week.
6 June 2026Starmer accuses Musk of stoking UK division over teen's death
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of deliberately attempting to inflame tensions following anger over police handling of a fatal stabbing in Southampton.
5 JuneWong backs activists' sexual assault allegations against Israel
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed belief in allegations made by Australian activists who claim they were sexually assaulted whilst detained by Israeli forces.
4 JuneAustralia joins NZ in formal protest over China's MP ban
Australia will lodge a diplomatic protest with Beijing after China banned four New Zealand MPs who visited Taiwan, in an unprecedented move.
4 JuneAustralia clashes with US over slavery tariff allegations
PM Albanese accuses the Trump administration of an ideological disagreement after the US threatens a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian goods over anti-slavery concerns.
4 JuneIndonesian school meals chief arrested over corruption allegations
Former head of Indonesia's free school meals programme arrested by the Attorney General following investigation into alleged corruption and fund misappropriation.
3 JuneAUKUS submarine strategy shifts to three used vessels
Australia's defence procurement strategy has reversed course, with the government now committed to acquiring three second-hand nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership.
3 June
One Nation enters parliament as government races tax bill
Parliament faces a marathon sitting as the government pushes tax change legislation, with One Nation's David Farley sworn in as member for Farrer.
2 JuneUK releases documents on Mandelson's controversial US envoy role
The UK government has published over 1,000 pages of documents relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador amid ongoing leadership questions.
2 JuneYoung Australians reject budget as One Nation support surges
Labor's federal budget fails to resonate with younger voters as new polling shows One Nation consolidating rising support across multiple demographics.
31 MayIranians flood internet with anti-regime videos after blackout
After nearly three months offline, Iranians have reconnected to the internet and released previously hidden documentation exposing the scale of anti-government protests.
31 MayUS judge orders Trump name removed from Kennedy Center
A federal judge has halted President Trump's plans to rename the iconic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.
30 MayRegional workforce crisis looms as migration debate ignores rural reality
While capital cities dominate immigration policy debates, regional employers warn that ignoring rural needs will cripple critical workforces.
28 MayIran claims US blockade to end in draft peace framework
Iranian state TV reports a draft deal with the US would lift naval blockades and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Washington has not confirmed the agreement.
28 MayStolen Generations survivor demands urgent government action
A Stolen Generations survivor is calling for the government to act on all recommendations from a landmark inquiry into Indigenous child removal as National Sorry Day approaches.
26 MayTrump demands Arab nations recognise Israel for Iran deal
Donald Trump has linked US negotiations to end military conflict with Iran to Arab nations establishing formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
26 MaySenate committee suspended after heated McKenzie-Sterle clash
A parliamentary committee examining government infrastructure spending was suspended following a fiery confrontation between Labor chair Glenn Sterle and Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie.
25 MayTrump skips son's wedding for diplomatic duties
US President Donald Trump declines to attend his oldest son's Bahamas wedding, citing urgent diplomatic commitments and peace negotiations.
24 MayIran submits revised ceasefire proposal as Trump signals breakthrough
Senior US, Iranian and Pakistani officials move closer to a comprehensive ceasefire agreement to end Middle Eastern hostilities.
24 MayPM defends negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends government's controversial tax reforms at Victorian Labor conference, backing negative gearing changes.
24 MayOne Nation poised to become federal opposition, poll shows
A major opinion poll suggests Pauline Hanson's One Nation could emerge as the official opposition if a federal election were held today.
23 MayTulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's intelligence chief
Tulsi Gabbard has stepped down as US director of national intelligence, effective 30 June, citing her husband's bone cancer diagnosis.
23 MayTax changes threaten record green energy support
The federal government's record renewable energy investment faces jeopardy as investor groups warn that tax changes could undermine 19 wind, solar and battery projects.
23 MayTrump's 76m Washington monument clears legal hurdle
A controversial proposal to build a towering triumphal arch in Washington DC has passed a regulatory milestone despite ongoing federal lawsuits.
22 MayCM dismisses child protection concerns as 'hysteria'
NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro rejects criticism of proposed child protection law amendments from Aboriginal health and legal services.
22 MayIsraeli minister's taunt of detained flotilla activists draws condemnation
Israel's security minister faces international criticism after posting a video of detained Global Sumud Flotilla activists being forcibly restrained.
21 MayDevelopers blamed for childcare crisis as NSW inquiry exposes failures
A parliamentary inquiry into NSW childcare links property developers and corporate investors to safety failures and service gaps across the state.
20 MayVictoria's emergency hub faces major staff cuts, union warns
Victoria's emergency response centre could lose nearly two-thirds of its workforce under government restructuring plans, the union says.
20 MayLatvian PM resigns as coalition collapses over Ukrainian drone row
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after her governing coalition fractured over her dismissal of Defence Minister Andris Spruds regarding the handling of Ukrainian drones.
15 MayTaylor defends welfare comments targeting non-citizens
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has defended controversial remarks about non-citizens' welfare access, stating the Coalition would prioritise Australian citizens.
14 May