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SBS News Headlines
A quick bulletin of the day’s top news headlines from SBS News. Get the latest Australia and world news, with updates each morning, lunchtime and evening.
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SBS News HeadlinesAustralia backs calls for more talks over Strait of Hormuz | Morning News Bulletin 21 April 2026
Australia calls for a negotiated settlement to re-open the Strait of Hormuz; Israeli and Lebanese representatives expected to hold talks in Washington DC on…
SBS News HeadlinesTreasurer Jim Chalmers flags cuts to the NDIS | Evening News Bulletin 20 April 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags cuts to the NDIS; an easing of blood donation rules; and in the NRL, the Dragons are searching for a new head coach.
SBS News HeadlinesIran vows retaliation after US seizes ship | Midday News Bulletin 20 April 2026
Iran vows retaliation after U-S seizes ship, raising doubts over ceasefire talks; NSW Premier Chris Minns defends police action days after court ruling against…
SBS News HeadlinesTrump issues more threats ahead of talks | Morning News Bulletin 20 April 2026
Donald Trump threatens to resume Iran strikes as ceasefire deadline nears; Victoria extends free public transport, fares to halve after May; And in sport, Zak…
SBS News HeadlinesDeputy PM says matter of global urgency to reopen Strait of Hormuz | Evening News Bulletin 19 April 2026
In this bulletin, Ben Roberts-Smith says he will use his trial to clear his name over alleged war crimes; Deputy PM Marles says it's a matter of global urgency…
SBS News HeadlinesMan arrested over death of pedestrian at Melbourne’s Comic Con | Midday News Bulletin 19 April 2026
A man arrested over the death of a pedestrian outside a Melbourne comic convention; Pakistan locks down the capital in preparation for more ceasefire talks…
SBS News HeadlinesIran again closes the Strait of Hormuz | Morning News Bulletin 19 April 2026
The Strait of Hormuz closed again a day after Iran agreed to passage during the Israel ceasefire; A pedestrian killed outside a Melbourne comic convention…
SBS News HeadlinesEuropean leaders continue plans to open Hormuz | Evening News Bulletin 18 April 2026
** The UK and France say plans continue for an international maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz... Energy Minister Bowen says fuel shortages are…
SBS News HeadlinesAustralia, world shipping warily welcomes Hormuz Strait opening | Midday News Bulletin 18 April 2026
Major shipping companies and world leaders wary as the Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial traffic; No extra fuel security measures after a Geelong oil…
SBS News HeadlinesAustralia joins international forum on reopening the Strait of Hormuz | Morning News Bulletin 18 April 2026
Australia joins an international forum on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Southern Lebanon residents returning home as a ceasefire comes into effect;Gout Gout…
SBS News HeadlinesBen Roberts-Smith granted bail| Evening News Bulletin 17 April 2026
Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail; opposition says Anthony Albanese has not done enough to secure fuel shipments; Hannah Green is the best-placed Australian at…
SBS News HeadlinesAlbanese warns of fuel supply impacts after Geelong refinery fire | Midday News Bulletin 17 April 2026
A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect; Anthony Albanese warns of fuel supply impacts after Geelong refinery fire; Former Arsenal…
SBS News HeadlinesIsrael and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire | Morning News Bulletin 17 April 2026
Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire and will hold further talks; Court rules laws restricting protests in New South Wales, unconstitutional…
SBS News HeadlinesEvening News Bulletin 16 April 2026 | Australia Secures Additional Diesel Supplies
Australia secures 100 million litres of additional diesel imports; Richard Marles announces a $14 billion increase in defence spending; Shepparton is set to…
SBS News HeadlinesGeelong oil refinery ‘significantly damaged’ after ferocious fire | Midday News Bulletin 16 April 2026
A major fire to limit fuel production at one of Australia's last two oil refineries; Harry and Meghan meet with fans in Melbourne on their not so royal tour…
SBS News HeadlinesAustralia's military set for record peacetime spend | Morning News Bulletin 16 April 2026
Australia set for a record boost to military spending; The U-S looking to impose more financial sanctions on countries and companies who support Iran; The…
SBS News HeadlinesPresident Trump not considering an extension of Iran ceasefire | Evening News Bulletin 15 April 2026
Donald Trump not considering an extension of the ceasefire with Iran; The Home Affairs Minister slams the coalition's immigration policy proposal…
SBS News Headlines'We won't be spared': Treasurer confirms grim inflation warning for Australia | Midday News Bulletin 15 April 2026
The Treasurer says global economic shocks will impact Australia; The U-N maintains there's no military solution to the dispute in the Middle East; The AFL…
SBS News HeadlinesTrump says Iran talks in Pakistan could resume soon | Morning News Bulletin 15 April 2026
Donald Trump says talks with Iran in Pakistan could resume in the coming days... Anthony Albanese to try and leverage Australia's food exports to secure better…
