SBS News Updates

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.

Episodes

August 7, 2025 6 mins
A $3300 carrot at the centre of a plan to lift GST; Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro appealing a house arrest court order; A Wurundjeri elder to return to the NRL tonight despite Welcome to Country heartbreak.
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MP Gareth Ward fighting his potential expulsion from state parliament in a Sydney court; One person killed in a wildfire in France; Popular Tottenham star Son Heung-min officially ends his 10-year stay at the club.
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Health officials say at least 38 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces while seeking aid, Tasmanian Labor to move no-confidence motion against re-appointed Premier Jeremy Rockliff, The National Indigenous Tennis Carnival kicks off in Darwin.
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An Australian first arrest after the discovery of a vaping liquid laced with opioids; The Liberals reappointed as a minority government in Tasmania; Australia's Alex de Minaur out of the Canadian Open.
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August 5, 2025 5 mins
Australia and France to discuss Palestinian statehood at the UN next month; Tech giants accused of failing to tackle crimes against children online; A Portuguese football star dies of a heart attack at 53.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pushing complete takeover of the Gaza strip, Indigenous opposition to stadium site for the Brisbane Olympics, North Melbourne embrace pressure of being reigning AFLW premiers.
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In this bulletin, Penny Wong says Australia won't tolerate people being harassed or surveyed, as the AFP flags more foreign interference charges. The nation lifts its cap on international students, subject to more housing being made available. And in AFL, the Melbourne Demon's sack coach Simon Goodwin, naming his interim replacement.
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In this bulletin, a Japanese company wins the contract to build Australia's new warships, the Prime Minister has a call with the President of the Palestinian Authority. And in Rugby Union, the Wallaroos prepare for their opening game against Samoa at the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Israel's Prime Minister to convene cabinet to discuss Gaza war goals, The Netherlands becomes the first NATO nation to buy US weapons for Ukraine, India claims fifth Test against England to draw the series.
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In this bulletin, flood rescues and school closures along the New South Wales mid-north coast, Australia's latest bid to boost tourism, with a new campaign. And in sport, Alex de Minaur is through to the Canadian Open quarter-finals, along with fellow Australian Alexei Popyriv.
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In this bulletin, the Prime Minister is reportedly seeking a call with Benjamin Netanyahu after weekend protests in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's Defence Force grows for the first time in over four years. And in Formula One, Lando Norris beats Oscar Piastri by less than a second to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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90,000 protesters march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestinians in Gaza, the federal government has now committed more aid money to Gaza, France's Pauline Ferrand-Prevot wins the Tour de France Femmes.
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August 3, 2025 5 mins
The search continues for a woman missing in New South Wales floodwaters; A former prosecutor of Donald Trump now being investigated in the US; Australian rider Sarah Gigante into second place in the Tour de France Femmes.
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August 2, 2025 5 mins
The government under pressure to recognise a Palestinian state as Gaza protests get underway; Emergency services search for a woman swept away by floodwaters in New South Wales; And in sport, Cameron McEvoy wins gold at the world swimming titles.
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August 2, 2025 5 mins
Sydney Harbour Bridge set to close as protesters draw attention to Gaza; Indigenous leaders praise the federal government's new economic partnership plan; And in sport, The Wallabies win their third match against the British and Irish Lions.
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August 2, 2025 6 mins
A woman stabbed to death in rural Victoria; Donald Trump's name removed from an impeachment exhibit at a museum in the US; Australia's Sarah Gigante keeping pace with the leaders of the Tour de France Femmes.
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The Supreme Court approves the pro-Palestine protest to march across the Harbour Bridge; Donald Trump moves US submarines amid war of words with former Russian president; And in sport, Mollie O'Callaghan wins a silver medal at the Swimming World Championships.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to speak at the Garma festival; The Supreme Court to decide if pro-Palestinian protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge can go ahead; And in netball, Melbourne Vixens prepare to take on the West Coast Fever in the Super Netball grand final.
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In this bulletin, Chris Minns urges compromise as pro-Palestine bridge protests loom in Sydney and Melbourne, returned activists allege they were strip searched, hand cuffed and robbed after being detained by the Israeli army. And in sport, the Wallabies' last-minute line-up shuffle, ahead of tomorrow's game against the Lions.
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In this bulletin, Australia avoids a fresh wave of tariffs out of the United States, as trade penalties come into effect. The Uluru Dialogue slams stalled progress on Closing the Gap as Garma Festival begins. And in swimming, Australians rack up the medals at the World Championships in Singapore.
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