Angela Beard makes history representing both Australia and Philippines ahead of Asian Cup clash

Angela Beard is the first footballer to represent both the Matildas and the Philippines women's national teams at senior level. On Sunday she'll play against the country of her birth… [...]

Small business growth challenged by increasing capital costs

It would appear last year's series of interest rate cuts have flowed through to small businesses. A report by accounting software group Xero, found sales growth in the December quarter… [...]

Nine centres face de-funding under Labor’s childcare crackdown

Nine childcare centres who've failed to meet standards face the risk of seeing their federal funding scrapped. The government has also agreed to close loopholes around staffing ratios with new… [...]

Protests and arrests as controversial NT Administrator sworn in

A Larrakia elder has been arrested amid chaotic scenes outside the Northern Territory Parliament today. Protestors clashed with police as hundreds gathered to condemn the appointment of the NT's new… [...]

Government stands firm refusing to repatriate IS-linked families

The Federal Liberal party has declared an internal review of its landslide election loss will remain sealed. But under the new leadership of Angus Taylor the party is now shaping… [...]

AI-related job cuts continues as Block slashes 4,000 roles & Australia Post's digital transformation

Hear from Block CEO Jack Dorsey as he explains why the company is cutting nearly half of its workforce; SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Omkar Joshi from Opal… [...]

Man charged with preparing for a terrorist act in Western Australia

Police allege the 20-year-old planned a "mass casualty event" at public buildings in Perth, including Muslim places of worship. [...]

Calls for better support for LGBTIQ+ community on substance abuse issues

Mardi Gras is an occasion for celebration - a time to party for LGBTIQ+ communities. But Mardi Gras events can also invite risky behaviours. There are higher rates of substance… [...]

Pakistan says it's in 'open war' with Afghanistan after launching airstrikes in multiple cities

It comes after months of clashes between the two neighbours along the frontier. [...]

Sussan Ley formally leaves federal parliament | Evening News Bulletin 27 February 2026

Sussan Ley formally leaves federal parliament, triggering a by-election in Farrer, New standards for childcare centres introduced, Mary Fowler returns from an ACL injury, ready for the Matildas' Asian Cup… [...]

A troubling new record as Australians' financial woes surge

Last year, a record 111,373 Australians lodged complaints with the financial watchdog — a 14 per cent rise from 2024. [...]

Magda Szubanski says she's in remission after completing chemotherapy for cancer

The comedian said she was "eternally grateful" to her medical team and those who've wished her well over the past nine months. [...]