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Australia's aviation regulator has found that a deadly helicopter crash on Queensland's Gold Coast in 2023 was preventable. The report is likely to feed into a compensation claim being lodged by Shine Lawyers in Brisbane on behalf of the victims.

The U-S President has announced a 104 per cent tariff on Chinese imports as Donald Trump's trade war with China escalates. The Trump administration's sweeping "reciprocal" trade tariffs to come into effect on Wednesday.

The first of two scheduled election debates has taken place in Western Sydney, home to a number of battleground seats that could decide the election outcome: Fowler, Macarthur, Macquarie, Reid, Parramatta and Werriwa. Cost of living and immigration have loomed large in the debate as the leaders of the major parties seek to win over undecided voters.

As the Federal Election approaches, the major parties have already had criticism for their data habits, with accusations of harvesting voter data from postal applications. Despite public debate, political parties are not restricted in their collection or use of voter information. This is due to a rule introduced more than twenty years ago.

Australia's environment laws are not fit for purpose. That's the consensus among campaigners, scientists, business and government. So, why has it been so difficult to update the legislation? And will we see reform in the next parliament?

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro, as global markets bounce back from heavy selling following Donald Trump's trade policies, while Phil O'Donoghue from Deutsche Bank explains why he now believes the RBA will need to front load interest rate cuts, starting with a supersized 50bps reduction in May, Plus, Rhayna Bosch talks to Matthew Hassan from Westpac.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed $1 billion towards mental health. The Labor Party says the investment recognises a critical workforce gap in mental health care that needs to be addressed. The coalition has previously promised a similar boost to the sector, but with a focus on additional subsidised support sessions.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they are working on a new deal to release the remaining hostages in Gaza. The development comes after the leaders met at the White House.

Donald Trump has threatened additional tariffs on China as pressure mounts in global financial markets. Despite warnings of a possible recession, the US President says he doesn't mind if things get worse right now because he can 'see a beautiful picture at the end'.

The Australian federal election season has begun and, before you head to the polls, here's a quick breakdown of how the Australian political system works so you can know exactly what you're voting for. In Voting 101, we explain the two chambers of the Australian Parliament and the major political players to be aware of.

A man who was seriously injured after falling six metres on a hike in February has been reunited with the rescue crews who saved his life. Stoj Jovevski was on a walk with friends in Victoria's Cathedral Range State Park when he slipped and fell six metres.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out how investors are feeling and where to next for the sharemarket, currencies and commodities after one of the worst days for equities in years with Andrew McAuley from UBS, Chris Weston from Pepperstone, and Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics.

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has abandoned his plan to force Public Servants into the office.... admitting the policy was a mistake.

As the global economy reels in the aftermath of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Mr Trump claims more than 50 nations have reached out to try and negotiate deals with the US.

Marine Le Pen has denounced her recent embezzlement conviction as politically motivated, comparing her movement to that of U-S civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Despite a five-year ban from holding office, her party, National Rally, is framing the ruling as an attack on democracy.As supporters rally behind her in Paris, critics argue the court’s decision marks long-overdue accountability.

This month will mark 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, and the beginning of one of Australia's largest post-war migrations. In that year – 1975 – SBS started broadcasting in-language radio programs to reach Australia's growing migrant communities. At the same time, an extraordinary rescue operation was taking place – the evacuation of babies and children from Vietnamese orphanages, who were brought to Australia in "Operation Babylift".

The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville, in Sydney's inner west, has been added to the New South Wales heritage register. It means the iconic pub will have its future protected in recognition of its deep cultural and historical significance to the LGBTIQ plus community.

More than 20,000 protesters have gathered in Washington DC, with simultaneous rallies held in all 50 US states and across Europe, in the largest coordinated demonstrations against Donald Trump since his return to the presidency. Branded “Hands Off!”, the protests united over 150 advocacy groups who object to sweeping federal job cuts, attacks on science and minority rights, and what many have described as a dangerous consolidation of power.

Almost two decades after it entered the market, commercial genetic testing provider 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, earlier this year. Its demise has revived debate about genetic testing, which in its early days promised a revolution in medical treatment. Has that really happened?

The contest for the brand-new electorate of Bullwinkel in Western Australia is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable contests in the upcoming federal election. The seat was created to reflect the state's growing population, costing New South Wales and Victoria a seat while adding another to WA's tally. The electorate is named in honour of wartime military nurse Vivian Bullwinkel, who survived the 1942 Bangka Island massacre during World War Two and dedicated her life to healthcare. With a diverse mix of rural and suburban voters, Labor, the Liberals, and the Nationals are all vying for control—with a local nurse, a former journalist and Afghanistan veteran, and a high-profile former state opposition leader all determined to claim the seat.