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My husband was obsessed with a Hollywood actor. It broke us

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MASS WHALE STRANDING WA

'Terrible' scene: At least 26 whales dead after mass stranding at WA beach

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Liz Maddock reports on the 'serious questions' that the state must answer after the murder of Molly Ticehurst.

NSW Premier orders review of bail laws after Molly Ticehurst's alleged murder

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Rayane Tamer reporting on the follow of the Assyrian church stabbing.

Police conduct counter-terror raids in wake of Sydney church attack

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Journalist reports on the Northern Territory government deciding to overhaul their prison system

NT Government to overhaul prison system

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Kath Landers reports on the reopening of Bondi Junction Westfield after the stabbing attack.

Bondi Junction Westfield reopens to public but trading still suspended

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Australia pauses for ANZAC dawn services

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Report revives hope Indigenous stories can be truthfully told

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INTERVIEW: Bondi 'Bollard' Men speak with SBS French after their act of bravery

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JOINT COUNTER TERRORISM PRESSER

Counter terrorism police arrest seven after Sydney church stabbing

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Cost of Living

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The average student loan is set to increase by more than $1,200

Australia

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Not so special: The supermarket promotional labels creating customer confusion

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The $60 billion push for Labor to limit negative gearing

Politics

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Michaela lives eight hours from her young daughter — the rental crisis is now separating families

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Politics

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copy Muslim groups say they were left in the dark over 'shock' Sydney counterterror raids

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Muslim groups say they were left in the dark over 'shock' Sydney counterterror raids

Australia

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John survived a Japanese torpedo, before becoming prime minister

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Immigration

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Almost a third of Aussies were born overseas. These are the countries they're coming from

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Points test system for skilled migrants set for overhaul

Australia

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'A difficult, complicated week': French 'bollard men' reflect on Bondi attack

Australia

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Afghan social entrepreneur wins Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition

Australia

Sports

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This Australian coach admitted to 'gross' sexual misconduct. He got a six-month suspension

Australia

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Samuel's Hobart-Sydney voyage on a rubbish raft was barred. After a win, he's set sail

Australia

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A chase watched by millions and the 'trial of the century': OJ Simpson's rise and fall

World

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It helped launch Matildas stars. Now, this football club is on the verge of collapse

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Finance

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A rate hike on the cards? Why 'ugly' inflation data is 'bad news' for mortgage holders

Australia

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My idol has her 'own' room in our house. My wife is okay with it

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Wayne almost had to bury 3,000 of his sheep. This is the desperate situation farmers face

Australia

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Global tensions and China slowdown among key threats to budget, Jim Chalmers warns

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Audio: On the Money

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SBS On the Money: South Australia leads nation's economy & shares rebound

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11:55
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SBS On the Money: Business insolvencies rising, investors spooked by escalating tensions in Middle East

Finance

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SBS On the Money: Australia's unemployment rate rises, so what does that mean for jobs and interest rates?

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SBS On the Money: Powell points to high US rates for longer

Australia

Small Business News

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A surcharge for cash payments? What could happen as Australians ditch notes and coins

Australia

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One third of Australians say they’re lonely. Here's how Masarrat found new friends

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Throwing out your old computer? Sujan has a better idea

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Nadia was discouraged from a career in her homeland. In Australia, she's catering for Eid al-Fitr

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One third of Australians say they’re lonely. Here's how Masarrat found new friends

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Sujan’s project helps disadvantaged students get online. And it has other benefits, too

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Nadia was discouraged from a career in her homeland. In Australia, she's catering for Eid al-Fitr

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Mo risked his life to get here, now he works with a project training others like himself

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Muslim woman Ayah didn't think Australia’s defence force was for her. But here she is

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