SBS News In Depth
7,088 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHear the story behind the headlines. In under ten minutes each episode, we’ll help you make sense of the news stories that matter to you from Australia and the world, with reports and interviews from the SBS News team.
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Israel Folau's bushfire comments spark strong reactions
November 18, 2019 00:09 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBFormer Wallabies star Israel Folau claims Australia's bushfire and drought emergency is God's punishment on Australia for legalising same-sex marriage and abortion.
Prince Andrew's BBC interview described as 'excruciating'
November 17, 2019 23:52 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBThere are calls from the British public for Prince Andrew to step down from Royal duties in the wake of what many are calling a "disastrous" interview.
Australian teens the focus of new skin cancer awareness campaign
November 17, 2019 20:47 - 2 minutes - 4.77 MBOne in three Australians have a skin cancer by the time they're fifty, costing the country a billion dollars a year
Liberal politicians say it's 'a shame' they've been blocked from entering China
November 17, 2019 20:41 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBLiberal Party politicians Andrew Hastie and James Paterson have suggested China’s decision to ban them from entering the country as part of a study tour is politically-motivated.
PM bulletin 17 November 2019
November 17, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MBBushfires destroy nearly 500 homes in New South Wales, federal MP Andrew Hastie says he won't be apologising for his remarks on Muslim Uighurs after being barred entry into China; and Australian paceman James Pattinson may be ruled out of the first Test this week.
AM bulletin 17 November 2019
November 16, 2019 21:00 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBFirefighters in New South Wales and Queensland brace for more dangerous conditions, two federal MPs refused entry to China have been told they will need to "repent and redress their mistakes" if they want to visit the country and in cricket, Steve Smith and David Warner prepared for their first test in Australia since their suspension for ball tampering.
Yuendumu elders call for a ban on police carrying guns
November 15, 2019 08:35 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBA police officer has been charged with the murder of Kumanjaiyi Walker, which led to mass protests across the country.
Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani arrives in NZ after six years in detention in PNG
November 15, 2019 07:47 - 2 minutes - 4.77 MBMr Boochani has been granted a month-long visitor's visa to travel to Christchurch to speak at a literary festival in Christchurch.
Thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils were 'disappeared' during the civil war
November 15, 2019 07:06 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBDuring Sri Lanka’s brutal 26-year civil war, human rights abuses were committed by both government forces and separatists.
Karen refugees work to save Australian native landscape
November 15, 2019 05:57 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBA Karen refugee community has stepped in to help save the future of Victorian grassland ecosystems by volunteering to harvest kangaroo grass seeds.
Conference shines light on filicide - where children are killed by a parent
November 15, 2019 05:33 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBThere are up to 25 cases of filicide every year in Australia and while the cases can trigger outrage at the time, attention on the issue doesn't always last.
PM bulletin 15 November 2019
November 15, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBNew warnings issued for fires in New South Wales, the Foreign Investment Review Board approves the takeover of one of Australia's biggest infant formula makers and Kurdish Iranian refugee and journalist Behrouz Boochani is free after six years.
Former European President says we cannot rely on the US alone for security
November 15, 2019 04:25 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBA former European leader has warned about the threat to European solidarity posed by the current United States Government and by Britain's Brexit chaos.
China's president issues most direct warning yet to Hong Kong
November 15, 2019 01:51 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBChinese President Xi Jinping says stopping violence in Hong Kong is now the most urgent task for the territory's government.
Midday bulletin 15 November 2019
November 15, 2019 01:00 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MBThe federal government does not rule out bringing forward its planned tax cuts, two people dead after another school shooting in the United States and in football, Australia beats Jordan in World Cup qualifying.
MH17 investigators offer new evidence of 'closer' Russian involvement
November 14, 2019 22:14 - 3 minutes - 6.68 MBInternational investigators assembling a criminal case on the 2014 downing of MH17 over eastern Ukraine say they have evidence that links between Russia and separatists in the region were closer than previously thought.
Australian malaria researcher wins prestigious award
November 14, 2019 13:01 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MBAn Australian scientist leading global studies into malaria treatments and vaccines, Professor Brendan Crabb, has won a prestigious research prize .
Climate change is putting Australians' health at risk
November 14, 2019 08:34 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBResearchers warn Australia will be particularly impacted by climate change as the intensity of weather related disasters increases.
New guidelines to combat foreign interference in the education sector
November 14, 2019 08:25 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBAustralian Universities will be urged to disclose foreign partners and financial donors following a major cyber hack at the Australian National University.
Authorities step in to stop image abuse in Australian schools
November 14, 2019 05:46 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBThe eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has received 1,600 reports of images or videos being shared without consent.
Emergency services leaders say bushfires made worse by climate change
November 14, 2019 05:43 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MBEmergency Leaders for Climate Action is demanding the federal government respond to the fire threat by planning to phase out fossil fuels that are driving climate change.
Religious tensions rise as Sri Lanka heads to the polls
November 14, 2019 05:42 - 3 minutes - 4.77 MBTerror attacks targeting Christian churches and Western hotels in April have led to mistrust between religious groups and to calls for better political leadership.
PM bulletin 14 November 2019
November 14, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBA Northern Territory policeman charged over the shooting of an indigenous teen, the bush fire death toll rises and US politicians clash as public impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump get underway.
New accusation emerges as public impeachment hearings begin in US
November 14, 2019 01:34 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBA top United States diplomat has levelled a new accusation about President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate his political rival.
