A photo of Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth speaking at a podium, with the Australian flag in the background, symbolizing government plans to integrate AI into workplaces.

AI Set to Transform Workplaces, Says Albanese Government

October 6 2025 | Sydney, Australia The Australian Government is pressing ahead with a sweeping agenda to reshape Australia’s workforce for the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Led by Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the reform drive emphasises that AI will augment human work rather than replace it — equipping Australians with…

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Seven Australian activists detained after a Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted by Israel allege degrading treatment, sparking protests and global debate.

Australian Gaza Flotilla Activists Allege Degrading Treatment After Detention by Israel

October 6 2025 | Sydney, Australia Seven Australians Detained After Flotilla Interception Seven Australian citizens detained by Israeli forces following the interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla are alleging “degrading and humiliating treatment” while in custody. The Global Sumud Flotilla — a 42-vessel humanitarian convoy carrying over 450 international participants — was stopped by the Israeli…

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Image shows two men in suits walking side by side with Australian and PNG flags in the background, with a 7NEWS graphic reading "HISTORIC DEFENCE PACT."

Historic Defence Pact Sealed Between Australia and Papua New Guinea

October 8, 2025 | Sydney, Australia Australia and PNG Finalise the Pukpuk Treaty Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have formally sealed a historic defence pact, marking Canberra’s first major military alliance since the ANZUS Treaty of 1951. The Pukpuk Treaty—named after the Tok Pisin word for “crocodile”—was officially approved by PNG’s National Executive Council…

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