Kuwaiti oil tanker hit by Iranian strike, set ablaze after Trump threats

The attack on the Kuwait-flagged tanker is the latest in a series of missile and drone attacks in the Gulf since the war began. [...]

Australian leaders questioned on support to the Pacific Islands during ongoing fuel crisis

Questions are growing over how Australia will assist the Pacific Islands as they begin to feel the pinch of the fuel crisis. Papua New Guinea's foreign minister telling SBS he's… [...]

New report shows Australian trans and gender diverse people face widespread discrimination

A first of its kind report has shown that discrimination against trans and gender-diverse people is widespread in Australia, with serious impacts on safety and dignity. Released on the International… [...]

Israeli Ambassador refuses to apologise for strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom

The Israeli Ambassador to Canberra has, so far, refused to deliver an apology over the Israel Defense Forces' drone strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom. Tomorrow will mark… [...]

'Arriving at their doorsteps: The crisis facing Australia's neighbours

War in the Middle East is triggering supply chain disruptions that could hit the Asia Pacific's most vulnerable hardest. [...]

Card surcharges set to disappear as markets end tough March on positive note

A major shake-up to how Australians pay is on the way, with the Reserve Bank moving to scrap $1.6 billion in card surcharges and shift costs into upfront pricing. In… [...]

The life and work of Aunty Rhoda Roberts honoured on Bundjalung country

A trailblazer of Australia's arts and cultural landscape, Aunty Rhoda Roberts has been laid to rest on Country in her hometown of Lismore. Hundreds gathered to honour a life dedicated… [...]

Australia investigating tech giants over teen social media ban breaches

A compliance report on the legislation found platforms were making it easy to find ways to circumvent age-assurance measures. [...]

Social media platforms face fines for under 16s ban compliance failures

Australia's eSafety Commissioner says five social media platforms are under investigation for potentially failing to comply with the social media ban for under 16s. Users aged under 16 have been… [...]

Israeli ambassador rejects plea from Zomi Frankcom’s family and refuses to apologise

Zomi Frankcom's brother will meet with the prime minister, demanding justice ahead of the second anniversary of her killing by Israel. [...]

Israel’s expanded death penalty laws criticised | Evening News Bulletin 31 March 2026

International condemnation as Israel expands its use of the death penalty; Aunty Rhoda Roberts farewelled on Bundjalung country in northern New South Wales; North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri cops a three-game… [...]

The burning questions that remain after the shooting of Dezi Freeman

The self-identified 'sovereign citizen' was able to travel more than 100km undetected, surviving bushfires in the region and extreme conditions. [...]