Victoria has confirmed plans to open its first fixed pill-testing site in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most popular nightlife areas.The service will offer testing for most substances - and act as an early detection point for authorities on the lookout for highly dangerous synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and Nitazenes, which can be mixed with other drugs. The decision puts Victoria in a unique position on drug policy, as Australia's states and territories grapple with how to balance harm minimi...
Jun 17, 2025•5 min
A man accused of assassinating a Minnesota politician and shooting another has appeared in court. Vance Boelter faces state and federal murder charges. He was arrested following a massive two-day manhunt described as the largest in state history.
Jun 17, 2025•4 min
The Liberal Party is losing young voters - and fast. Now, for the first time, a woman is leading the party, with Sussan Ley tasked with rebuilding the Liberals after a devasatating election loss. The Feed sat down with her to talk about mental health in public life, leading a party that has been called out for having a “woman problem”, and whether the Liberals can reconnect with a generation that’s tuning out.
Jun 17, 2025•16 min
World leaders are under pressure to use the G7 meeting as a platform to push for peace in the Middle East. President Donald Trump could hold the key to consensus, or deep division between the nations attending. He will meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines in coming days.
Jun 16, 2025•6 min
The physical, mental and social benefits of regular exercise are well-documented. Recent research shows people with disability receive the same benefits from participating in sport and physical activity as those not having a disability. However, according to data from the Australian Sports Commission, only 25 per cent of Australians with disability engage in sport or physical activity at least once a week. Sporting Wheelies hoping to change that.
Jun 16, 2025•6 min
Energy stocks soar amid rising oil prices and the largest ever cash bid in the Australian Energy sector. Plus –ASIC gears up to launch a formal review into the ASX following what it called significant, and repeated operational and technical failings. Rhayna Bosch speaks with David Walsh a Wealth Advisor with Sarto Advisory.
Jun 16, 2025•7 min
A new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The report from the Grattan Institute says some specialists in the private sector charge patients two to three times more than the rate Medicare sets for those services. The Institute suggests stripping public funding to doctors charging excessive fees could be part of the remedy.
Jun 16, 2025•6 min
Israel and Iran are continuing to strike each other as the death toll from the weekend reaches hundreds, with many more injured. The strikes comes as Group of Seven leaders meet in Canada, with the current escalations expected to dominate talks.
Jun 16, 2025•6 min
Football players at a tournament in Perth are doing more than just score goals - they're building bridges between cultures and shining a light on the strength of Western Australia's refugee communities. Held during Refugee Week, the Freedom Cup unites players from refugee backgrounds and government agencies, in a celebration of resilience, connection and belonging. SBS has been talking to one player who fled war-torn Ukraine with his wife, and found hope, healing and community.
Jun 16, 2025•3 min
Minnesota is on alert after House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a suspected politically motivated attack. The suspected gunman, Vance Boelter, allegedly also shot a state senator and his wife, and remains at large. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his capture and conviction.
Jun 16, 2025•6 min
The New South Wales government has announced a $380 million funding package to support the state's film industry. The announcement includes $100 million to go towards finding a site for a second movie studio.
Jun 15, 2025•3 min
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. Israel and Iran have entered a dangerous new phase of open conflict, with missile exchanges, fiery rhetoric, and civilian casualties marking a sharp escalation. What began as targeted strikes has now spiralled into an all-out conflict threatening regional stability.
Jun 15, 2025•6 min
In Australia, there are many clinical psychosexual therapists, counsellors and sexuality educators working in the frontline to help people navigate sex and related issues. With national campaigns such as Teach Us Consent in recent years, Australians have become more open to talk about sexuality and respectful relationships. But experts say there's still a long way to go. In this week's Weekend One on One, Wing Kuang speaks to Lauren Muratore, a clinical psychosexual tharapist and National Chair ...
Jun 14, 2025•10 min
It's been 50 years since the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, took control of Cambodia in 1975, following a five-year civil war. Australia accepted several thousand Cambodian refugees from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s. As SBS marks its 50th anniversary, some say the broadcaster's in-language programs helped them feel at home in Australia.
