SBS News in Filipino, Tuesday 17 February 2026

Philippine bananas are officially being assessed in Canberra for export requirements.

Philippine bananas are officially being assessed in Canberra for export requirements. Credit: Pexels / Ted McDonnell

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • The Liberal Party has moved to distance itself from a plan to ban immigration from several Muslim-majority countries which was reportedly being developed by deposed leader Sussan Ley.
  • High fire danger ratings in place today across parts of Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, and South Australia.
  • And Philippine bananas are officially being assessed in Canberra for export requirements.

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