Julie Bishop makes rare diplomatic foray into Russia
The visit of the former foreign minister, who is now the United Nations special envoy for Myanmar, underscores Moscow’s growing influence in the country.

The visit of the former foreign minister, who is now the United Nations special envoy for Myanmar, underscores Moscow’s growing influence in the country.
The former foreign minister has made a rare trip to the Kremlin in a move that underscores Moscow’s growing influence in Myanmar.
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Australia is at risk of a $27 billion collapse in income from two of its biggest exports as the US-China trade war chokes demand.
Australia is at risk of a $27 billion collapse in income from two of its biggest exports as the US-China trade war chokes demand.
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New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro had urged his players to be braver with the ball – and it went to plan until the final minutes against Slovenia in Perth.
Hannah Thomas has a serious eye injury requiring surgery after she was arrested with four others at a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney’s south-west.
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is urging his players to be braver with the ball when they attempt to make it two wins on the trot against Slovenia. Follow the action.
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Hannah Thomas, who needed surgery for facial injuries, is among five facing charses stemming from an unauthorised protest in Sydney.
Australian veteran Michelle Heyman fires the ball into the back of the net to claim the lead against Slovenia.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui admits the Gold Coast Titans quest for a spot in the finals is not over despite their troubling run this season.
Police have charged a 27-year-old Westmeadows man with murder more than a month on from the disappearance of 23-year-old Joshua Bishop.
Police have charged a 27-year-old Westmeadows man with murder more than a month on from the disappearance of 23-year-old Joshua Bishop.
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A more effective and cheaper way to best get help to those who need it is doable, says the Grattan Institute.
Ellie Carpenter puts in a dangerous ball for Michelle Heyman but is denied.
Maurice Terzini's former wife Emma Addams speaks out about her relationship with the famous restaurateur.
Maurice Terzini and Emma Addams had plans to take the renowned Bondi Icebergs restaurant global. Instead, she says their three-year marriage has left her broke and devastated.
The family of a murdered prospector and his missing wife are still desperate for answers 10 years on, with hopes for a new breakthrough.
Premier Roger Cook has declared the UK “needs” Western Australia if it has any hope of building its new submarines.
Blackburn footballer Daniel Wood’s screamer at the weekend is already finding a place in football folklore, while veteran Demons defender Steven May was fined but not suspended by the MRO after a fiery clash against his former club.
The Tigers say they are not making excuses for Tom Lynch after his hot-tempered display against Adelaide, but coach Adem Yze was quick to defend the frustrated forward, while in Perth Fremantle overran the Saints.