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SBS News In Depth
Episodes — page 40
Government announces gambling advertising restrictions. Do they go far enough?Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new gambling advertising restrictions during his address at the National Press Club on Thursday. Despite calling it the most significa…
Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threat to Iran, Cuba’s oil lifeline & a succulent Chinese meal canonisedUS President Donald Trump issues a new Middle East war deadline as Yemen’s Houthis put pressure on vital waterways. Plus, the US permits a rare oil shipment to ease Cuba’s energy c…
Defiant rhetoric all round but no imminent change likely as Middle East war grinds onUnited States President Donald Trump says the United States is close to achieving its military objectives in Iran, while warning of further attacks if no deal is reached. But with…
Backlash and support for Albanese's national addressPrime Minister Anthony Albanese's national address on the country's struggling economy, driven by the global energy crisis has received both backlash as well as support. As the nat…
INTERVIEW: PNG's Foreign Minister on his country's approach to the fuel crisisAs the fuel crisis deepens, concern is growing for the Pacific's island nations, many of who have heavy reliance on oil supplies. Questions are being asked about how Australia coul…
PM calls on Australians to help each other and help the countryPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered his first National Address since being elected in 2022, calling on Australians to remain calm amid the ongoing fuel crisis. The Prime…
ASX adds $68bn as rate rises hit Sydney and Melbourne property pricesThe ASX 200 rebounds strongly after its worst month in four years, adding nearly $70 billion in value as hopes grow for an easing in global tensions, with insights from Matt Sherwo…
'Stop using women's bodies' aid group warns, amid widespread sexual violence in SudanWomen and girls fleeing Sudan’s war are describing rape, torture and abuse, with aid workers warning the suffering runs far deeper than the cases reaching medical care. A new repor…
Report finds widespread discrimination against trans and gender diverse peopleA new report has found discrimination against trans and gender-diverse people is widespread, with serious impacts on safety and dignity. Released to coincide with the International…
Global condemnation after Israel passes death penalty changeThere's been harsh condemnation of Israel's latest changes to its death penalty legislation. Israel's parliament has passed a law making death penalty by hanging the default senten…
Card surcharges set to disappear as markets end tough March on positive noteA major shake-up to how Australians pay is on the way, with the Reserve Bank moving to scrap $1.6 billion in card surcharges and shift costs into upfront pricing. In this episode o…
The life and work of Aunty Rhoda Roberts honoured on Bundjalung countryA trailblazer of Australia's arts and cultural landscape, Aunty Rhoda Roberts has been laid to rest on Country in her hometown of Lismore. Hundreds gathered to honour a life dedica…
Social media platforms face fines for under 16s ban compliance failuresAustralia's eSafety Commissioner says five social media platforms are under investigation for potentially failing to comply with the social media ban for under 16s. Users aged unde…
Talks and threats: US signals both escalation and diplomacy in IranUS President Donald Trump says the regime change in Iran has been achieved, as more US troops arrive in the region. But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is urging an end point to th…
INTERVIEW: As the fuel crisis deepens, what could the future hold?Energy supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran have slowed the global economy, pushing countries to applying energy-saving measures and explore alternative supply channels. He…
Why the real crunch point on oil supply hasn’t hit Australia yetBrent crude surges as Middle East tensions escalate, sending fresh shockwaves through global energy markets and raising concerns the real supply crunch has yet to reach Australia.…
Relief for struggling motorists as government slashes fuel taxAfter weeks of pressure over surging petrol prices, the federal government has cut the tax on fuel in half. It's a three-month measure costing the budget billions, as the Prime Min…
Blackouts in Iran as US accused of preparing ground invasion - despite bid for peace talksIran has accused the United States of plotting a ground attack, even while officials seek talks to end the war. Pakistan says it is ready to step in as mediator to bring an early a…
Moon mission set for this week, five decades since the Apollo missionsMankind is returning to the moon for the first time since the 1970s. A crew of four have spent more than two years training for the roughly 10‑day mission, which will send the crew…
INTERVIEW: Could First Nations methods improve mental health treatment?The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country i…
