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Art
Resilience on Screen: the First National Ukrainian Film Festival in Australia
The inaugural Ukrainian Film Festival Australia brings award-winning contemporary Ukrainian cinema to audiences nationwide.
May 22, 2026
US
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Effect, Reshaping Global Trade
The deal creates one of the world’s largest free‑trade zones as Brussels looks to diversify trade beyond the US and China.
May 1, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Australia Should Stop Shadowing Allied Sanctions and Start Building Them With Ukraine
Australia has remained the world’s largest importer of third-party products refined from Russian oil, fueling Russia’s war machine.
March 16, 2026
UK
UK, Australia Launch Largest Sanctions Packages Yet Against Russia, Boost Ukraine Aid
UK and Australia unveil record sanctions on Russia amid Putin’s war entering its fifth year.
Feb. 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Australian Defence Firm Helps Ukraine Zap Russian Drones
A top Australian defence firm is helping Ukrainian troops shoot down Russian drones, as Western governments ramp up spending on technology to counter the battlefield weapon of the future.
Feb. 19, 2026
Ukraine
Amber Heart Award for Kyiv Post Contributor
Pete Shmigel’s lifelong efforts to support Ukrainian independence through activism, journalism and literature have been acknowledged by Ukraine.
Feb. 17, 2026
Australia
Sydney Gets New Ukrainian-Themed Mural
The new mural fuses two themes: the folkloric and fantastical work of famous Ukrainian artist, Maria Prymachenko, and Australia’s unique native flora.
Feb. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Aussie-Kiwi-Ukraine Connection Prepares for Forum
An international conference will be held in Lviv to position Australia and New Zealand as “first-movers” in the rush to support Ukraine as well as benefit from Kyiv’s technological know-how.
Jan. 31, 2026
Australia
Bondi Beach Hero Becomes Source of Pride in Syrian Hometown
On Sunday, 44-year-old Ahmed became a hero when he intercepted an attack on a gathering for a Jewish festival marking the start of Hanukkah.
Dec. 16, 2025
Ukraine
UK, Canada, Australia Recognize State of Palestine
The three Commonwealth states join dozens of nations in recognizing Palestine as Israel’s military campaign in Gaza spirals into a humanitarian catastrophe.
Sept. 21, 2025
Tanks
Abrams Tanks Sent by Australia Reach Ukraine
Australia delivers on a promise to help Ukraine with M1A1 Abrams tanks. The first of 49 in total have been delivered. But the Abrams tanks have some glaring vulnerabilities.
July 19, 2025
Russia
Australia Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Despite having already imposed more than 1,400 sanctions on Russia in response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, this is the first target on its shadow fleet.
June 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Australian Abrams Tanks en Route to Ukraine – Media
The process of loading the first of 49 vehicles onto a cargo ship has begun, but for security reasons, the government is not disclosing their current location or expected arrival date in Europe.
May 19, 2025
Russia
Canberra Slams Russian Jailing of Australian Who Fought for Ukraine
Australia condemned as a “sham trial” the 13-year sentence handed to Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins by a Russian-run court in occupied Ukraine, demanding he be treated as a POW.
May 17, 2025
North Korea
Trump Slaps Tariffs on Australia’s Remote Penguin-Filled Islands
The Heard and McDonald Islands are an Australian possession, which is also facing the same new US 10% tariffs as Canberra.
April 3, 2025
Ukraine
Australia Says Would Consider Joining Peacekeeping in Ukraine
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country may join a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine but it’s too early for deployment.
March 9, 2025