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As the use of Artificial Intelligence surges around the world, the number of data centres required to power the technology is also growing rapidly, including in Australia. Now the Federal Government is laying out a plan aiming to ensure sustainability, as investment in data centres grows.

The South Australian election has triggered a federal political crisis, with One Nation displacing the Liberals as the primary alternative to Labor and securing its most significant electoral foothold in nearly 30 years. As the Coalition grapples with whether to pivot right to reclaim regional voters or overhaul its suburban appeal, the result has forced a panicked Parliament House to recognise th...

In a climate of increasing global conflict and uncertainty, people are adopting a peaceful practice to reduce stress. Forest bathing is giving nature-lovers respite from a chaotic and challenging news cycle.

Missiles have struck Israel, as Israeli forces expand operations on the ground in Lebanon. The developments mark a significant widening of the war in the Middle East, raising fears of there being no end in sight. Meanwhile, the US is warning Iran about the risks involved, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.

The Labor Party has comfortably won re-election in South Australia in a poll which saw support for One Nation climb to more than 21 per cent of the vote. Premier Peter Malinauskas secured a second term with a significantly increased majority while the Liberal Party secured around 19 per cent of the vote. As vote counting continues, it remains unclear whether One Nation can secure any lower house s...

As Iran is embroiled in an ongoing war and crippling economic conditions, multiple reports have shown its new supreme leader is linked to a multi-million dollar portfolio of assets all over the world. Some are concerned this money trail may reach as far as Australia.

A new HIV drug has arrived in Zimbabwe, promising protection from the virus that has devastated the population in the past two decades. But there are concerns that testing health systems won't cope, after international aid cuts.

Fuel prices are climbing and tensions in the Middle East are putting even more pressure on what we pay at the pump. So how can everyday drivers squeeze more kilometres out of every tank? In this edition of Weekend One on One, SBS's Asha Abdi spoke to Andrea Matthews, Motoring Editor at RACV, about practical tips to help you stretch your fuel further without changing your life too dramatically.

Tributes are being made to SBS Elder-in-residence and Widjabul Wia-bal woman, Auntie Rhoda Roberts, who has died at the age of 66. Her short battle with a very rare type of ovarian cancer ended on Saturday afternoon on her country surrounded by family. The decorated writer, actor and director was awarded an Order of Australia in 2016 for her service to performing arts and immense impact on and off...

Festivities marking the spring equinox are tinged with sorrow, as war continues to devastate the Middle East. Even so, more than 300 million people worldwide are expected to welcome Nowruz - the new year - with families, food and fresh hope.

South Australians head to the polls on Saturday, 21 March, to elect the state’s 56th Parliament, with the latest YouGov poll pointing to a strong result for Labor. The survey suggests Labor could achieve its highest-ever two-party preferred vote in South Australia, while the Liberal Party is tracking toward a historically poor outcome. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is polling at 22 per ce...

South Australia votes to elect its 56th Parliament on Saturday, 21 March. YouGov’s final poll ahead of the election showed Labor is on track to secure its highest-ever two-party preferred vote in the state party's history, while the Liberals face their worst result to date. One Nation however is at 22 percent. SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson has spoken with South Australian Premie...

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Sycamore from IG Austraila about the day's market action and why markets are now pricing in three rate rises this year; plus Stephanie Youssef looks though The Australian's Rich List 250 with list editor John Stensholt.

New data from the Productivity Commission reveals that the national effort to Close the Gap is failing. As the 2031 deadline looms, Indigenous leaders and advocates are calling for an urgent shift away from "band-aid" government strategies toward genuine community-led action and structural reform.

Oil and gas facilities are now being targeted in the war in the Middle East, prolonging the disruption to global fuel supply chains. It has also sent shockwaves to the global economy.

As the war in the Middle East continues, the United States is fighting a battle on another front: information.

The Prime Minister has appointed a 'fuel tsar' to help tackle supply chain issues caused by the war in the Middle East. It comes as the competition watchdog investigates major fuel suppliers for alleged bad behaviour.

The war in the Middle East is entering a dangerous new phase, with a global oil chokepoint at the centre of rising tensions, but just how far will NATO allies go to support Trump’s push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Plus, a delayed China meeting raises fresh diplomatic concerns, and why not everyone is feeling the economic squeeze.

The heads of the UN land mine action program for Ethiopia and Sudan have called for more funding and awareness over the munitions, which kill and maim a disproportionate number of children. They are launching the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, hosted by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research.

A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS: Scotland's Parliament has rejected legislation that would have made Scotland the first part of the United Kingdom to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives. Members of the Edinburgh-based legislature voted 69 to 57 against a bill that would have let people in Scotland with six months or less to live seek help to end their lif...

As the humanitarian and energy crisis in Cuba worsens, US President Donald Trump has announced he plans on "taking" the Caribbean island. Desperate for relief from a US-imposed blockade, Cuban citizens and members of the diaspora say that while they're hopeful for change, they're fearful of the US agenda.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jamie Hannah from VanEck about the day's market action including the latest global interest rate expectations and what it means for investments, while BHP announces who will replace CEO Mike Henry.

Plans to build a production hub for the Special Broadcasting Service in Western Sydney will no longer go ahead. The government has indicated its decision has been made in the context of the current fiscal environment.

A top U-S counterterrorism official has resigned over the war in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO allies and Australia, saying the U-S no longer needs their assistance. And Israel's military says it'll continue to target Iranian leaders.

The war in Ukraine is intersecting with rising instability in the Middle East and pressure on global energy supplies. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in London, warning modern warfare is rapidly evolving and pushing for deeper defence cooperation. At the same time, the EU is moving to resolve an oil dispute threatening support for Kyiv.