Australia boasts some of the highest enrolment rates in the democratic world, but getting people to show up to the ballot box is a different story. In the Northern Territory, where voter turnout is persistently low, it’s hoped a new engagement program will help inspire locals to get involved ahead of elections in August. SBS Reporter Laetitia Lemke...

The fruits of Labor's budget efforts are emerging, with one company already locking in a green steel plan in central Queensland, that could be up and running in years. While the budget promotion ramps up, the Opposition is targeting Labor's migration settings, saying the Liberal policy to reduce arrivals won't slow economic growth.

A new report by corporate regulator ASIC is highlighting a more than 54 per cent increase in home loan stress notices. That's as the cost of living stays high, keeping the pressure on many households.

Lai Ching-te has taken office as Taiwan's new president, facing a deeply suspicious China, which labels him a separatist, as well as a fractious parliament domestically, with a ready-to-challenge opposition.

A booming materials sector sent Australian shares to just 33 points away from a record high. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market action with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas Investment Partners.

New research has found consuming more nuts, fruit and legumes and fewer sugary drinks may help people aged over 60 feel less anxious and stressed. The study, led by the University of the Sunshine Coast, suggests a Mediterranean style diet is also associated with fewer symptoms of depression.