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Australian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotilla
ByKelly Burke May 2, 2026

Three Australians among 175 activists taken by Israel from ships attempting to transport aid to Gaza say they have launched a hunger strike Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree Australian activists say they have launched a h…

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Israel navy to release six Australians in Greece after intercepting Gaza flotilla
ByCaitlin Cassidy May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

The activists’ vessels were intercepted off the coast of Crete on Wednesday evening while travelling as part of the Global Sumud FlotillaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSix Australians who were detained by the Israel Defense …

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Lebanese citizens with Australian partners being denied visitor visas amid concerns over unofficial ‘blacklists’
ByBen Doherty and Adeshola Ore April 28, 2026

Rejection letters for those applying to enter Australia while they wait for their partner visas read like ‘cut-and-paste’ refusals, migration agents sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEvery night Maram cries for her father. “…

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The Iran war has heightened the nuclear and climate threat. Australia must help the world step back from the brink | Chris Barrie
ByChris Barrie April 13, 2026

As a regional power and signatory to the non-proliferation treaty, Australia has responsibilities. I am calling on the government to take four stepsThe war on Iran, which may still be a long way from over, has triggered an energy challenge that highlig…

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Greens say Australia should step up pressure on Israel over ‘disastrous, illegal, immoral war’ on Lebanon
ByTom McIlroy and Krishani Dhanji April 10, 2026

Call comes on same day former prime minister Tony Abbott says Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle EastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastT…

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Anthony Albanese brands Trump’s Iran threats ‘extraordinary’ in rare moment of criticism
ByDan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondent April 8, 2026

Australian PM also welcomes a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that will reopen the strait of Hormuz to global shippingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese …

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Australia backs Lebanon’s sovereignty and opposes occupation, Penny Wong tells Israel
BySarah Basford Canales March 25, 2026

Foreign minister reiterates condemnation of Iran over the strait of Hormuz, and says Australia does not want to see occupation of southern Lebanon by IsraelPenny Wong has told her Israeli counterpart that Australia supports Lebanon’s sovereignty and do…

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Iran war energy crisis equal to 70s twin oil shocks and fallout from Ukraine war, says IEA chief
ByTom McIlroy political editor March 23, 2026

Fatih Birol says effect on energy markets of Iran bombings and closure of Hormuz strait not initially understood by world leadersMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe global energy crisis caused by the war in Iran is equivalent to the combined fo…

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Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’
BySarah Basford Canales March 22, 2026

Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSix oil ships boun…

Read More Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’
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Iraqi official urges Australia to take back alleged IS fighters during meeting with ambassador
ByNino Bucci Justice and courts reporter March 12, 2026

Iraq’s national security adviser Qassim al-Araji says he told Australian ambassador that countries should repatriate prisonersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA senior Iraq…

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