Australian News https://www.sbs.com.au/news Australian News Greens leader Larissa Waters says she will step down due to health issue The Queensland senator made the shock announcement late on Monday. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/greens-leader-larissa-waters-to-step-down-due-to-illness/x2xwk0c1r 000001a0-e772-df22-adba-e77b9a780000 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:20:40 +0000 Politics Australia 0 'A story of hope': Bogong Moths swarming the east coast are exciting researchers Large moths have been visiting homes in NSW, ACT, and Victoria, which scientists say is great news for the species. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/bogong-moth-migration-australia-2026/p6jdonqa6 000001a0-e598-d71b-a5bb-efb9b24d0000 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:34:39 +0000 Australia 0 Treasurer Jim Chalmers touts stronger budget amid darkening economic outlook The treasurer's jolt of positive fiscal news came a day ahead of a widely expected interest rate rise on Tuesday. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/treasurer-jim-chalmers-touts-stronger-budget-amid-darkening-economic-outlook/003z4c0rk 000001a0-e5b6-d86d-afaf-efb77e640000 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:29:23 +0000 Politics Australia Finance 0 Does daylight saving mess with mental health? 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