SBS News HeadlinesAustralia joins global talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz | Evening News Bulletin 14 April 2026
Australia to join an emergency summit on the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade continues; Critics condemn the Coalition's migration policy proposal; A…
SBS News HeadlinesCoalition migration policy to mirror Trump-era social media checks | Midday News Bulletin 14 April 2026
The oil price surges as the US blockade of Iranian ports comes into effect; Roblox announces new aged-based accounts in Australia; More Australians sign…
SBS News HeadlinesUS naval blockade of Iran in effect | Morning News Bulletin 14 April 2026
In this bulletin, the US begins a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, Anthony Albanese heads overseas again to shore up Australian fuel…
SBS News HeadlinesAustralia won't join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade as deadline looms | Evening News Bulletin 13 April 2026
A U-S deadline looms for a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as Australia declines to join in; Australia appoints the first female army chief in history; Rory…
SBS News HeadlinesEurope welcomes Hungary's new Government | Midday News Bulletin 13 April 2026
Australia rules out sending ships to help in any US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz; Europe reacts to the ousting of Viktor Orban in Hungary after 16 years…
SBS News HeadlinesTrump says talks with Iran could resume in coming days | Morning News Bulletin 15 April 2026
Donald Trump says talks with Iran in Pakistan could resume in the coming days; Anthony Albanese to try and leverage Australia's food exports to secure better…
SBS News HeadlinesUS and Iran conclude talks in Pakistan without reaching a deal | Evening News Bulletin 12 April 2026
US and Iran conclude talks in Pakistan without reaching a deal; Government considering extra cost-relief measures in upcoming budget; And in athletics, Lachlan…
SBS News HeadlinesIsrael and Lebanon to host talks in the US as ceasefire divisions emerge | Midday News Bulletin 12 April 2026
Israel and Lebanon to host talks in the US this week, with Benjamin Netanyahu saying he wants peace; Singapore's energy minister praises bilateral…
SBS News HeadlinesThe US and Iran hold direct talks aimed at ending weeks of conflict | Morning News Bulletin 12 April 2026
The US and Iran hold direct talks, aimed at ending weeks of conflict; New shipments see Australian fuel reserves lift by two days, to 31-day supply; And in…
SBS News HeadlinesUS-Iran talks set to begin in Pakistan | Evening News Bulletin 11 April 2026
US-Iran talks set to begin in Pakistan; Energy minister provides update on fuel supplies; And in sport, Supercars cancels final race of the Taupo round due to…
SBS News HeadlinesArtemis II crew return safely after historic lunar flyby | Midday News Bulletin 11 April 2026
Artemis II crew return safely after historic lunar flyby and 10 days in space; Australia and Singapore guarantee fuel and LNG supply continuity; And in sport…
SBS News HeadlinesA warning from the US ahead of ceasefire talks in Pakistan | Morning News Bulletin 11 April 2026
A warning from the US ahead of ceasefire talks in Pakistan; Singapore rules out restricting fuel exports to Australia; And in tennis, Australia's hopes of…
SBS News HeadlinesNo Australian navy ships going to Middle East | Evening News Bulletin 10 April 2026
Australia's acting prime minister dismisses suggestions the country lacks the capability to send warships to Iran; fallout over the arrest of former soldier…
SBS News HeadlinesLeaders of Australia and Singapore discuss fuel security | Midday News Bulletin 10 April 2026
The leaders of Australia and Singapore discuss fuel security; the Israeli Prime Minister says Israel will continue military action in Lebanon while he pursues…
SBS News HeadlinesIsrael to enter peace talks in Lebanon | Morning News Bulletin 10 April 2026
Israel agrees to talks in Lebanon after a wave of attacks against Hezbollah; Anthony Albanese to meet Singapore's leader for talks on the fuel crisis; And in…
SBS News HeadlinesFractures emerge with limited Middle East ceasefire in effect | Evening News Bulletin 9 April 2026
Fractures emerge with a limited Middle East ceasefire in effect, the prime minister says trip to Singapore will strengthen Australia's fuel supply; and in…
SBS News HeadlinesPM calls for end to Israel's strikes in Lebanon | Midday News Bulletin 9 April 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for an end to Israel's strikes in Lebanon; consumers and motorists warned it will take some time for prices to drop after…
SBS News HeadlinesIran ceasefire under threat from Israeli attacks in Lebanon | Morning News Bulletin 9 April 2026
In this bulletin, the Middle East ceasefire at risk as Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, Israel continues its bombardment of Lebanon. And in…
SBS News HeadlinesAlbanese thanks ceasefire negotiators | Evening News Bulletin 8 April 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanks ceasefire negotiators; Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire does not include Lebanon and FIFA opens disciplinary…
SBS News HeadlinesStrait of Hormuz to reopen after Iran-US ceasefire | Midday News Bulletin 8 April 2026
Donald Trump extends the deadline he imposed on Iran by two weeks; Ben Roberts-Smith appears in court after being charged with war crimes and Alex de Minaur…
SBS News HeadlinesIran warns of retaliation after Trump ‘end of civilisation’ threat | Morning News Bulletin 8 April 2026
