SBS News In Depth
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Albanese: 'There is no place for violence in our community'
April 16, 2024 10:24 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBA second stabbing attack in three days has put residents on edge in Sydney, even as officials deem there are no further threats to security. Community leaders say the feeling of safety has been shattered - and it's important at this time for everyone to come together.
INTERVIEW: The Solomon Islands' crucial elections will be closely watched by Australia
April 16, 2024 09:57 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBVoters in Solomon Islands go to the polls on Wednesday in joint national and provincial elections, with caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare hoping to win a fifth non-consecutive term in power. The vote - initially scheduled for 2023 - was delayed by Mr Sogavare, due to the country hosting the Pacific Games late last year. It's an election that Australia and regional partners are watching closely, as China cements its influence, after Mr Sogavare opted for closer diplomatic ties to Beij...
Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef is 'a wake up call'
April 16, 2024 08:59 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBCoral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time - a result of warming ocean waters - driven in part, by climate change. The event is expected to be the most extensive on record. For Australia's Great Barrier Reef, it's the fifth mass bleaching event in eight years.
SBS On the Money: Australian dollar hits 5 month low and sharemarket tumbles on international events
April 16, 2024 07:48 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBStronger than expected US retail sales data reflected the resilience of the US economy, prompting fears the nation may delay expected cuts to interest rates there. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jamie Hannah from VanEck for more including the added concerns about the growing geopolitical risks.
Researchers uncover three kangaroos 'of gigantic proportions'
April 16, 2024 07:43 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBPalaeontologists at South Australia's Flinders University have discovered three historic species of giant kangaroo native to Australia and New Guinea. The giant kangaroos - called 'Protemnodon'- are megafauna that roamed the earth between five million until 40 thousand years ago. The research solves a scientific puzzle about how many species of these giants existed.
International community faces scrutiny over desperate humanitarian crisis in Sudan
April 16, 2024 05:44 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBThe United Nations Secretary-General has marked the one-year anniversary of fighting in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. It comes as international donors pledge more than 3 billion dollars ((US$2.1 billion)) in humanitarian aid for Sudan after the war has pushed its population to the brink of famine.
Who we are: How learning Wiradjuri helped saved Geoff's life
April 15, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWhen Geoff Anderson suffered a horrific work accident, he fell into a deep depression. Then one day he received a knock on the door that would change his life, leading him to discover his Indigenous heritage language and gain a new perspective on life. In this episode Hannah Kwon chats to Geoff Anderson about his journey from suffering a mental health breakdown to eventually turning his life around through the discovery of the Wiradjuri language. We also hear about the unique discovery made b...
Court rules that Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins
April 15, 2024 09:11 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBBruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has failed, with a Federal Court judge finding he did rape Brittany Higgins in Parliament House in March 2019. Ms Wilkinson and Ten say the finding is a vindication of the truth in their reporting and should be a warning to others.
Surrogate mothers helping sea otters pups return to the wild
April 15, 2024 07:36 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBCalifornia sea otters were almost hunted to extinction by the start of the last century. Now a new program aims to pair stranded otter pups with surrogate mothers to help boost the population and save California's coastline.
INTERVIEW; Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa talks exclusively to SBS
April 15, 2024 07:02 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBEcuador’s president Daniel Noboa has thrust his country into the international spotlight over the past few days as never before. He ordered a raid on Mexico’s embassy, provoking international outcry - and the army will continue to operate on the streets of this country after a proclamation that a state of internal army conflict persists. SBS Reporter Prue Lewarne is the first international broadcast journalist to have been given such access to President Noboa.
INTERVIEW: Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa talks exclusively to SBS
April 15, 2024 07:02 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBEcuador’s president Daniel Noboa has thrust his country into the international spotlight over the past few days as never before. He ordered a raid on Mexico’s embassy, provoking international outcry - and the army will continue to operate on the streets of this country after a proclamation that a state of internal army conflict persists. SBS Reporter Prue Lewarne is the first international broadcast journalist to have been given such access to President Noboa.
Restraint urged following Iranian missile attack
April 15, 2024 05:48 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBThe United Nations Secretary General, along with other world leaders have called for restraint after Iran's attack on Israel. International leaders, including Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese have also condemned Iran for the attack. The United States says it will not join any possible Israeli counterattack on Iran, warning Israel's Prime Minister to think carefully.
