South Australia Moves to Fast-Track Housing at Two Former Defence Sites
Desi Australia September 29, 2026
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South Australia Moves to Fast-Track Housing at Two Former Defence Sites

The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are moving ahead with plans to unlock two strategically located Defence properties near Adelaide’s CBD, with the redevelopment of Hampstead and Keswick Barracks expected to create new housing and community facilities for South Australians. Hampstead Barracks has been identified for potential divestment following the Australian Government’s independent Defence Estate Audit, […]

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Anthony Albanese Accepts Global Citizen Award, Highlights Australia’s Multicultural Communities
Desi Australia September 28, 2026
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Anthony Albanese Accepts Global Citizen Award, Highlights Australia’s Multicultural Communities

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accepted the 2026 Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award in New York, using his speech to recognise the contribution of Australia’s multicultural communities and people who help strengthen the country’s connections with the wider world. Albanese received the honour during an awards dinner held on 23 September on the sidelines of […]

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Albanese Meets Nepal PM Balen Shah in New York, Pledges Continued Support
Desi Australia September 25, 2026
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Albanese Meets Nepal PM Balen Shah in New York, Pledges Continued Support

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra “Balen” Shah in New York, with the two leaders discussing Nepal’s recovery from devastating floods and Australia’s ongoing assistance to communities affected by the disaster. The meeting took place on 25 September 2026 on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, bringing […]

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Anthony Albanese Meets Donald Trump in New York as Australia-US Ties Remain in Focus
Desi Australia September 23, 2026
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Anthony Albanese Meets Donald Trump in New York as Australia-US Ties Remain in Focus

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met United States President Donald Trump during a welcome reception for world leaders attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York, bringing the two leaders together as Australia and the US continue discussions on security, technology, trade and wider international challenges. The encounter took place during the UN […]

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Anthony Albanese Meets Tim Cook at Apple Park as Australia and Apple Focus on Safer Technology for Children
Desi Australia September 22, 2026
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Anthony Albanese Meets Tim Cook at Apple Park as Australia and Apple Focus on Safer Technology for Children

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, for discussions focused on online child safety, parental controls and the responsibilities of technology companies in protecting young users. The meeting took place at Apple Park on 20 September 2026 during Albanese’s visit to the United […]

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Albanese Calls for Humans to Stay in Control as Australia Pushes Global AI Safeguards
Desi Australia September 22, 2026
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Albanese Calls for Humans to Stay in Control as Australia Pushes Global AI Safeguards

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for artificial intelligence to remain firmly under human control as Australia steps up its international efforts to promote safeguards around the rapidly developing technology. Speaking in New York during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, Albanese said AI could deliver major benefits but its development must remain centred […]

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India Backs Australia’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat as 2029-30 Campaign Begins
Desi Australia September 21, 2026
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India Backs Australia’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat as 2029-30 Campaign Begins

India has backed Australia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2029-2030, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong formally launched Australia’s campaign during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York. The campaign places Australia’s bid within a broader effort to strengthen its role […]

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