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The Eurovision Song Contest is back for another year and SBS is putting on its heels, dousing itself with sequins and glitter in anticipation of the broadcast. Australia's entry, Delta Goodrem, is ready to take to the Eurovision stage with her song Eclipse.

The World Health Organisation says there is low risk to the public, after those on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship disembarked in Tenerife. Passengers and crew aboard the ship are being repatriated to their home countries, with the W-H-O urging regular health monitoring and 42-day quarantine.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers talks One Nation, housing affordability and the economy with SBS World News Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson

There are big changes ahead for the NDIS with some budget cuts and tightened eligibility. Health Minister Mark Butler says the government aims to remove around 160,000 participants by the end of the decade. Children with autism are the largest cohort of NDIS participants, with many set to be moved into the government's new thriving kids program and he says future eligibility will be based on a dif...

It's an organisation that wants the world to hit the collective pause button on the development of artificial intelligence. At least until it's known how AI can be built safely and kept under democratic control. Known as PauseAI, it says it's latest concern is the company Anthropic which has just partially released Claude Mythos, a controversial AI tool capable of hacking into complex computer pro...

Voters in the southern New South Wales seat of Farrer have headed to the polls to choose a new MP after their former representative Sussan Ley resigned from parliament. Analysts say the vote could have lasting consequences for the coalition.

One Nation hoping for its first win at the ballot box for a lower house seat in the Farrer by-election; New South Wales government moves to tighten gun laws and overhaul its firearms registry after last year’s Bondi shooting; and in sport, Aussie golfer Lucas Herbert opens up a nine-shot lead at Trump national in Virginia .

How should Australia be preparing students for new technologies? It’s an issue governments and educators are grappling with across the world. American expert in the field, Professor Jessica Rosenberg from George Mason University, has been developing a school curriculum to encourage more young people to engage on quantum technologies. She’s also keen to see more girls and women in the field. During...

Cuts are coming to the NDIS, with the federal government flagging 160,000 people are expected to be moved off the scheme by 2030 in a push to reign in spending growth. Health Minister Mark Butler says the reforms are necessary to rein in spending growth, with the scheme on track to cost $70 billion per year by the end of the decade. The disability community has expressed alarm and anxiety amid ong...

Soaring costs are hurting Australia’s 2.7 million small businesses – especially in hospitality. So, what can the federal government’s May budget offer?

Australia’s largest survey of migrant working conditions has uncovered stark details of widespread, systematic underpayment. The study, published by the Migrant Justice Initiative, reveals two-thirds of migrant workers are paid less than they are owed under the Fair Work Act, and international students alone are being underpaid $3.18 billion in wages every year. Report authors say the survey also...

A group of Australian women and children with links to the self-proclaimed IS group have returned to Australia after spending years in a Syrian detention camp. Three of the women have been arrested upon their arrival. Now, authorities say they are focused on the ensuring the wellbeing and reintegration of children among the group.

The Australian sharemarket rose 0.96 per cent, amid hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran. As a result, oil prices have dropped sharply – though remain above US$100 a barrel – and precious metal and commodity prices have risen. The Australian dollar has also benefited, reaching a four-year high, as risk appetite increases. For more on this, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Angus Geddes, Chief...

The latest pause in the US-Iran conflict has the world holding its breath - has the White House lost control of its own strategy? National security concerns surround the return of IS-linked women and children to Australia and a major election victory for Narendra Modi sparks claims of election fraud in India. Plus, the surprisingly brutal world of competitive furniture building.

First Nations Australians who have lived experience of incarceration in Victoria are showcasing their work through an art exhibition. The exhibition, highlighting the artists' voices, has proved the ripple effect - where one event can cause a series of bigger effects - for some to take a new path beyond prison.

Millions of voters across Great Britain are heading to the polls today, with elections for the Welsh and Scottish parliaments as well as dozens of English councils. It’s seen as a key test for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership could be challenged if the results are as bad for his Labour party as polls predict. To gauge the mood of voters, SBS News has been to the town of Port T...

The cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has left Cape Verde and is headed for the Canary Islands, where passengers are expected to depart the vessel and begin heading home. Three people have died in the outbreak with eight recorded cases so far. But the World Health Organisation is moving to reassure people hantavirus is not the new COVID-19.

President Donald Trump has again raised hopes the United States and Iran are moving closer to an initial agreement to end the war in the Middle East. But he has also struck a more sinister tone, saying that if they don't agree - the bombing will start anew.

Senior Australians on government payments are facing some of the sharpest cost of living increases in the country as soaring electricity prices and rising interest rates put pressure on household budgets. In this episode of the SBS On the Money podcast, Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Patricia Sparrow from COTA Australia to find out more, before Laura Cooper from Nuveen shares her outlook on interes...

Online gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft have become increasingly popular tools for extremist groups to recruit young people. With Australia's terror threat level at 'probable', the government has announced a new Counter Terrorism Online Centre to disrupt and divert terrorist networks from radicalising young Australians.

One of the world's most prestigious contemporary art shows, the Venice Biennale, is just days away from its official opening. The opening comes just days after the show's jury resigned prompting a change to the system for awarding the prestigious Golden Lion awards associated with the show. The jury had earlier protested the participation of Israel and Russia saying they wouldn't consider countrie...

Carlton have been fined $75,000 over their handling of an incident involving player Elijah Hollands in a game against Collingwood in April. The fine will be paid to the AFL's mental health partner, Headspace. The finding has highlighted the treatment of mental health within sporting circles.

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the third time this year, pushing the cash rate to 4.35 per cent, even as other major economies pause. In this episode, PWC Chief Economist Amy Lomas unpacks what’s driving the decision and what it signals for the months ahead. The ASX edged lower, falling 0.2 per cent, with Todd Hoare from LGT Wealth Management breaking down how investors reacted. An...

Seven cases of the deadly hantavirus have now been identified in a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship off West Africa. The outbreak has caused global concern, as the disease is considered rare among humans. What is happening with the ship, and what does hantavirus actually entail?

The first two days of public hearings for the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard from 24 witnesses who are Jewish Australians with lived experience of antisemitism. While there is broad community support for a Royal Commission, some argue it should be expanded to include other minority perspectives including Muslim and First Nations Australians' experiences of racism.