Penny Wong has warned Israel “this cannot continue”, as she condemned the “horrific … death and destruction” left by a deadly Israeli attack on civilians in southern Gaza. In an opening statement to senate estimates on Tuesday, the Foreign Minister – representing the Prime Minister – made reference to Sunday’sContinue Reading
When I first travelled to Israel it was with a sense of excitement to explore a land so rich in the history of humanity. This week I have returned, with unease. Conflict, war and tragedy have never been far away for this nation established out of the horrors of theContinue Reading
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has refused to comment on reports a fifth former immigration detainee, released into the community after last month’s landmark High Court decision, had been arrested. A former Sudanese child soldier was arrested in Queensland on Thursday after it was realised there was a warrant to returnContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese has ignored a call to ditch high-level talks in San Francisco with Asia Pacific leaders to stay at home to deal with simmering domestic issues. The Prime Minister left Canberra shortly after a fiery question time to head to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit on Wednesday afternoon. HeContinue Reading
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese received a warm welcome as he met US President Joe Biden at the White House, with both leaders announcing a “new era” of strategic alliance between the two countries. A crowd of about 4000 people attended a flash opening ceremony for Mr Albanese on Wednesday. HeContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese has called for international law to be upheld and civilians to be protected in the wake of a devastating hospital blast in Gaza. According to reports, anywhere between 500 and 1000 people, including hundreds of children, have been killed after an explosion at Gaza City Hospital. Both HamasContinue Reading
British TV presenter Phillip Schofield has spoken for the first time about his affair with a much younger colleague, revealing he is “utterly broken and ashamed” — but stressed he did not groom him. The axed This Morning host, 61, who has been in hiding since the scandal broke, approachedContinue Reading