https://www.sbs.com.au/news Latest News Many Australians can now lodge their tax return, but the ATO says a common move to speed up a refund won't make a difference. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2026-tax-return-when-to-lodge-refund-processing-time/npjr29o01 0000019f-a0e6-df0f-a9df-acef5ee10000 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:26:09 +0000 Australia Finance 0 People may have had different experiences of the AusAlert test depending on their device, mobile network, settings and location. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/ausalert-test-what-if-you-dont-receive-an-alert/q2bqe4cnp 0000019f-a0c0-ddb9-abbf-e9cbe5b90000 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:00:27 +0000 Australia 0 Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has surged since the Gaza war began. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/israeli-settlers-torch-two-mosques-in-west-bank-during-a-deadly-surge-in-violence/zm7xl4i5x 0000019f-a04c-d847-abdf-aedc9fb90001 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:55:41 +0000 World Middle East 0 A temporary halt in fighting comes as military costs rise and fresh regional tensions continue to emerge. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/us-halts-bombing-for-second-night-as-conflict-enters-new-phase/izsq36tin 0000019f-a03c-d7f8-a1df-e9be7ccf0000 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:54:17 +0000 World Middle East 0 The suspect had been known to the authorities for a "high number" of previous crimes and was believed to have been radicalised. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/berlin-pride-attack-suspect-shot-dead-by-german-police/miuv18mki 0000019f-9ff5-d847-abdf-bffdaa480001 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:02:29 +0000 World 0 Bali's waste crisis is colliding with a boom in tourists, and the Indonesian government has plans to reel in more rich visitors. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/bali-waste-crisis-special-economic-zone/wp8w2dyy9 0000019f-870f-dada-abdf-df9fb8ea0000 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:33:41 +0000 World 0 The Census reaches beyond Australian citizens — and some people may be surprised to learn they must take part. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/is-census-compulsory-rules-for-temporary-visa-holders/44ijvr9ir 0000019f-8756-dde3-a79f-f756e9ee0000 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:32:45 +0000 Australia Immigration 0 The federal government is planning additional fuel measures but hasn't specified what it is. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/anthony-albanese-flags-new-fuel-announcements-as-petrol-prices-tipped-to-spike-further/vlszrc9rb 0000019f-9ba8-d383-a5df-fffde72f0000 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:52:29 +0000 Politics Australia 0 Almost everyone in Australia is expected to simultaneously receive this test warning on Monday. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/ausalert-emergency-warning-test-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-prepare/zghu8pk7o 0000019f-9bdd-d74f-a19f-fbff5b0b0000 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:09:05 +0000 Australia 0 The scam that nearly cost one Australian $7,000 has prompted renewed warnings for taxpayers this EOFY. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/how-an-ato-impersonation-scam-almost-fooled-a-cybersecurity-expert/c3r1qwkqi 0000019f-91c0-d133-ad9f-d1e750940000 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:07:38 +0000 Australia 0 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank buried four men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/west-bank-israeli-settler-violence-kills-four-palestinians/jye0z3t42 0000019f-9b20-dc2c-a1df-dbe3e1380000 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:03:18 +0000 World 0 Police say they had found the car they thought had been involved in the incident abandoned. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/berlin-pride-attack-crowd/prbgfexe9 0000019f-9b56-d4e2-a99f-dffe1d1b0000 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:31:14 +0000 World 0 A curly hair education gap has left many searching for skilled stylists. Now the industry is responding. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/curly-hair-lack-of-training-skilled-stylists-australia/el90tzoj8 0000019f-59d1-d13c-abff-dfd178450000 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:48:52 +0000 Culture Life Australia 0 A ministerial resignation has fulfilled one of the key demands of a large protest movement that has swept India in recent months. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/dharmendra-pradhan-resigns-in-victory-for-indias-cockroach-movement/fgw60orwt 0000019f-98cb-d2a0-adbf-9cffd2d90000 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:48:44 +0000 World South Asia 0 While Musk argues Tesla's large spending is essential for future growth, it could take some time before any investments pay off. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/very-volatile-stock-musk-doubles-down-on-ai-as-tesla-profits-slip/yd054sqt1 0000019f-9801-d086-ab9f-dd6bc8790000 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:07:31 +0000 World Finance 0 An escalator malfunction was one of the few times Albanese appeared to lose control over events at Labor's national conference. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-momentary-slip-that-only-shows-albaneses-escalating-control-of-the-labor-party/nwbpwo5ax 0000019f-9850-d5e8-afdf-9afd872d0000 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:03:09 +0000 Politics Australia 0 The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia as Donald Trump considered fresh strikes on Iran. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/more-fuel-price-pain-ahead-for-australians-as-war-ramps-up-and-de-escalation-dims/liu71xlm1 0000019f-96cf-dfb4-af9f-deef9ebd0000 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:30:55 +0000 World Middle East Australia Cost of Living 0 Tuesday 11 August is Census night, where every person in Australia is counted — and experts say every answer matters. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2026-census-australia-key-date-whats-included/nvhfhqmdj 0000019f-81d0-d5e3-a1bf-cffaa3410000 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:01:14 +0000 Australia Politics 0 French and Spanish residents have fled in shock over the extent of this season's wildfires. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/fires-spark-emergency-in-spain-threaten-bordeauxs-famed-wineries/llya35uku 0000019f-9610-d6fc-a3ff-d7b3b8e60001 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:14:04 +0000 World 0 The queue starts with a record fee. For many couples, that's only the beginning. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australian-partner-visa-high-fee-long-waiting-times/ndnwrh7q8 0000019f-8cee-d6c9-a9bf-eceec49f0000 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:42:03 +0000 Australia Immigration Politics 0 The key money stories this week, broken down simply — and what they mean for you. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/why-your-super-funds-strong-run-is-unlikely-to-last/gm0ye3a5w 0000019f-9171-dcf0-abdf-9571d7090000 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:40:48 +0000 Finance Australia 0 Police, security and funding concerns dominated the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion this weke. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/antisemitism-royal-commission-wraps-fifth-hearing-block-in-melbourne/nv8dgn7xd 0000019f-9242-d6ad-abff-d3fbecf10000 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:50:28 +0000 Australia 0 Three years after Victoria abandoned hosting the Commonwealth Games, the sporting extravaganza has opened in Glasgow. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/flaming-teacakes-bedazzled-unicorns-the-commonwealth-games-surprises-unpacked/87c2pejnb 0000019f-91d0-d18f-a3bf-91df4aed0000 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:35:51 +0000 World 0 Police said Volpato was travelling nearly 50km/h over the speed limit when he was pulled over. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/cristian-volpato-allegedly-tests-positive-for-cocaine/tmj4q3geo 0000019f-9276-d865-a59f-96fe1bb00000 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:41:32 +0000 Australia Sport Football 0 If confirmed, it will bring Australia's total H5 bird flu case tally to 18. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/bird-flu-queensland-first-case/fub12jlzo 0000019f-91e7-df5a-a5ff-ffe7b2700000 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:28:34 +0000 Australia 0