Top Stories https://www.sbs.com.au/news Top Stories What Trump's 100 per cent pharmaceutical tariff means for Australia Health Minister Mark Butler called the decision "deeply disappointing and deeply concerning". https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-puts-100-per-cent-tariff-on-pharmaceutical-imports/8tlh6pxha 0000019d-502c-d9b0-a9fd-703c4adf0000 Fri, 3 Apr 2026 00:16:59 +0000 World Australia 0 A 'wake-up call': How can Australia realistically reduce its reliance on oil? From electrics to biofuels, experts suggest Australia has multiple options to reduce its dependence on oil. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-reduce-reliance-on-oil/vjkuuh0f2 0000019d-4b5c-dd5b-a9ff-db7f11f60000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:33:54 +0000 Australia 0 Australians warned about Iran-linked attack threat in Iraq The government has warned Australians in Iraq of a possible Iran-linked attack in the next 24 to 48 hours. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australians-warned-about-iran-linked-attack-threat-in-iraq/qk7i6fg55 0000019d-5056-df0c-afbd-57d6857c0000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 23:34:55 +0000 World 0 Sharon built a $65k 'vanlife' dream. She now faces a $15k fuel headache For some, Australia's fuel crisis means a disrupted road trip. For others, it means losing the only roof over their head. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-fuel-crisis-vanlifers-impact/1j4nbuhtw 0000019d-2dd6-dc3b-a9dd-3fd787c30000 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:32:02 +0000 Australia Cost of Living Life 0 Trump just fired one of his key allies, Pam Bondi. Here's why Bondi, who had faced criticism over her handling of the Epstein files, will no longer serve as US attorney general. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/pam-bondi-out-as-us-attorney-general-donald-trump-says/m085f8tq1 0000019d-4f8d-df0c-afbd-5f8f265b0000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:10:42 +0000 World 0 Opposition leader calls for greater fuel transparency as servos warned to pass on price cuts fast Liberal leader Angus Taylor has taken credit for pressuring the government into temporarily cutting the fuel excise from 26.3 cents. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/opposition-leader-calls-for-greater-fuel-transparency-as-servos-warned-to-pass-on-price-cuts-fast/mhuipi038 0000019d-4d69-d77b-a1bd-effb22080000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:16:05 +0000 0 Trump warns 'more to follow' after strike on major Iranian bridge Australian was among dozens of nations that convened to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after Trump urged countries to "just grab it". https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-warning-iran-bridge-strikes/i4sdwzok6 0000019d-4fbe-da1c-a7bf-7ffe6a580000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:38:50 +0000 World 0 Three leaders, one shortage: How Trump, Albanese and Starmer's war addresses compared World leaders respond to war-driven fuel shock, but diverge on relief, military action and long-term economic strategy. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/three-leaders-one-war-diverging-messages-as-fuel-shock-hits-home/vz14t1z2v 0000019d-4c8b-d84d-a1ff-6c9fa1170000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 06:19:30 +0000 Politics 0 Not fair: Matildas and Japan join forces to call out Asian Cup pay inequality Despite the resounding success of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, the prize money was a pittance compared to the men's tournament. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/not-fair-matildas-and-japan-join-forces-to-call-out-asian-cup-pay-inequality/r3iq64sjf 0000019d-4d88-d03a-a9fd-6fb943140000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:46:25 +0000 Australia AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Sport 0 Radiance: before the film lit up Blak stories on screen, Rhoda Roberts starred in its theatre premiere Before the film hit our screens, Rhoda Roberts AO brought the character of Nona to life in the groundbreaking theatre production. https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/radiance-the-film-that-lit-up-blak-stories-on-screen-rhoda-roberts/bh2apz7fv 0000019d-4bf7-da1c-a7bf-7bff39350000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:15:02 +0000 Arts 0 Greens accuse PM of not 'having guts' to tackle gambling following partial ad ban The gambling reforms, three years in the making, have been labelled "laughable" by the Greens. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/greens-accuse-pm-of-not-having-guts-to-tackle-gambling-following-partial-ad-ban/gaxwzsvx9 0000019d-4c53-dd17-ab9f-5d7fbe120000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:46:07 +0000 Politics Australia 0 Strait of Hormuz tensions may linger for months after US exit from Iran Donald Trump has indicated a quick end to the war in the Middle East is in sight, raising questions about Hormuz and a global oil shock. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/strait-of-hormuz-tensions-us-exit-iran/onetnkx7g 0000019d-470d-d348-adfd-77bd21b70000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 18:46:56 +0000 World Middle East 0 Watch: Moment NASA launches Artemis II, first crewed moon mission in decades The crew hopes to set a new distance record for the farthest humans have travelled from Earth. