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Iran has a long history of exploiting social divisions abroad. It saw an opportunity in Australia and took it | Lydia Khalil
ByLydia Khalil August 28, 2025

The antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne are part of Tehran’s record of malign foreign interference – and it’s now one of the few tools it has left to project powerEver since the 1979 Iranian Revolution ushered in the Islamic republic, Iran has …

Read More Iran has a long history of exploiting social divisions abroad. It saw an opportunity in Australia and took it | Lydia Khalil
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Israeli minister says Sydney Harbour Bridge protesters ‘useful idiots’ who fell for terrorist propaganda
ByJosh Butler August 15, 2025

Sharren Haskel says she is disappointed at ‘people marching with terrorist organisations’ and denies starvation occurring in GazaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Israeli…

Read More Israeli minister says Sydney Harbour Bridge protesters ‘useful idiots’ who fell for terrorist propaganda
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Israeli minister says Sydney Harbour Bridge protesters ‘useful idiots’ who fell for terrorist propaganda
ByJosh Butler August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Sharren Haskel says she is disappointed at ‘people marching with terrorist organisations’ and denies starvation occurring in GazaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Israeli…

Read More Israeli minister says Sydney Harbour Bridge protesters ‘useful idiots’ who fell for terrorist propaganda
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What conditions has Australia put on recognition of a Palestinian state – and what will happen if they are not met?
ByJosh Butler August 13, 2025

The prime minister is facing criticism from the opposition for ‘skating over the issue’ as experts concede there will be ‘lots of challenges’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podc…

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What conditions has Australia put on recognition of a Palestinian state – and what will happen if they are not met?
ByJosh Butler August 13, 2025

The prime minister is facing criticism from the opposition for ‘skating over the issue’ as experts concede there will be ‘lots of challenges’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podc…

Read More What conditions has Australia put on recognition of a Palestinian state – and what will happen if they are not met?
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Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza
ByJosh Butler and Krishani Dhanji August 12, 2025

The PM’s escalating criticism of Israel comes as the French president overnight welcomed Australia’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca…

Read More Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza
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Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza
ByJosh Butler and Krishani Dhanji August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

The PM’s escalating criticism of Israel comes as the French president overnight welcomed Australia’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehoodFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…

Read More Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza
Anthony Albanese | Australia news | Australian politics | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Donald Trump | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East and north Africa | Nuclear weapons | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Richard Marles

Marles insists Australia ‘not supplying weapons to Israel’ but critics argue ‘parts of weapons are weapons’
ByTom McIlroy Chief political correspondent August 10, 2025

Acting prime minister decries ‘misinformation’ regarding arms exports while Greens claim ‘hollow talking points … aren’t washing with the public’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news p…

Read More Marles insists Australia ‘not supplying weapons to Israel’ but critics argue ‘parts of weapons are weapons’
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If Albanese is serious about actions not slogans, there is a way Australia can make a difference for Palestinians | Zoe Daniel
ByZoe Daniel August 9, 2025

When it comes to recognising Palestine, for once the PM’s characteristic pragmatic caution seems rightRecognition of a state of Palestine must be more than a performative response to domestic political pressure.It’s long been framed as the reward at th…

Read More If Albanese is serious about actions not slogans, there is a way Australia can make a difference for Palestinians | Zoe Daniel
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The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch up | Anne Davies
ByAnne Davies August 3, 2025

Along with the horror of Gaza, there was palpable anger towards Chris Minns and, to a lesser extent, Anthony AlbaneseSea of people march across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to killing in GazaThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, risks g…

Read More The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch up | Anne Davies