Midday News Bulletin 22 February 2025
Hamas releases a second body it says is Shiri Bibas; Russia advances further as Donald Trump criticises France and the UK; the NRL celebrates the most lucrative season in its 117-year history.
Feb 22, 2025•6 min
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Morning News Bulletin 22 February 2025
Foreign Minister Penny Wong raises concerns over Chinese military drills; Israel's Prime Minister says Hamas will pay for not returning the body of Shiri Bibas; Canada defeats the US in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey final.
Feb 21, 2025•6 min
Evening News Bulletin 21 February 2025
Top US official issues stark warning to Hamas after it allegedly releases an unidentified body; The opposition leader criticises the government's response to Whyalla steel; And in cricket, Test captain Pat Cummins says he's surprised by Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling review.
Feb 21, 2025•5 min
Midday News Bulletin 21 February 2025
The government rejects Peter Dutton's allegations about extra citizenship ceremonies; The Reserve Bank Governor says life should be getting better for renters; And in tennis, Alex De Minaur loses the match, but wins respect, at the Qatar Open.
Feb 21, 2025•5 min
Hamas returns the bodies of four Israeli hostages | Morning News Bulletin 21 February 2025
Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza; The former boss of the Spanish football federation is found guilty of sexual assault for his World Cup final kiss; and in sport, former Labor senator Stephen Conroy appointed executive chairman of Australian Premier Leagues.
Feb 20, 2025•6 min
Evening News Bulletin 20 February 2025
In this bulletin; Defence Minister Richard Marles says war in Ukraine can only be resolved on Ukraine's terms; Labor attributes low unemployment to new jobs in private sector; and in sport, interim Matildas coach shuts down speculation around whether Sam Kerr will remain captain of the team.
Feb 20, 2025•5 min
Midday News Bulletin 20 February 2025
Australia's spy chief details foiled plots by radicalised children; Donald Trump fires back at Volodymyr Zelenskyy in their public feud; And in football, Manchester City out of the Champions League after being crushed by Real Madrid.
Feb 20, 2025•5 min
Zelenskyy accuses Trump of living in Russian disinfo bubble | Morning News Bulletin 20 February 2025
Australia's spy chief says children are increasingly being radicalised online; Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Donald Trump of living in a Russian bubble; Mixed fortunes for Australia's contingent at the Qatar tennis Open.
Feb 19, 2025•6 min
Evening News Bulletin 19 February 2025
Victoria Police confirms the arrest of a woman over the alleged Islamophobia assault last week; A gun salute in Darwin to mark the 83rd anniversary of the city's bombing; And in sport, the new women's Super Rugby season kicks off today.
Feb 19, 2025•5 min
Midday News Bulletin 19 February 2025
The PM responds to accusations he's been silent over Islamophobic attacks; Dismay over the closure of four UN agency schools in East Jerusalem; And in sport, Australia's Adam Scott weighs into the debate about the PGA reunifying with LIV Golf.
Feb 19, 2025•5 min
Rate cut hasn't prompted clarity on election timing | Morning News Bulletin 19 February 2025
The Prime Minister remains guarded on the timing of the next election after a rate cut; US and Russian officials meet - without Ukraine - for talks on ending the war in Ukraine; American basketballer Kyrie Irving says he wants to make the USA-to-Australia switch.
Feb 18, 2025•6 min
Evening News Bulletin 18 February 2025
The RBA lowers interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers welcomes the cut to the cash rate, Novak Djokovic breaks his silence on Jannik Sinner's doping ban.
Feb 18, 2025•6 min
Midday News Bulletin 18 February 2025
The Prime Minister defends his government's economic record ahead of this afternoon's rates decision, A plane comes to rest upside down after a crash landing in Canada, Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal hurt in a 10 rider pileup in Spain.
Feb 18, 2025•5 min
Police investigate attacks on Muslim women in Melbourne | Morning News Bulletin 18 February 2025
Police are investigating attacks on two Muslim women in a Melbourne shopping centre; Israeli negotiators in Cairo for the next round of Gaza ceasefire talks; Rising Brazilian star Joao Fonseca makes history in Argentina.
