Why petrol prices aren't rising as fast as expected despite halving of fuel excise discount

Why petrol prices aren't rising as fast as expected despite halving of fuel excise discount

Petrol prices are edging higher after the fuel excise discount was halved, but why haven't they jumped by the full amount?

Social media platforms under fire again at Antisemitism Royal Commission

Social media giant, Meta, has appeared at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, defending its record on stopping online abuse. E-Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has slammed social media platforms for failing to monitor so-called "gore" content.

Thousands evacuated and spectators banned from Tour de France as wildfires burn through Europe

Thousands have been forced to evacuate in some areas as wildfires burn in parts of Europe. Spectators have also been banned from lining the Tour de France route ahead of the third stage of the iconic race. Authorities say record-breaking heat waves and scant rainfall have turned forests and fields into tinderboxes, with forecasters warning that more extreme conditions are on the way.

Great Barrier Reef avoids 'in danger' listing - but what can be done to ensure its future?

Conservationists are calling for greater government action to protect the Great Barrier Reef, as a looming El Nino weather system threatens more coral bleaching. In a draft decision, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recommended against putting the reef on its list of sites in danger, while requesting greater ambition on climate change and efforts to improve water quality.

One Nation came second in the Hunter electorate last election. What do voters there think now?

Support for One Nation has been on the rise in recent months. But in the electorate of Hunter - a Labor stronghold in New South Wales - the party was the runner up in last year's election, one of only two electorates where that happened. SBS News reporter Kerrin Thomas travelled to Hunter to speak to residents about how they're feeling about the party's latest moves.