Australia not on track to Close the Gap by 2031

New Closing the Gap data shows progress is stalling, and in some areas, slipping backwards. With only a handful of targets on track, there are growing warnings time is running… [...]

The King and Australian-born Queen of Denmark wrap up their national visit

King Frederik of Denmark and his Australian-born wife Queen Mary have wrapped up their official visit to Australia. Their final stop in Hobart offered plenty of hometown memories for Queen… [...]

Tips and tricks to make your petrol last longer

With prices at the bowser set to skyrocket across the country and dozens of service stations running out of petrol due to panic buying, filling up your tank could soon… [...]

'Cautious but calm': Australia's fuel watchdogs keep a keen eye on supply

In Australia the Prime Minister has called for the war in the Middle East to end soon. There were more warnings today about the impact of the conflict on the… [...]

'Our fuel supply is secure': PM appoints taskforce to tackle issues caused by the war in the Middle East

The Prime Minister has appointed a 'fuel tsar' to help tackle supply chain issues caused by the war in the Middle East. It comes as the competition watchdog investigates major… [...]

Aurora australis might soon be on display. Here's how to get the best view

Some Australians could get a colourful light show if they look up at the night sky at the right moment. [...]

$50bn wiped from ASX as Middle-East war intensifies and jobless rate rises to 4.3%

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Faraz Syed from Citi to find out why the RBA will look through the rise in Australia's unemployment rate at its next interest… [...]

'Not surprising at all': Israel's tactics in Lebanon and a threat to 'finish the job'

Israel is conducting heavy airstrikes and a ground operation in Lebanon, killing hundreds and displacing nearly a million people. [...]

Power bills in some states could drop by up to 10 per cent

Under proposed safety net prices, Australian businesses and households may see "welcome relief", according to the regulator. [...]

Warnings issued for Cyclone Narelle | Evening News Bulletin 19 March 2026

Cyclone Narelle upgraded to a category five system, Australia's consumer watchdog launches an investigation into the country's major fuel suppliers, The Matildas to face Japan in Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup… [...]

Dire Straits for Trump, Beijing takes a backseat and Cuba in the dark. Plus, the goodie bag bonanza...

The war in the Middle East is entering a dangerous new phase, with a global oil chokepoint at the centre of rising tensions, but just how far will NATO allies… [...]