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PM confirms ADF links to conflict amid fresh flights to Australia from Middle East hub

After considerable questioning, PM confirms three ADF personnel were on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship.

Politics

Donald Trump says US wants to be involved in choosing Iran's next leader as conflict spreads
World
'Euro summer' in question as experts caution Australians over travel plans
Australia

Fears of 'second massacre' grow as Iranian regime takes 'revenge' on prisoners
Amid escalating conflict, human rights groups have expressed concern for the thousands of political prisoners held in Iranian jails.
World
Hizb ut-Tahrir group banned in Australia under new hate speech laws, after ASIO call
The Islamist group is the first to be listed as a hate group under recently introduced legislation.
Australia
'A lot of respect': Matildas swap jerseys with Iranian team after victory on Gold Coast
One Iranian player fought back tears as she discussed the situation in her home country and the war in the Middle East.
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War in the Middle East

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'Change has a price': Iranian eyewitnesses speak from the shadows of war

World

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Iran's 'weaknesses' have long been clear. So why a major escalation?

World

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Why some in Australia are mourning Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, as criticism mounts

Politics

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Travel insurance exclusions Australians must know amid flight chaos

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From political oblivion to poll surge: Inside Pauline Hanson's comeback

Politics

Ali's friend died awaiting a visa. A new pathway offers hope to LGBTQI+ refugees like him

Australia

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'We knew it would be worse': Bobbi left Florida, her dog and Trump for a tiny Australian town

Australia

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I run a gay sauna in Australia. You'd be surprised who comes through the door

Life

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'Middle powers': Albanese and Canadian PM Carney have spoken on the US-Iran conflict

Published 5 March 2026 7:11pm

The Canadian Prime Minister hasn't ruled out joining military action if the Iran conflict escalates, but says it's hypothetical at this stage. Side by side with Mark Carney, the Australian Prime Minister has for the first time joined the Canadians in appealing for de-escalation.

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INTERVIEW: Indigenous Australians Minister on the parliamentary inquiry into racism

Indigenous

Ramadan

How Kishwar Chowdhury uses food, family and faith to keep her culture alive

Food

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$2,850 and major flight doubts: Australian stranded in Saudi Arabia's travel nightmare

World

What is Ramadan?

Australia

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How to get involved in Ramadan even if you're not Muslim

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year 2026: What to know about the 'very special' Year of the Fire Horse

Culture

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Gary wasn't impressed by Australia's dumpling scene. Now he's selling thousands a day

Australia

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Weet-bix kimchi: Glynn's experiment with Australian and Korean favourites may be a hit

Life

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Japan’s 'lost month': how Lunar New Year faded from the calendar

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Current Affairs

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'We're f--ked': The people grappling with the aftermath of Trump's immigration crackdown

US Politics

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Dateline returns with stories of the people caught in Trump's immigration crackdown

World

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Dreams of being a ballerina: Hopes of Australian child in Syrian camp for IS-linked families

World

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Sabina quit snacking after monitoring her sugar levels. Is the data that simple?

Health

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Kath hosted her late partner Nigel's wake while he was still alive

Life

Small Business Secrets

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As the threat of war heightens distress, help may be just a phone call away

Australia

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The $1 billion problem facing Aussie farmers like Robert

Australia

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Fighting fakes and food fraud, this team knows where your festive dish really comes from

Australia

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How much for a coffee? New drinks are pushing prices to $8 or more

Life

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More than half of Australians think migration rates are too high. What's behind the numbers?

Dateline returns on Tuesday 3 March at 9.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

The largest immigration crackdown in US history is tearing Minneapolis apart. Following two fatal shootings of anti-ICE protestors Dateline heads to the city to meet those caught up in the crisis.

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