Man charged with using newly banned phrases in Queensland tries to argue law 'insane'

A 70-year-old activist has made a unique plea against charges of publicly reciting a prohibited expression during a protest. [...]

Uber riders to pay fuel surcharge as prices surge

Australian consumers will be paying a temporary fuel surcharge for their Uber trips if they choose to ride in a petrol or hybrid car. The new measure will begin from… [...]

It's all change for Hungary after Viktor Orbán was ousted

Hungarian voters continue to celebrate after ousting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power. The election result was a rejection of his authoritarian, far-right agenda in favour of… [...]

Australia joins global talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz | Evening News Bulletin 14 April 2026

Australia to join an emergency summit on the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade continues; Critics condemn the Coalition's migration policy proposal; A tornado alert hits the travelling Wallaroos… [...]

Donald Trump refuses to apologise for strong criticism of Pope Leo | SBS News in Easy English 14 April 2026

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

Qantas hikes fares, cuts domestic services as fuel uncertainty starts to bite

The airline also says that demand for services to Europe is growing, as travellers avoid Middle East routes. [...]

US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins

A US naval blockade on all maritime traffic through Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz has come into effect, after a deadline passed for a ceasefire deal and reopening… [...]

Coalition migration policy to mirror Trump-era social media checks | Midday News Bulletin 14 April 2026

The oil price surges as the US blockade of Iranian ports comes into effect; Roblox announces new aged-based accounts in Australia; More Australians sign contracts with the Women's N-B-A league… [...]

What are Prince Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

Despite bearing all the hallmarks of a royal tour, this is not an official visit. [...]

Coalition's migration plan panned as 'Trumpian', likened to 'White Australia' era

Labor, the Greens and rights groups have lined up to condemn Angus Taylor's first major policy proposal as Opposition leader. [...]

Roblox launches accounts for children and teens as grooming concerns grow

The new accounts come months after the Australian government put the video game giant on notice over numerous child grooming reports. [...]

One Australian city is running out of landfill space, so its trash may head to these rural towns

Sydney's landfill capacity could run out by 2030, so the city's waste will be incinerated in regional towns — and locals aren't happy. [...]