Australians urged to work from home and drive slower to save fuel

The recommendations from the world's top energy agency also include opting for public transport and reducing air travel. [...]

Protesters heckle Anthony Albanese during Eid prayers

Anger at the Australian government over the war in the Middle East has spilled over at an Eid event in Australia's largest mosque. The Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister… [...]

South Australian election set to be barometer of One Nation’s popularity

The first litmus test of One Nation's meteoric rise in the opinion polls is set to play out this weekend, as South Australians head to the ballot boxes. While the… [...]

ADF deployed to assist remote Northern Territory communities as Cyclone Narelle approaches

Northern Territory residents, in the projected path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, have received some welcome assistance. Australian Defence Force and inter-state SES personnel have been deployed to reinforce Top End… [...]

Fierce winds and torrential rain as Cyclone Narelle makes landfall

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle smashed into Far North Queensland this morning crossing the coast as a powerful category four storm. The system made landfall between the communities of Lockhart River… [...]

Everything you need to know about the South Australian election

While Labor is expected to hold on to power, all eyes will be on the race — seen as a test case amid a surge in support for One Nation. [...]

Markets bet on 3 rate rises this year & how AI is changing Australia's Rich List

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Sycamore from IG Austraila about the day's market action and why markets are now pricing in three rate rises this year; plus… [...]

Wong urges against escalation of war in call with US counterpart Marco Rubio

The foreign minister said she and the US secretary of state agreed international efforts are necessary to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is not "held hostage" by Iran. [...]

Emergency flood alert for Katherine as cyclone looms | Evening News Bulletin 20 March 2026

In this bulletin, tropical Cyclone Narelle downgraded to a category 3, as major a flood warning is issued for Katherine, the federal government says Australia is providing sufficient support to… [...]

SBS News in Easy English 20 March 2026

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

Attack on Iran gas field exposes divisions between Israel and US

Oil and gas facilities are now being targeted in the war in the Middle East, prolonging the disruption to global fuel supply chains. It has also sent shockwaves to the… [...]

'Nothing to celebrate': War and displacement eclipse Eid in Lebanon

Across the Middle East, the holy month of fasting is ending under a dark cloud. [...]