Nhulunbuy fights for strong economic future as mine prepares for closure

One of the nation's most remote towns Nhulunbuy is fighting for long-term survival. Rio Tinto's bauxite mine in North East Arnhem Land is preparing to close before the end of… [...]

'Without fuel security there's no food security': shortage pressures regional Australians

Governments across the country are coming under increasing pressure to secure fuel supplies and rein in petrol prices. In the regions, fuel insecurity is already biting, with farming towns quickly… [...]

Rising seas threaten future of remote Cocos Islands community

Just 1.5 metres above sea level, the Cocos Islands face rising oceans that could make the remote Australian territory uninhabitable by 2070. It's raised fears the Cocos Malay community may… [...]

Doing a jig and celebrating all things Irish in an early celebration of St Patrick's day

St Patrick's Day celebrations are in full swing across Australia, with festivities starting early in cities like Sydney and Melbourne. This year coincides with a significant surge in Irish immigration… [...]

Markets brace for rate rise and can you trust AI for financial advice?

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics and looks ahead to tomorrow's RBA interest rate decision on what will be a big week for… [...]

'One Battle After Another' also wins Oscars battle

One Battle After Another has bested Sinners at this year's Oscars, winning six awards to Sinners' four. KPop Demon Hunters and Frankenstein were among the other winners at Hollywood's night… [...]

Does a 'Great Firewall' loom? Why Russians are buying up walkie-talkies and road maps

Some believe Russia is testing a system that could cut it off from the global internet. [...]

INTERVIEW: Will the war in the Middle East cause the RBA to raise interest rates?

The war in the Middle East has rocked the financial world, with the price of oil sky rocketing and no end to the conflict in sight. This week will see… [...]

Questions raised over Australia's long-term energy security

The Federal Government has authorised a temporary 60-day easing of sulphur standards to inject high-sulphur petrol into regional communities facing critical fuel shortages. While Energy Minister Chris Bowen maintains that… [...]

Iran denies it asked the US for a ceasefire | Evening News Bulletin 16 March 2026

Iran denies it asked the United States for a ceasefire, Victorian government has settled a COVID 19 class action, Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard wins the Paris-Nice race. [...]

UN chief condemns cycles of war with 850,000 people uprooted in Lebanon

A displacement crisis has accelerated in Lebanon over the last fortnight, driven by the widening war in the Middle East. Nearly 15 per cent of Lebanon's population have been forced… [...]

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