Medicinal cannabis boom complicates drug testing
April 14, 2024 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBMedicinal cannabis has been legal in Australia for eight years. Although it's legal, the drug still can affect people's ability to work and drive because of limitations of drug testing regimes. Now, the Victorian Government is looking at whether there's a better way to manage medicinal cannabis use in the workplace.
Iran launches first ever direct military assault on Israel
April 14, 2024 08:35 - 4 minutes - 8.65 MBIran has launched its first ever direct military assault on Israel, firing hundreds of bomb-carrying drones and missiles at its long-time enemy. Iranian officials warn Israel and its allies a larger-scale attack will follow if they retaliate, as the UN Security Council convenes an emergency meeting on the issue.
Police identify attacker in mass stabbing that has left six people dead
April 14, 2024 06:31 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBNew South Wales Police have launched an investigation into a stabbing attack that killed six people at a busy shopping centre in the eastern suburbs. Police say the attacker was a 40-year-old man suffering from mental health issues and has no links to terrorism.
Palestinians revive 'historic moment', calling for full UN membership
April 13, 2024 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBPalestinians have renewed their bid to join the United Nations as a full member. It’s being reviewed by the Security Council – where it’s predicted one member will stop the application going any further. But analysts say the UN General Assembly could work to give Palestinians a more elevated status at the world’s governing body. SBS explains what may happen:
Plastic fantastic: From treasured toys - to toyland treasure
April 13, 2024 21:30 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBOld plastic to some, treasured memories for others. The toy collecting market now means big money. At a Toy Collector's Fair in Birmingham in the UK, around 3,000 collectors and over 550 sellers are hunting for a bargain or looking for the "Holy Grail" toy to complete their collections. Can the toys of our childhoods really be worth thousands of dollars?
No DMZ here: bringing North and South Koreans together
April 13, 2024 21:00 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBNorth Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has warned that his country must be more ready for war now than ever before in the latest escalation of aggressive rhetoric from the communist regime . It follows the test launch of an advanced type of intermediate-range ballistic missile earlier this month. In January, North Korea abandoned its policy of reunification with the South, labelling it as the principle enemy, and abolishing government agencies responsible for cooperation. But in the Korean diaspor...
Multiple deaths after stabbing attack in Sydney
April 13, 2024 10:47 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBSix people have been killed and a man has been shot dead by police after he attacked several people at a busy shopping centre in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Emergency services were called to Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday afternoon with the attack plunging Bondi Junction into chaos.
Israeli officials taking precautions to fend off threat from Iran
April 13, 2024 05:46 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBTensions between Iran and Israel continue, with Iranian officials claiming they are prepared to retaliate at any moment for an attack reportedly by Israel on their consulate in Damascus. The US says an attack could come at any moment, with President Joe Biden urging Iran to reconsider before taking any action that could further escalate tensions in the region.
Step inside the world of mega-fandom
April 12, 2024 21:30 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBCelebrities and public figures have been adored and admired for centuries, but why is that? Self-proclaimed mega fans admit they are consumed in their respected fandoms with an almost evangelical intensity. But do the positives outweigh the negatives?
Sujan’s project helps disadvantaged students get online. And it has other benefits, too
April 12, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBAustralians are among the world’s highest users of new technology, purchasing nearly 5 million new computers every year. Many discarded computers then end up in landfill. One entrepreneur aims to change that.
Meta reveals tools it claims will help combat 'sextortion'
April 12, 2024 09:02 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBSocial media giant Meta has unveiled a range of new tools it claims will help combat the growing issue of intimate abuse and sexual extortion online - particularly among minors. The features will be tested on the company's social media platform Instagram, but some experts caution they don't go far enough.
INTERVIEW: UNICEF aid workers in Gaza say they were shot at
April 12, 2024 08:42 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBThe UN's children's fund says one of its vehicles came under fire while attemptng to deliver aid to northern Gaza. Travelling with the convoy was Australian spokeswoman for UNICEF, Tess Ingram. SBS's Catalina Flores spoke with her to find out how the attack unfolded.
