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Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.
July 6, 2026Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist party
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.
June 25, 2026Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
June 16, 2026Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
March 14, 2026Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
March 7, 2026Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament
The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.
March 5, 2026Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says - Reuters
Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says Reuters
March 4, 2026Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.
March 4, 2026Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' - Reuters
Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' Reuters
March 3, 2026Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip - Reuters
Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip Reuters
February 27, 2026Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.
February 25, 2026Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat - Reuters
Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat Reuters
February 25, 2026Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation - Reuters
Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation Reuters
February 25, 2026Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike - Reuters
Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike Reuters
February 25, 2026Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on US
The prime minister is off to India, Australia and Japan amid ongoing tensions with Washington.
February 23, 2026Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan - Reuters
Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan Reuters
February 23, 2026Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy - Reuters
Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy Reuters
February 22, 2026