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- TACO Trump? An idiot’s guide to Strait talking & Marcos Jnr gym junkie
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Confusion deepens on the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran. Another truce hangs in the balance with Israel and Hezbollah trading accusations - while thousands of Israeli troops draw a line in southern Lebanon. Plus, Japan loosens its long-standing arms export restrictions and world leaders flex their fitness credentials.
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- Why are gen Z using tech from a time they don't remember?
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Is offline the new chronically online? Some young Australians are finding ways to manage their digital exposure by turning towards analog devices and more traditional ways of connecting.
Here's why.
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- A global crisis fuelling remote insecurity across Australia
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- As the global fuel crisis persists, the peak body for social services in the Northern Territory says rising costs are already preventing some frontline organisations from providing their full range of services in remote communities.
Northern Territory Council of Social Service chief executive Sally Sievers has called for “urgent relief” for those in remote communities who she said are being disproportionately affected by the fuel crisis.
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- UNICEF says conflict in Lebanon taking a devastating toll on children
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Israeli attacks in Lebanon have had a devastating and inhumane toll on children, according to UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, who has been working at hospitals in the south of the country.
Speaking to SBS News, Elder said "the trauma that the children are going through has long-term impacts" that can only start to be addressed with a ceasefire.
"They've seen so much death and destruction."
UNICEF reports that at least 600 children have been either killed or injured in Lebanon since the beginning of March.
Israel has continued strikes across Lebanon despite an ongoing ceasefire and seized a belt of territory at the border where its troops remain, saying it aims to create a "buffer zone" to shield northern Israel from attacks by Hezbollah, which fired hundreds of rockets at Israel during the conflict.
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- Iran targets three cargo ships | Morning News Bulletin 23 April 2026
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- In this bulletin...
** Iran says it has seized cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz...
** The Coalition says there's been little consultation on changes to the NDIS...
** And in the NRL, St George Illawarra’s Kade Reed says he's looking forward to his Anzac Day debut.
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- China warns Japan over arms export move
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- 18 days ago
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- China has slammed Japan's moves to lift a decades-old ban on arms exports, describing it as "reckless militarisation".
Under the changes announced yesterday, Tokyo will be able to sell lethal weapons to its partner nations.
Analysts see the move as part of bigger shift in Japan's military posture, signalling a step away from its long-standing policy of pacifism.
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- PM says more fuel headed for Australia
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia has secured four additional shiploads of diesel from Asian suppliers.
The shipments, expected to arrive in the country by early June, will bring an extra 200 million litres of diesel to our shores.
The government has described it as an “extra buffer”, as the prime minister prepares to convene with state and territory leaders.
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- NDIS overhaul to cut off at least 160k Australians
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Around 160,000 Australians are expected to be made ineligible for access to Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme by the end of the decade in a major cost-cutting crackdown to prevent spiralling growth ahead of the Federal Budget.
It’s the biggest overhaul to the scheme since it was launched in 2013.
Health Minister Mark Butler has declared all participants will be reassessed with tighter eligibility rules, leaving many with disability uncertain about their futures.
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- Lebanon yet another crisis exacting a devastating toll on children
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Airstrikes in Lebanon have had a devastating and inhumane toll on children, according to UNICEF.
While a ceasefire began almost a week ago, UNICEF says 600 children have been either killed or injured since the beginning of March.
SBS News spoke with the UNICEF Global Spokesperson, James Elder, who's been working at hospitals in the south of the country.
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- Trump extends ceasefire with Iran | EU-Israel agreement | China reacts to Japan arms move
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Donald Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request, while maintaining a blockade of Iranian ports and shipping.
In a social media post, President Trump wrote the ceasefire would continue "until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded", with no fixed end date.
Iran's chief negotiator has dismissed the extension as a ploy to buy time.
