'Circled': Why November could hit Australians' wallets

The penultimate month of the year has emerged as one some economists are watching closely. [...]

Australia is rolling out a new defence against deadly bird flu

Native species in captivity will be prioritised for protection from the deadly H5 strain spreading across the country. [...]

Thousands of hectares burnt as El Niño intensifies Indonesia's dry season

The land lost to wildfires in Indonesia so far this year is double the area burnt in 2023, one of the hottest years on record. [...]

Australia v the world: Why our official interest rate stands out

Australia's cash rate remains higher than in many comparable economies. Here's what's driving the gap. [...]

RBA leaves rates on hold; signals inflation still 'too high' and further hikes possible — as it happened

The move was widely expected by economists and followed recent data suggesting inflation was cooling. [...]

Car insurance is rising far faster than inflation. What’s driving the jump?

Drivers are being left in the dark about why their premiums are rising — and whether they can do anything about it. [...]

At least 111 people killed after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia

The casualties appeared most concentrated in the western province of Risaralda, in Colombia's coffee-growing region. [...]

The China factor in the United States' $500 million move in a tiny Australian town

Why is the Pentagon suddenly interested in a central NSW town with a population of just 130 people? [...]

Australia has a rule of thumb for mortgage stress. Here's where it falls short

The 30:40 mortgage indicator is often used to define mortgage stress in Australia. Experts say the rule isn't rigid. [...]

Albanese's office rejects claim he mimicked Japanese PM's breasts during podcast

An expert told SBS News the prime minister "will think twice about trying to be funny on tawdry radio programs". [...]

Australia is getting its first major inquiry into AI. It's starting in South Australia

South Australia wants to get ahead of AI's risks and opportunities. Its royal commission could help shape the national debate. [...]

'Change the game': Ukraine's latest target sits at the centre of everyday Russian life

Attacks on Russia's biggest online retailer reveal how Ukraine's drone strategy is evolving, experts say. [...]