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Australia was one of 143 nations to vote in favour of the move. But the federal opposition says the government's vote in favour is premature.

From language barriers to legal complexities, migrant and refugee women face added challenges when seeking support for domestic violence. In New South Wales a specialised centre has now been launched, aiming to bridge that gap. But legal experts and advocates say for some, access to services is still limited.

The 2000 Olympics captivated Australia. Since then, public interest in the games appears to have waned, despite the approach of the Paris Games in July. Brisbane is gearing up to host the event in 2032, but do people still care about the Olympics?

Australia’s 2.5 million small businesses are calling for relief from rising prices and business costs in the May federal budget. As insolvencies rise in tough times, one female founder is bucking the trend by growing her hospitality chain.

Household financial stress has reached an 8 year high, as wellbeing levels in Australia remain depressed. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB's Dean Pearson to find out more. Plus the day on the markets with Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management.

The High Court has dismissed the claim of Iranian man known as ASF17 in a ruling that the government says is a win. But the ruling may also have broader implications for other detainees facing deportation and is being described by some as inhumane.