Jun 14, 2025•3 min
Iran and Israel have targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.
Jun 14, 2025•6 min
Australia has joined 96 other nations at the United Nations Ocean Conference in France to push for a global treaty to end plastic pollution. It comes as a landmark agreement, designed to protect marine life in international waters, is on track to be ratified by the end of the year.
Jun 14, 2025•4 min
Four months after a fertility clinic data breach, a customer feels uninformed about the investigation, and how it affects him and a donor-conceived child. Meanwhile, their family histories of medication and mental illness are being shared online by cyber criminals. A warning to listeners, this story contains some explicit language.
Jun 13, 2025•8 min
More than 30 years after war ravaged Bosnia and Herzegovina — leaving over 100,000 dead and a legacy of trauma — a surgeon who arrived in Australia as a refugee reflects on an incredible journey to fulfill her childhood dream.
Jun 13, 2025•8 min
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver about the impact of the rising tensions in the Middle-East and Iran as oil prices surge and the flow on for motorists.
Jun 13, 2025•6 min
Israel says it is defending its very existence with massive, pre-emptive strikes on Iran; Senior Israeli ministers are sanctioned by Australia; and Donald Trump calls in the national guard, setting up a showdown with California’s governor.
Jun 13, 2025•27 min
Iran has vowed to retaliate after Israel attacked multiple cities across the country, including Tehran. Israel says the airstrikes were targeting nuclear facilities, with Iranian media reporting the leader of its Revolutionary Guards Corps is among those killed in the attacks.
Jun 13, 2025•3 min
A United States federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California. The order says the deployment of the Guard was illegal, violating the Tenth Amendment and exceeding Trump’s statutory authority.
Jun 13, 2025•5 min
A multinational investigation is underway into the Air India plane crash which killed all but one passenger on board. Indian police say at least 265 bodies have been recovered from the crash site - and the number could rise even further, after the plane hit a medical college hostel when it landed.
Jun 13, 2025•5 min
The United States has announced its AUKUS defence pact with Australia and the United Kingdom has been placed under review. Australian government is projecting confidence that the US will maintain the deal, which is set to provide nuclear submarines to Australia by 2032. Critics argue the Trump administration has provided a chance to exit the controversial $368 billion deal.
Jun 12, 2025•6 min
Oil prices climbed almost 5 per cent overnight as US-Iran tensions escalate, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Vivek Dhar from the Commonwealth Bank to find out why and what it means for petrol prices, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets for his take on the latest sharemarket moves, while Alan Kirkland from ASIC explains why it has joined other global regulators to target so called, finfluencers.
Jun 12, 2025•17 min
A new report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE has found only four out of 20 popular sunscreen products actually meet their claims of sun protection. The findings have sparked concerns among consumers. But experts and advocates say putting on sunscreen is still important for skin cancer prevention.
Jun 12, 2025•7 min
Brian Wilson was the Beach Boys co-founder and architect of the California sound, Famed for Pet Sounds and his emotional depth, he leaves a lasting legacy despite a life marked by personal struggles.
Jun 12, 2025•7 min
This year, SBS marks 50 years of broadcasting, providing an important service to multicultural Australia through promoting inclusion and delivering in-language information. It's also the 50th anniversary of the biggest wave of Timorese migration to Australia. Fleeing conflict, the community has established its roots across the country while maintaining its language and traditions.
Jun 12, 2025•3 min
The Socceroos have qualified for the World Cup again with their victory over Saudi Arabia. But eelings are mixed between celebrating what's been achieved, and wondering how to take the next step.
Jun 11, 2025•3 min
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert to find out why the Australian sharemarket hit another record for a second day, despite slowing global growth, plus Rhayna Bosch takes a look at why Qantas is shutting down its Jetstar Asia unit with Ellis Taylor from Cirium.
Jun 11, 2025•16 min
