Police watchdog to look at arrest after former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas injured

Police declared Hannah Thomas' arrest a critical incident, after the former Greens candidate said she was badly injured. [...]

Former Greens candidate may lose vision in right eye after protest injury

A critical incident has been declared by New South Wales police following the injury of a former Greens candidate during an unauthorised pro-Palestinian protest in Sydney's south west. Five people,… [...]

Georgia gripped by political turmoil as protesters demand new elections

Thousand of protesters have gathered in front of the Georgian parliament to mark the beginning of the seventh month of non-stop protests. They're calling for new parliamentary elections and the… [...]

Countdown on for Canada, Australia, as US tariffs loom

Canada says it's scrapping a proposed tax on US technology companies. It had been a flashpoint in trade negotiations between the neighbours, which now appear to be back on after… [...]

Tax time tips & ASX enjoys above average returns in FY25

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ATO Assistant Commissioner Robert Thomson to find out what the Taxation Office is targeting during tax return season and to get his top… [...]

Thousands seek Australian climate visas as Tuvalu sinks

More than one-third of the people in the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu, which scientists predict will be submerged by rising seas, have applied for a landmark climate visa to… [...]

The jury in the mushroom murder trial is considering a verdict. What happens next?

Twelve jurors will have to consider the prosecution's case, the defence arguments and a judge's directions before they reach their verdicts in Erin Patterson's murder trial. [...]

Foreign Minister to push for full tariffs exemption on US trip | Evening News Bulletin 30 June 2025

Albanese says the government will continue to push for a full exemption from US tariffs; Two firefighters killed in a sniper attack in the US state of Idaho; And in… [...]

Public servant gave 'improper benefit' to sister's fiancé in new job, anti-corruption body finds

A senior Home Affairs officer promoted her sister's fiancé as a candidate for a position in the department and forged a signature to get him recruited, the national anti-corruption body… [...]

Severe weather forecast: Heavy rains and winds to 'drench' parts of Australia

This is what the low-pressure system off the east coast of Australia has in store for the weather this week. [...]

SBS News In Easy English 30 June 2025

A daily 5 minute news bulletin for English learners and people with a disability. [...]

Signs of progress on a Gaza ceasefire as Iran says it will 'never stop' nuclear program

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says the country will continue with its nuclear program for what he calls "peaceful energy" purposes. It comes as US President Donald Trump insists… [...]