Former prince Andrew arrested on allegations of misconduct in public office

Police said they were "assessing" reports that the former prince sent trade reports to Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. [...]

Remote Cocos Islands community celebrates Ramadan, preserving unique traditions far from Australia’s mainland cities

As nearly two billion Muslims celebrate Ramadan, a secluded Australian territory observes the holy month differently. On the Cocos Islands, the tight-knit Cocos Malay community maintains cultural traditions and a… [...]

'Stories rarely told': the Bombing of Darwin's 84th anniversary

Today marks 84 years since the first and largest attack by a foreign power on Australian soil. In 1942 Japanese aircraft bombed Darwin and then northern Australia in a series… [...]

'Major' review of NSW mental crisis system, after two patients allegedly linked to three deaths escaped the same hospital

The New South Wales government is investigating circumstances surrounding the escape of two patients from the same hospital, who days later were allegedly involved in separate incidents resulting in the… [...]

Australian Muslims break this Ramadan's first fast, gather for Iftar at Lakemba Nights

Muslims around Australia are breaking their fast tonight, for the first time this Ramadan. A popular location for a meal in Sydney is in Lakemba, which has also received some… [...]

The Opposition demands clarity on 34 IS-linked Australians trying to return home

The Federal opposition is again demanding a briefing from the government, about the case of 34 Australian women and children with links to IS who are attempting to return from… [...]

Calls for major change after deadly mental health escapes in Sydney

A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS The New South Wales government is investigating the circumstances surrounding the escape of two patients from the same hospital,… [...]

They're 'devastated': Fresh plea for Australian children in Syrian detention camps

Child welfare advocates are calling for the return of Australians from a detention camp in Syria. [...]

Jobless rate stays at 4.1% and ASX hits another record

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Hugh Lam, CFA from Betashares for his take on the markets as the ASX200 hits another record high, the jobless rate remains at… [...]

Government blocks return of Australian woman from Syrian refugee camp for IS Group families

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has blocked the immediate return of an Australian woman from Syria via a temporary exclusion order. It follows what the government is calling its no… [...]

Muslim faithful mark the start of Ramadan in Australia and around the world

The holy month of Ramadan is underway, with Muslims around the world marking Iftar - the first day of the fasting period. In Australia, venues are catering to the growing… [...]

Is the US approach to Europe softening? Israel moves in the West Bank and, well, cocaine sharks

Marco Rubio sends mixed messages to Europe, Israel starts registration of large areas of the occupied West Bank and how new is Bangladesh’s new government? Plus, Chinoys celebrate lunar new… [...]