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31 Dec 2016 - 8:10pm

Central Baghdad blasts kills dozens

Two suicide bombers ripped through a busy market area in central Baghdad Saturday, shattering a relative lull in attacks in the capital and dampening preparations...
31 Dec 2016 - 5:37pm

Power bill, petrol price and pension changes to come into effect on January 1

The New Year could herald changes to your power bill, prices at the petrol pump or to your pension. The new regulations and fees come into effect from January 1.
31 Dec 2016 - 6:53pm

Russia urges speedy UN resolution on Syria truce

Russia was hoping for a swift UN Security Council vote to bolster its fragile Syria ceasefire Saturday, though diplomats expressed doubt the resolution would pass...
31 Dec 2016 - 8:08pm

Murdered Greek envoy's wife held in Brazil

The wife of the Greek ambassador to Brazil has been arrested over his death, police in Rio de Janeiro say.
31 Dec 2016 - 4:49pm

Russia hacking code found at US power firm

A electric utility in Vermont has confirmed it had found on one of its laptops a malware code the US government says is used by Russian hackers.
31 Dec 2016 - 7:38pm

Rousey stopped 48 seconds into comeback

UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes says Ronda Rousey will have to retire "for sure" after she destroyed the MMA star in 48 seconds.
31 Dec 2016 - 4:14pm

Girls assaulted at Falls festival in Tasmania

Police in Tasmania are investigating after three girls reported being sexually assaulted during performances at the Falls Festival in Marion Bay.

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31 Dec 2016 - 2:36pm

Qantas passengers stranded in Dubai

Hundreds of Qantas customers will ring in the new year stranded in Dubai as engineers work to fix their plane.
31 Dec 2016 - 1:56pm

Turnbull dances during Sydney Chanukah service

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has danced with members of the Jewish community while celebrating the seventh night of Chanukah in Sydney.
31 Dec 2016 - 2:22pm

No space for HK independence: China

A Chinese official says the "one country, two systems" agreement allows for differences but does not permit independence for Hong Kong.
31 Dec 2016 - 2:04pm

Last-minute deal struck for DRC President to step down

A deal has been struck between political parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to get President Joseph Kabila to step down. The lead negotiator says Mr...
31 Dec 2016 - 6:19pm

Trump applauds Putin's refusal to expel US diplomats

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to expel any US diplomats in response to the US expelling 35 Russian diplomats.
31 Dec 2016 - 7:36am

Syria truce before UN Security Council

An application from Russia has gone before the UN Security Council to endorse a ceasefire agreement for Syria.
31 Dec 2016 - 12:26pm

George Michael post-mortem 'inconclusive'

British police say a post-mortem examination of the body of singer George Michael has proved "inconclusive" and further tests will be carried out

In focus: Migration

Highlights from SBS' coverage of migration-related issues.

So you want to move to Australia? Here's a how-to guide

For those interested in a life in Australia, there's more than one way to migrate here, but not all of them are permanent.
13 Dec 2016 - 10:27am

One in five Pacific Islanders would move to Australia under new migration proposal

A new proposal to throw open Australia’s doors to permanent Pacific Islander migrants would be worth more than 40 times the value of current aid commitments and...
12 Dec 2016

Melbourne woman faces deportation due to her intellectual disability

The family of Bhajan Kaur have made a heartfelt appeal to stop her deportation, as her mother and brother explain to SBS Punjabi the possible consequences of such...

The controversy around 457 visas

Here's what you need to know about Australia's 457 temporary skilled worker program.
25 Nov 2016 - 7:09am

'Deportation would tear our family apart': GP makes last-ditch plea for family to stay in Australia

A Bangladeshi doctor and her two children are facing deportation after her daughter's developmental delay lead to the rejection of their application to stay in...
14 Sep 2016 - 11:43am

Call to increase visa cost for parents of immigrants slammed

The Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia says a call from the Productivity Commission to reevaluate visas for the parents of immigrants is ...
21 Nov 2016 - 7:17am

South African family ordered to leave Australia before Christmas

Disabled support workers claim Canberra’s disabled community will suffer because the Immigration Department is not reversing its denial of their visas.

Editor's Choice

Our pick of the best content from SBS News & Current Affairs and our content partners.

