SBS News In Depth
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'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.
Fire authorities urge preparedness as conditions set to deteriorate
November 10, 2019 21:59 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MBBushfires continue to rage in New South Wales and Queensland, with authorities warning residents to be on high alert as fire conditions worsen.
Commemorating past and present service men and women on Remembrance Day
November 10, 2019 20:30 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MBThe 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is now a moment to commemorate service men and women - both those who lost their lives, and who survived.
PM Bulletin 9 November 2019
November 09, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MBFears the death toll could rise as fires burn in NSW and Queensland, officials in India brace for violence ahead of a court ruling on a contested holy site; and in the A-League, Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts praises his side's ability to cope without injured Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren.
The Fall of the Wall, thirty years on
November 08, 2019 21:00 - 3 minutes - 6.68 MBThe Berlin Wall stood until November 9, 1989, separating East and West Berlin for a generation, both ideologiically and physically.
Coroner calls for sweeping reforms after drug-related deaths at festivals
November 08, 2019 07:34 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBPill testing, the decriminalisation of personal drug use - and a large reduction in police powers - have been recommended to save young lives.
Kingston, Victoria has one of the largest populations of centenarians in the country
November 08, 2019 07:25 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBA record number of 30 residents over one hundred years old are being celebrated in the city of Kingston at a special luncheon.
SBS National Languages Competition winners embrace linguistic diversity
November 08, 2019 05:49 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBThe winners of the SBS National Languages Competition for 2019 have been announced in an event that celebrates language learning across Australia.
PM bulletin November 8 2019
November 08, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBFirefighters in New South Walesprepare for bad bushfire conditions, Opposition leader Anthony Albanese promises to deliver a bold policy agenda, the first two Australian artists competing for a spot at Eurovision are revealed.
Midday bulletin November 8 2019
November 08, 2019 01:00 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBFirefighters in New South Wales and Victoria prepare for bad bushfire conditions, Opposition leader Anthony Albanese prepares to respond to the Labor party election loss review, Alex De Minaur is on track to make his second consecutive Next Gen ATP Finals.
UN General Assembly denounces US embargo on Cuba for 28th time
November 08, 2019 00:03 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBThe United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution calling on the United States to lift its embargo on Cuba.
Anti-Brexit campaign seeks broader base before British election
November 07, 2019 21:17 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBThe UK upcoming election is shaping up to be a de-facto referendum on Brexit as Boris Johnson urges voters to back his deal.
AM Bulletin November 8 2019
November 07, 2019 19:30 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBPrime Minister Scott Morrison dismisses Labor's policy review as unnecessary; Farmers respond to the federal government's announcement of a drought stimulus package; Bushfires continue to burn on the NSW mid north coast
Australians using Amazonian frog poison as an alternative medicine
November 07, 2019 09:03 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBAfter a recent death in Northern New South Wales, Giant Monkey Frog poison - Kambo - has drawn scrutiny from health authorities.
PM rolls out cash for drought-hit towns
November 07, 2019 08:56 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBScott Morrison has announced the details of a new drought stimulus package centred on zero-interest loans for farmers and small businesses.
New HIV virus discovery could avert next pandemic
November 07, 2019 08:35 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBAIDS research to be advanced following the discovery of the first new subtype of the HIV virus.
Labor seeks answers over its election loss
November 07, 2019 05:22 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBReview blames Bill Shorten's unpopularity as a leader and a cluttered policy agenda for Labor's federal election loss
PM bulletin November 7 2019
November 07, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBThe federal government launches its drought support programs, A Labor party review finds Bill Shorten's unpopularity contributed to the May election loss, Tennis Australia is still deciding how to recognise former great Margaret Court.
Midday bulletin November 7 2019
November 07, 2019 01:00 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBPrime Minister Scott Morrison to unveil a drought relief package, The Labor party to unveil its internal review, Three teams book spots in the knockout stages of the European Champions League
Family of missing schoolgirl shattered by verdict
November 06, 2019 08:51 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBVinzent Tarantino has been found not guilty of murdering 12-year-old Quanne Diec.
European satellites collect Australian nature data
November 06, 2019 08:47 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBAs Australia grapples with drought, there is hope satellite information can be used in the future to deal with natural disasters.
New figures show NSW Police are strip searching some young girls
November 06, 2019 07:19 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBYouth advocates want urgent law reforms to prevent the strip searching of children without a court order.
Migrant legal service tackles wage theft
November 06, 2019 05:27 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBMigrants and temporary visa holders facing exploitation from their employers will now be able to access free legal help in New South Wales.
PM bulletin November 6 2019
November 06, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 8.58 MBPro-Bejing politician attacked in Hong Kong by a man wielding a knife, New South Wales police minister defends practice of strip-searching minors, An equal pay deal between the Matildas and Socceroos formally announced.
Protests continue over Bolivia's election result
November 06, 2019 04:22 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBOpponents of Evo Morales are protesting in the streets of Bolivia, pushing for the President to resign over accusations of voter fraud.
Better support needed for people with disability caught up in the justice system
November 06, 2019 01:38 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MBThe call comes as a new website aiming to help people with cognitive disabilities get fairer outcomes in the justice system is about to be launched in Victoria.
Nine US family members ambushed and killed in Mexico
November 06, 2019 01:14 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBEight children escaped the attack and were found alive nearby; five of them were taken to hospital for treatment.
Midday bulletin 6 November 2019
November 06, 2019 01:00 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MBThe federal government accused of trying to hide an unfavourable report about its regional jobs and investment program, Nine dead after an attack by a Mexican drug cartel, The horse that won the Melbourne Cup may try and make it two victories in a row in next year's race.
Delhi emerges from the haze but air remains hazardous
November 05, 2019 21:49 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBFresh winds have arrived but despite improved visibility, pollution remains at a hazardous level leaving the city's population of more than 20 million people at risk.
11,000 scientists declare a climate emergency
November 05, 2019 19:00 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBAfter four decades of data analysis, scientists declare a climate emergency in the hopes of immediate government action.
Vow and Declare wins Melbourne Cup
November 05, 2019 08:09 - 2 minutes - 4.77 MBMore than 81 000 flocked to Flemington to celebrate fashion and racing on Tuesday.
First Peoples' Assembly announced in Vic treaty process
November 05, 2019 07:28 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBThe group charged with being Indigenous Victorians' voice in the treaty process has been elected.
First Peoples' Assembly announced in Victoria treaty process
November 05, 2019 07:28 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBThe group charged with being Indigenous Victorians' voice in the treaty process has been elected.
Landmark women's football pay deal
November 05, 2019 05:42 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBFootball Federation Australia is expected to announce the Matildas will be paid the same as their male counterparts.
PM bulletin November 5 2019
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBThe Reserve Bank holds the cash rate at a record low 0.75 per cent, The disability royal commission holds a second day of hearings in Townsville, Australian horse Vow and Declare wins the Melbourne Cup.