SBS On the Money: ECB holds rates & the relationship between uranium and AI
April 12, 2024 07:52 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MBThe ECB held official interest rates but said it is not tied to the US Federal Reserve saying cuts are on the cards. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Dianne Colledge from Morgans for more as she also explains the relationship between uranium and AI.
Cash used to be king; but more people are saying no to coins and notes
April 12, 2024 04:54 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBSince the pandemic, the concept of cash has been waning. Some businesses no longer accept coins and notes, whilst others are reluctant to take your currency. Whilst most people prefer to use digital payments, everyone could be impacted if cash dispersal from Australia.
Australia urges Iran to show restraint over tensions with Israel
April 12, 2024 04:51 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBForeign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says Australia is deeply concerned Iran may be preparing military action against Israel. Iran is vowing revenge after what they allege was an Israeli airstrike in April on their embassy in Syria that reportedly killed a top Iranian general and six military officers.
Ukraine energy grid under seige by Russia
April 12, 2024 03:24 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBRussia has destroyed a major power plant in Kyiv in an escalation of its attack on the Ukrainian energy system. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on western allies to increase their support towards his country through the provision of air defence supplies.
Manufacturing and Assange on the agenda in a busy day in politics
April 11, 2024 08:27 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBThe Prime Minister has unveiled a new plan to revitalise manufacturing in Australia as part of a shift to renewable energy.
SBS On the Money: Inflation in the US reignites, so what does that mean for potential interest rates cuts?
April 11, 2024 07:07 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Damien Boey from Barrenjoey about the implications of a rise in US inflation to 3.5%
Authorities try to lower Indigenous smoking rates in Far North Queensland
April 11, 2024 07:01 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBThe problem has been found to be more acute as communities become more remote. Now, an anti-smoking campaign is trying to reach those communities, with the aim of providing resources for addicted smokers to help them quit.
EU Migration and Asylum rules go through - but it's taken a decade.
April 11, 2024 04:28 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBThe European Union has approved a historic reform of its migration and asylum laws, hoping to manage the entry of thousands of people without authorization. The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum has been in the works since 2015, but has faced criticism from human rights groups. The laws are set to come into force in two years.
Hamas leader says sons and grandchildren killed by Israeli air strike
April 11, 2024 02:11 - 4 minutes - 8.64 MBIsrael's military confirmed the strike saying, it had eliminated three Hamas military wing operatives in the central Gaza Strip.
Archaeologists upend what we thought we knew about early Indigenous Australians
April 10, 2024 09:15 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBArchaeologists have discovered ancient Indigenous artifacts on an island off Cape York, challenging the long held notion that Indigenous Australians did not make pottery. The discovery of 82 pieces of Indigenous pottery on Jiigurru is the earliest ever identified in Australia, and provides a glimpse into just how far back the craftsmanship and innovation of Australia's Traditional Owners really stretches.
Other countries keen to join AUKUS
April 10, 2024 08:54 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBThe AUKUS security pact could expand to include collaboration with other like-minded countries. The pact's three founding partners - Australia, the UK and the US - say they are considering involving Japan in specific defence technology projects. Analysts say there are both advantages and disadvantages with expanding the arrangement.
Climate inaction by governments ruled to be a human rights violation
April 10, 2024 08:48 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBIn a landmark ruling...Europe’s top human rights court has found the Swiss government is not doing enough to combat climate change. Experts say it could unleash a new wave of climate litigation. The verdict suggests governments are legally obligated to meet their climate targets under human rights law.
SBS On the Money: Biggest merger reform in 50 years on the way
April 10, 2024 07:32 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThe federal government is looking to give the ACCC more power to preside over mergers and acquisitions. Hear from Pradeep Philip from Deloitte Access Economics about what it means, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro for his wrap of the day's action on the sharemarket.
Recognition of Palestinian statehood is 'only hope' to end violence, Penny Wong says
April 10, 2024 03:50 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBForeign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the recognition of a Palestinian state is "the only hope to break the endless cycle of violence" in the Middle East. It comes as the negotiations continue for a ceasefire in Gaza.
