"More resilient, more just": Canada and Australia to work closely amid "ruptured" rules-based global order

Australia and Canada have agreed to deepen their ties after Canada's Prime Minister urged middle powers to collaborate in the face of a ruptured ruled-based world order. Describing the two… [...]

Albanese sharpens stance on de-escalation in Middle East, joining Canadian PM

The prime ministers have responded to questioning about their initial statements of support for Israeli-US strikes on Iran. [...]

Warnings over US threats to punish Spain for not sharing military bases |Midday News Bulletin 5 March 2026

Europe's industry body warns the U-S over punishing Spain for not sharing military bases, DFAT deploys teams to support Australians caught in the Middle East as the war widens, Arsenal… [...]

Under half of young Australians believe democracy is always a preferable form of government

While new research has found Australians are broadly supportive of democracy, many are unsatisfied with its outcomes. [...]

Wong says more Middle East flights coming, as Opposition urges ADF to be considered

The Opposition has urged the government to consider ADF planes for Australian repatriation, as additional flights leave the UAE. [...]

INTERVIEW: Is Australia providing intelligence for the US-Israel attacks on Iran?

A former intelligence officer who resigned over the Iraq War has told SBS it's indisputable that Australian intelligence is being used by Israel and the United States in their war… [...]

INTERVIEW: Penny Wong on Australia's involvement in the Iran conflict

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has sat down with Federal Politics reporter Anna Henderson, where she was pressed on Canberra’s position and whether Australia has any involvement in the… [...]

'It was scary to sleep': Australians touch down after days stranded in Dubai

More than 200 Australians have arrived home to Sydney after being stuck in Dubai since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on the weekend. [...]

US sinks Iranian ship in the Indian Ocean as Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth says a torpedo from a US submarine has sunk an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. [...]

US submarine torpedoes Iranian naval vessel | Morning News Bulletin 5 March 2026

The US has torpedoed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing dozens; Hundreds of Australians from the UAE arrive home on special flights; and in sport, Iranian players emotional,… [...]

One Nation's hardline immigration stance is clear. But what else does it stand for?

Accusations of electoral fraud, persistent immigration rhetoric and a distinct orange tinge. [...]

Top US commander says Iran strikes 'ahead of game plan' as markets dive

Despite US assurances that the war in the Middle East is ahead of schedule, markets reacted to concerns ‌of prolonged conflict in the region. [...]