Iran says retaliation will go beyond the region if US crosses a red line; Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith to appear in court today charged with war crimes…
SBS News HeadlinesBen Roberts-Smith arrested | Evening News Bulletin 7 April 2026
Ben Roberts-Smith arrested as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes... Anthony Albanese says he doesn't know what Donald Trump is complaining about…
SBS News HeadlinesTrump takes another passing swipe at Australia | 7 April 2026 Midday News Bulletin
Australia rejects Donald Trump's criticism, and rules out military combat involvement against Iran...an Australian Army reservist charged over alleged Ukraine…
SBS News HeadlinesTrump talks tough on Iran as Tehran responds to ceasefire plan | Morning News Bulletin 7 April 2026
In this bulletin, Iran rejects a ceasefire proposal as Trump continues to talk tough; Fuel demand spikes over the Easter long weekend; and in athletics, US…
SBS News HeadlinesAustralia can rely on Asian fuel suppliers, government says | Evening News Bulletin 6 April 2026
The federal government says Australia can rely on continued fuel exports from Asia; Calls for patience as families head home from the Easter long weekend…
SBS News HeadlinesAustralia locks in another month's worth of fuel supply | Midday News Bulletin 6 April 2026
Australia secures another month's worth of fuel supply as consumers brace for higher prices; Concerns over the Easter long weekend road toll; The Young…
SBS News HeadlinesDonald Trump issues new threat to Iran over Strait of Hormuz | Morning Bulletin 6 April 2026
In this bulletin, Donald Trump issues new threat to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz; Lebanon's President calls for negotiations to end Israel-Hezbollah…
SBS News HeadlinesGrocery costs expected to rise in Australia | Evening News Bulletin 5 April 2026
Grocery costs expected to rise for Australians; Donald Trump says US forces have successfully rescued missing crew member in Iran; And in sport, Stephanie…
SBS News HeadlinesSearch intensifies in Iran for downed US fighter jet pilot | Midday News Bulletin 5 April 2026
Search intensifies in Iran for downed US fighter jet pilot; Australia moves to diversify fuel supply as shortages persist; And in the AFL, Sydney beat West…
SBS News HeadlinesDonald Trump threatens to escalate Middle-East war | Morning News Bulletin 5 April 2026
Donald Trump threatens to escalate war in the Middle East; Police arrest two people in relation to Dezi Freeman movements; And in sport, largest ever National…
SBS News HeadlinesConcerns mount over rising food prices | Evening News Bulletin 4 April 2026
Concerns mount over rising food prices; Energy minister warns against stockpiling fuel as supply disruptions spark panic buying; And in basketball, Australia's…
SBS News HeadlinesIran says it shot down a second US jet | Midday News Bulletin 4 April 2026
Iran says it shot down a second US jet; the federal government says fuel outages across Australia are easing, and in the NRL injury rules the Bulldogs captain…
SBS News HeadlinesA US fighter jet shot down in Iran | Morning News Bulletin 4 April 2026
A US fighter jet shot down in Iran; Iran's former foreign minister says Tehran should make a deal with the United States to end the war; And in sport, FIFA…
SBS News HeadlinesGovernment denies claims Australian SAS troops sent to the Middle East | Evening News Bulletin 3 April 2026
The government denies claims Australian SAS troops sent to the Middle East; The International Organization for Migration warns of prolonged mass displacement…
SBS News HeadlinesCalls for the Strait of Hormuz to be re-opened by force | Midday News Bulletin 3 April 2026
Calls for international action to re-open the Strait of Hormuz by force... the federal government tries to re-assure Australians about fuel supply over…
SBS News HeadlinesOpposition slams government fuel prices response | Morning News Bulletin 3 April 2026
Opposition leader Angus Taylor calls for transparency on the fuel crisis... Donald Trump sacks his Attorney-General... and the Matildas and Japan stand…
SBS News HeadlinesPresident Trump declares the US operation in Iran is close to completion | Evening News Bulletin 2 April 2026
The US President declares America's operation in Iran is close to completion; Anthony Albanese says war in the Middle East will not delay ambitious economic…
SBS News HeadlinesAustralia among others breaking from US on Hormuz | Midday News Bulletin 2 April 2026
Australia joins talks - without the US - to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; The head of NATO to visit the White House after Donald Trump's remarks on the…
SBS News Headlines'Keep calm; but there's pain ahead says PM' | Morning Bulletin 2 April 2026
In this bulletin, The Prime Minister warns of tough times for the economy, driven by the war in the middle east; Iran says the US must build trust before…
SBS News HeadlinesA response to the Middle East war expected from PM’s address | Evening News Bulletin 1 April 2026
The prime minister urges calm ahead of a national address on the government's response to war in the Middle East; calls for Australia to improve migrant skills…
SBS News HeadlinesPM to deliver address to nation on war in Middle East | Midday News Bulletin 1 April 2026
The prime minister to deliver a rare televised address to the nation on the local impacts of the war in the Middle East; Donald Trump says the US attacks on…