Anti-Muslim hate has been rising. Advocates want to know how the government will respond

The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling for urgent action to tackle violence, vilification and hate towards Muslims on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Race Discrimination Commissioner Giri Sivaraman… [...]

Concern remains for Iran's women's footballers leaving Australia | Evening News Bulletin 15 March 2026

Concern remains for Iran's women's footballers; The Australian government rejects an informal request from the US for a ship in the Strait of Hormuz; Australia's women's rugby side win -… [...]

Recession not expected in Australia but markets suggest a March rate hike: Treasurer

Traders and economists widely expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates but uncertainty over the Iran war could convince the board to keep them on hold. [...]

Danish royals Queen Mary and King Frederik begin Australia visit with Uluru trek

Denmark's monarchs have followed in the footsteps of the late Princess Diana and now-King Charles with a visit to a site in Australia's red centre. [...]

More Iranian women football players to leave Australia | Midday News Bulletin 15 March 2026

In today's bulletin, Three more members of Iran's women's football team who were granted asylum in Australia return to Iran; St Patrick's Day celebrated with parades, music and dance; and… [...]

How is watching the war in the Middle East impacting our mental health?

The recent conflict in Iran and across the Middle East is exposing audiences to atrocities and human suffering on a large scale. Here's how people can stay informed, without becoming… [...]

Trump urges other nations to help secure shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Iran had threatened that US-linked oil and energy firms would be "turned into a pile of ashes" if they were hit. [...]

Frozen in time: the legacy of the people of Pompeii

A new permanent exhibition on the ancient Roman city of Pompeii has showcased an arresting image of the moment when a catastrophic volcano eruption destroyed the city in 79 AD.… [...]

INTERVIEW: Brain health focus from 20s and 30s 'critical' in preventing dementia

With dementia now confirmed as the leading cause of death in Australia, advocates are calling on the federal government to fund a public health campaign to promote brain health. The… [...]

'Worried for them': Iranian football members en route to Tehran after rescinding asylum

Seven members of the team were granted asylum by Australia — now four in total have chosen to return to Iran. [...]

Donald Trump calls for ships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open | Morning Bulletin 15 March 2026

In today's bulletin, Donald Trump calls on countries to send ships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open; Australia has less than 30 days of jet fuel; and in football,… [...]

For 200 years, this community has called an Australian island home. Now its future is in doubt

In one of Australia's most remote places, a unique community navigates rising seas and fears of relocation and cultural loss. [...]