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War in the Middle East

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Iran says US peace proposals 'unrealistic' as Trump threatens to 'obliterate' oil island

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A new front in the energy crisis? A 'catastrophic' threat looms over another key waterway

World

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Iran confirms death of top navy commander

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Inside Lebanon's war zone where medics are targets too

World

The other front: How Lebanon is being pulled into Israel's plan to reshape the Middle East

Middle East

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

Middle East

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Australian leaders questioned on support to the Pacific Islands during ongoing fuel crisis

Published 31 March 2026 8:00pm

Questions are growing over how Australia will assist the Pacific Islands as they begin to feel the pinch of the fuel crisis. Papua New Guinea's foreign minister telling SBS he's confident in his country's own supplies but won't rule out receiving support from security partners if needed including China

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Lea says she and her sister didn't talk for a year. This is why estrangements are common

Life

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Gary is part of the super-rich. He believes wealthy Australians should be paying more tax

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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

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

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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

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

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