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Victoria has confirmed plans to open its first fixed pill-testing site in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most popular nightlife areas.The service will offer testing for most substances - and act as an early detection point for authorities on the lookout for highly dangerous synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and Nitazenes, which can be mixed with other drugs. The decision puts Victoria in a unique position on drug policy, as Australia's states and territories grapple with how to balance harm minimisation with increasingly tough law and order approaches.

A man accused of assassinating a Minnesota politician and shooting another has appeared in court. Vance Boelter faces state and federal murder charges. He was arrested following a massive two-day manhunt described as the largest in state history.

The Liberal Party is losing young voters - and fast. Now, for the first time, a woman is leading the party, with Sussan Ley tasked with rebuilding the Liberals after a devasatating election loss. The Feed sat down with her to talk about mental health in public life, leading a party that has been called out for having a “woman problem”, and whether the Liberals can reconnect with a generation that’s tuning out.

World leaders are under pressure to use the G7 meeting as a platform to push for peace in the Middle East. President Donald Trump could hold the key to consensus, or deep division between the nations attending. He will meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines in coming days.

The physical, mental and social benefits of regular exercise are well-documented. Recent research shows people with disability receive the same benefits from participating in sport and physical activity as those not having a disability. However, according to data from the Australian Sports Commission, only 25 per cent of Australians with disability engage in sport or physical activity at least once a week. Sporting Wheelies hoping to change that.

Energy stocks soar amid rising oil prices and the largest ever cash bid in the Australian Energy sector. Plus –ASIC gears up to launch a formal review into the ASX following what it called significant, and repeated operational and technical failings. Rhayna Bosch speaks with David Walsh a Wealth Advisor with Sarto Advisory.

A new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The report from the Grattan Institute says some specialists in the private sector charge patients two to three times more than the rate Medicare sets for those services. The Institute suggests stripping public funding to doctors charging excessive fees could be part of the remedy.

Israel and Iran are continuing to strike each other as the death toll from the weekend reaches hundreds, with many more injured. The strikes comes as Group of Seven leaders meet in Canada, with the current escalations expected to dominate talks.

Football players at a tournament in Perth are doing more than just score goals - they're building bridges between cultures and shining a light on the strength of Western Australia's refugee communities. Held during Refugee Week, the Freedom Cup unites players from refugee backgrounds and government agencies, in a celebration of resilience, connection and belonging. SBS has been talking to one player who fled war-torn Ukraine with his wife, and found hope, healing and community.

Minnesota is on alert after House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a suspected politically motivated attack. The suspected gunman, Vance Boelter, allegedly also shot a state senator and his wife, and remains at large. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his capture and conviction.

The New South Wales government has announced a $380 million funding package to support the state's film industry. The announcement includes $100 million to go towards finding a site for a second movie studio.

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. Israel and Iran have entered a dangerous new phase of open conflict, with missile exchanges, fiery rhetoric, and civilian casualties marking a sharp escalation. What began as targeted strikes has now spiralled into an all-out conflict threatening regional stability.

In Australia, there are many clinical psychosexual therapists, counsellors and sexuality educators working in the frontline to help people navigate sex and related issues. With national campaigns such as Teach Us Consent in recent years, Australians have become more open to talk about sexuality and respectful relationships. But experts say there's still a long way to go. In this week's Weekend One on One, Wing Kuang speaks to Lauren Muratore, a clinical psychosexual tharapist and National Chair of the Society of Australian Sexologists on having a candid conversation about sex.

It's been 50 years since the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, took control of Cambodia in 1975, following a five-year civil war. Australia accepted several thousand Cambodian refugees from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s. As SBS marks its 50th anniversary, some say the broadcaster's in-language programs helped them feel at home in Australia.

Iran and Israel have targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

Australia has joined 96 other nations at the United Nations Ocean Conference in France to push for a global treaty to end plastic pollution. It comes as a landmark agreement, designed to protect marine life in international waters, is on track to be ratified by the end of the year.

