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Despite a rate rise, Australia's CPI will likely remain among highest in the world

Australia's ever-increasing consumer price index of 3.8 per cent is one of the highest in the world.

Cost of Living

RBA hikes rates as governor warns of recession if inflation not curbed — as it happened
Finance
How the market reacted to RBA's decision and what it means for borrowers
Finance

Australians in Lebanon face $17k travel nightmare as daughter needs medical care
The family had planned to come back to Australia at the end of April, but are now trying to return more urgently.
World
Afghanistan says 400 killed in Kabul hospital attack as Pakistan denies responsibility
Afghan authorities allege a drug-user rehabilitation hospital was hit amid an escalating conflict with its neighbour, Pakistan.
World
Justin says he was a jealous boyfriend. Then he found a 'long-term fix'
"Constant reassurance" was a short-term fix for Justin's jealousy. It took therapy, time and meditation to find the "long-term" one.
Life

War in the Middle East

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How war in the Middle East is 're-ordering power' and what it means for Australia's alliances

World

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Trump says Iran at the World Cup wouldn't be 'appropriate'. What would happen if they pull out?

FIFA World Cup 2026™

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How is watching the war in the Middle East impacting our mental health?

World

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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

World

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Sentimental Value just won an Oscar. Meet the skateboard-smuggling director behind it

Life

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For 200 years, this community has called an Australian island home. Now its future is in doubt

Australia

How war in the Middle East is 're-ordering power' and what it means for Australia's alliances

World

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'We've reached a breaking point': Is it time to tax older Australians more?

Australia

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

Published 16 March 2026 10:55am

Australia's historic milk bars, rooted in Greek-Australian culture, keep nostalgia alive with classic treats and timeless charm.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Michele Bullock (AAP)

Interest rates go up: decision reflects growing uncertainty in the global economy

Finance

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Internally displaced children who fled the Israeli strikes with their families play next to tents in Beirut, Lebanon

'My kids are scared': Melbourne mother stranded in Lebanon pleads for return to Australia

Middle East

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The Reserve Bank raises interest rates to 4.1 per cent | Evening News Bulletin 17 March 2026

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Has Vienna solved the problem on housing affordability?

Europe

Ramadan

From the classroom to the iftar table: students cook up Ramadan traditions

Food

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The cost of war: How the Middle East conflict could worsen food insecurity in Australia

Australia

15 Ramadan sweet treats that are perfect for Iftar

Recipes

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

Food

Lunar New Year

Feels like home: Thịt kho tàu reminds Chau Tran to 'eat for fun'

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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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Current Affairs

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Wyatt Flores and country music as therapy for mental health

Life

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I'm a scientist. One conversation led me to rethink climate change

Life

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Sonja asked high schoolers to debate about tradwives — and received international backlash

Life

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He was shot by police during an uprising. His pain tells a bigger story

World

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'Pushed out of paradise': High migration is often blamed for the housing crisis. Is that right?

Life

Small Business Secrets

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

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

Australia

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'We nearly gave up': These pizza chefs bought their first home. It hasn't been easy

Australia

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The $1 billion problem facing Aussie farmers like Robert

Australia

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Have you ever flirted to make a partner jealous? Do you envy a friend’s life? Are people jealous of you? Jealousy is driven by an underlying sense of insecurity and low self-esteem. Envy can lead to a feeling of inferiority. Can we embrace these emotions and use them for good?

Watch Dateline on Tuesday 17 March at 9.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Dateline travels to Vienna, where fifty percent of the population is eligible for affordable and secure rent through social housing. What can Australia learn from Europe’s largest landlord?

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