SBS News In Depth SBS News

Labor will deliver a second consecutive surplus for the first time in three decades. The budget tried to walk a fine line of trying to tackle inflation, whilst providing cost of living relief.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled his federal budget for the next financial year, and announced a budget surplus for the second consecutive time - the first time that's happened since before the Global Financial Crisis in 2008.

Australian army whistleblower David McBride has been sentenced to five years and eight months in jail by the supreme court of the A-C-T for leaking Defence Force material to journalists. His sentencing has been condemned by whistleblower rights activists, who say there need to be greater protection rights for whistleblowers.

Israeli forces have pushed deep into the ruins of Gaza's northern edge to recapture an area where they had claimed to have dismantled Hamas months ago. It comes as Israeli protesters block aid trucks headed for Gaza, demanding the release of hostages.

Journalism has been described as the first rough draft of history, with reporters often bearing witness to the world’s most awful and awe-inspiring events. But what is the emotional toll after being on the front lines of history? History's First Draft is a new SBS News podcast series unravelling the psychological journey journalists undertake to bring us the news. In this episode, Allan Lee shares his experience covering the 2011 Christchuch earthquake.

The debate on Australia's migration numbers has been reignited, with the federal government revealing it is considering laws that would set a cap on international student enrolments. Cost-of-living pressures, including housing, have put pressure on the federal government to find solutions.