00:00 Donald Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but maintains the naval blockade
05:04 Spain and Ireland among countries pushing for the suspension of an agreement between Israel and EU nations
08:20 China accuses Japan of rampant militarism as it steps back from post war pacifism
11:30 Taiwan's President cancels upcoming trip to Eswatini after three African nations banned him from their flight paths
12:11 Pope Leo issues stark warning on the future of humanity
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- Cochlear's war warning | Super back on track | Rugby Australia returns to profit
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Cochlear has issued its second profit warning of the year as the war impacts earnings and sends the broader sharemarket lower; the median super growth fund is expected to have reversed the losses seen in March; and Rugby Australia pushes ahead with an investment fund as it returns to profit.
00:00 Shares of hearing implant maker Cochlear plummet
03:00 Donald Trump's pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair grilled by senators
04:19 Rugby Australia is pushing ahead with plans to establish an investment fund
Ricardo Gonçalves breaks down the day's financial news in On The Money.
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- Disability advocates flag concerns for planned NDIS overhaul
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Concerns are growing after Health Minister Mark Butler's announcement of changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including reductions to financial support and standardised assessments for everyone on the scheme.
In an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Butler said a "diagnosis gateway" had "funnelled people onto the scheme that was never designed for them".
But disability advocates are feeling hesitant about the planned restructure of the scheme, as President of People with Disability Australia Jeramy Hope said “there’s a lot of unknown at the moment.”
Emma Bennison, Disability Advocacy Network Australia CEO, has called for a robust tool to ensure functional assessments don't leave parts of the community behind.
"It's naive to suggest anything other than that ... this is going to disproportionately impact people with psychosocial disability and people with autism," she said.
"We n...
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- 'We won't be intimidated' by Hezbollah from continuing direct talks with Israel
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said his government is not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would not be intimidated by the militant group from pursuing direct negotiations with Israel.
"We are pursuing this path, convinced that diplomacy is not a sign of weakness, but a responsible act, so as to leave no avenue unexplored in restoring my country's sovereignty and protecting its people," he said.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah mediated by the US came into effect last week, but Israeli forces remain deployed in a belt of Lebanese land five to 10km deep along the entire border.
Israel has said it aims to create a "buffer zone" to shield northern Israel from attacks by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah has repeatedly accused Israel of attacking civilians and destroying homes in breach of the truce.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed nearly 2,300 people since 2 March, according to Lebanese author...
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- Global fuel crisis hits Australia's most remote areas | NITV News
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Indigenous leaders and advocates fear remote communities will be left without power transport and essential goods and services as the global fuel crisis continues.
It comes as First Nations peak bodies join a national working group to address the impacts on people living in the nation's most remote areas.
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- Cocaine contamination changes how fish behave in the wild: new research
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A new study has explored the impacts of cocaine pollution on wild Atlantic salmon, revealing how their behaviour can change when exposed to concentrations commonly found in wastewater.
The international study, involving researchers from Griffith University, found juvenile fish exposed to the primary metabolite of cocaine swam almost twice as far and dispersed more widely than unexposed fish.
The report's co-author Marcus Michelangeli has said the findings are important because these behavioural changes impact how fish populations interact with their environment.
“Where fish go determines what they eat, what eats them, and how populations are structured,” he said.
“If pollution is changing these patterns, it has the potential to affect ecosystems in ways we are only beginning to understand.”
Cocaine and its metabolites are increasingly being detected in waterways around the world, entering through wastewater system...
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- Humanoid robot wins half-marathon, beats human world record
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- In case you missed it, a humanoid robot has won a half-marathon in Beijing, China, beating human competitors and smashing the human world record, held by Jacob Kiplimo, of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.
More than 100 robotics teams took part, split into two groups: autonomous navigation and remote control.
Smartphone company Honor designed the winning machine, named Lightning, which ran the course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds using autonomous navigation — less than half the time of last year's robot victor.
Humans and robots started the race at the same time, running on parallel tracks to prevent collisions.
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- Tim Cook to step down as Apple boss: 'Hall of Fame CEO'
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Tim Cook has announced he will be stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years in charge of the tech company.
His replacement will be Apple hardware chief John Ternus who has a reputation for sharp product ideas and design.
Under Cook's tenure, Apple's stock soared twentyfold, outperforming the NASDAQ, which tracks the top 100 tech companies in the US and the broader S&P 500.
Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities' global head of technology research, says Cook will go down as a "hall of fame CEO", but the real crunch for his replacement will be how the company can take on artificial intelligence.
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- Tony Burke backs Gaza visa process amid Opposition criticism
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Home Affairs minister Tony Burke was asked by SBS about the vetting process for Palestinians from Gaza who have come to Australia as the government faces criticism from Opposition leader Angus Taylor.
Last week, Taylor used his first major policy speech to argue Australia's migration system had been exploited by "self-serving" arrivals, proposing a hardline crackdown that includes Trump-style social media vetting, tougher deportation measures and a stricter test of national values.
The Opposition's proposal includes a review of Palestinians from Gaza admitted following October 7 in 2023, a cohort Taylor singled out as an example, arguing they should face a rigorous re-evaluation.
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- Hollow Knight, Gaza, and scam centres: Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke speaks to SBS
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Home Affairs, Cyber Security and Arts Minister Tony Burke reveals new research about ‘horrific’ worker exploitation in South East Asian romance scam centres. The Minister also faces fresh questions from SBS about immigration from Gaza, visas for Iranian citizens and the impact of the Middle East war on the significant Lebanese community in his own electorate. He also has praise for the makers of international hit Australian video game Hollow Knight: Silksong.
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- Trump extends ceasefire deadline | Morning News Bulletin 22 April 2026
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Ceasefire deadline extended as the world waits to see whether Iran will join peace talks; NDIS cuts due to be outlined today; the Sydney Swans prepare for a tough test against the Western Bulldogs.
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- Spain approves plan to grant migrants legal status
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Thousands of undocumented migrants in Spain have rushed to apply for the country's new mass legalisation program.
The country has broken from prevailing attitudes across Europe, by allowing around 500,000 migrants to gain legal status.
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- King honours late mother on centenary of her birth
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- 19 days ago
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- King Charles has delivered a personal video message honouring his “darling mama”, saying she shaped the world and touched the lives of countless people.
Speaking on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, the King said his late mother would likely be “deeply troubled” about the times we now live.
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- Government pledges $7b drone defence boost
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- 19 days ago
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- Australia has pledged up to $7 billion in anti-drone systems to bolster its defence capabilities.
The federal government is pointing to current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as examples of the changing face of warfare, where drones have reshaped the battlefield.
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has touted Australia’s anti-drone defence capabilities as no longer science fiction, saying “Star Wars is happening right now in Australia.”
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- ACCC says Woolies misled shoppers with fake discounts
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- What counts as a discount? That is now being tested in court as the consumer watchdog takes Woolworths to court.
During day one of the landmark trial in the Federal Court, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleged the supermarket chain misled consumers with fake savings.
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- Fears remote communities bearing the brunt of fuel crisis
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- 19 days ago
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- Indigenous leaders and advocates say remote communities will be left without power, transport and essential goods and services as the global fuel crisis continues.
First Nations peak bodies have joined a national working group to address the impacts on people living in the nation's most remote areas.
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- 'We've been sold out': Gas tax inquiry heats up
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A Senate inquiry into taxing gas has heard that South East Asian nations are getting more value out of Australian gas than taxpayers here, with the government now facing increasing pressure to impose a flat tax on gas exports.
Konrad Benjamin, a former teacher behind the social media account Punters Politics, was among those heard by the Greens-led inquiry today, saying Australians have been "sold out".
The inquiry, which today also heard from environmentalists and economists, will tomorrow turn its attention to gas companies.
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- Apple'sTim Cook steps down | Markets wait for ceasefire deadline | Companies count cost of war
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down after 15 years in the role at the company as its incoming CEO prepares to take on artificial intelligence; the ASX holds as investors wait for Thursday morning's Iran ceasefire deadline; and Rio Tinto and Lynas update the market on how they're coping with rising price pressure resulting from the war.
