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Australian troops safe after drone strikes air base near Dubai as Hastie says rules-based order a ‘fantasyland’
ByTom McIlroy political editor March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Liberal MP says rules are irrelevant when Trump acts as an ‘apex opportunist’, following a drone strike at UAE’s Al Minhad airbase where Australian troops are basedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free …

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News live: flights from Australia to Middle East cancelled; Albanese says Iran’s nuclear program a ‘threat to global peace’
ByAdeshola Ore February 28, 2026March 1, 2026

Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign minister, Penny Wong, says Australia was not told in advance about the bombing of Iran but won’t say whether intelligence facilities here were used.“We…

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Albanese warns Netanyahu expansion of settlements in West Bank risks putting two-state solution ‘out of reach’
ByTom McIlroy in New York and Dan Jervis-Bardy September 22, 2025

Australian PM will tell major conference in US the trajectory of Gaza conflict is deeply worrying to the international communityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Alb…

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Albanese warns Netanyahu expansion of settlements in West Bank risks putting two-state solution ‘out of reach’
ByTom McIlroy in New York and Dan Jervis-Bardy September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Australian PM tells major conference in US the trajectory of Gaza conflict is deeply worrying to the international communityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanes…

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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…

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Albanese government criticised for ‘weak’ response to US attacks on Iran as experts decry ‘flagrant breach’ of law
ByDan Jervis-Bardy June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Former adviser to Penny Wong argues Australia should make clear ‘we are a country that stands up … for the rules-based order’Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has said Iran’…

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