Peter Theodosiou

Victoria has moved to make face masks mandatory in parts of the state as it deals with a spike in coronavirus cases.

Governor Mohammad Omar Sherzad told SBS Pashto that Australian forces had a “very positive impact” on life in Uruzgan, especially due to their efforts in developing political and economic infrastructure. Defence Force personnel were deployed to the central Afghan province in 2006, as part of a collaborative reconstruction team with Dutch troops, with the military base in the capital Tarin Kowt serving as the headquarters. Australian forces "were helping a lot" during that…

Christian leaders across Australia are calling on the federal government to increase the intake of Afghan refugees, as the UN warns up to half a million Afghans could flee their homeland by the end of the year.

Christian leaders across Australia are calling on the federal government to increase the intake of Afghan refugees, as the UN warns up to half a million Afghans could flee their homeland by the end of the year.

Controversial Yulin Dog Meat Festival begins in China

<b><i>here</i></b>&nbsp; The garden is regarded by many as a space that offers peace, relaxation and mindfulness , which has given rise to clinical-backed therapeutic programs in a number of settings, including aged care and disability services. Professor of Physical Activity and Health, Anne Tiedemann, says there&#x2019;s an abundance of evidence linking gardening and being outdoors to mental health benefits. &#x201C;Gardening is fantastic and certainly can bring lots of benefits. We know that…

The Socceroos&apos; participation in Qatar marked the country&#x2019;s fifth consecutive World Cup appearance, a run that began meteorically at the 2006 championships in Germany. It was that famous campaign, where Australia pushed eventual winners Italy to the wire before falling to a last-minute penalty kick, which marked a crucial moment in the sport&#x2019;s ascent to the mainstream in Australia, football analyst and former Socceroo Craig Foster said. Another key moment, Foster adds, was the…

From humanitarian visa pathways, raising the seniors’ pension and populism — an SBS Audio deep dive shines a light on key issues that aren’t receiving much coverage during election campaigning.

From humanitarian visa pathways, raising the aged pension, and increased funding for youth programs – SBS asked audiences about the key issues that haven't received much coverage during election campaigning. This is what they said.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is now underway, and football is once again at the centre of attention around the world. But away from the big lights and global headlines, there are people using football in quieter, powerful ways to build community and drive social cohesion.