INTERVIEW: Patricia Scotland warns some Pacific Island countries may disappear
April 09, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBThe Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland is raising the alarm about disappearing Pacific Islands, and the potential for larger Commonwealth nations to become the new homes for climate refugees. She’s upped the ante on the need for developed Commonwealth countries to cut emissions and spend more on climate adaption in an interview from Samoa with SBS. Baroness Scotland has made an appeal for developed nations like Australia to speed up the clean energy transition, as federal budget...
SBS On the Money: What it will take to lift consumer sentiment from historic lows?
April 09, 2024 09:26 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBOutside of the deep recession of the early 1990s, pessimistic consumer sentiment is now running at its second most protracted period since Westpac started measuring it in the mid-1970s. So SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Matt Hassan for more, plus the day on the markets with Raaz Bhuyan from Wavestone Capital.
New defence chief takes the helm
April 09, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBAustralia has a new chief of the Defence Force, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promoting the current vice-chief into the top job. It's the first time in more than two decades the role has gone to someone in the Navy as maritime security pushes to the forefront of Australia's defence priorities.
Eid al-Fitr in Middle East is very different this year
April 09, 2024 05:51 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a date has been set for an Israeli invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza. The United Nations Security Council president referred the Palestinian Authority's application to become a full member of the world body to the committee on the admission of new members.
INTERVIEW: Kasy Chambers from Anglicare says Welfare payments are too low
April 09, 2024 05:46 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBA social welfare organisation is calling on the federal government to increase social security payments after its latest research found Australians on welfare are struggling to survive one of the toughest cost of living crises in decades.Research by Anglicare Australia has found in the past two years, housing costs went up by 22 per cent while food and grocery prices rose 17 per cent and electricity costs by 17 per cent. Executive Director of Anglicare Australia Kasy Chambers told SBS's Hanna...
Farmers switch to 'natural' farming methods for resilience to extreme weather
April 09, 2024 04:07 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBFarmers in India say using biofertilisers instead of artificial chemicals helps the plants to survive storms, flooding and dry weather.
INTERVIEW: "I hate my life now..."; this was Yusuf Zahab's terrifying experience in a Kurdish jail
April 08, 2024 21:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWestern Sydney schoolboy Yusuf Zahab was taken to Syria with his family to live under IS in 2015. He was swept up into the adult Kurdish prison system and feared dead. In this second part of his interview with SBS Dateline's Colin Cosier in an undisclosed Kurdish-controlled part of northeast Syria, he talks about what happened to him in jail.
Who we are: How accurately are we portrayed on our screens?
April 08, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes - 27.6 MBIdentity can mean different things to different people. Films and shows are often the first idea we get about people outside of our own communities. But how accurate is the representation of modern Australia that we see on our screens? This is 'Who We Are', a special podcast series where we take a closer look at what identity means in Australia today. This episode explores how identity is represented through the arts.
Supermarket review recommends hefty fines, tougher code of conduct
April 08, 2024 08:59 - 5 minutes - 9.52 MBAn interim report into Australia's supermarket code of conduct has recommended a mandatory framework, with fines of up to $10 million for retailers that misbehave. But former Labor Minister Craig Emerson, who led the review, has stopped short of suggesting divestiture powers.
SBS On the Money: Qantas introduces a new way to redeem points. Will it customers and investors like it?
April 08, 2024 08:51 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBQantas is introducing a new class of points called Classic Plus. Will it improve customer satisfaction? It'll cost the airline $120m and mean greater ease at using points for flights, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with analysts Angus Hewitt, CFA from Morningstar Australia and Alex Pikoulas, CFA from Harper Bernays to find out more. Plus Hans Hendrischke from the University of Sydney looks to the improving relations between China and Australia as investment from the nation falls.
It's been 30 years since the Rwandan genocide. SBS looks at the history of tensions that led to the massacre
April 08, 2024 07:07 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBApril the 7th marked the 'International Day of Reflection' on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. But the genocide was preceded by decades of ethnic tensions and political instability.
Shiny tiles and same-coloured walls: seeing the world through the eyes of people with dementia
April 08, 2024 06:36 - 16 minutes - 29.3 MBMaree McCabe is the CEO of Dementia Australia, an organisation that offers advocacy and support to people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers. She has spoken with Deborah Groarke on the importance of understanding how a person living with the condition sees the world. For more information on dementia, contact Dementia Australia's hotline on 1800 100 500.