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SBS News In Depth
Episodes — page 70
- INTERVIEW: What does the US shutdown mean in practice?
The U.S. federal government has entered a shutdown, a few hours after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a short-term spending bill on Tuesday night US East Coast time. It's the first…
- A new First Nations voice to guide Australia's public health sector
The Public Health Association of Australia has announced they will be establishing an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vo…
- BHP-China iron ore stand-off; house prices continue to rise
The Australian sharemarket has fallen flat, as investors react to the US government shutdown and reports of China temporarily banning purchases of BHP’s iron ore. For more, Stephan…
- Immigrants, "wokeness" and obesity: Trump, Hegseth say the US military has challenges
When hundreds of military commanders were ordered to attend a last-minute meeting in Virginia in the United States, there was speculation of a major announcement. What greeted them…
- Helpful or spying? Do we really need to track where our loved ones are?
Psychologists warn that the use of tracking apps like Life360 and FindMyPhone can normalise constant monitoring, which may start in families but spill into intimate partner relatio…
- Hamas, Qatar review peace deal as global reaction remains mixed
The United Nations has welcomed the US-led peace plan in achieving a ceasefire to end a nearly two-year war for Gaza and the region. But internationally, the plan continues to rece…
- Decision to allow registered nurses to prescribe medicines solves many health service problems
Tens of thousands of registered nurses across the country will be able to up-skill to prescribe medications usually authorised by a doctor. It's a reform that could change the medi…
- RBA holds fire; energy stock sell-off
Despite solid gains by the gold miners, a sell-off in energy stocks – fuelled by a continued decline in oil prices – has dragged the Australian sharemarket. For more, Stephanie You…
- Optus faces backlash over triple-zero failures, with calls for consequences
A meeting between Communications Minister Anika Wells and leaders from Optus and its parent company, Singtel, has yielded little new information or action. It comes as calls for st…
- New guidelines developed for helping people with dementia
A framework has been developed to track and improve the treatment options for dementia patients in aged care. The proposal come after the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare…
- Middle East peace talks: US, Israel propose plan as Hamas weighs response
Israel and the United States have agreed to a plan for ending the war in Gaza. But both US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have indicated if H…
- Vital role of translators celebrated amid AI challenge
It's been eight years since the United Nations first recognised International Translation Day. The celebration falls on 30 September and recognises the work of language professiona…
- Natural disasters are growing; could an army of young volunteers help?
Could a 'Climate Army' of young volunteers bolster Australia's capability to cope with natural disasters? That's the question before a Senate inquiry looking at proposals for a new…
- First Nations youth train as firefighters to defend Country and Community: 'I want to make a difference'
A group of young First Nations men and women have blazed their way through a training program for firefighter hopefuls. The initiative is a partnership between TAFE and the New Sou…
- Brisbane Broncos light up sharemarket & final budget outcome revealed
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics abut what the government's final budget outcome says about the economy; plus Kyle Rodd…
- Trump hints at Middle East peace plan: 'All on board for something special'
The prospect of a long-awaited Middle East peace initiative has re-emerged, with President Donald Trump signalling that his administration is ready to unveil a comprehensive plan f…
- Working in a Gaza field hospital: The view from an Australian emergency nurse
An Australian nurse is among the few international staff still on the ground at a Red Cross field hospital in southern Gaza. He shares the challenges of working in one of the only…
- INTERVIEW: 'We are family, we should work together': Palau President's challenge to Australia
Palau, an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, consists of more than 300 islands in Micronesia. It's a popular destination for divers and ecotourists and visitor…
- The effects of Tonga's massive volcanic explosion linger, three years on
It's been more than three and a half years since one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recent history left devastation in Tonga. An Australian-led scientific team has been…
- INTERVIEW: Footballer Fandi Ahmad is a Singaporean sporting legend: We find out why
Fandi Ahmad is more than just a footballer; has been described as a national legend in Singapore. He was the first Singaporean footballer to play in Europe, the first Singaporean m…
