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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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Episodes

Morning News Bulletin 15 December 2024

Tributes pour in for Former Liberal MP Kevin Andrews who died at 69; South Korea's Prime Minister takes charge as acting president after Yoon's impeachment; Cummins resists calls for four-day Tests despite rapid finishes

Dec 14, 20246 min

Evening News Bulletin 14 December 2024

Former Liberal M-P Kevin Andrews dies at 69...South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol up against a potential second impeachment vote... and in football, members of the Greek national team that won the Euro in 2004 tour Australia.

Dec 14, 20246 min

Midday News Bulletin 14 December 2024

A protester charged for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag; Central and eastern Australia hit by intense heatwaves; Bad news for Australia as Sophie Molineux confronts a knee injury

Dec 14, 20246 min

Morning News Bulletin 14 December 2024

A 14-year-old charged with stabbing a Thai-Australian schoolmate to death; Climate protesters storm the Western Australian Premier's office; Scott Boland will miss today's third test against India in Brisbane

Dec 13, 20245 min

Evening News Bulletin 13 December 2024

Opposition leader Peter Dutton announces the Coalition's nuclear energy transition plan... An Adelaide couple have been charged with allegedly faking their son's cancer diagnosis... Superstar skier Jakara Anthony will soon be returning to Australia after a collarbone surgery...

Dec 13, 20245 min

Midday News Bulletin 13 December 2024

The Coalition's long-awaited costings due to be unveiled today, President Biden commutes the sentences of 1,500 people and pardons 39 more, Former Australian Test quick Jason Gillespie has resigned as Pakistan's red-ball coach

Dec 13, 20247 min

Morning News Bulletin 13 December 2024

Queensland's parliament passes tough new youth crime laws; South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol faces fresh calls to resign, from his own party; PNG residents say they are proud to be entering Australia's National Rugby League.

Dec 12, 20247 min

Evening News Bulletin 12 December 2024

The government's new scheme to force digital platforms to pay Australian journalists, Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto intends to stay in charge despite losing defamation trial, Craig Foster condemns decision to award Saudi Arabia with 2034 men's World Cup.

Dec 12, 20246 min

Midday News Bulletin 12 December 2024

A deal struck for a P-N-G team to join the National Rugby League, Thousands affected by an outage on Facebook and Instagram, Australian tri-athlete Ashleigh Gentle says she relishes the chance to compete in New Zealand.

Dec 12, 20246 min

Morning News Bulletin 12 December 2024

Syrian rebels vow to hunt down guards responsible for prison torture; Greens leader Adam Bandt says Labor's childcare plan doesn't go far enough; And in football, Saudi Arabia named hosts of the 2034 World Cup.

Dec 11, 20245 min

Evening News Bulletin 11 December 2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils billion dollar vision for universal childcare, The Israeli military strikes Syria 480 times in 48 hours as rebels plead for a time of peace, Liverpool continues their perfect Champions League streak.

Dec 11, 20245 min

Midday News Bulletin 11 December 2024

Police doorknocking houses in Sydney as they search for suspects in this morning's anti-Israel arson attack, Environmentalists mount a Federal Court challenge against gas fracking in the NT, Lani Pallister sets an Australian record in the 400 metre freestyle.

Dec 11, 20247 min

Morning News Bulletin 11 December 2024

Rebels in Syria name Mohammed al-Bashir as the new prime minister; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies at his own corruption trial; And in sports, a new initiative aims to develop future Aboriginal cricketers in all ages of the game.

Dec 10, 20246 min

Evening News Bulletin 10 December 2024

The Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady in final decision of the year, Over a thousand Australian women lose a class action against a contraceptive manufacturer, Football Australia announces crucial World Cup qualifier will be played in Sydney.

Dec 10, 20246 min

Midday News Bulletin 10 December 2024

The Opposition leader says Australia should be united under one flag, Labor MP calls for unity in addressing widely condemned attack on Melbourne synagogue, Australia's women's side prepare for a busy campaign ahead of World Cup in England next year.

