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DFAT said the government was urgently seeking confirmation the reportedly detained Australians’ welfare.

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has hardened the party’s immigration policy amid a surge of support to One Nation.

Minister Chris Bowen will serve as President of Negotiations for the major United Nations climate conference to be held in Türkiye in November 2026.

About 100 million litres of jet fuel will begin arriving in Australia in three shipments from the beginning of June.

The opposition argues it could push 40,000 to 90,000 off private health cover onto the public system.

Australian actress Holly Valance attended the UK’s Uniting the Kingdom rally where she spoke of her change of heart in conservative politics.

Providers say the current funding model for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is broken, and urge that pricing be set independently.

Modelled on British ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair, Zinc is proposing to offer the cheapest domestic fares between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Former Wing Commander David Chaplin also warned that with terror threat levels at ‘probable’ there was a real strategic risk to consider.

‘Nothing deters [conflict] more than showing other countries that we are serious about being ready,’ says a defence analyst.

‘Queensland gives us the ability to attract and retain the people we need to build globally competitive technology here in Australia,’ said Arkeus CEO.

Northern Minerals, which hopes to extract dysprosium and terbium in WA’s East Kimberley region, has long been a target of Chinese interest.

‘At this rate we’re considering updating the front sign to ’El Arish Tavern—Proudly Co-Owned by the Australian Government,'' said one business.

Addin Fonua-Blake and Victor Radley will also join the squad after eligibility rule changes.

The Queensland Maroons have named 6 debutants in its 20-man squad.

Former New South Wales (NSW) Liberal Senator Hollie Hughes and the party’s former Vice President Teena McQueen have joined One Nation.

A big swing away from the state’s Labor Party has forced the opposition to hose down speculation it could spark a leadership spill.

Gold Coast have injury concerns after their two Darwin games and coach Damien Hardwick is uncertain about future trips to the Top End.