The Palestinian Authority announces the formation of a new cabinet

The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new cabinet as pressure grows for reform. The new cabinet will be formed by 23 ministers, at least five of whom… [...]

Jacqui Lambie breaks silence on senator's shock resignation from her party

Tammy Tyrrell announced on Thursday that she was quitting the Jacqui Lambie Network, saying she longer had the confidence of the party. [...]

SBS News In Easy English 29 March 2024

A daily 5 minute news wrap with English learners and people with disability. [...]

A COVID vaccine mandate could be dumped. That doesn't mean it was a bad idea

Analysis: In contrast to the introduction of vaccine mandates, their removal often appears haphazard. Less is known about how or why it happens, or how it should be done. [...]

Midday News Bulletin 29 March 2024

An Indigenous AFL champion subjected to racist slurs; At least 45 people dead after a bus crashes in South Africa; And Collingwood has defeated Brisbane by 20 points. [...]

The Facebook feature you'll no longer have access to from next week

The Facebook feature has already been shut down in several other countries, and its axing in Australia comes as Meta calls an end to a number of multimillion-dollar deals. [...]

'Not even safe in our own homes': AFL great Eddie Betts shares horrific video

The video showed children being racially abused as they played basketball in a front yard. [...]

Who is Sam Bankman-Fried, the fraudster sentenced to 25 years in prison?

Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years for stealing $12 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded. [...]

Microplastics: The sneaky guests in our waterways, soil, air... and bodies

Australian scientists are hoping new research into microplastics in our waterways will promote more sustainable practices. Microplastics - the result of the breakdown of larger plastic products - are present… [...]

Hopes new system will control spread of deadly mite

The varroa mite, native to Asia, has spread throughout Europe, North and South America, and parts of Africa, reducing honey production by up to 60%. [...]

Morning News Bulletin 29 March 2024

China has dropped all trade tariffs against Australian winemakers, at least 11 people have died after Cyclone Gamane strikes island nation of Madagascar, and in sport, the A-F-L players' association… [...]

The $15,000 reason you're paying more for chocolate this Easter

Your chocolate Easter bunny isn't just more expensive, it may be smaller too. [...]