SBS News Headlines

The prime minister says a deliberately lit fire at a Melbourne synagogue is anti-semitic; South Korea's ruling party calls on the president to be removed from office; Retiring Matildas player Clare Polkinghorne will play against Taiwan in Geelong.

Australia's peak medical body says mental health system is failing; Chair of financial abuse inquiry says victim-survivors must lead reforms; Cameron Smith scores a halfway lead at the Saudi International.

More than 400 Palestinians granted humanitarian visas in Australia as Israel's war on Gaza continues; Syrian rebels capture the city of Hama in major setback for the President; and in sport, Australia thrashes India in the first One Day International of the women's series.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns defends his conduct after reports of a possible referral to the Independent Commission Against Corruption; an upcoming vote to decide the future of police participation in the Sydney Mardi Gras; and in sports, Cricket Australia defends its stance on Afghanistan.

Former teacher Chris Dawson appeals a conviction over a sexual relationship with a schoolgirl; political crisis deepens in France after a no-confidence vote; and in sports, the Ladies Professional Golf Association updates rules on transgender athletes.

South Korean MPs begin impeachment proceedings against the country's president; Amnesty releases a scathing report over the actions of Israel in Gaza; and in sports, Matildas return to winning ways after 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei.

Australia's economy grows by 0.3 per cent in the September quarter; The Commonwealth Bank changes it approach on new fees, after customer backlash; The Matildas looking for a win in their match against Taiwan tonight in Melbourne.

Report finds it's become even more difficult for Australians to find entry-level work; Australians warned to avoid demonstrations in South Korea after temporary declaration of martial law overnight; Novak Djokovic will start his 2025 season at the Brisbane International.

South Korea's parliament votes to overturn martial law declared by the President overnight; The Greens have flagged a potential agreement with Labor for the upcoming election; Former world number one Neale Fraser dies at 91

Australia gives evidence as part of a landmark climate case; Queensland's Premier defends controversial youth crime laws; The Matildas are preparing for their final two fixtures of the year.