Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags cuts to the NDIS | Evening News Bulletin 20 April 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags cuts to the NDIS; an easing of blood donation rules; and in the NRL, the Dragons are searching for a new head coach. [...]

Pope Leo is celebrated as he visits Angola

Pope Leo’s Africa tour is drawing large turnouts and warm welcomes. In Angola, the mood is celebratory, while in Washington D-C, not so much, as Pope Leo addresses the US… [...]

Fire-hit refinery set to return to near full capacity in weeks, owner says

The Geelong oil refinery was ravaged by a blaze last week, sparking further supply fears amid a global fuel crisis. [...]

Erol has long waited for rules to change. Today, he finally gave whole blood

"This is a very meaningful time for us to feel viscerally that we are more included within society," Erol Dalkic said. [...]

Interest-free loans announced for Australian businesses | SBS News in Easy English 20 April 2026

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

Cash was meant to be dying. But new RBA data tells a different story

Cash use ticked up for the first time since 2007 — and one in three Australians say they'd struggle without it, according to a survey. [...]

Iran vows retaliation after US seizes ship | Midday News Bulletin 20 April 2026

Iran vows retaliation after U-S seizes ship, raising doubts over ceasefire talks; NSW Premier Chris Minns defends police action days after court ruling against protest laws; And in Rugby League,… [...]

Chalmers faces CGT questions, leaves door open to extended fuel relief in recast budget

The treasurer said the fiscal plan will look to address financial inequalities while remaining responsible. [...]

Protesters prepare legal challenge over 'absurd and stupid' anti-hate speech laws

Queensland's Premier David Crisafulli previously said the laws provided strong protection for the Jewish community. [...]

US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as ships seized near Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump had earlier warned Iran that the US would destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if it rejected his terms. [...]

Trump issues more threats ahead of talks | Morning News Bulletin 20 April 2026

Donald Trump threatens to resume Iran strikes as ceasefire deadline nears; Victoria extends free public transport, fares to halve after May; And in sport, Zak Butters to challenge AFL ruling… [...]

'We haven't learned anything': A looming 'crunch' for Australia's food system

Australia's approach to fertiliser import disruptions means doubling down on a fragile, fracturing system, some experts say. [...]