SBS News in Filipino, Wednesday 17 December 2025

Albanese Government Delivers 2024 Budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is to reveal a $5.4 billion improvement in the federal budget this financial year, even as the deficit sinks to its worst level in five years. Credit: Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • Those involved in the Bondi Beach shooting remained in the Philippines before the incident, according to the Bureau of Immigration.
  • $5.4 billion improvement in the federal budget, announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
  • Alex Eala to play for the gold medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
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