Midday bulletin 14 November 2019
November 14, 2019 01:00 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBThe bush fire death toll rises, US politicians clash as public impeachment hearings against Donald Trump begin and a Northern Territory policeman charged over the shooting of an indigenous teenager.
Cardinal George Pell granted special leave to appeal conviction
November 13, 2019 07:55 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBA new ruling means the lawyers of Cardinal George Pell can now argue for an appeal before the full bench of the High Court.
Campaigners say US Federal executions should be put on hold
November 13, 2019 07:03 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MBThe relatives of murder victims, along with former judges and corrections officials, have appealed to President Donald Trump to halt federal executions.
China's President looks to Greece to invest in Europe
November 13, 2019 06:15 - 3 minutes - 6.68 MBGreece is keen to attract overseas investment, despite concerns from some Western allies over the rapid expansion of China's global influence.
PM bulletin 13 November 2019
November 13, 2019 05:01 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBThe High Court rules in favour of George Pell's application to have a last-ditch appeal against his sex abuse conviction, the bush fire crisis continues and in sport, big rugby league injury news, four months prior to the start of the season.
Super high-speed star spotted shooting through our galaxy
November 13, 2019 03:13 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBAstronomers discover star flung at great speed out from the centre of the Milky Way by a super-massive black hole.
'Right in the line of fire': saving koalas from the NSW bushfires
November 13, 2019 03:06 - 3 minutes - 4.77 MBHundreds of koalas are estimated to have perished in the New South Wales bushfires. SBS News spoke to a woman trying to make sure that fate doesn't await more.
'Right in the line of fire': saving koalas from the bushfires
November 13, 2019 03:06 - 3 minutes - 4.77 MBHundreds of koalas are estimated to have perished in the New South Wales bushfires. SBS talks to a woman trying to make sure that fate doesn't await more.
Midday bulletin 13 November 2019
November 13, 2019 01:00 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBCardinal George Pell is granted special leave to appeal against his sexual abuse convictions, thousands of firefighters work to contain bushfires in New South Wales and Queensland plus in tennis, Roger Federer bounces back from his first ATP Finals loss.
Violence escalates between Gaza and Israel after targeted Palestinian killings
November 12, 2019 23:09 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBSeveral people have died in Gaza in events brought on by the targeted killings of leaders of an armed Palestinian group by Israeli forces.
'Many hours yet of high risk still to deal with' - Fire Service
November 12, 2019 09:17 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MBDozens of fires continue to burn across New South Wales and Queensland as catastrophic conditions continue to put authorites on high alert.
Government asked to help imprisoned Vietnamese Australian man
November 12, 2019 07:36 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBThe family of a Vietnamese Australian who has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on terrorism charges say he is the subject of a 'sham' trial.
Sri Lankan Tamils in Australia concerned at possible election outcome
November 12, 2019 07:33 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBTamils living in Australia on bridging visas fear they could be sent back to a situation even more dangerous than the one they fled.
Pay day loans leave vulnerable people worse off
November 12, 2019 07:24 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBThe Consumer Action Law Centre is concerned vulnerable Australians, including new migrants, are often financially worse off after accessing pay day loans.
Perinatal depression and anxiety is costing Australia $877 million annually
November 12, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MBPerinatal depression can happen at any time during pregnancy and after a baby is born, and can affect both men and women.
Australia urged to speak out on behalf of Nauru 19
November 12, 2019 05:59 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBAmnesty International says group of 19 Nauruan MPs and citizens facing charges have little chance of receiving a fair trial.
PM bulletin 12 November 2019
November 12, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBHuge bush fire danger in both New South Wales and Queensland, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg calls for reform of major international economic institutions and the federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie admits the government's proposed dairy industry code of conduct won't meet the deadline.
Community languages under threat due to lack of support
November 12, 2019 02:47 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MBA new report is warning the loss of languages in the second and third generations of migrant communities could threaten economies and communities.
Midday bulletin 12 November 2019
November 12, 2019 01:00 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBMillions of Australians face an unprecedented bush fire threat, more chaos on the streets of Hong Kong and F1 plans to be a carbon neutral sport by 2030.
Protesters in Hong Kong 'the enemy of the people': Lam
November 11, 2019 20:34 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBHong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, has again hit out at the city's pro-democracy protesters, labelling them "the people’s enemy".
Deputy PM attacks climate campaigners as 'raving inner city lunatics' over bushfires
November 11, 2019 08:52 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBThe bushfire crisis in New South Wales and Queensland has sparked a political war of words over whether climate change inaction has led to such catastrophic conditions.
What is a bushfire plan and how do you make one?
November 11, 2019 06:53 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBThe Rural Fire Service has issued the stark warning that homes and lives will be at risk as residents turn their minds to enacting their bushfire plans.
Dialysis centre comes to remote Indigenous community
November 11, 2019 06:01 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBA new dialysis centre is the first of its kind in the remote APY Lands community in the north west corner of South Australia.
PM bulletin 11 November 2019
November 11, 2019 05:02 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBA state of emergency declared in NSW, as bushfires continue to burn in that state and Queensland, George Pell's High Court decision expected this week and in football, Liverpool is now eight points clear atop the English Premier League table, after beating Manchester City.
How is climate change affecting Australia's bushfire activity?
November 11, 2019 03:31 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBLives have been lost and homes destroyed on the east coast of Australia as unprecedented numbers of bushfires tax emergency services to their limit.
Midday bulletin 11 November 2019
November 11, 2019 01:00 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MBA state of emergency is declared in NSW over catastrophic fire conditions, the Aged Care Royal Commission continues in Hobart and in football, Manchester United is elevated to the top half of the Premier league.