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SBS News is part of the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), an Australian hybrid-funded public service broadcaster. Approximately 80 percent of its funding comes from the Australian Government, with the remainder generated through commercial activities such as advertising and sponsorship.
Media Bias/Fact Check rates SBS as Left-Center Biased and High for factual reporting, noting its liberal perspective on political issues, such as reporting on conservative politicians and advocating for climate change and LGBTQ+ rights. Ad Fontes Media, however, rates SBS as Center for bias and Very High for factuality. SBS's stated purpose is to provide multilingual and multicultural services, aiming for independent, impartial, and balanced news. However, the outlet has faced controversies, including accusations of censoring interviews deemed too supportive of Israel and taking 'appropriate measures' against a journalist for anti-Israel tweets. Australia's press freedom, while generally considered 'free' by Freedom House, has seen a decline in Reporters Without Borders' rankings, with concerns about legal constraints on the press.
SpaceX launches biggest model of Starship megarocket
- SpaceX successfully launched its most powerful Starship rocket yet on a test flight. - The upgraded rocket, intended for NASA's lunar missions, carried mock satellites and aims for full reusability.…
Lawyers Critical to Ending Corruption in Nigeria, Says NBA Committee
- Lawyers in Nigeria are urged to play a critical role in eradicating corruption, according to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee. - The committee chairman emphasized that in…
Tributes Flow for Elite SAS Soldier Killed in NSW Training Accident
- Warrant Officer Class Two Lachlan Muddle, a Special Air Service Regiment soldier, died during a parachute training exercise at Jervis Bay Airfield in New South Wales. - Muddle, 50, sustained fatal i…
Australian-born former minister threatens Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer
- Former minister Catherine West, born in Australia, has threatened to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour Party leadership if no other candidates emerge. - Starmer's Labour Party suffered significa…
At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes, Lebanon says
- At least 17 people were killed in Israeli air and drone strikes in Lebanon, according to Lebanese authorities. - The strikes targeted vehicles and villages in southern Lebanon, including a man and h…
A 'super-hot' orb, flying discs and the Eye of Sauron: What's in the just-released UFO files?
- Former President Donald Trump has released a batch of declassified files concerning alleged UFO sightings and extraterrestrial life. - The files, dating back to the 1940s, include reports of flying …
US troop withdrawal from Germany raises concerns over transatlantic ties and Russia signal
- The US announced plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany within six to twelve months. - NATO expressed a need to understand the details of the decision, emphasizing Europe's increa…
Trump unhappy with Middle East peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
- Peace talks to end the Iran-US war have stalled as Iran's proposal to delay nuclear discussions until after the conflict is resolved has been rejected by President Trump. - Trump stated Iran is in a…
Sawe Makes History with First Official Sub-Two-Hour Marathon in London; Assefa Also Breaks Women's Record
- Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official race, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. - The top three male finishers all surpassed t…
Australia Lifts Blood Donation Restrictions for Gay and Bisexual Men, Fostering Inclusion
- Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has changed its rules, allowing gay and bisexual men to donate plasma without a waiting period and, for the first time, whole blood. - Previously, men who had sex with…
Twenty protesters arrested for violating Queensland's ban on pro-Palestinian phrases
- Twenty protesters were arrested in Brisbane for chanting pro-Palestinian phrases banned by Queensland law. - The banned phrases, 'globalise the intifada' and 'from the river to the sea,' carry poten…
Lyrid meteor shower lights up Australian skies: Your guide to the best view
- The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest recorded celestial events, is visible annually in April. - Earth passes through a debris trail left by Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, causing fragments to disin…
