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Scorching temperatures greet pilgrims in Mecca for this year's Hajj
25/05/2026 | 4 mins.
Millions have gathered in Saudi Arabia's Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage. Scores of Muslim faithful make the trip every year with the intention of performing religious rites as taught by Islam's Prophet Mohammad to his followers 14 centuries ago.
Why did dinosaurs like T-Rex have tiny arms?
24/05/2026 | 3 mins.
For years, paleontologists have been trying to understand why dinosaurs such as the T-Rex had tiny arms that were a fraction of its body size. Now, a breakthrough is in sight - with a new study by researchers suggesting it had more to do with the dinosaur's strong head.
INTERVIEW: May is Lupus Awareness Month. SBS has spoken to mental health advocate Jenny Lai about her journey
23/05/2026 | 10 mins.
Every May, Lupus Awareness Month is recognised around the world, to highlight the chronic autoimmune disease which is still widely misunderstood. Lupus affects over five million people globally, and many of those affected are women. Jenny Lai is a mental health advocate whose Lupus diagnosis was a catalyst in her mental health journey. She has spoken to SBS' Alyssa Chandler.
SBS sits down with independent MP Allegra Spender
23/05/2026 | 6 mins.
SBS speaks with independent MP Allegra Spender to discuss the recent federal budget
People with MS concerned about losing access to NDIS as survey reveals some already don't qualify for scheme
23/05/2026 | 3 mins.
There are fears as the government seeks to achieve its budget savings with cutbacks to NDIS access, those who need support won't receive it. A new survey has found not all those with multiple sclerosis have access to the scheme - and for those who do, they face constant misunderstandings about their condition.

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