00:00 The CEO of one of the world's biggest companies is peeling away from the top job
03:25 The UN has warned economic growth across Asia and the Pacific will ease to 4 per cent this year
04:20 Australian companies are continuing to count the cost of the Middle East conflict
05:13 The ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence report showed inflation expectations rose to their third highest result, as the Australian dollar edged closer to 72 US cents
06:46 US importers can now submit applications to receive refunds for about 166 billion US dollars in tariffs, with interest
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- Trump 'unlikely' to extend Iran ceasefire as talks loom | Gaza rebuild cost | Spain migrant queues
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he would extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran that's due to end on Thursday.
There are signs that a second round of peace talks will go ahead.
That's despite Tehran refusing to confirm whether it will send a delegation.
The US Vice President is reportedly heading to Pakistan tonight.
And a senior Iranian official says that re-joining the talks is under consideration.
00:00 The US and Iran talk tough on what's next, as time ticks down in their two-week ceasefire
03:21 The cost to rebuild Gaza will be around 71 billion dollars, as Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians in separate incidents, and fighters from Hamas clashed with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia
06:59 A gunman has opened fire at the Mexican Teotihuacan pyramids, killing a Canadian woman
07:24 Thousands of undocumented migrants in Spain have been queuing up at gove...
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- Punter's Politics says 'lies' being told about national spending ahead of budget
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Konrad Benjamin, known online as Punter’s Politics, has said Australians do not believe politicians when it comes to government spending and upcoming budget cuts.
Benjamin made the comments about next month’s announcement while addressing the senate committee looking into the proposal for a tax on gas exports.
He's been campaigning for several years for the introduction of an export tax similar to Norway's.
The senate committee also heard from other conservationists, including former Greens Leader Adam Bandt, and will also ask various gas companies to also appear.
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- Lifeblood's donation rules are about more than just giving blood
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- For the first time in more than 40 years, gay and bisexual men as well as transgender people who have had a single sexual partner for more than six months are able to donate whole blood.
Lifeblood's pre-donation assessments will now use gender-neutral language, meaning everyone — regardless of gender or sexual orientation — will be asked the same questions relating to sexual partners.
The change is estimated to bring in around 20,000 extra blood donations every year, and has prompted many newly eligible members of the LGBTQI+ community to roll up their sleeves.
Among them is former AFL player Mitch Brown.
He says the shift to gender-neutral language can create a safer and more inclusive environment for members of the LGBTQI+ community.
"They're simple things, but they do mean a lot," he says. "They can be the difference between whether someone like me donates or not."
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- Worse than COVID: life satisfaction hits a new low
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- New data from the Australian National University has shown that most Australians believe life was better 50 years ago, and on average people are more dissatisifed now than they were during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, and the financial impacts of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the latest ANUpoll survey has recorded its lowest ever average life satisfaction outcome.
And, for the first time, there are more people dissatisfied with the direction of the country than satisfied.
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- Lifeblood expands eligibility for LGBTQI+ donors
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- For the first time in more than 40 years, gay and bisexual men as well as transgender people who have had a single sexual partner for more than six months will be able to donate whole blood.
From 20 April, Lifeblood's pre-donation assessments will use gender-neutral language, meaning everyone — regardless of gender or sexual orientation — will be asked the same questions relating to sexual partners.
The change is estimated to unlock around 20,000 extra blood donations every year.
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- Most Australians leaving data open to cybercriminals
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Two-thirds of Australians are sharing key information that makes them easy targets for scammers and cyber criminals.
The new research from the Department of Home Affairs also found more than half of Australians use the same password across multiple accounts.
While there are ways to stay safe online, cyber security experts warn a lot of our personal information could already be floating around the web.
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- Treasurer says budget 'hostage' to global turmoil
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Australians are getting the first hints of what to expect in the upcoming 12 May federal budget.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers today flagged the war in the Middle East has prompted the need for changes to tax and the NDIS.
It's a major test for the government on how to balance a struggling economy, while also remaining ambitious on reform.
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- Milk prices rising | Cash use stabilising | 16,000 Census jobs to fill
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- As petrol prices ease, one milk co-operative says it’s increasing farmgate prices which will see higher milk prices; the RBA says 15 per cent of transactions are made with cash; the ABS seeks 16,000 field office workers to help with census.
