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SBS News Updates

A bulletin of the day’s top stories from SBS News. Get a quick rundown of the latest headlines from Australia and the world, with fresh updates each morning, lunchtime and evening.
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Evening News Bulletin 24 January 2025

In this bulletin, Palestinian authorities say hundreds of people are being forced to evacuate their homes in the occupied West Bank, Anthony Albanese says the Opposition should “chill out” over January 26. And in the Australian Open, John Peers and Olivia Gadecki become the first Australian duo to win the mixed doubles title since 2013.

Jan 24, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 24 January 2025

In this bulletin, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lashes out at proposals to change the date of Australia Day, the International Criminal Court calls for arrest warrants for two top Taliban officials. And in tennis, Aryna Sabalenka is through to the semi-final after defeating Paula Badosa .

Jan 24, 20256 min

Morning News Bulletin 23 January 2025

President Trump calls for an end to Russia's war with Ukraine war at the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a $10,000 cash bonus for apprentice tradies, Aryna Sabalenka has a third successive Australian Open title in the horizon..

Jan 23, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 23 January 2025

A second man arrested as part of an investigation into an attack at a Sydney synagogue; the Australian government urged by aid groups to advocate for the continued work of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees; and in Tennis, Emerson Jones is through to the Australian Open junior semifinals.

Jan 23, 20254 min

Midday News Bulletin 23 January 2025

Police investigate after billboards of a federal politician were defaced with Nazi symbols; celebrations as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage; and in Tennis, Alex De Minaur says he will learn from his loss against Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open.

Jan 23, 20254 min

Morning News Bulletin 23 January 2025

Israel continues a major military operation in the occupied West Bank, Victoria Police say they will not be participating in Victoria's Midsumma Festival pride march, Aussie Alex De Minaur falls to Jannik Sinner in Australian Open quarterfinals...

Jan 22, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 22 January 2025

The Australian Federal Police Commissioner says criminals for hire may be behind some antisemitic attacks in Australia; calls for a wide-ranging ban on what's called forever chemicals; and in Tennis, American Madison Keys books a spot in her third Australian Open semifinal.

Jan 22, 20255 min

Midday News Bulletin 22 January 2025

The Australian Federal Police investigates the role of foreign interference in antisemitic attacks; Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she has received assurances on the future AUKUS from the Trump administration; and world number one Aryna Sabalenka on her strategy to win a third straight Australian Open title.

Jan 22, 20255 min

Morning News Bulletin 22 January 2025

Foreign Minister Penny Wong meets with the Trump administration on their first full day in office, Israel's army chief resigns over the security lapses that led to the October 7 attacks, World Number One Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Australian Open semifinals.

Jan 21, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 21 January 2025

National cabinet convenes after the latest antisemitic attack in Sydney; Donald Trump makes good on a promise to pardon January 6 rioters; Spain's Paula Bandosa through to the Australian Open's final four for the first time.

Jan 21, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 21 January 2025

National cabinet to meet after another antisemitic attack - this time on a Sydney childcare centre; Donald Trump sworn in again as US president; Australia's women's cricket squad complete a clean sweep of the Ashes.

Jan 21, 20256 min

Morning News Bulletin 21 January 2025

In this bulletin, Donald Trump sworn in as U-S President, another blow to housing affordability, with construction costs rising over 3 per cent over the past year. And in sport, Alex De Minaur to face world number one Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open quarter-finals

Jan 20, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 20 January 2025

Peter Dutton makes action on antisemitism part of his pre-election platform; The death roll rising from a tanker explosion in Nigeria; Race officials emphasising safety for tomorrow's Tour Down Under cycling.

Jan 20, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 20 January 2025

Aid trucks arriving in Gaza as the ceasefire takes effect; The bodies of two teenagers found at a Queensland waterfall; A fan remains in hospital in South Australia after a crash in the Tour Down Under cycling race.

Jan 20, 20255 min

Morning News Bulletin 20 January 2025

In this bulletin, Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, Donald Trump promises a reprieve for TikTok workers after a US ban. And at the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz sets up a quarterfinal clash with Novak Djokovic.

Jan 19, 20255 min

Evening News Bulletin 19 January 2025

A Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal to take effect; hate speech laws in New South Wales to be strengthened; and in Tennis, Aryna Sabalenka advances to the quarterfinals at the Australian Open.

Jan 19, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 19 January 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says fighting may continue hours before ceasefire takes effect, Thousands of New South Wales residents remain without power following storms, and Iga Swiatek beats Emma Raducanu comfortably in the third round of the Australian Open.

Jan 19, 20255 min

Morning News Bulletin 19 January 2025

Israel's National Security Minister resigns over Gaza ceasefire,Northern Territory child protection changes spark discrimination concerns, Alex de Minaur survives scare to keep Australian Open hopes alive.

Jan 18, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 18 January 2025

The death toll in Gaza now 119 since the ceasefire was announced.....Anti-Palestinian graffiti in Sydney investigated as hate crime by New South Wales police... and Iga Swiatek is through to the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Jan 18, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 18 January 2025

The Israeli government approves the first phase of a ceasefire deal with Hamas, TikTok faces ban in the US after Supreme Court rejects appeal, and Daniel Sanders triumphs at the Dakar Rally.

Jan 18, 20256 min

Morning News Bulletin 18 January 2025

Israeli Security Cabinet gives their approval for ceasefire deal with Hamas, Tony Burke condemns Anti-Arab graffiti in Sydney, and World-number-two Iga Swiatek vying to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open

Jan 17, 20255 min

Evening News Bulletin 17 January 2025

Israel says the ceasefire deal with Hamas is back on; The government launches a new strategy to combat politically motivated extremism; Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic under investigation over match fixing allegations.

Jan 17, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 17 January 2025

The U-S Secretary of State still confident the Gaza ceasefire will begin as planned; Richard Marles to become the first minister to visit Kiribati in almost two years; The official jersey unveiled for the Indigenous All-Stars A-F-L match.

Jan 17, 20256 min

Morning News Bulletin 17 January 2025

In this bulletin, Netanyahu says his cabinet will not meet yet to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, Australia's Foreign Minister hopes a ceasefire will resolve political tensions at home. And in the Australian Open, injury forces Australian tennis stars Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis off the court.

Jan 16, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 16 January 2025

A woman killed in a deliberately lit fire in Melbourne; The leader of the Greens accuses Labor of failing to deliver on its Middle East election promises; Miomir Kecmanovic storms into the third round of the Australian Open.

Jan 16, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 16 January 2025

Australia welcomes the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza; A man killed by a fallen tree in wild New South Wales weather; Charges dropped against a man accused of assaulting an A-F-L umpire.

Jan 16, 20256 min

Morning News Bulletin 16 January 2025

A ceasefire deal is reached between Israel and Hamas to pause the war in Gaza; Sydney commuters brace for more train delays; and in sport, Thanasi Kokkinakis fails to advance to the third round of the Australian Open.

Jan 15, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 15 January 2025

Calls for tough action over the reported death of an Australian in Ukraine; South Korea's embattled president finally arrested by authorities; The US Congress bans transgender athletes from competing in women's school sports.

Jan 15, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 15 January 2025

Fears an Australian teacher captured in Ukraine has been killed; Chaos in South Korea as authorities try to arrest the impeached president; Australian footballer Sam Kerr makes another court appearance in London.

Jan 15, 20256 min

Morning News Bulletin 15 January 2025

Qatar says ceasefire deal is closer than ever before; fears an Australian has been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine; and in tennis, Alex de Minaur secures a spot in round two of the Australian Open.

Jan 14, 20256 min
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