Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail after war crimes charges

War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail after spending more than a week in custody on war crimes charges. The prosecution opposed bail, warning he was a flight risk… [...]

PM cuts short Asia diplomacy tour after Geelong oil refinery fire

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the massive fire that broke out at one of Australia's only two remaining oil refineries won't trigger fuel restrictions. Mr Albanese cut short his international… [...]

ASX ends three week winning streak despite another record on Wall Street

The ASX200 has edged lower, snapping a three-week run despite fresh record highs on Wall Street, with weakness in consumer discretionary stocks offset by gains in tech and buy now,… [...]

Paid to Cry: Kenya’s Professional Mourners in Demand

How do you guarantee a good turn out at a funeral? After all, the last thing you want to happen as you pass on to whatever lies beyond the grave...… [...]

Struggling to find a job, Victor makes a living by crying for strangers

Mourners for hire can help families offer a "better send-off" in communities where funerals are steeped in culture. [...]

10-day ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon

Israel has agreed a 10-day ceasefire with the Lebanese government off the back of recent talks in Washington. Hezbollah has not been directly included in negotiations but appears willing to… [...]

Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail| Evening News Bulletin 17 April 2026

Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail; opposition says Anthony Albanese has not done enough to secure fuel shipments; Hannah Green is the best-placed Australian at the L-P-G-A tour event. [...]

Fakes, missile cruisers, unusual encounters: A front-row seat to the global energy crisis

The aftershocks of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz can be seen with the naked eye at one of the world's busiest ports. [...]

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon | SBS News in Easy English 17 April 2026

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

Iranian footballers thank Australia for 'safe haven' but ask for privacy

Two Iranian players have expressed their gratitude for being offered a safe haven in Australia after the Asian Cup tournament. [...]

Ben Roberts-Smith released from prison after securing bail over alleged war crimes

The 47-year-old is accused of the murder of unarmed civilians while deployed in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. [...]

Albanese warns of fuel supply impacts after Geelong refinery fire | Midday News Bulletin 17 April 2026

A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect; Anthony Albanese warns of fuel supply impacts after Geelong refinery fire; Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in car crash,… [...]