Four months after a fertility clinic data breach, a customer feels uninformed about the investigation, and how it affects him and a donor-conceived child. Meanwhile, their family histories of medication and mental illness are being shared online by cyber criminals. A warning to listeners, this story contains some explicit language.

More than 30 years after war ravaged Bosnia and Herzegovina — leaving over 100,000 dead and a legacy of trauma — a surgeon who arrived in Australia as a refugee reflects on an incredible journey to fulfill her childhood dream.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver about the impact of the rising tensions in the Middle-East and Iran as oil prices surge and the flow on for motorists.

Israel says it is defending its very existence with massive, pre-emptive strikes on Iran; Senior Israeli ministers are sanctioned by Australia; and Donald Trump calls in the national guard, setting up a showdown with California’s governor.

Iran has vowed to retaliate after Israel attacked multiple cities across the country, including Tehran. Israel says the airstrikes were targeting nuclear facilities, with Iranian media reporting the leader of its Revolutionary Guards Corps is among those killed in the attacks.

A United States federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California. The order says the deployment of the Guard was illegal, violating the Tenth Amendment and exceeding Trump’s statutory authority.

A multinational investigation is underway into the Air India plane crash which killed all but one passenger on board. Indian police say at least 265 bodies have been recovered from the crash site - and the number could rise even further, after the plane hit a medical college hostel when it landed.

The United States has announced its AUKUS defence pact with Australia and the United Kingdom has been placed under review. Australian government is projecting confidence that the US will maintain the deal, which is set to provide nuclear submarines to Australia by 2032. Critics argue the Trump administration has provided a chance to exit the controversial $368 billion deal.

Oil prices climbed almost 5 per cent overnight as US-Iran tensions escalate, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Vivek Dhar from the Commonwealth Bank to find out why and what it means for petrol prices, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets for his take on the latest sharemarket moves, while Alan Kirkland from ASIC explains why it has joined other global regulators to target so called, finfluencers.

A new report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE has found only four out of 20 popular sunscreen products actually meet their claims of sun protection. The findings have sparked concerns among consumers. But experts and advocates say putting on sunscreen is still important for skin cancer prevention.

Brian Wilson was the Beach Boys co-founder and architect of the California sound, Famed for Pet Sounds and his emotional depth, he leaves a lasting legacy despite a life marked by personal struggles.

This year, SBS marks 50 years of broadcasting, providing an important service to multicultural Australia through promoting inclusion and delivering in-language information. It's also the 50th anniversary of the biggest wave of Timorese migration to Australia. Fleeing conflict, the community has established its roots across the country while maintaining its language and traditions.

The Socceroos have qualified for the World Cup again with their victory over Saudi Arabia. But eelings are mixed between celebrating what's been achieved, and wondering how to take the next step.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert to find out why the Australian sharemarket hit another record for a second day, despite slowing global growth, plus Rhayna Bosch takes a look at why Qantas is shutting down its Jetstar Asia unit with Ellis Taylor from Cirium.

A significant new report has been released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies tracking the long-term employment struggles faced by refugee workers. Sandra Fulloon spoke to report author John Van Kooy about his team's findings.

Australia has imposed sanctions on two members of the Israeli government, taking the action alongside four other nations. The move has been welcomed by some, but there are concerns it will impede the ongoing peace process.

Buy Now, Pay Later providers like Afterpay and Zip have been hit with new government regulations, but what does that mean for the roughly 40 per cent of Australians who use the products? The new laws classify the products as a form of credit, requiring responsible lending obligations, credit checks and further protections for customers.

This year, SBS is celebrating 50 years of service, playing a crucial role in connecting communities throughout Australia and now broadcasting in more than 60 languages.The Vietnamese community is one of Australia’s largest migrant groups - significantly growing after the Vietnam War ended in 1975.This story produced in collaboration with SBS Vietnamese.

