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SBS News In Depth
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Trump vs the press: How far can the White House go?Donald Trump’s decision to exclude CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House is raising fresh questions about press freedom in the United States. The three outlets are suing th…
Penny Wong on Australia's bid for a seat at the security councilForeign minister Penny Wong speaks to SBS's chief political correspondent Anna Henderson about Canberra's role as a middle power on the global stage and whether Australia's record…
Could Australia take a seat on the UN Security Council?Australia has formally launched a campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council between 2029 and 2030. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australi…
‘I cannot hide how I feel’: Ed Sheeran speaks out on Israel and GazaEd Sheeran has broken his silence after a controversy involving support act Macklemore and pro-Palestinian advocacy engulfed his US tour. In this episode, we examine how the disput…
Why Indigenous legal advocates are urging national minimum standards on youth justiceA senate inquiry has handed down its report on youth incarceration in Australia, including examining the issue of the over-incarceration of First Nations children.
Platypus population decline sparks calls for stronger protectionsConservationists are calling for government funding to count the population of the platypus over the next decade.
Why Yessie's fight to save his island home is a race against timeTorres Strait Islander Traditional Owner Yessie Mosby describes what is at stake with the rising sea levels and its impact on the land he calls home.
What Australia's feral cat crisis reveals about the fight to save native wildlifeFeral cats are one of the biggest threats to Australia's native wildlife, having contributed to the extinction of at least 20 mammal species. In this interview, the Australian Wild…
The Bank of Japan has joined other global central banks in lifting interest ratesSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julia Lee from Shaw and Partners about the days market action, including a rate rise from another global central bank, it's implica…
The battle to save Torres Strait's teardrop islandIn the Torres Strait Islands, a new approach to land conservation is helping combat the effects of sea level rise by giving community a role in how they adapt to climate change.
Labor says its migration changes will have a 'soft landing' on the economy. Some farmers disagreeThe federal government says Labor’s long-awaited immigration reforms are designed to bring net migration down, ease pressure on housing and close what it describes as loopholes in…
Middle east, Ukraine wars to test world leaders at UN General AssemblyAs world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, conflicts are burning from Ukraine to the Middle East and Sudan. These wars may have differe…
Russia votes, but the result is already knownRussia is holding parliamentary elections with little doubt about the outcome: the pro-Kremlin United Russia party is expected to retain its dominance. But with the vote taking pla…
Tony Burke pushes back against criticism of migration changesMinister for Home Affairs Tony Burke joins SBS's Anna Henderson to discuss his government's plans for Australia's migration intake and criticism that likens some of the changes to…
Will the RBA follow the US and lift interest rates?The US Federal Reserve lifted rates to tackle inflation, so who is next? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Harry Murphy Cruise from Oxford Economics and Angus Gedde…
Migration overhaul: Labor tightens visa rules for students, tourists and backpackersThe government has unveiled its plan to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 by 2028 in line with forecasts from the May budget. Many of the most significant changes relate to…
'Two words': How Ed Sheeran lost all his support acts in the Macklemore controversyEd Sheeran's tour of his latest album is embroiled in controversy, after one of his supporting acts - Macklemore - was cut from the tour over comments he made about Israel's action…
Houthis block the Red Sea, Russia probes NATO and Trump’s $5,000 offerConflict between the Houthis and Saudi-led forces escalates, sparking fears of a renewed humanitarian crisis in Yemen and more oil price rises as the Red Sea is blocked again. Did…
What autistic Australians want businesses and services to know about accessibilityA national study has detailed the experience of autistic Australians in accessing services in areas like healthcare, public transport, retail, education, employment and recreation.…
INTERVIEW: Why has the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates? And what are the effects?For the first time since 2023, the US Federal Reserve board has voted to raise interest rates. The Fed also flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months, with new…
