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The Coalition is on track for its worst-ever result at a federal election after last night's crushing loss to Labor. Peter Dutton lost his seat leaving the Liberal party having to select a successor. Meanwhile, the Greens are in a precarious position.

The next leader of the Coalition to be chosen in a Liberal party room meeting; a class action begins over strip-searches conducted by New South Wales Police at music festivals; and, in sport, Australian Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix.

Anthony Albanese secured a larger majority in parliament while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lost his Queensland seat.

The Labor Party has won the federal election and will be able to form a majority government.

President Trump blames former President Biden for the US economy shrinking over the quarter since he took power; Senate race heats up as balance of power looms large in shaping next government; and, in AFL, North Melbourne defends players, slams Cornes’ comments as vindictive, bullying behaviour.

In this program: Meet the candidate forum; Australia Explained: taking your child to the emergency department at your local hospital; SBS Examines: the role of religion in elections; and the fourth and final leaders' debate.

Hecklers interrupt a solemn Anzac Day service in Melbourne as diggers remembered around the country; Australian nurses in the Vietnam War honoured with a permanent memorial; and, in sport, the NRL flags a potential team in Western Australia.

The Trump administration warns Russia and Ukraine it will walk away from efforts to mediate peace if they don't provide concrete proposals; the death cap mushroom triple-murder trial begins in Victoria; and, in tennis, dual grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell accepts an 18-month ban.

On 23 April, 2023, Shayna Humanitarian hosted a Meet the Candidates forum, bringing together seven candidates from Family First, Labor, The Greens, One Nation, independent and libertarian parties. The event offered an opportunity for these candidates to engage directly with constituents from the electorates they seek to represent, discussing their party platforms and vision for the community. Thro...

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine; anti-gambling advocates criticise the major parties' progress on gambling reform; and, in cricket, an Indian prodigy smashes a record-breaking IPL century.

A panel of undecided voters handed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a convincing win at the end of the fourth and final leaders' debate. With one week of campaigning remaining, the verdict of voters across Australia will be sealed on 3 May.

The Prime Minister says he is concerned about a rise in online misogyny; the cost of a ketamine nasal spray to treat depression to become cheaper for Australians; and, in football, a goal from Australian Caitlin Foord helps Arsenal reach the Champions League final.

US President Donald Trump has again taken aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming his refusal to accept Russian occupation of Crimea for failure to end the Russia-Ukraine war. But Zelenskyy says ceding the territory would be a violation of Ukraine's constitution.

The Coalition promises an additional $90 million to address family and domestic violence across Australia; cost-of-living pressures spark a surge in people seeking help from food charities; and, in golf, Hannah Green reveals a new weapon ahead of the first women's major of the year in Texas.

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. His death has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.

Flags fly at half-mast in Australia to honour Pope Francis; funeral arrangements are organised for the Pontiff; and, in swimming, Mollie O'Callaghan wins the 100-metre freestyle national title at the Australian Open Swimming Championships.

A date set for Pope Francis' funeral; the Coalition vows to increase defence spending if it wins the federal election; and, in sport, Meg Harris wins the 50-metre freestyle.

In this program, you will hear Ashour Nona VP of the Assyrian Australian Association talking about Assyrian participation in Anzac Day; descendants of Assyrian Levies talking about the bravery of their fathers and grandfathers during WWII; and a special feature about the death of Pope Francis.

The Assyrian Australian Association will proudly participate in an Anzac Day commemorative service at Canley Heights RSL on Friday, 25 April 2025. Speaking with SBS Assyrian, the association’s vice-president, Ashour Nona, emphasised the profound importance of Anzac Day, describing it as a sacred occasion for all communities to unite in remembrance of the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice du...

In this program: the origin of Easter; the history of the Australian Labor Party; and how to recover from storms and floods.

Early voting for the federal election set to begin; Israel's military releases the report from an investigation into the killing of Gaza medics; and, in sport, Oscar Piastri leads the F1 drivers' championship, after winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

What is the connection between the name of the Assyrian goddess Ishtar and Easter? Why do we break eggs on Easter Sunday? And how did the Easter Bunny become part of the celebration? In this exploration, we will delve into these questions and uncover the history behind the name “Easter” and the traditions that Christians around the world observe during this festive season.

A man armed with a knife shot dead by police in Melbourne; two people killed by the son of a law enforcement officer at Florida State University; and, in N-R-L, The Dragons defeat Manly as the Sea Eagles battle injury concerns.

First Nations organisations have called for a fair discussion of cutting government spending in the wake of comments from the opposition's efficiency spokesperson. Campaigning in Perth over the weekend, Senator Jacinta Price, the Coalition's shadow minister for both Indigenous Affairs and government efficiency, was asked about the areas in which the opposition intended to cut expenditure.

Party leaders clash over housing policy in the second leaders' debate; California the first U-S state to challenge President Trump's tariffs on constitutional grounds; and, in football, Newcastle triumph over Crystal Palace to take third place in the English Premier League.