Top Stories https://www.sbs.com.au/news Top Stories 'Impact across the board': Australia's housing downturn enters a new phase Housing prices in capital cities have been in decline. Now, the downturn has spread further. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/impact-across-the-board-australias-housing-downturn-enters-a-new-phase/pmxnw3r29 000001a0-1c50-d150-a7bd-3f7b7f1c0000 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:41:29 +0000 Australia 0 'Abhorrent': Women in Swans' alleged sexual assault probe fear for their lives, lawyer says A lawyer for the women said his clients are "suffering severe stress and anxiety". https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/sydney-swans-investigation-dean-cox/sc1fxs16e 000001a0-2233-d3da-a1ee-bb7bd6d80000 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:01:10 +0000 Australia 0 After two decades, China is preparing its boldest Moon mission yet China's ambitious space program will take it to the moon as soon as next month, and it's looking for water. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/china-preparing-moon-mission/cjuayau29 000001a0-1e8c-d407-abad-5edc6b1f0000 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:31:16 +0000 World 0 Gaza mediators say Israeli strikes undermining peace efforts at a 'critical juncture' Israeli strikes have killed at least 16 Palestinians since Tuesday, according to Gaza medics. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/gaza-mediators-condemn-israel-strikes/o80f6xm9z 000001a0-20d6-df28-a5af-e9f6558c0000 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:51:36 +0000 World 0 Albanese wanted 'full accountability' from Israel. Instead, Australia is 'outraged' Outrage over Israel's response to aid worker Zomi Frankcom's killing is the latest flashpoint in a relationship that's no longer warm. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/albanese-wanted-full-accountability-from-israel-instead-australia-is-outraged/4gkrntmbm 000001a0-1ddf-d34d-a1ae-5fff75560001 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:42:59 +0000 Australia Politics 0 'House of cards': The uncertain future of addiction help in Australia Half a million Australians are said to be exposed amid "significant uncertainty" about funding for the sector. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/addiction-help-funding-australia/p4rafh7zu 000001a0-20fa-d883-abf1-f3fb43290000 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:24:22 +0000 Australia 0 'They deserve more': Frankcom's family speaks as Israel rebuked over 'insulting' move The family says Israel's decision denies justice, while the federal government argues key questions about the strike remain unresolved. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-is-outraged-penny-wong-condemns-israels-decision-over-zomi-frankcom/1gzvkt2n6 000001a0-1ba4-d34d-a1ae-5bb544d50000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:04:47 +0000 Politics Australia 0 Australia's new media bargaining laws put pressure on tech platforms to pay for news The passage of the News Bargaining laws comes just 24 hours after laws restricting gambling advertisements. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australias-media-bargaining-laws-pressure-tech-platforms-pay-for-news/3xxbppzrs 000001a0-1e3d-dede-affa-3f3d6e140000 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0000 Australia 0 Missing teenager Lily Hooper found dead, as family initially given wrong information NSW Police have admitted the 18-year-old's family was initially told she had been found alive. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/lily-hooper-found-bushwalker-nsw/dry2xdd2u 000001a0-1ce9-d9d3-a1ee-bcfd500b0000 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:01:36 +0000 Australia 0 Irene was born in Australia. So why did she need this certificate to return home? A striking poster, a controversial policy and a hidden chapter of Australia's past. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/irene-chinese-migrant-dictation-test-white-australia-policy/j9y63fh8x 0000019f-fd97-d94e-a5bf-fddf51440000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:38:04 +0000 Australia 0 Here's which Centrelink payments are going up and by how much Millions of Australians receiving Centrelink payments will see changes to their fortnightly payment rates. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/centrelink-payment-increases-september-2026/igimdqs6n 000001a0-1bf9-d805-a3fb-9ffbf34f0000 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:51:52 +0000 Australia Cost of Living 0 Can you access your super early? Australia's rules and exceptions explained A $20,000 withdrawal could have a far bigger impact on your future than you might expect. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/when-can-you-access-super-early-australia-rules-retirement-savings/o7pfxgu22 000001a0-197a-d2cb-a3e9-39fe595f0000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:31:10 +0000 Australia Finance 0 'Power of the purse': What Trump stands to lose in US midterm test As midterm primaries continue with elections in several states this week, analysts are predicting a shake-up. