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After the e-Safety Commission revealed that it is investigating some of the world's biggest social media platforms for suspected non-compliance with the ban on under-16s, analysts are saying it'll take more than that for the platforms to change their ways. Australian experts say increasing global pressure on social media giants could prove to be the most effective way of enacting change.

Infectious disease specialists are urging everyone to get a flu vaccination to try to prevent a repeat of last year which saw Australia experience a record number of deaths from influenza. More than 1,700 people died and there were more than half-a-million confirmed cases. Health experts say low vaccination rates are contributing to the higher case numbers. They're warning this year could be even...

This Easter, Australia’s last surviving Jesuit-run winery is celebrating 175 years of continuous production. Founded by religious refugees from Europe, Sevenhill Cellars now exports wine to the world.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new gambling advertising restrictions during his address at the National Press Club on Thursday. Despite calling it the most significant gambling reform that's ever been implemented, critics warn the Prime Minister's latest measures won't reduce harm.

US President Donald Trump issues a new Middle East war deadline as Yemen’s Houthis put pressure on vital waterways. Plus, the US permits a rare oil shipment to ease Cuba’s energy crisis - what’s driving the sudden pivot? And Australia immortalises an iconic ‘dinner’ felon.

United States President Donald Trump says the United States is close to achieving its military objectives in Iran, while warning of further attacks if no deal is reached. But with Iran's government projecting defiance, the United Nations warning of wider regional and economic fallout, and civilians still under fire from Israel to Lebanon, the course of the war remains deeply uncertain.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's national address on the country's struggling economy, driven by the global energy crisis has received both backlash as well as support. As the nation grapples with what the Prime Minister refers to as the biggest rise in petrol and diesel prices in history, Australia will be joining other world leaders for talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

As the fuel crisis deepens, concern is growing for the Pacific's island nations, many of who have heavy reliance on oil supplies. Questions are being asked about how Australia could help as they begin to feel the pinch of the fuel crisis. Papua New Guinea's foreign minister Justin Tkatchenko spoke to SBS Chief political correspondent Anna Henderson about PNG's supplies - but says he won't rule out...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered his first National Address since being elected in 2022, calling on Australians to remain calm amid the ongoing fuel crisis. The Prime Minister acknowledged the impacts the war in the Middle East is having on rising petrol and diesel prices, and says farmers, truck drivers, small businesses and families are especially vulnerable to rising costs. He's ur...

The ASX 200 rebounds strongly after its worst month in four years, adding nearly $70 billion in value as hopes grow for an easing in global tensions, with insights from Matt Sherwood at Perpetual. At the same time, rising interest rates are beginning to weigh on the housing market, with Sydney and Melbourne recording declines even as national prices edge higher. Stephanie Youseff speaks with Tim L...

Women and girls fleeing Sudan’s war are describing rape, torture and abuse, with aid workers warning the suffering runs far deeper than the cases reaching medical care. A new report from Médecins Sans Frontières says sexual violence in Darfur is widespread, and many survivors remain out of reach.

A new report has found discrimination against trans and gender-diverse people is widespread, with serious impacts on safety and dignity. Released to coincide with the International Transgender Day of Visibility, it makes key recommendations for governmental reform.

There's been harsh condemnation of Israel's latest changes to its death penalty legislation. Israel's parliament has passed a law making death penalty by hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis. Jewish citizens would only be sentenced to death if they commit murder with the aim of "ending Israel's existence". The international community and rights groups have sl...

A major shake-up to how Australians pay is on the way, with the Reserve Bank moving to scrap $1.6 billion in card surcharges and shift costs into upfront pricing. In this episode of SBS On the Money, Ricardo Gonçalves breaks down what it means for households and businesses, with insights from Finder’s Graham Cooke, while Chris Brycki from Stockspot unpacks a rebound on the ASX after a volatile Mar...

A trailblazer of Australia's arts and cultural landscape, Aunty Rhoda Roberts has been laid to rest on Country in her hometown of Lismore. Hundreds gathered to honour a life dedicated to the arts and elevating Indigenous voices.

Australia's eSafety Commissioner says five social media platforms are under investigation for potentially failing to comply with the social media ban for under 16s. Users aged under 16 have been banned from social media since December 10th and social media companies who fail to take reasonable steps to comply face fines of up to $49.5 million.

US President Donald Trump says the regime change in Iran has been achieved, as more US troops arrive in the region. But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is urging an end point to the conflict, warning of a growing global economic damage.

Energy supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran have slowed the global economy, pushing countries to applying energy-saving measures and explore alternative supply channels. Here in Australia, the government's halved fuel excise, some states are offering free public transport. Last week, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol told the National Press Club in Sydney it made s...

Brent crude surges as Middle East tensions escalate, sending fresh shockwaves through global energy markets and raising concerns the real supply crunch has yet to reach Australia. In this episode of the SBS On the Money Podcast, analysis from Saul Kavonic, Head of Energy Research at MST Marquee, unpacks why this spike is sharper and faster than 2022, while Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management...

After weeks of pressure over surging petrol prices, the federal government has cut the tax on fuel in half. It's a three-month measure costing the budget billions, as the Prime Minister steps out a four-part plan to respond to the conflict.

Iran has accused the United States of plotting a ground attack, even while officials seek talks to end the war. Pakistan says it is ready to step in as mediator to bring an early and permanent end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth week.

Mankind is returning to the moon for the first time since the 1970s. A crew of four have spent more than two years training for the roughly 10‑day mission, which will send the crew on a high‑speed loop around the Moon before returning to Earth.

The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians. First Nations health advocates a...

They’re often called man’s best friend - but it turns out that friendship goes back even further than we realised. New research shows dogs were already living alongside humans thousands of years before civilisation began.

Once confined to bodybuilding forums and elite sports scandals, unapproved peptides have now moved into mainstream wellness and are being marketed online as tools for bio-hacking and longevity. So why are people turning to online communities and influencers for advice, and is there a breakdown in trust for traditional medical pathways?