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- US seizes Iranian-flagged ship | Tsunami warning for Japan | Radev set to win Bulgarian election
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Concerns are growing that a ceasefire between the US and Iran might not hold.
US marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the strait of Hormuz.
It's the first forceful interception since the US blockade of Iranian ports began last week.
Iran has threatened retaliation and signalled it won't attend peace negotiations in Pakistan, where senior US officials are now heading.
00:00 The US seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the strait of Hormuz
03:52 Israel says its military has been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon
06:50 A tsunami warning has been issued for the northeast coast of Japan after an earthquake struck off Honshu.
08:36 Exit polls in Bulgaria point to a decisive win for the left-wing coalition led by Rumen Radev
11:34 British police investigate possible Iranian links to arson attacks on Jewish targets in London
11:54 North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un says...
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- Residents in Lebanon use fragile ceasefire to return to what's left of their homes
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Under a fragile ceasefire, displaced residents of southern Lebanon have made the difficult journey back to their homes to survey what's left.
The 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon came into effect on Friday.
Israel says its military has been instructed to use what it calls "full force" against threats in Lebanon.
Meanwhile, residents of multiple border villages in Lebanon have also been ordered by the Israeli military not to return until further notice.
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- Enthusiasts celebrate 80 years of Vespa
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Fans of the Vespa — the iconic Italian two-wheeler made famous in films like Roman Holiday and Zoolander 2 — have gathered to celebrate its 80th birthday in Melbourne.
As the cost of fuel continues to rise, lovers of the scooter (Vespa means wasp in Italian) say it's as relevant as ever.
"Back in the sixties, there was a petrol crisis, and it encouraged a lot of people to purchase a Vespa," Vespa Club Australia president Julie Pond told SBS News.
She says that, because of the current political and economic climate, people "are actually doing the same thing" today.
"Vespa is the ultimate choice of transport at the moment," she said.
This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Italian.
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- Eight children killed in family violence mass shooting
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Police in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the United States, say eight children aged between one and 12 were murdered in a family violence-related mass shooting. Police say the perpetrator was the father of seven of the children.
The gunman also shot the children's mother and another woman, who are both in a critical condition.
Police say the gunman was killed during a chase after he hijacked a car while fleeing one of three crime scenes.
It is the deadliest mass shooting in the US in two years.
Nonprofit organisation the Gun Violence Archive has documented 119 mass shootings this year, not including Shreveport.
Shreveport City Councillor Grayson Boucher says more than 30 per cent of murders in the city are connected to domestic violence.
Mayor Tom Arceneaux announced that his office is supporting the establishment of a comprehensive domestic violence centre.
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- Ready, set, mow!: Lawnmower racing begins in the UK
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- It’s lights out and away they mow as the lawnmower racing season begins in the UK.
Racers will be competing in modified lawnmowers across 11 races to see who will take the British Championship.
Each lawnmower is classified into a one of three groups. Group 2 machines resemble traditional ride-on mowers, group 3 entries take on a buggy-style appearance and group 4 features the more tractor-like builds.
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- US Navy seizes and fires at Iranian ship during naval blockade
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- United States President Donald Trump has confirmed the US has taken control of an Iranian cargo vessel after it allegedly attempted to breach a US naval blockade over the weekend.
“We have full custody of their ship and are seeing what’s on board!” he wrote on social media, adding that US forces blew a hole in the vessel’s engine room.
Iran’s state news agency says Iran has vowed a swift response to the US seizure of the Iranian-flagged vessel.
It also reported Iran had rejected new peace talks, citing the ongoing blockade, the US’ shifting positions, and “excessive demands”.
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- Trump issues more threats ahead of talks | Morning News Bulletin 20 April 2026
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- ** Donald Trump threatens to resume Iran strikes as ceasefire deadline nears...
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** And in AFL, Zak Butters to challenge AFL ruling over umpire remark.
