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Some IS-linked women set to soon arrive in Australia will be arrested, police say

The group, which the federal government insists was not assisted in returning to Australia, is expected to arrive on Thursday night.

Politics

Tax breaks, super changes to kick in on 1 July as Chalmers flags more to come in budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pointed to a number of other policies kicking in, amid muted cost of living budget expectations.
Finance
Suspected hantavirus patients to be evacuated from ship as contact tracing efforts sharpen
Dutch operator Oceanwide Expeditions has been scrambling to find a port that will accept the stricken ship, but claims a solution is in sight.
World
Teen radicalisation fears drive major online counter‑terror overhaul
Spies will monitor gaming platforms as authorities warn extremists are targeting young people through gaming platforms and chat groups.
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War in the Middle East

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Trump says US will start a project to 'guide' stranded ships out of Hormuz from Monday

World

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Trump to review Iran's new proposal, warns of renewed US strike

World

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NATO, top Republicans question move as US announces troop withdrawal from Germany

World

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Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal to end war

World

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It was a 'sleepy' city — now it's one of Australia's hottest property spots

Cost of Living

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Andrie recorded a podcast on military influence — then came an acid attack

World

Thirty years after Port Arthur, gun numbers in Australia are higher than ever

Australia

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Amid war crimes investigations, some veterans are grappling with the Anzac legend

Australia

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Royal Commission: Jewish parents fearful over safety of their children

Published 5 May 2026 7:19pm

Jewish parents have told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion that they fear for their children's safety and their futures in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. On the second day of public hearings, they spoke of being subjected to racial slurs and antisemitic abuse. This story contains material viewers may find upsetting.

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Families linked to IS Group fighters returning to Australia | Midday News Bulletin 6 May 2026

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AFL to introduce new mental health rules after record fine to Carlton

Health

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Iran ceasefire holding despite exchange of fire, US says | Morning News Bulletin 6 May 2026

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Seven cases of hantavirus now identified on cruise ship stranded off west Africa

Health

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Current Affairs

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Leagh accidentally saw a photo on her partner's phone. It put her in an impossible position

Life

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Investing for wartime: The online communities looking to make money from conflict

World

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Sandra will never own a home. Meet the boomers struggling in the housing crisis

Life

Sergio suspected his wife had been unfaithful. So he turned to 'love detectives'

Life

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‘That future was gone’: The pain of losing your life partner young

Life

Small Business Secrets

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A $1.8m wine loss — and the growing crisis facing Australia's small producers

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'Even stones tell stories': Inside the historic winery that's survived world wars and a pandemic

Australia

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'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

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'A piece of living history': How Greek milk bars changed the way Australians meet and eat

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Watch Insight on Tuesday 5 May at 8.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Would you tell a friend their partner is cheating? Are you prepared to turn someone’s life support off? Should violent prisoners be offered voluntary assisted dying? Do you support the so-called IS Brides returning to Australia? Moral dilemmas. What happens when you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place?

Watch Dateline on Tuesday 5 May at 9.30pm (AEST) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Kumi Taguchi travels to France to meet the people saving its castles. With many properties cheaper than an average Aussie home, Dateline investigates the real cost of keeping them alive.

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