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Relatives and a friend of Israelis kidnapped and killed by Hamas visit Australia's Parliament House

Nov. 27, 2023 23:19 PM EST

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Relatives and a friend of Israelis kidnapped and killed by Hamas visited Australia’s Parliament House on Tuesday, sharing personal stories in an effort to lobby for international support for all hostages to be freed — and to support Israel’s war effort. ...

Fijian leader hopes Australian submarines powered by US nuclear technology will enhance peace

Oct. 17, 2023 08:07 AM EDT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Fiji’s prime minister said Tuesday he hopes Australia's acquisition of a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology will enhance peace in the Pacific region but stopped short of endorsing the increased military cooperation with the United States. ...

Australia looks for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after referendum loss

Oct. 15, 2023 00:36 AM EDT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia will look for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after voters soundly rejected a proposal to create a new advocacy committee, the deputy prime minister said on Sunday. Every state and mainland territory apart from Australian Capital...

Australian prime minister says Chinese-Australian journalist detained in China for 3 years has returned to Australia

Oct. 11, 2023 01:53 AM EDT
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian prime minister says Chinese-Australian journalist detained in China for 3 years has returned to Australia.