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- Growing together: Why more Australians are turning to community gardens to save money
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- With the rising costs of fuel and produce, there's been a renewed interest in community gardening.
What began as a leisurely activity in the 1970s is now seeing a resurgence as the cost-of-living bites.
#CommunityGarden #CostOfLiving #Australia #GardeningAustralia #FoodSecurity #Sydney
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- Shots fired after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz | French peacekeeper killed | 5 dead in Kyiv shooting
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz have come under fire after Iran closed the waterway.
The move adding further questions to whether peace talks will take place, with the ceasefire due to end later this week.
Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker north east of Oman, according to the UK Maritime Authorities, while another tanker was hit by an unknown projectile.
The incidents occurred as Iran reversed the re-opening of the shipping lane, blaming the US blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran says authorisation will be needed from Tehran to transit the waterway which is now under the control of its armed forces.
00:00 Ships come under fire from Iranian gunboats as the Strait of Hormuz is closed again
03:43 France reacts with outrage over an attack on its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
06:51 Both South Korea and Japan have denounced the latest ballistic missile launch by North Korea
07:15 At least five...
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- 'I will clear my name': Ben Roberts-Smith breaks silence after arrest
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has made his first public statement since his arrest on war crimes charges.
Speaking to media on the Gold Coast, the former soldier denied all allegations and vowed to clear his name.
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- Obama and Mamdani sing 'Wheels on the Bus' to preschoolers
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Watch the moment former US president Barack Obama and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani sing the 'Wheels on the Bus' nursery rhyme to preschoolers.
This marks the pair's first meeting, which comes after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office over a week ago.
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- Ben Roberts-Smith speaks out after arrest: ' I categorically deny all allegations'
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has spoken publicly for the first time after his arrest, vowing to fight the charges against him.
The 47-year-old former SAS soldier was arrested on 7 April and charged with murdering five unarmed detainees while deployed in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, the Victoria Cross recipient said he "categorically" denies "all of these allegations".
"While I would have preferred these charges not be brought, I will be taking this opportunity to finally clear my name," he said.
After nine nights in custody, he successfully applied for bail at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court and left Silverwater prison on Friday evening.
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- Meet the experts behind the incredible photos from NASA's Artemis II mission
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- The crew of NASA's Artemis II lunar flyby not only set a record for space travel, but they also gave the world some incredible photography, offering a new look at the cosmos from a human perspective.
The images of the far side of the moon, an Earthrise and a total lunar eclipse — beamed back during the mission — allowed the public to follow along as it unfolded.
Two NASA photography experts, Paul Reichardt and Katrina Willoughby, can be thanked for that.
The duo were tasked with ensuring the crew's camera skills were up to scratch, and they say they were impressed with the quality of the images the astronauts captured.
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- Trump says Iran 'can't blackmail us' after Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz again
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Donald Trump has said Iran cannot "blackmail" the US following Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz a day after it was reopened.
The US president also accused Iran of getting "a little cute" with its recent moves, saying "they have no navy, they have no air force, they have no leaders, they have no nothing ... but we're talking to them".
On Friday, Iran had declared the strait — which usually carries a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas — open for commercial ships after a US-brokered ceasefire was agreed between Israel and Lebanon.
Following the announcement, Trump said a US blockade of Iranian ports would continue until its "transaction with Iran is 100 per cent complete".
The Iranian central military responded by declaring the strait was again "under strict management and control of the armed forces", saying the US had broken a promise by continuing its blockade.
It warned that any effort to cros...
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- Uncertainty over reopening of Strait of Hormuz | Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holding
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Just hours after declaring the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has threatened to close it again unless the US ends the naval blockade of its ports.
US President Donald Trump he will not stop the blockade and has warned the ceasefire may not be extended past Wednesday's deadline unless a long-term deal is reached.
00:00 Iran issues new threat over Strait of Hormuz
04:00 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire appears to be holding
07:10 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia ‘stands ready’ to help keep Strait of Hormuz open
10:15 Ukraine mounts new attacks on Russian oil infrastructure
13:20 The Pope calls for young people to reject corruption during tour of African nations
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