Feb 17, 2025•5 min
Evening News Bulletin 17 February 2025
The federal Treasurer says the government has done all it can to ensure an interest rate cut tomorrow... the federal opposition leader says his so-called tax-free lunch policy will help businesses hurt by the present government.... and, an injury scare for the number one pick in the AFL draft
Feb 17, 2025•7 min
SBS News In Easy English 17 February 2025
A news wrap for those with disability and those learning English
Feb 17, 2025•4 min
Midday News Bulletin 17 February 2025
With a federal election now due in the next three months, the latest polling looks good for the opposition... more than a quarter of a million Australians may have heart disease without knowing it... and Ange Postecoglou with no sympathy for Manchester United after his big win against them
Feb 17, 2025•6 min
Talks ahead on ending Russia's war in Ukraine | Morning News Bulletin 17 February 2025
US and Ukrainian officials travel to Saudi Arabia, as talks loom on ending Russia's war; Shane Patton resigns as Victoria Police chief commissioner; and in sport, Chile's Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Adelaide 2025.
Feb 16, 2025•6 min
Evening News Bulletin 16 February 2025
Australia will send three men to Nauru, after the government strikes a visa deal; European leaders set to attend an emergency summit over the war in Ukraine; And in sport, teen sprint sensation Gout Gout smashes Noah Lyle's 400-metre personal best.
Feb 16, 2025•5 min
Midday News Bulletin 16 February 2025
The federal government to ban foreign investors from buying existing homes to ease housing crisis; a deadly stampede in New Delhi; and in sports, the AFL Indigenous All Stars beat Fremantle.
Feb 16, 2025•5 min
Evening News Bulletin 15 February 2025
Education Minister highlights government's achievements as Labor gears up for a federal election; Police raid homes of two nurses who posted video appearing to claim they'd kill Israeli patients; And in sport, Australian Jordan Mailata joins victory parade at the Super Bowl.
Feb 15, 2025•5 min
Midday News Bulletin 15 February 2025
A man has died after a police pursuit in south-east Melbourne; Ukraine's president says he's willing to meet with Russia to talk peace - on one condition; and in sport, Dane Gagai prepares to lead the Maori All-Stars in this weekend's showdown.
Feb 15, 2025•6 min
Morning News Bulletin 15 February 2025
Port Hedland's iron ore facility in WA spared the worst of Cyclone Zelia's impact; The US gives an ultimatum to its European allies in Warsaw; and in sport, Australia wins the rights to the 2027 Deaf Football World Cup.
Feb 14, 2025•6 min
Evening News Bulletin 14 February 2025
One of the nurses from the Bankstown Hospital antisemitic video is admitted to hospital himself... Tropical Cyclone Zelia arrives early in Western Australia.... and, in basketball... Tasmania Jackjumpers captain Clint Steindl announces his retirement
Feb 14, 2025•5 min
Midday News Bulletin 14 February 2025
The Prime Minister says he has put a strong case for Australian tariff exemptions to the United States... calls for inheritance tax to be re-introduced to address growing wealth inequality... and Aussie Oscar Piastri declares he believes this is the year he can become Formula One world champion.
Feb 14, 2025•6 min
Cylone Zelia approaches WA as Cat 5 system | Morning News Bulletin 14 February 2025
Two nurses have their professional registration suspended in the wake of a controversial video; Hamas agrees to resume a prisoner swap as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement; And in sport, more betting charges laid against an A-League footballer.
Feb 13, 2025•6 min
Evening News Bulletin 13 February 2025
Staff at Bankstown Hospital struggling to cope in the wake of the anti-semitic video scandal.... controversial electoral reforms legislation passes federal parliament... and the NRL says it will talk with the government of Western Australia again about a new Perth team after the state election
Feb 13, 2025•6 min
SBS News in Easy English 13 February 2025
A five-minute news wrap for those with disability and those learning English
Feb 13, 2025•4 min
Midday News Bulletin 13 February 2025
Australia hits back against allegation of dumping aluminium in the US... Anthony Albanese admits there's more to be done to help Stolen Generations survivors... and a teenager gets a surprise call-up to the Matildas
Feb 13, 2025•6 min
NSW Police probe alleged antisemitic nurses video | Morning News Bulletin 13 February 2025
New South Wales Police seize CCTV footage as they probe an antisemitic video allegedly filmed by two nurses; a senior Australian politician flags the nation's response to potential US tariffs; teen sensation Gout Gout to contest the Stawell Gift.
Feb 12, 2025•5 min
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