30 Dec 2016 - 7:10am

Troubled waters: 2016 the toughest year for asylum seekers worldwide

This year will go on record as the year that saw the highest number of asylum seeker deaths globally, as millions sought protection in an increasingly unwelcoming world.
30 Dec 2016 - 3:20pm

Earthquakes, bushfires, floods and thunderstorm asthma wreaking havoc in 2016

Natural disasters had a devastating impact around the world in 2016, with deadly hurricanes, earthquakes, bushfires, and the rare thunderstorm asthma at home in...
29 Dec 2016 - 11:35am

A sit-down with Syria's Assad to the gay-hate murders investigation: the best SBS stories of 2016

From speaking to world leaders dealing with debilitating conflict, to explaining the gender roles of Dinka okra farmers, 2016 has been a busy year for the SBS...
29 Dec 2016 - 7:36pm

18C inquiry: Community groups warn of backlash over changes

Ethnic and religious groups have warned the federal government that any weakening of section 18C could see it lose multicultural community support.
31 Dec 2016 - 5:37pm

Power bill, petrol price and pension changes to come into effect on January 1

The New Year could herald changes to your power bill, prices at the petrol pump or to your pension. The new regulations and fees come into effect from January 1.
30 Dec 2016 - 1:23pm

Trump, Chewbacca Mum and Pokemon: 2016 in social media

On social media, 2016 was a crazy year. But remember 'Chewbacca Mom'? And the democracy sausage hoopla? And Pokemon Go? It hasn't all been bad news.
31 Dec 2016 - 12:38pm

From David Bowie to George Michael and Carrie Fisher: the legends we lost in 2016

Movie stars, musical masters, and the "greatest" of all time - 2016 saw the deaths of many of the world's most beloved celebrities.

In focus: Australia's First People

Culture
Indigenous Australia

How to make a healing garden

Your garden can deliver a lot more than just outdoor decoration. SBS Life spoke to Charles Solomon, Indigenous plant consultant and founder of Garawana Creative, to find out how we can bring some Abor...
Culture
Busting myths

Here's the truth about the 'free ride' that some Australians think Indigenous peoples get

The shocking truth about non-Indigenous Australia is that many people mistakenly assume that Indigenous Australians coast through life, receiving privileges and benefits. Bronwyn Carlson busts this my...
Food
Growth

Who owns a plant?

With more and more people relishing in the flora that has nourished Indigenous Australians for more than 50,000 years, John Newtown asks who "owns" our native plants.
Culture
Yoga fusions

Weaving Indigenous sounds and stories into yoga

A Sydney-based yoga organisation is fusing Indian and Indigenous yoga traditions, incorporating the spirit of Aboriginal Australia into the ancient practice.
Culture
Indigenous Australia

How can we meaningfully recognise cities as Indigenous places?

More than 30 per cent of Australia has been returned to Indigenous control, but none of that land is in urban areas.
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29 Nov 2016 - 7:15pm

In pictures: Behind the lines - the story of 2016 through political cartoons

The year 2016 gave political cartoonists more material than you could poke a pencil at. Eighty of the best cartoons went on display in the Behind the Lines exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy in Canberra.
9 Nov 2016 - 8:55pm

In pictures: The passion and the pain, Trump and Clinton supporters on election night

Donald Trump supporters were jubilant while Hillary Clinton supporters were shocked and silent - it is the tale of two camps as the US starts to come to terms with Trump's shock victory.
4 Nov 2016 - 3:18pm

In pictures: Iraqi forces re-take Mosul

More than 50,000 Iraqi soldiers, Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, Sunni Arab tribesmen and Shia militiamen are engaged in a bloody battle to re-take control of Mosul from IS.
13 Sep 2016 - 11:16am

Finetta's life at home

25 Aug 2016 - 11:29am

In pictures: Massive earthquake hits central Italy

A 6.2-magnitude hit central Italy on Wednesday, leaving more than 150 dead and reducing towns across the region to rubble.
16 Aug 2016 - 1:44pm

In pictures: Deadly Louisiana floods force thousands to evacuate

Louisiana has faced epic flooding, with at least seven people killed and thousands evacuated to emergency shelters after waterways in the southern part of the state overflowed their banks.
9 Aug 2016 - 1:35pm

Who's Who in the Hip Op Crew?

Meet Mi$$y Ro Yo, Kara Bang Bang, Big Deal and the rest of the world's oldest hip-hop crew.
19 Jul 2016 - 2:56pm

On Location in Sicily

Aela Callan and the Dateline crew captured not only the story of the anti-mafia fight in Sicily, but also the sights and sounds of this Mediterranean island.
19 Jul 2016 - 11:33am

In pictures: Protesters mark the start of the Republican convention

Dozens of protesters both for and against presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump have faced off at the opening of the Republican National Convention in the state of Ohio.
15 Jul 2016 - 10:52am

Bastille Day attack

At least 60 people are dead and 100 injured in the French city of Nice after a truck ploughed into a crowd in what officials and witnesses say was a deliberate attack.
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