SBS News

SBS News

Latest Australian & World News

13 ratings
95 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 6, 2011
  • July 27, 2026

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Access a comprehensive range of Australian and world news, including politics, culture, and current affairs. Receive breaking news alerts, watch live streams, and explore in-depth stories. Customize your experience with personalized features and share articles easily.

βœ“Australian and world news headlines
βœ“Breaking news alerts
βœ“Live news video streams
βœ“Personalized experience options
βœ“In-depth story exploration
βœ“Curated news newsletters
βœ“Seamless article sharing
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What's New in SBS News

5.18.0

July 27, 2026

We've improved search to help you find the news, topics and stories that matter to you, faster. We've also added a new Insight newsletter option, keeping you up to date with the latest episodes, discussions and stories from SBS's award-winning program.

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User reviews

App hogs 14GB of memory on iPhone

Great news source Unfortunately I had to delete the app from my iPhone when it was using more than 14GB of memory. That’s a lot for a news app.

The most not news outlet that USED TO BE objective

I guess SBS caved to Zionist/USA pressure now. Now it’s just another propaganda distribution medium.

(This is what I wrote 2 years ago) SBS is the only news outlet still at least attempting to remain fair and objective. I am not surprised that there are many negative reviews, as in the current climate SBS is really fighting against so much propaganda- no doubt in the negative reviews as well (paid by…?)
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Response from developer

Thank you marinadm for your 5 star review, we're happy to hear you're enjoying our app and news coverage. Cheers ^SG. SBS News App

Adverts

Great news app with excellent news coverage BUT advertising needs to be more obviously identified as such. With the image heavy layout the advertising needs to be more obviously identified. Otherwise the news is great and the advertising content justified.

App stopped working, now useless

The SBS News app has worked for years on my IPad, now with all the latest iOS and app, the news articles body doesn’t show, only the headlines appear. I have raised a technical problem report but to no avail. Also tried deleting and reloading the app too. Anyway, there are better news organisations around that are less left biased so it’s probably time to dump it anyway.
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Stories not loading

Clicked on article, full story not loading. Updated pp, still not fully loading

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

40 issues

App body of articles not showing

Bug

App stopped working

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Stories not fully loading

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App height restricted in landscape mode on iPad

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Cannot enlarge photos

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No search function

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Ads relocate and cause headlines to jump

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Interface jumping/defeating scrolling efforts

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Page goes blank, reloads, flickers when scrolling

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Cumbersome to navigate to other news stories

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Old news content remains for too long

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Notifications sent multiple times, wrong language, against preference

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Notifications in Chinese

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App requires frequent updates

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Live stream not accessible

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Cannot zoom in on photos

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Widget doesn't work

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App uses excessive storage/memory

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Instagram stories style buttons are pointless

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Red icon is ugly

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Back button inaccessible on iPhone XR/12/X

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Return arrow competes with search function

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App freezes on welcome screen

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No sound on video or audio clips

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App locks up on startup

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Video quality flaky, shuts off app

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Slow to load, won't play multimedia videos

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App crashes when attempting to watch video

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App crashes on startup

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App doesn't display well on iPhone SE 1gen

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App stopped working on iPhone 8 Plus

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Dark mode requested

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Gambling advert in feed

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30-second ads with no option to remove

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Trackers detected

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App keeps crashing

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Return/back button doesn't work

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Swipe right navigates to previous news instead of home

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Return arrow in terrible position on iPhone

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App won't load past homescreen

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Requested Features

13 requests

Allow users to save articles

Feature

More obvious identification of advertisements

Feature

Option to adjust layout (linear vs. grid, remove images)

Feature

Search function

Feature

Dark mode

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Ability to zoom/enlarge photos

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More control over content filters

Feature

Option to adjust font size

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Playlist/queue for audio/video

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Swipe right to return home option

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Allow live stream viewing anywhere

Feature

Show Christian News

Feature

Improve iPadOS windowing and multitasking support

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does the SBS News app provide?

The app offers a wide range of news, covering both Australian and world events. You can find information on politics, culture, current affairs, and more, with a focus on unbiased and diverse perspectives.

Can I get notified about breaking news?

Yes, the app provides instant updates and breaking news alerts. You can choose to receive notifications on topics you want to follow, ensuring you stay informed about the latest developments.

Is the SBS News app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

What personalized features are available?

The app offers several personalized features to tailor your news experience. These include a Dark Mode option, iOS 14 Widgets for quick access, and 3D Touch functionality for enhanced interaction.

How can I share news articles with others?

Sharing news is seamless with the app. You can easily share stories with friends and family through various platforms, including social networks, email, or SMS, allowing for quick dissemination of information.