Dec 10, 20246 min

Morning News Bulletin 10 December 2024

Family and children's rights groups call for return of Australian women and children being held in Kurdish-controlled Syria; Opposition leader condemns what authorities are now calling a likely 'terrorist attack' on Melbourne synagogue; Saudia Arabia expected to earn the rights to 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Dec 09, 20245 min

Evening News Bulletin 9 December 2024

Police declare firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue a likely terrorist incident, Protests outside the Reserve Bank before last interest rate call of the year, Tennis great Pat Rafter says no one should count out Nick Kyrgios ahead of his tennis comeback.

Dec 09, 20246 min

Midday News Bulletin 9 December 2024

The Coalition pledges to establish an antisemitism taskforce if elected... Incoming US President Donald Trump to pardon rioters involved in the January 6 attack, Victory over India in the second women's ODI in Brisbane.

Dec 09, 20246 min

Morning News Bulletin 9 December 2024

Reports Syria's deposed president is taking asylum in Russia; Disruptions still expected on Sydney's rail network despite an end to industrial action; Australia celebrates a resounding win in the second test match against India

Dec 08, 20246 min

Evening News Bulletin 8 December 2024

Labor announces funding to boost security at Jewish community sites; An emergency meeting in Doha over the unfolding crisis in Syria; Aussie driver Oscar Piastri starting the Abu Dhabi grand prix from second place on the grid.

Dec 08, 20246 min

Midday News Bulletin 8 December 2024

SBS to expand its news production, with a dedicated hub in Western Sydney; The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens, five years after a fire destroyed the World Heritage site; Clare Polkinghorne on what comes next, after playing her last game for the Matildas

Dec 08, 20245 min

Morning News Bulletin 8 December 2024

Syrian rebel groups close in on the capital city Damascus; Jewish community leaders call for government action on rise of anti-Semitism; Australian teenage sprinter Gout Gout sets a new national record for the 200-metre

Dec 07, 20246 min

Evening News Bulletin 7 December 2024

Residents fearful after an attack on a Melbourne synagogue; South Korea's president apologises for declaring martial law ahead of an impeachment vote; Ange Postecoglou unrepentant after a heated exchange with Tottenham fans.

Dec 07, 20246 min

Midday News Bulletin 7 December 2024

Independent minister Kylea Tink resigns; Romania's election results are declared invalid; Australian skiing champion storms to gold in Sweden

Dec 07, 20245 min

Morning News Bulletin 7 December 2024

TikTok one step closer to facing a ban in the United States; Political and community leaders condemn an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue; The Australian 17-year-old making history in sprinting

Dec 06, 20245 min

Evening News Bulletin 6 December 2024

The prime minister says a deliberately lit fire at a Melbourne synagogue is anti-semitic; South Korea's ruling party calls on the president to be removed from office; Retiring Matildas player Clare Polkinghorne will play against Taiwan in Geelong.

Dec 06, 20246 min

Midday News Bulletin 6 December 2024

Australia's peak medical body says mental health system is failing; Chair of financial abuse inquiry says victim-survivors must lead reforms; Cameron Smith scores a halfway lead at the Saudi International.

Dec 06, 20246 min

Morning News Bulletin 6 December 2024

More than 400 Palestinians granted humanitarian visas in Australia as Israel's war on Gaza continues; Syrian rebels capture the city of Hama in major setback for the President; and in sport, Australia thrashes India in the first One Day International of the women's series.

Dec 05, 20247 min

Evening News Bulletin 5 December 2024

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns defends his conduct after reports of a possible referral to the Independent Commission Against Corruption; an upcoming vote to decide the future of police participation in the Sydney Mardi Gras; and in sports, Cricket Australia defends its stance on Afghanistan.

Dec 05, 20245 min

Midday News Bulletin 5 December 2024

Former teacher Chris Dawson appeals a conviction over a sexual relationship with a schoolgirl; political crisis deepens in France after a no-confidence vote; and in sports, the Ladies Professional Golf Association updates rules on transgender athletes.

Dec 05, 20246 min
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