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SBS News In Depth
Episodes — page 53
Capital Gains Tax again under the spotlight following latest rate riseFollowing the latest interest rate rise, the Federal Government is facing renewed pressure from unions and economists to reform the 50 per cent Capital Gains Tax ((CGT)) discount,…
Russia blasts an end to the winter truce with UkraineRussia has ended a winter truce that had it and Ukraine agreeing not to attack each other's energy facilities. The 450-drone and 70-missiles attack comes on the eve of another sche…
'Left out': How hate laws leave LGBTIQ+ workers vulnerableNearly half of Australia's LGBTIQ+ workers say they have faced discrimination and harassment in the past year. With hate speech rising in Australia, rights groups say stronger laws…
RBA pulls the trigger on rates; gold and silver reboundThe Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates for the first time since November 2023, hiking the official cash rate to 3.85%. It says it now expects inflation to remai…
Interest rate rise ends two-year pauseThe Reserve Bank of Australia has ended a two-year hiatus by raising interest rates to 15 per cent, sparking a fierce political debate over whether government spending or private d…
Police search for Dezi Freeman: 'the largest manhunt we have seen in Victoria'A fresh search in Victoria's High Country has begun for accused police killer Dezi Freeman, with detectives now believing the 56-year-old is most likely dead. Mr Freeman is accused…
Royals, power and public trust: the Epstein files continue to rock the EstablishmentFrom London to Oslo, institutions built on tradition and public trust are being tested by demands for transparency, accountability and justice. In Britain, both a former prince and…
The Rafah crossing reopens, but with limited numbersThe Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been reopened. Movement will be limited, but for Palestinians needing medical treatment it offers a critical lifeline. The bord…
Property values accelerate ahead of RBA meeting & gold and silver prices smashedSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Lawless from Cotality Australia about the future for property prices amid expectations of a rise in interest rates; Phil O'Dona…
Australia confirms closure of Afghan embassy amid Taliban pressureThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed plans to close the Afghan Embassy in Australia, leaving many members of Australia's Afghan community on edge. Experts say…
Ayatollah Khamenei warns Trump of broader conflict as the US amasses forces in the regionIran's Supreme Leader is warning the United States that any attack on Iran could trigger regional conflict, as US naval presence in the region strengthens. As tensions mount over I…
A very long way in 100 years: television hits a century100 years ago Scottish inventor John Logie Baird revealed the first television, called the Televisor, to the world. Those first pictures, flickering images of the head of a ventril…
Exhibition described as a milestone for inclusion and representationA powerful exhibition featuring photographs and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability has been called a milestone for inclusion and representation…
Should Australia rethink its alliance with the United States?As Donald Trump’s military threats and trade wars unsettle allies, some experts are calling for a rethinking of Australia's long-standing alliance with the United States. The debat…
Australian beef farmers scramble to find new markets as a billion-dollar export hit loomsNew tariffs on Australian beef may cut exports to China by 30 per cent cut this year, according to industry experts. Among those affected is a fifth-generation cattle farmer.
First cohort of migrants under Tuvalu deal arrive in AustraliaThe Falepili Union treaty between Australia and Tuvalu was hailed as a global first-of-its kind, with one provision of the agreement allowing up to 280 Tuvaluans to relocate to Aus…
Is it too late to fix your mortgage interest rate? & Trump ready to announce Fed Chair pickSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Canstar's Sally Tindall to find out if it is too late to fix your home loan interest rate ahead of what's expected to be a rise in…
National Cabinet approves landmark health funding agreementThe Federal Government has finalised a landmark $219 billion health agreement with the states in a national cabinet meeting, pledging an additional $25 billion to stabilise public…
Trump's new border tsar promises a 'safer' Minnesota operationThe Trump Administration's border chief Tom Homan [[hoe-men]]has pledged a 'safer' Minnesota immigration crackdown. His proposed plan marks a shift in the aggressive tactics that h…
EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisationThe EU has formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation, aligning it with groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaida. Tensions between Tehra…
