SBS News In Depth
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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.
Protests and condemnation as Gaza war reaches six month mark
April 08, 2024 03:47 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MBThe head of the World Central Kitchen has called for scrutiny of the Israeli airstrike which killed seven aid personnel in Gaza. Australia has appointed a special adviser who will monitor Israel's response to the attack.
Calls for the release of Australian Robert Pether from Iraqi prison
April 07, 2024 09:12 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBThere are grave concerns for the welfare of Australian man Robert Pether who says he's being unlawfully held and tortured in Iraq. Three years since his detainment - family and advocates are desperately calling on the government to bring him home
Body of Israeli hostage found ahead of truce talks in Egypt
April 07, 2024 05:20 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBIsrael's military has announced that it has recovered the body of Elad Katzir, one of the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The announcement has sparked a massive protest on the streets of Tel Aviv, with people calling for the resignation of the Israeli government.
New portal is helping those helping people with dementia
April 06, 2024 21:30 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBDementia currently affects more than 400,000 people across Australia and is the country's second leading cause of death for women. The numbers of those affected are only expected to grow as the population ages. A national training organisation has now developed an online portal to help people find the training they need to better care for their patients and loved ones.
Starting over: the community group helping newly arrived refugees
April 06, 2024 21:00 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBFor many refugees, starting life in a new country can be overwhelming but a supportive community can help navigate the many challenges. That's the idea behind an innovative pilot program which recruits small groups of volunteers to help and mentor refugees for 12 months after arrival. Now there are calls to expand the program to make it easier for Australians to sponsor family members or refugees they already know.
Heavy rainfall lashes Australia's eastern coast
April 06, 2024 08:04 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBThousands of people have been forced to evacuate after heavy rainfall struck Australia's eastern coast, including parts of New South Wales and Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology says the impacts of the wild weather will continue throughout the weekend.
Israeli military release investigation findings into death of aid workers in Gaza
April 06, 2024 05:27 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBThe Israeli military has dismissed a number of officers in response to the deaths of seven aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom, in Gaza. The announcement comes as the opening of more humanitarian aid routes into Gaza are announced to help struggling Palestinians.
Meet the new pest-eating assassin
April 05, 2024 21:00 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBLadybirds are beloved of many, with some believing their bright colours and polka dot livery bring good luck. Now, pushing beyond the realm of luck and into the field of agriculture, the small beetle is taking on a new role as a pest-eating assassin, thanks to new research from Murdoch University.
Nadia was discouraged from working in her homeland. In Australia, her business is busy catering for Eid
April 05, 2024 20:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBAs Muslims get ready to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, cultural delicacies are being prepared by a diverse range of food businesses. Among them, several new ventures given a helping hand by a unique a social enterprise.
Who are the people taking their governments to court over climate inaction?
April 05, 2024 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAn association of senior Swiss women has taken the Swiss government to court over inaction on climate change. It's the first time the European Court of Human Rights has heard a climate case, and it will be handing down its landmark ruling on April 9. It joins a growing number of cases challenging government climate change inaction worldwide, including in Australia.
Free clinic supporting young basketball talent
April 05, 2024 08:42 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBIn Melbourne's outer west, a free basketball clinic has been tapping into the potential of the young African community. The program is aimed at getting children active and engaged, coming from an area with a high migrant and refugee population.
IDF briefs Federal Government on aid worker deaths in Gaza
April 05, 2024 07:53 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBThe federal government has been briefed by the Israeli military on its findings on the deaths of seven aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom. The IDF says its investigation into the deaths in one of its airstrikes in Gaza is complete and will be made public in 24 hours. But senior Labor politicians and humanitarian groups have called for an independent investigation.
SBS On the Money: ASX down 1.6% since late March record, so what's changed?
April 05, 2024 06:35 - 7 minutes - 6.41 MBSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the outlook for markets and global interest rates with Oreana Financial's Isaac Poole.
Rescue efforts continue in wake of Taiwan earthquake
April 05, 2024 05:24 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBAustralia's Department of Foreign Affairs is working to determine the fate of two Australians reported missing, two days on from Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years. Rescuers are still searching for missing people, but they have confirmed around 400 people cut off at a hotel in the Taroko Forge national park are safe. More than 1000 people are injured and at least 10 people are dead, with the Hualien county being one of the worst affected areas from the quake.
US policy on Gaza will be determined on Israel's action on the aid worker deaths
April 05, 2024 01:39 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MBThe United States has put Israel on notice with President Joe Biden threatening to rethink his backing for its ally if it doesn't change its tactics and allow much more humanitarian aid into Gaza.President Biden spoke by phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House says Mr Biden made it clear that Israel needs to implement a series of specific, concrete and measurable steps to address civilian harm, humanitarian suffering and the safety of aid workers. The White House says...
Free swimming lessons aim to improve water safety in migrant communities
April 04, 2024 08:29 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBAn initiative offering free swimming lessons in some of Australia's diverse communities is hoping to address a critical gap in water skills and safety. The move comes as migrants continue to be over-represented in Australia's drowning statistics.
Independent inquiry launched as Australia grapples with worst housing crisis on record
April 04, 2024 07:32 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MBAustralia is in the midst of its worst housing crisis on record, with experts warning thousands of households across the country are in severe rental stress and at risk of becoming homeless. National housing campaign Everybody's Home is launching a new inquiry, set to hear firsthand accounts from renters, people dealing with crippling mortgages and homelessness services.
SBS On the Money: Is Australia building enough homes?
April 04, 2024 06:54 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBThe government's target to build 1.2 million homes over the next five years looks increasingly challenging as dwelling approvals hit a stumbling block. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Tom Devitt from the HIA, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the latest household spending data with Moody's Analytics Senior Economist Katrina Ell, and the day on the market with Henry Jennings from Marcus Today.
