Flood alerts in Queensland and Northern Territory as residents evacuated, urged to seek high ground

Most of Queensland is on alert for flooding as a tropical low that hammered the far north continues across the southeast. [...]

SBS News in Easy English 9 March 2026

A news bulletin for those with disability and those learning English [...]

Nepal elects 35-year-old former rapper in affirmation of Gen Z movement's political power

Six months after youth-led protests in Nepal ousted the government, voters have elected 35-year-old rapper turned politician Balendra Shah. Defeating former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the landslide victory of… [...]

Meet the tech company developing tools for digital detox, as more countries enact underage social media bans

In December 2025, Australia's ban on under 16s having social media accounts on some of the world's highest profile platforms took effect. Since then, around the world, other countries have… [...]

Ayatollah's son is Iran's new supreme leader | Midday News Bulletin 9 March 2026

The son of the late Ayatollah named as Iran's new supreme leader... oil prices eclipse $US100 per barrel... and in cricket, India beat New Zealand to become the first team… [...]

'A disturbing picture': Australia's deadliest cancer is no longer lung cancer

A fast-growing group of cancers has quietly surpassed lung cancer as Australia's biggest killer, according to a new analysis. [...]

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba has succeeded his late father as supreme leader, in a sign that hardliners are still firmly in charge. [...]

Matildas score late in draw with South Korea, losing top spot at Women’s Asian Cup

Australia have survived a Women's Asian Cup scare, scoring a late goal to avoid defeat in a 3-3 draw with South Korea. [...]

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill nearly 400 as Tehran names new supreme leader

As fighting escalated on day nine of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, thick black smoke hung over Tehran on Sunday local time. [...]

Iran and Israel exchange fresh attacks as the war enters a second week | Morning News Bulletin 9 March 2026

Iran and Israel exchange fresh attacks as the war enters a second week; Residents in the Northern Territory are warned of crocodiles following record-breaking floods; and in football, the Matildas… [...]

'We've reached a breaking point': Is it time to tax older Australians more?

Some Australians are richer than ever, while younger cohorts are struggling. Experts say it's time for change. [...]

Government urged to let Iranian women's football team stay in Australia until safety is assured

Several community and civil society groups have sent the home affairs minister a letter expressing "grave concerns" for the team. [...]