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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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Midday News Bulletin 14 March 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy confident Russia will reject Washington's 30-day ceasefire proposal; Canadian minister says his country's relationship with the US has 'changed forever'; And in sport, Kenyan long-distance legend Eliud Kipchoge to run the Sydney Marathon.

Mar 14, 20255 min

Evening News Bulletin 13 March 2025

Opposition leader Peter Dutton calls for Energy Minister Chris Bowen to be fired; A man arrested and charged for allegedly making an online bomb threat toward an Islamic school; And in sport, Real Madrid beats city rivals Atletico Madrid to reach Champions League quarter-finals.

Mar 13, 20255 min

Midday News Bulletin 13 March 2025

A new report finds Islamophobia is on the rise in Australia; the NSW premier defends a plan to demolish vacant properties in flood-ravaged Lismore; and in sport, Australian Athletics unveils a 20-strong lineup for the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

Mar 13, 20255 min

Global tariff war heats up | Morning News Bulletin 13 March 2025

The global tariff war heats up as the EU imposes counter measures on the US; the Philippines' former president travels to the Hague to face charges over his violent war on drugs; the Illawarra Hawks level up to Melbourne United with a dramatic finish in the NBL.

Mar 12, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 12 March 2025

Opposition leader Peter Dutton condemns the Prime Minister for failing to secure tariff exemptions; Dozens of passengers taken hostage in Pakistan; And in sport, Liverpool's Champions League dream crushed in penalty shootout.

Mar 12, 20255 min

Midday News Bulletin 12 March 2025

The Prime Minister says Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the US; Russia launches air attack on Ukraine amid talks of 30-day ceasefire agreement; And in tennis, two-time champion Iga Swiatek through to quarter finals.

Mar 12, 20255 min

Evening News Bulletin 11 March 2025

Queensland and New South Wales recovery efforts are underway after ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred; Australia to join other nations in Ukraine security talks in Paris; And in sport, Australia to host its first ever NBA game.

Mar 11, 20255 min

Midday News Bulletin 11 March 2025

More charges laid over a series of antisemitic attacks in Sydney; The clean up process begins in the aftermath of ex-cyclone Alfred; And in Tennis, Alex De Minaur advances to the fourth round at Indian Wells.

Mar 11, 20255 min

Evening News Bulletin 10 March 2025

Restoring power a priority in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred...The Star casino group to be possibly be saved by being sold to a U-S casino giant... and in golf, Australian Karl Vilips wins the Puerto Rico Open

Mar 10, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 10 March 2025

Flood risk to persist until mid-week in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred... Mark Carney to be Canada's next prime minister... and Novak Djokovic admits he's struggling in the wake of his latest defeat

Mar 10, 20257 min

Evening News Bulletin 9 March 2025

In this bulletin, evacuation orders lifted for Lismore as heavy rains continue to threaten surrounding areas, the Prime Minister congratulates W-A Premier Roger Cook after state election win. And in football, Liverpool shoots 16 points clear in the Premier League race.

Mar 09, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 9 March 2025

The Prime Minister says the ADF personnel involved in serious road crash are heroes; more than a 1,000 people killed in two days of fighting in Syria; Carlton star Charlie Curnow ruled out of the Blues' AFL season opener against Richmond.

Mar 09, 20256 min

Morning News Bulletin 9 March 2025

Queensland recovering from one of the worst power outages ever caused by a natural disaster, Labor wins a third term in WA elections; the Waratahs surge to best start since 2009 with dominant win over Force.

Mar 08, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 8 March 2025

Increased flood risk the main concern, as ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the Australian mainland; police investigate the theft of a flag from a mosque in Western Sydney; and in the AFL, the Dockers welcome the club's newest Indigenous players with a smoking ceremony.

Mar 08, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 8 March 2025

Millions told to stay indoors as ex-cyclone Alfred makes landfall; 17-year-old under scrutiny over airport bomb threat; James Sicily shines as Hawthorn battle past Sydney in AFL season opener.

Mar 08, 20256 min

Morning News Bulletin 8 March 2025

Cyclone Alfred expected to make landfall within hours and New Zealand now providing support; teen allegedly storms plane with shotgun, claims to have bombs at Avalon Airport; Hawthorn stuns Sydney with dominant win in season opener.

Mar 07, 20255 min

Evening News Bulletin 7 March 2025

In this bulletin, Cyclone Alfred expected to lose strength as it makes landfall, calls for urgent industry action after a teen was arrested trying to board a flight to Sydney. And in sport, the Matildas drop to their lowest world ranking in two decades.

Mar 07, 20257 min

Midday News Bulletin 7 March 2025

In this bulletin, residents brace themselves as Cyclone Alfred gets closer to making landfall, a Lithuanian rower rescued by the Australian navy reflects on the experience. And in athletics, Australian teenager sprint sensation Gout Gout's next sporting challenge.

Mar 07, 20256 min

Evening News Bulletin 6 March 2025

Cyclone Alfred's delay to prolong torrential rain; New racism register report highlights stereotypes confronting First Nations peoples; And in sport, Liverpool strike a lucky late goal to win first leg of Champions league clash.

Mar 06, 20256 min

Midday News Bulletin 6 March 2025

A national disaster response plan activated ahead of Cyclone Alfred's arrival; President Trump issues a 'last warning' to Hamas; And in sport, a newly formed women's football club calls out inequality in the sport.

Mar 06, 20255 min

Evening News Bulletin 5 March 2025

The PM speaks in Brisbane as Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland; President Trump heckled and cheered in first Congress address; And in sport, Broncos' CEO returns to Brisbane as cyclone approaches.

Mar 05, 20255 min

Midday News Bulletin 5 March 2025

Northern New South Wales residents hoping for the best but preparing for the worst of Cyclone Alfred; The UN hails a new proposal for Gaza's reconstruction; And in sport, Football Australia defends delays on a promised security taskforce.

Mar 05, 20255 min

Evening News Bulletin 4 March 2025

Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect; Queensland residents hunker down or plan to evacuate ahead of impending cyclone; And in sport, AFL season launch postponed amid cyclone warnings.

Mar 04, 20255 min
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