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-united-states-midterm-elections-whats-at-stake/exsf53yil 000001a0-1849-d9dd-adee-3d7d88a30001 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:37:55 +0000 World US & Canada US Politics 0 'We have let down our partners and families': Suspended Sydney Swans players break silence The club said the five players — who were named earlier on Wednesday — have been suspended for a breach of standards for being out late. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/sanctioned-sydney-swans-players-break-silence/ybcdismbh 000001a0-1759-dd70-a1a8-f75bf51d0000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:29:21 +0000 Australia Sport 0 'I get along with him': Trump says he'll meet with North Korea's Kim Jong-un In an unusual move, Trump also cited a specific number of warheads that he said North Korea holds. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/donald-trump-meeting-kim-jong-un/fhea06mjp 000001a0-1bae-d150-a7bd-3fff07cc0000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:49:01 +0000 World 0 'Left feeling like a burden': How the government's new NDIS changes may impact you What you need to know about the ways in which the NDIS is about to change. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/how-the-governments-ndis-changes-may-impact-you/st0moik7m 000001a0-1922-d294-a9fb-1dead4c10000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:18:22 +0000 Australia Health 0 Why a 52-metre SpaceX rocket ended up off the coast of Christmas Island The rocket's arrival at the remote island caused a stir among the locals. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/why-52-metre-spacex-rocket-ended-up-coast-christmas-island/lf6y6ekst 000001a0-188b-d2cb-a3e9-39bffd040000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:34:14 +0000 Australia 0 Labor reveals super increase position amid 'predatory' practices crackdown The government drew a line on compulsory superannuation as it unveiled tougher consumer protections. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/labor-super-increase-position-predatory-practices-crackdown/8ez4mxi2d 000001a0-16fc-dd70-a1a8-f7ff5d4e0000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:30:29 +0000 Politics Australia Finance 0 Criminal networks in crosshairs as Australia and Thailand deepen ties From scam syndicates to fuel security, Australia and Thailand have mapped out a closer strategic partnership. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-thailand-target-scammers-expanded-security-partnership/hfonjrint 000001a0-17ce-d9dd-adee-37fe44370000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:04:48 +0000 Australia Politics 0 Behind One Nation's 'gayest party' claim lies a long and complex history One Nation self-proclaimed status as one of Australia's 'gayest' parties has come under scrutiny. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/one-nation-history-lgbtiq-rights/atg08vfg0 000001a0-11fa-d378-adab-91fa888a0000 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:40:30 +0000 Politics Australia 0 'Front agents' at centre of latest unlawful migration crackdown Hundreds of lodged visa applications have been processed by fake or unregistered migration agents, according to a watchdog. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/omara-crackdown-front-agents-unlawful-migration-advice/zwd76kfzj 000001a0-128f-df1d-afed-968fa70e0001 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:41:53 +0000 Immigration Politics Australia 0 Why mushroom killer Erin Patterson is returning to court today The 51-year-old is serving a life sentence after she was found guilty of fatally poisoning three relatives at a family lunch. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/why-is-mushroom-killer-erin-patterson-is-returning-to-court-this-week/6su81gt0f 000001a0-0d26-d33b-a3a2-0f2f11120000 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:00:42 +0000 Australia 0 Designed to 'exploit' children: Meta faces a historic courtroom reckoning The trial's outcome could help reshape Facebook and Instagram, and leave Meta with billions of dollars to pay in penalties. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/states-united-case-against-meta-social-media-tobacco-moment/sra6ymvrk 000001a0-1455-d5d1-a9f7-36fd47880000 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:28:06 +0000 World 0 I've turned complaints into refunds, results and social change. These are my two secret rules Lawyer and academic Maggie Hall says there is an 'art' to complaining consisting of two main rules. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/article/ive-turned-complaints-into-refunds-results-social-change-my-two-secret-rules/c1u6ju1my 000001a0-12dc-d537-a7bd-feffdb2a0000 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:46:26 +0000 Life 0