In a notable diplomatic shift, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reportedly contacted Beijing rather than the United States during a time of need.

Researchers in Canberra warn that Australia's superb fairywren could become extinct within decades, with climate change impacts already affecting bird populations in botanic gardens.

The children of two Fidesz vice-presidents, Gábor Kubatov and Szilárd Németh, are employed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with Kubatov's son serving as a department head and Németh's daughter moving to the Canberra embassy from Malaysia.

Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran’s former charge d’affaires in Canberra, sought protection in 2023, government source confirms One of Iran’s former top diplomats in Australia has defected from the theocratic regime, with the revelations only coming to light this week after six members of the Iranian women’s football squad were granted protection. London-based news outlet Iran International, which is not tied to the Islamic Republic’s regime, reported on Friday that Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran’s cha...

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna, during a visit to Canberra, discussed the potential threat posed by former Russian combatants to Australia and emphasized the need for a special tribunal to hold Russia accountable.

Megan Worthy still recalls singing in a choir in the Australian capital, Canberra, as she was growing up. Now, as a rare form of early-onset dementia chips away at her vision and other brain…

An article reflects on the personal significance and fond memories associated with Red Hill in Canberra, describing its walking tracks, scar trees, and ochre earth.

US news site Politico is set to launch in Australia, led by journalist Ryan Heath, with a focus on policy journalism and connecting global dots from Canberra.

The Australian government in Canberra has expressed support for Ardea Resources' large-scale nickel project in Western Australia. This backing signals government confidence in the mining venture.

Despite its distance from the frontline, Australia is being tested by the fallout from the Middle East conflict, as risks ripple outwards and challenge Canberra's role.

A powerful earthquake, the strongest in decades for the area, struck southeast Australia north of Canberra, with tremors felt by thousands. Residents described the sound as a train passing by.

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech to Australia's parliament in Canberra, becoming the second Canadian prime minister in two decades to do so.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 26 FEB - As part of a ceremony held at Government House, Ambassador to Canberra Nicola Lener yesterday presented his Letters of Credence to the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence in Canberra by police due to a suspicious security incident, but safely returned hours later.

Police in Canberra, Australia, seized art posters from a bar depicting Trump, Putin, and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms, following a complaint and the enforcement of new federal hate symbol laws.

During a trip to the Indo-Pacific, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius reaffirmed in Australia that Germany does not intend to be part of the ongoing conflict with Iran, while noting Canberra's slightly different stance.

Six-day tour includes visits to Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart and aims to deepen trade ties Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Danish royals Frederik and Mary have kicked off their first trip to Australia since taking the throne in the nation’s red centre. The six-day state tour, which includes visits to Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart, aims to deepen trade ties between Queen Mary’s adopted and home countries. ...

Anti-slavery chief questions process before football squad returned to Iran; Queensland police say car found near flood zone. Follow updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A vehicle was located last night in the search for two missing tourists in the Kilkivan area, Queensland police said. The 26-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were travelling in a Silver Subaru Forrester from Brisbane to North Burnett when they failed to make their destination. Continue read...

Australia, a US ally, is sending a military aircraft and missiles to the Gulf region to assist in the Iran conflict. Critics suggest Canberra is yielding to US pressure following a late-night phone call with Trump.

15,000kg of rice was distributed at Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre to help people in need.

Police in Canberra will return seized art posters depicting Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms to a music venue, confirming that no criminal charges will be laid despite the posters satisfying some aspects of hate symbol legislation.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated Tuesday from The Lodge in Canberra — his official residence — over an alleged security incident.

Canberra banned an Australian citizen with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State (Isis) group from returning home from a detention camp in Syria, the latest development in the case of fraught repatriation of families of Isis fighters. The woman was planning to join another 33 Australians – 10 women and 23 children – and fly on Monday from Damascus, Syria, to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Wednesday. But the group was turned back by Syrian authorities to the Roj...