Anthony Albanese

Australia’s capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack, Albanese says

The gunmen accused of carrying out the Bondi Beach attack used powerful firearms that were legally obtained.

Australia gun buyback to start in November, PM Albanese says

FILE PHOTO: A visitor places a pebble at a memorial site in remembrance to the lives lost during the Bondi Beach mass shooting on December 14, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper/File Photo

Australia’s Albanese says AUKUS remains ‘full steam ahead’ after Trump call

Australia was slapped with a levy of 12.5 per cent in July over alleged forced labour concerns, along with 59 other countries.

Australia's Albanese says AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meet at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. October 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Japan brushes off Australian PM’s melon drama

Tokyo played down the comments by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (left) about melons gifted to him by his Japanese counterpart, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, stressing the leaders’ good relationship.

Australian PM under fire for ‘melons’ gag about Japanese leader

Australian PM Anthony Albanese had already faced a backlash and apologised over comments made during an interview in July with the Bush Deep podcast.

Australia and Vietnam deepen strategic partnership

Vietnam’s President To Lam arrives at Government House in Sydney, Australia, August 10, 2026. Bianca De Marchi/Pool via REUTERS

Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivers his opening remarks to the 2026 ALP National Conference in Adelaide, Australia, July 23, 2026. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Australia to enact AI laws, protect creative content: PM Albanese

The new standards require large data centres to generate surplus power, minimise water use, and avoid using land intended for housing.

'Our Jurassic legend': Reactions to the death of actor Sam Neill

FILE PHOTO: Actor Sam Neill poses during a photocall at the yearly MIPTV, the International Television Programs Market in Cannes, southeastern France, April 7, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo

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