Celebrity chef says his aid organisation was "systematically" targeted by Israeli military
April 04, 2024 05:56 - 6 minutes - 11.7 MBThe founder of the World Central Kitchen, José Andrés, has accused the Israeli military of systematically targeting his aid workers in Gaza. He says the strike which killed seven members of his staff was not a mistake because the Israeli forces had been told of the aid convoy's movements. The strike killed Australian Zomi Frankcom and staff from Canada, Poland, the UK and the US as well as their Palestinian colleague.
'We don't dare to go home'; Taiwan residents come to terms with quake aftermath
April 04, 2024 04:24 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBThe biggest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years has killed at least nine people and injured more than 900. The city of Hualien was near the epicentre of the 7.2 magnitude quake, which has also caused 50 workers travelling in minibuses to be missing. Now a clean up operation is underway as some residents try to figure out what to do about their homes.
When the river runs dry: megadroughts on the cards in Australia, new report warns
April 04, 2024 01:56 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBAustralia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, new modelling suggests. The bleak research from the Australian National University and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes has found these droughts could be worse than anything else in recent historical experience.
INTERVIEW: WCK founder Jose Andres on the attack on his aid workers
April 03, 2024 22:06 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThe founder of World Central Kitchen, Celebrity chef Jose Andres, talks to the Reuters news agency following the deaths of WCK aid workers in Gaza, including Australia's Zomi Frankcom. He says humanitarians and civillians should never be paying the consequences of war.
With measles cases on the rise, Australians are being urged to check vaccination records
April 03, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBMeasles is one of the world's most contagious diseases and it was technically eliminated in Australia in 2014 thanks to immunisations. But the World Health Organization warns countries that have eliminated measles are still at risk of "disruptive" outbreaks if high rates of immunisations are not sustained.
Bring Yusuf home, says former prisoner in Iran, Kylie Moore-Gilbert
April 03, 2024 20:39 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBPoliticians and humanitarian advocates are vowing to pursue the imprisonment of an Australian man detained in Syria without charge. Yusuf Zahab was a Sydney school boy when he was taken to the self-declared I-S Caliphate in Syria. After the fall of the self-declared caliphate, he was swept up into the adult Kurdish prison system and feared dead. He is appealing to the Australian government to help him return home.
Samantha Mostyn named as Australia's new governor-general
April 03, 2024 07:54 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MBBusinesswoman and gender equality advocate Samantha Mostyn has been appointed Australia's next governor-general. She is only the second woman to hold the role.
SBS On the Money: Property listings and distressed sales rise as ASX takes a tumble
April 03, 2024 07:21 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBProperty listings rose across to nation to more normal levels, but SQM Research's Louis Christopher tells John Baldock, so too did distressed sales, although they're still at below pandemic levels. Plus, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jun Bei Liu from Tribeca Investment Partners about the day's sharemarket action as gold continues to reach new highs.
INTERVIEW: Independent investigation urged into death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza
April 03, 2024 04:39 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBThe death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was preventable, the CEO of the Australian Council for International Development has told SBS News.
Ukrainians invited to file claims for war damages with newly established register
April 03, 2024 03:28 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBUkraine has invited its citizens to register claims for wartime damages to their homes suffered as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
New flu vaccine launched, with flu season about to start
April 02, 2024 20:30 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBAs this year's flu season gets underway, a new cell-based influenza vaccine has been launched for Australia's publicly funded health system after being on the private market since 2021. Experts say the new formula is designed to more closely match the flu strains that are circulating across the world.
INTERVIEW: Former UN Special Rapporteur Fionnuala Ní Aoláin on the Syrian prisons holding Australians
April 02, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBUntil the start of this year, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin was the United Nation’s Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. In July 2023 she visited northeastern Syria to inspect the Kurdish-run prisons and camps holding tens of thousands of foreign I-S suspects and their families, including at least 55 Australians. Her visit was billed as the first time an independent human rights expert had been given this access. She spo...
The future of cash in focus on Draw Out Some Cash Day
April 02, 2024 07:29 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MB‘Draw Out Some Cash Day’ started as an online petition, protesting the declining use of cash in everyday transactions. Online demonstrators are calling on Australians to visit an ATM and withdraw some money, with the aim of plunging cash back into Australian society.
SBS On the Money: RBA shifts tone, as CBA predicts September rate cut
April 02, 2024 07:07 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Belinda Allen for more on interest rates, plus market reaction with Zoran Kresovic from Eightcap.
Australia's first draft autism strategy unveiled
April 02, 2024 06:42 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBHopes are a national approach will reduce inconsistencies in care and outcomes.
Australian woman killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza
April 02, 2024 05:36 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBZomi Frankcom is one of at least five employees from the non-government organisation, World Central Kitchen, killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
Türkiye's local election results send strong message to President Erdogan
April 02, 2024 01:37 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBTürkiye's opposition has secured a significant electoral victory over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, retaining key cities and winning traditionally conservative areas. Analysts attribute the upset to voter dissatisfaction with unfulfilled promises and internal party issues, as observers from the Council of Europe note concerns about Türkiye's electoral practices.
Who we are: Interracial dating and relationships in Australia
April 01, 2024 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBAbout a third of all registered marriages in Australia are intercultural. Experts say the increase in such relationships in Australia, marriage or otherwise, reflects a sense of social cohesion and acceptance more broadly. But interracial marriage was once frowned upon and restricted by the state. This, coupled with an added social pressure, sought to discourage people from engaging in intercultural relationships. This episode of Who we are explores the history of interracial relationships in...