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/nasas-artemis-ii-set-for-first-crewed-moon-mission-since-apollo-era/6jwbl8m17 0000019d-4a95-dd17-ab9f-5bbd1dba0000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:16:06 +0000 World Science 0 Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' in Iran as Albanese defends national address — as it happened Donald Trump claimed Iran was "no longer a threat", while Anthony Albanese believes the US' objectives there have been achieved. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/live-blog/middle-east-war-live-2026-04-02/d3fkpk9s0 0000019d-4b20-d0b1-abfd-cbb9d99c0000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 23:06:31 +0000 World Politics 0 I grew up the golden child before becoming the black sheep. I’m much happier now Growing up in India, Sowmya Hiremath was the favourite child — until she rebelled. Choosing herself unexpectedly changed the family dynamic. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/article/i-grew-up-the-golden-child-before-becoming-the-black-sheep-im-much-happier-now/zru7f4jnt 0000019d-4218-d651-a39d-e639e2b40000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 18:45:56 +0000 Life 0 What Australia does next is built into NZ’s fuel crisis playbook New Zealand's response to global fuel shocks has been largely similar to Australia's — with one key criticism. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/what-australia-does-next-is-built-into-nzs-fuel-crisis-playbook/wlg6q8ufz 0000019d-46f3-d414-afbf-eef394d40000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 18:44:17 +0000 Politics Australia 0 The seven-word reality check in Anthony Albanese's address to the nation The prime minister moved to reassure Australians and promised to protect the nation, but his speech wasn't without ominous undertones. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/anthony-albanese-address-seven-words-reality-check/p6n2nh367 0000019d-48e2-debc-a59f-6bfbb3650000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 12:45:02 +0000 Politics Australia 0 Socceroos' opponents confirmed as every FIFA World Cup team now locked in Securing the final spot, Iraq will go to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years under former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/socceroos-opponents-confirmed-as-every-fifa-world-cup-team-now-locked-in/p635bkbtc 0000019d-46e9-dd20-a9ff-57ed0e660000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 06:49:32 +0000 FIFA World Cup 2026™ Football Sporting Events Entertainment 0 Leading Australian Jewish group condemns Israel's death penalty laws The new laws mean Palestinians in the West Bank convicted of killing Israelis will be sentenced to death by hanging. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/leading-jewish-group-condemns-israels-death-penalty-laws/xix9ke0z7 0000019d-4703-d89d-afff-6f833d210000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:45:33 +0000 World Australia Middle East 0 Trump says war in the Middle East will end 'pretty quickly', considering NATO withdrawal The US president said the war would end soon, despite signalling he would not consider a ceasefire until the Strait of Hormuz reopened. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-says-war-in-the-middle-east-will-end-pretty-quickly-threatens-nato-withdrawal/w98qei3sl 0000019d-4a5c-da1c-a3df-de7cfb240000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 20:07:06 +0000 World Politics 0 PM urges Australians to 'do their bit' in national address that breaks convention In a rare national address, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has advised Australians on how they can help amid fuel shortages. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/pm-urges-australians-to-do-their-bit-in-national-address-refusing-to-call-war-fuel-crisis/sf7g3gwu7 0000019d-47c8-dd20-a9ff-57ecf6160000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Politics Australia 0 'Regime change' or not? Trump's key Iran claim under scrutiny Donald Trump's claim of regime change has been disputed, with one expert saying he is "increasingly desperate" to frame the war as a victory. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-iran-regime-change-claim-explained/jrao7dum6 0000019d-461d-d793-afdf-ce5f921b0000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 06:17:02 +0000 World US Politics Politics 0 WA Premier activates emergency powers around fuel supply WA Premier Roger Cook says despite success in ensuring fuel is reaching the regions, efforts are being hampered by a lack of supply visibility. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/wa-premier-activates-emergency-powers-around-fuel-supply/dwwv2h9uz 0000019d-4829-d6c8-abbd-ee29f7a80000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 08:55:44 +0000 Australia Politics 0 Chalmers faces recession, fuel mandate questions amid 'significant economic shock' Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the quicker the war in the Middle East was resolved, the sooner the global economy could recover. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/chalmers-faces-recession-fuel-mandate-questions-amid-significant-economic-shock/149nzr2mz 0000019d-460e-d237-a1dd-668fe40c0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:23:13 +0000 Politics Australia 0