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Ben Roberts-Smith images in One Nation's Farrer by-election campaign draw legal scrutiny

Support for Ben Roberts-Smith is a key pillar of One Nation's Farrer by-election campaign, a party spokesperson reportedly said.

Politics

'Incredible': IS-linked family speaks from plane as cohort set to soon arrive in Australia
The families are set to arrive in Melbourne and Sydney today and police have said there will likely be some arrests when they land.
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The UK prime minister faces a defining test amid growing anger at Labour
Key elections will soon be underway in the UK — and polls paint a dire picture for the Labour party.
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A new generation is picking up the threads, turning knitting into a statement on sustainability and self-expression.
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Trump pauses day-old Hormuz operation in latest push for Iran deal

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'Dangerous escalation': US sinks Iranian ships, UAE fumes over missile strikes

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'Hostage to volatility': Fuel prices tipped to spike again as excise relief runs out

Australia

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

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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

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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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Some UK elections will be held today. SBS News visited Wales to gauge the mood of voters

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Clash between One Nation volunteer and Liberal senator | SBS News in Easy English 7 May 2026

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One Nation volunteer clashes with Liberal senator in Farrer | Midday News Bulletin 7 May 2026

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WHO says hantavirus is not the new COVID, as passengers evacuated from outbreak cruise ship

World

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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

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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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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?

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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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