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Listings Under Part 4 Of Charter Of UN Act 1945 3 October
World Forest Week: FAO urges greater investment and action for the world’s dryland forests
First UN International Coffee Day celebrates the people behind every cup
FAO Food Price Index rises in September amid weather concerns and transport disruptions
Middle East escalation could leave 11.7 million more women and girls facing food insecurity by end-2026
Three Years on from the DRC: Australia needs a Human Rights Act
Ahead of the global climate summit, Pacific leaders call on nations to keep 1.5°C within reach
WHO and the Netherlands strengthen partnership on global health security and emergency response
IACHR and GHREN stress that human rights are the foundation of democracy, and democracy is the essential condition for free and fair elections: Nicaragua
UN Decade of Healthy Ageing midpoint report finds progress, calls for greater investment
UN expert urges Malaysian Government to stop repatriation of Myanmar nationals, deplores Myanmar military’s latest airstrikes targeting civilians
Children’s Week Free Family Fun
Australia joins ASEAN-led Joint Cooperative Activity
WHO releases new guidance to prevent heat-related illness at mass gatherings
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Presents “TIME TO ACT FORUM 2026: The Climate Crisis and the Energy Frontier — Building a Resilient and Sustainable…
Commitments Must Yield Tangible Progress in Democratic Republic of Congo, Special Representative Tells Security Council
Education Ministry inquiry the latest sign NZ’s Official Information Act isn’t working
WHO reports latest global trends in cholera, meningitis and plague
Reducing food loss and waste to protect forests and transform agrifood systems
Sales, Production, and Export Results for August 2026
FAO Committee on Forestry: Director-General urges better integration of forests into food security and development policies
FAO report: Restoring forests and landscapes is critical to meeting global food security and development goals
Toyota Employees Win Medals for Excellence in 5 categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition
Free And Open Seas Matter To South Australia
Trump frames unregulated AI as a way to keep ahead of China – but in fact, it harms US national security
World leaders renew commitment to protect the world from future pandemics
Governments, civil society, and private sector call for coordinated action to end technology-facilitated violence against women and girls
UN Special Rapporteur on cultural rights to visit Zimbabwe
UN Women launches the Digital, Innovation and AI Hub dedicated exclusively to gender equality
Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2027 southern hemisphere influenza season
WHO announces expansion of prequalification programme for medical devices
Sudan: FAO launches nationwide livestock vaccination campaign to protect food security and livelihoods amid conflict
One month after the Nepal floods, women are running community kitchens, feeding their communities, and rebuilding their lives
Australian Prime Minister Television interview – News24 NewsDay
With the Open Sea as Its Stage, Lexus Begins Overseas Sales of the LY 680 Luxury Yacht
Australia’s National Statement – United States, New York
New report – Global unmet need for contraception is still increasing ahead of World Contraception Day
Final call to help shape the future of Australias social economy
Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances concludes its 140th session
Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda Inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame
UNITAR launches new diploma in future skills and employability
Grattan on Friday: when rogue AI agent ‘scaled a fence’, it reinforced Albanese’s case for tough guardrails
Australia Ratifies Landmark Ocean Treaty
20 years of the UNCRPD: What will it take to make rights real?
Sharks often swim across national borders. Our conservation efforts must travel with them
Middle Powers Can’t Be Bystanders As UN Falters
Climate change: Laws and policies must change to prevent future statelessness, says Australian and UN joint report
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Orders 11 More Boeing Jets to Expand Fleet