PM announces ‘severe costs to Russia’s aggression’ as Australia joins allies in imposing sanctions Wednesday February 23, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal PM says Australia will immediately begin placing sanctions on Russian individuals in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Premium Insights and analysis Who are the Ukrainian ‘separatists’ being used as pawns in Russia’s military posturing? Wednesday February 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Who are the separatist groups in these now Russian-backed breakaway regions of Ukraine? And are they really Russian puppets who buy into Putin's lines?…
Australia condemns Russia’s ‘unlawful’ declarations, evacuates embassy staff from Ukraine Wednesday February 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Marise Payne says Putin's declaration that Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine are independent states has no validity under international law.
Observers keep close eye on Russian activity in Ukraine’s east Monday February 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal According to new US intelligence reports, 40-50% of Russian forces encircling Ukrainian borders have moved into combat formation.
Premium Interviews Russia’s stance on Ukraine has goal of trashing liberal democracy Thursday February 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The wedge Putin is trying to place between Ukraine and the rest of the world is about more than imminent military invasion, says an expert.
High Commission to boost Australian trade in the North East Indian Ocean Monday February 14, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Foreign minister Marise Payne has announced the opening of Australia’s new High Commission in Malé.
DFAT increases AUKUS public servant resources to counter ‘disinformation’ Monday February 14, 2022 By Jackson Graham Foreign Affairs & Immigration DFAT has deployed more staff to Vienna to assist with the AUKUS agreement to help counter 'mischaracterisations and wilful disinformation'. …
Development, diplomacy and defence experts imagine a shared future with Southeast Asia Thursday February 10, 2022 By Melissa Conley Tyler Defence What advantages do an integrated defence, development, diplomacy approach bring to Australia?…
Man charged after cameras found in women’s bathroom of Australian embassy in Thailand Monday February 7, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal A former male staff member of the Australian Embassy in Bangkok has been charged after cameras were found in the women’s bathroom of the government…
Payne calls for end to Myanmar’s attack on civilians, release of Sean Turnell Wednesday February 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Marise Payne has called for Myanmar's military leaders to ‘return to the path of democracy’ and end all violent action towards the country's citizens.
Australia tells immediate family of embassy staff to depart Ukraine Tuesday January 25, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal DFAT has told Australians in Ukraine to 'leave now by commercial means' and to register their whereabouts with the department. …
Australia sends medical supplies to Solomon Islands as COVID cases rise Monday January 24, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The first of two flights touched down in the Solomon Islands on Saturday, carrying 100 oxygen concentrators, medical supplies, PPE and more.
Advocacy groups call for Australia to spend more on COVAX fund Friday January 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Quashing COVID variants requires vaccinating more of the world’s population, and global health and aid orgs are calling on Australia to help.
Three people confirmed dead following Tonga eruption Wednesday January 19, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal A 65-year-old woman from Mango Island, a 49-year-old man from Nomuka Island, and a British national were killed by the Tonga volcano disaster. …
Trade deal unlocks government contracts, critics say pay public servants instead Tuesday January 18, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The Australia-UK free trade agreement will give consultancies access to more government work, including at state and territory level.
