https://www.sbs.com.au/news Australian News Working holidaymakers fill a labour shortage doing jobs like fruit picking, waiting tables and guiding tours in regional areas. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/not-where-the-problems-are-working-holiday-visa-slowdown-divides-parties/552jez5t4 000001a0-091b-de63-a1ef-5bdbe16e0000 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:31:04 +0000 Australia 0 The federal disability minister has defended changes to the NDIS, flagging further amendments to tackle fraud and win parliamentary support. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/government-admits-ndis-reforms-will-impact-families-downplays-fears-over-state-readiness/7vwarq3us 000001a0-08c4-d9a4-a5a9-4cec48140000 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:18 +0000 Australia 0 Pauline Hanson has doubled down on her dislike for Mardi Gras and defended her inability to name the leaders of key neighbouring countries. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/pauline-hanson-still-doesnt-like-mardi-gras-says-sexuality-should-be-behind-closed-doors/p6o9x70vb 000001a0-083c-d7c8-a5e6-8fbfaffb0000 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:57:56 +0000 Australia 0 The federal and NSW governments have reached a deal on a gun buyback scheme for the state following the 2025 Bondi shooting massacre. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/major-federal-state-gun-buyback-scheme/qh4ymqbmu 000001a0-07a2-dbbe-a7fc-5ffa997c0000 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:13:59 +0000 Australia 0 New ABS data shows the number of investor loans fell 8.6 per cent in the June quarter. But are investors permanently leaving the housing market? https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/investors-have-backed-off-the-housing-market-but-will-you-benefit/ci8c99qs6 000001a0-0363-d582-afe4-bbf7e2ba0000 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:12:11 +0000 Australia 0 There was a sombre atmosphere at Kumanjayi Little Baby's funeral, with speeches punctuated by the cries of mourners. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/broken-and-grateful-alice-springs-farewells-kumanjayi-little-baby/jkn0l0gm3 000001a0-0283-d33f-a9f2-3bdb24060000 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:42:27 +0000 Indigenous Australia 0 They left the city for a paradise. Now Daintree residents are asking how long they can afford to stay. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/daintree-worlds-oldest-rainforests-cost-of-living-off-grid/jnln4tzsn 0000019f-e92a-de96-a9ff-ebff5bfc0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:44:36 +0000 Australia Cost of Living Environment 0 A new feature of GP appointments is spreading fast. But not everyone is convinced. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/ai-scribes-gps-patient-consent-privacy-australia/kumxpyo4n 0000019f-fea1-d5c3-abff-ffb71feb0001 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:32:21 +0000 Health Australia 0 A landmark court ruling could reshape what citizenship claims are possible for some Australians. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/italian-citizenship-ruling-australians-citizenship-by-descent/rgybopz0i 0000019f-fe84-d5c3-abff-ff9717ed0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:50:32 +0000 World Australia 0 The leaders spoke about tariffs, the AUKUS agreement and the war in the Middle East. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/albanese-pushes-case-for-tariff-removal-in-trump-phone-call/rqh5y7bl2 0000019f-fd7c-d5c3-abff-ffff6c3c0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:44:17 +0000 Politics 0 A safety investigation is underway into a third near-collision incident in as many weeks at Sydney airport. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/third-runway-incident-sydney-airport/dxjbqkox6 0000019f-fcce-d32e-afdf-fefefb7d0000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:56:17 +0000 Australia 0 A new way into the housing market is gaining traction, but it comes with a hefty long-term cost. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-40-year-mortgages-explained/o8qoy4nif 0000019f-f928-d9ad-addf-fbac11100001 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:46:19 +0000 Australia Cost of Living 0 The Australian Bureau of Statistics has "lots of work ahead" before it releases crucial datasets to the public. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2026-census-results-release-dates-australia/n7zoo9ujf 0000019f-f965-d012-a7bf-ffed615a0000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:45:26 +0000 Australia Life 0 Years after allegations first emerged, the Bishop of Broome has been found guilty. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/one-of-australias-most-senior-catholic-figures-convicted-sexual-abuse-crimes/17bzdwaze 0000019f-fa1b-d012-a7bf-fe9f3e590000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:16:32 +0000 Australia 0 A key detail behind One Nation's headline migration pledge has now come into focus. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/one-nation-migration-policy-130000-net-migration/zm6jbf83d 0000019f-f8f8-dce4-ab9f-fefdc1490000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:42:32 +0000 Politics Immigration Australia 0 Australia's next total solar eclipse will deliver a rare spectacle across parts of the country. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/next-total-solar-eclipse-australia-2028/victu0f39 0000019f-f8d2-d350-ad9f-fdf729ba0000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:41:54 +0000 Australia 0 Another Liberal frontbencher said some Australians could put "a jumper on in winter" instead of stricter housing standards. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/advocates-react-to-liberals-remarks-on-substandard-homes/twbut231t 0000019f-f864-d3a2-a7ff-fa7c71320000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:43:15 +0000 Politics Australia 0 The former Australian Army lawyer was sentenced to a maximum of five years and eight months in jail in May 2024. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/david-mcbride-to-be-released-from-prison/zndvffb3z 0000019f-f852-df64-a1df-fcd2266a0000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:15:43 +0000 Australia 0 Australians without a super beneficiary have been in the spotlight. But your chosen recipient can still miss out. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/who-gets-superannuation-when-you-die/ny4nqx851 0000019f-ef4d-d7de-a19f-ff4db0e00000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:32:46 +0000 Life Finance 0 To many Japanese people, the gift at the centre of the podcast controversy is more than just a melon. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/what-are-crown-melons-japan-albanese-comments/ont8zo9ws 0000019f-f307-d45d-a19f-f35fb8520000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:32:05 +0000 Politics 0 Scientists have also said there are limits to how many wild animals can be protected through vaccination. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/new-twist-in-australias-bird-flu-battle-amid-extinction-level-impact-warning/rrhic65o2 0000019f-f4d7-d833-a7ff-fddf12a40000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:15:31 +0000 Australia 0 For a generation trying to get ahead, the goalposts keep moving. New research reveals what's behind it. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-three-key-issues-at-the-heart-of-australias-polycrisis/oaji5qdrg 0000019f-f435-d9c2-a39f-fe3f29d90000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:58:17 +0000 Australia Life 0 Here's who is covered and how the changes will work. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/minimum-pay-and-new-protections-issued-for-delivery-drivers/kumhqrusc 0000019f-f33e-d9c2-a39f-ff3fcb670000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:09:45 +0000 Australia Life 0 Opposition housing spokesperson Andrew Bragg will use a National Press Club address to promote a new housing and migration policy. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/opposition-to-slash-migration-to-meet-new-housing-supply/jobf3mom7 0000019f-f309-d8dc-afbf-fb59b6360000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:29:25 +0000 Politics Immigration 0 Flight delays are a familiar frustration for many travellers, but experts say the reason behind them is often less visible. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-airport-problem-passengers-rarely-see-until-their-flight-is-delayed/ug0wciqlu 0000019f-edfb-d479-a5ff-fdff46930000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:41:15 +0000 Australia 0