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Residents in some Australian states are facing a potential increase on their annual electricity bills from July 1. Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia residents will likely see a three to 10 percent increase on their annual bills - just as winter sets in.

Events have been held around the country to mark National Sorry Day, an acknowledgement of the forced removal of First Nations children from their families and culture. One-third of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are descendants of Stolen Generations survivors, and many have shared their families stories and memories of child removal. As reconciliation week also begins, First Nations...

Social media is re-shaping the lines between Autism and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to new research by the University of Melbourne. It found an increasing number of people from online groups of the two mental health conditions identify that they have both ADHD and autism. But researchers, experts and advocates warn that while the two mental health condition could co-...

Israeli military strikes on schools, tent encampments and residential buildings have left dozens of Palestinian men, women and children dead, as Israel ramps up its effort to seize the whole of the Gaza Strip and destroy Hamas. Meanwhile, former Israeli hostages, and the relatives of those who remain in Hamas captivity, continue pleading for an immediate ceasefire and hostage deal, as their govern...

Ukraine has suffered its most intense aerial attack since Russia’s full-scale invasion over three years ago, with 367 drones and missiles launched. This comes as over 300 Ukrainian soldiers were reunited with their families, bringing the total number of prisoners exchanged over the past few days between Russia and Ukraine to 1,000, from each side.

Against the backdrop of a chaotic week and remarkable split in the Coalition, the Nationals are playing down speculation of a leadership spill. But leader David Littleproud says he doesn't care if he loses his job.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival closed with a rare power outage, but not before delivering a jolt of cinematic history. Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or for 'It Was Just An Accident', marking his defiant return to the global stage after years of repression under Tehran’s regime. Visibly emotional, Panahi dedicated the award to the people of Iran, urging unity and freedom.

Dr. Heather Lench is a professor in psychological and brain sciences at Texas A&M University. She believes there are ways to find happiness in a world that can seem chaotic and overwhelming. She says research on the topic shows one of the key things we can do is focus on what is in our control, and focus on activities that give us the greatest joy — things we do because we enjoy doing them — and s...

When it comes to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, Australia is a world leader — with the number of people living here with the condition rapidly rising. But while the exact causes of the disease remain unknown, we're gaining a greater understanding of how we may be able to live with IBD, and possibly even prevent it.

It is no secret that coffee is one of the most beloved beverages in the world. And an event celebrating the caffeinated drink has been held in Jakarta, showcasing the very best of the bean.

A stabbing attack at Hamburg’s main train station has left 17 people injured, including three in critical condition. Police say the assailant, a 39-year-old German woman, acted alone and was arrested without incident. Investigators do not currently suspect political extremism as the motive, but rather believe a mental health issue is to blame.

In the next few days, Australian Muslims will be beginning their journey to take part in the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Faraz Nomani is a strategy and risk professional from Greenacre in southwest Sydney. He was born in Saudi Arabia and came to Australia 25 years ago when he was 10 years old. In this episode of Weekend One on One he ta...

Australians drink a lot of coffee - billions of cups a year - but Australian-GROWN coffee is only a small part of that. What if we grew more of our own? That’s what scientists in northern New South Wales are working on. Small Business Secrets finds out when we might be drinking more locally-grown coffee.

Every year in conjunction with National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June, Australians are presented with the opportunity to learn more about the nation’s shared histories, cultures and achievements. This year, the theme is Bridging Now to Next - calling on the nation to reflect on the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Dianne Colledge from Morgans about the day's market action including Donald Trump's market influence, while Rhayna Bosch takes a closer look at job ad scams with ACCC Deputy Chairwoman Catriona Lowe.

We explore the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as aid struggles to reach over 2 million people. Plus, a fiery Senate showdown for US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a breakthrough in Türkiye's decades-long conflict, and why joking about rice just cost a Japanese minister his job.

Food aid is finally beginning to enter Gaza after an 11-week blockade by Israel helped push the hunger-stricken region to the brink. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also condemned the British, French and Canadian governments for demanding Israel end its new ground offensive seeking to capture the whole of the Gaza Strip.

International students at Harvard University in the US will be forced to transfer or face deportation after the Trump administration revoked the institution's ability to enrol them. The administration has informed Harvard it would be doing so as part of an ongoing investigation into the university by the Department of Homeland Security.

A man has been charged with murder in a US federal court after the shooting of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington DC. The killings have left the Jewish community in shock, and prompted authorities to scale up security at Israeli diplomatic missions around the world.

Health authorities in Australia have approved a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Billy Leung from Global X to find out more about why Bitcoin has extended its rally, up nearly 50% since its April low to a record high, plus the day on the sharemarket with Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool.

The Liberal and National parties have taken the first steps towards reforming the Coalition. The Liberal Party has paused its announcement of a shadow cabinet, with the Nationals indicating they're hopeful a coalition agreement will be reached before Parliament returns.

Indian author Banu Mushtaq has won this year's International Booker Prize 2025. The annual literary Booker Prize award goes to a living author from anywhere in the world for work available in English and published in the UK or Ireland.

Devastating floods along Australia's east coast have killed at least one man. His body was found on a property impacted by intense rainfall, prompting warnings for communities to heed evacuation and safety warnings amid the downpour.

US President Donald Trump has confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House with the most contentious areas of dispute between the countries, including claims of a "white genocide". The South African President has maintained there is no genocide targeting the white Afrikaner minority.