US President Donald Trump has vowed to "liberate Los Angeles", deploying 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to quell anti-immigration enforcement unrest. Speaking from Fort Bragg, he blamed gangs and foreign-backed rioters, continuing to insist military force is needed to restore order. Critics, including Mayor Karen Bass, say the move has spread fear among immigrants.

Austria has declared three days of mourning after a mass shooting at a high school in the city of Graz. Eleven people, including the shooter, were killed and others are seriously wounded in what has been described as the deadliest gun attack in Austria's modern history.

50 years ago SBS was born, starting its first ever broadcasts on Sydney and Melbourne radio stations in different languages. The first broadcast was in Greek. 2025 also marks half a century since the ‘Patris’, a ship that brought tens-of-thousands of Greek migrants to Australia, left our shores for the last time. This story is produced in collaboration with SBS Greek.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jamie Hannah from VanEk to find out what's been driving the Australian sharemarket to a record high and if it can continue, plus Tys Ochhiuzzi discusses the rise of the Labubu plush toy that's gone viral despite the cost of living crisis with Dr Christina Anthony from the University of Sydney.

"Horrific" - That's how the Prime Minister described the incident in Los Angeles where police shot an Australian journalist with a rubber bullet. He made the comments at the National Press Club in his first major speech since the election. Anthony Albanese also announced the government will hold a national roundtable in August to try and boost productivity.

Tensions between President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom have reached boiling point, with immigration protests in Los Angeles turning into a national political showdown. What started as federal immigration raids have morphed into a fierce legal, military and ideological battle.

A great deal has changed over the past 50 years for LGBTIQ+ Australians. To mark SBS' 50th anniversary, we take a look back at the community’s struggle for equal rights and visibility.

World leaders are gathering in Nice this week [[Mon, June 9 - Fri, June 13]] for the third U-N Ocean Conference (UNOC3). At the heart of the week-long summit located on the French Riviera, is the push to ratify the High Seas Treaty for conservation in international waters. This - as experts warn climate goals will remain out of reach without a healthy ocean.

Australian researchers are ringing the alarm about the health of our coral reefs

Israeli forces have intercepted and boarded the Freedom Flotilla yacht Madleen as it neared Gaza, with all communication from the vessel cut off shortly after. Meanwhile, the Israeli military says they have recovered the body of Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar from a tunnel beneath a Gaza hospital. It came on a day where at least 12 civilians have been killed while trying to access aid.

A great deal has changed over the past 50 years for LGBTIQ+ Australians. To mark SBS' 50th anniversary, we take a look back at the community’s struggle for equal rights and visibility.

Australians have been recognised for their outstanding service and achievements in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours List. People from areas as broad as policing, the arts and disability policy; reflecting the diversity and strength of Australian society today and the efforts of those who are working to make it a better place.

Donald Trump has approved the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops as protests continue against immigration raids in Los Angeles. Demonstrators say they have been hit by rubber bullets, with footage showing tear gas being deployed, and fires in the streets.

Every year, hundreds gather to mark the Myall Creek massacre in New South Wales. Once a no-go zone, today a memorial stands at the site as a tribute to the group of 28 unarmed Aboriginal people killed by a gang of stockmen on 10 June 1838. It was one of 438 sites where the mass killing of Aboriginal Australians took place during the period called the Frontier Wars, between 1788 and 1930. The event was also the first – and only – time European settlers were successfully prosecuted for the mass murder of Aboriginal people. For Keith Munro, a descendant of the survivors, the annual gathering is a major truth-telling project brought to life by the local community - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Biwa Kwan spoke with Keith Munro about the significance of this year's commemoration.

The town of Gin Gin will hold a candlelit vigil tonight for Pheobe Bishop, after police discovered remains in the search for the missing 17 year-old. Forensic testing is being undertaken to formally identify the remains.

After years of campaigning, Stolen Generations survivor Tony Hansen says the establishment of a redress scheme in Western Australia is a milestone moment.