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The 'magic question': How long can Iran's choke on the Strait of Hormuz last?

Traffic through the strait is down 95 per cent from pre-war levels. Experts warn it can't return to normal quickly.

World

Israel says it will seize nearly a 10th of Lebanon as Trump reportedly sends Iran proposal
World
Iran fired a missile at a remote Indian Ocean island. Now much of the world is worried
World

Gary is part of the super-rich. He believes wealthy Australians should be paying more tax
Billionaires are multiplying fast — Australia’s count has doubled in a decade. Is it time to tax the super-rich? Even some of them think so.
Australia’s housing targets hurt by Middle East war as targets slip nationwide
Australia is predicted to meet its national housing accord target of 1.2 million new homes by June 2030 — one year later than scheduled.
Australia
Russia launches deadly drone blitz across Ukraine in one of its biggest daytime attacks
Ukraine is reeling from one of the largest aerial assaults of the war, with nearly 1,000 drones launched in 24 hours.
World

War in the Middle East

Energy watchdog chief warns Australia, says oil shock worse than past crises combined

Australia

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Government says people can 'make the call' on work from home amid fuel supply concerns

Politics

Global wars driving national security fears among young Australians

Australia

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Israel destroys infrastructure in Lebanon, raising concerns about 'immense' civilian harm

Middle East

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Far from the frontline, close to the fallout: How the Middle East war is testing Australia

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'There is a risk': Concerns over the new Iranian leader owning assets in Australia

Middle East

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'Rapidly deteriorating': Abbas' 3am decision exposes tragic truth facing millions in Lebanon

World

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

Life

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Iranian asylum seekers renew appeal for Government to end visa limbo

Published 24 March 2026 8:31pm

Iranian refugees have renewed their long-running call for the government to provide pathways for permanent residency. Claims of double standards have been made by members of the crossbench after the government offered asylum to Iranian women's football players in Australia.

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Professor Pat Dudgeon delivers the keynote speech at the Adelaide conference (AAP)

Could First Nations wisdom and experience improve mental health and wellbeing?

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Iran appoints former Revolutionary Guards commander to key role | Morning News Bulletin 25 March 2026

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The consumer benefits of Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement

Finance

Eid al-Fitr

Why I celebrate Eid with my Mum's fragrant shemai

Mosque defends Albanese visit, as PM claims hecklers upset over hate group outlawing

Politics

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'A tough time': Australian Muslims celebrate Eid, 'worried' for family in the Middle East

World

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'Nothing to celebrate': War and displacement eclipse Eid in Lebanon

World

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Kyro wanted gender-affirming treatment but was told he had to wait to make the decision

Life

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Becoming a 'slay queen' gave Habiba a life of luxury, but her lifestyle can come with a cost

World

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Looking at this content online could feel like someone's watching over your shoulder — or worse

Life

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Max lives in a 'renters' utopia', but some say the city's famous housing system isn't fair

World

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Wyatt Flores and country music as therapy for mental health

Life

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

Australia

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

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Watch Insight on Tuesday 24 March at 8.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Few areas of medicine are more divided than care for transgender children and teens. And as medical pathways for trans minors in parts of Australia and the world become restricted, Insight asks members of the trans community whether we have the balance right.

Watch Dateline on Tuesday 24 March at 9.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

A new generation of young women in South Africa known as 'slay queens' is monetising dating, and inspiring others to do the same. Behind the glitz Dateline uncovers the dangerous reality.

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