Episodes
Thousands of people gather across Australia and overseas in recognition of ANZAC Day. The sombre day commemorates the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, as well as Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have fought in subsequent conflicts and who continue to serve in the armed forces today.
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/25/24
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, despite aid trucks crossing into Rafah. America has committed to support Israel while at the same time increasing aid for the people of Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is coming under more pressure to bring home the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th, with protests outside his own home - but he's being highly critical of pro-Palestinian protests at university and college campuses across the United States.
Published 04/24/24
A new report has identified barriers to effective truth-telling between First Nations and non-Indigenous people. The research by University of New South Wales and Reconciliation Australia has sparked calls on further action from local councils and government departments to better their truth-telling processes.
Published 04/24/24
The French construction workers who fended off the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attacker with bollards say they are looking forward to life returning to some form of normalcy. Their act of bravery has catapulted them into the public eye, leading them to be dubbed the "bollard men". They spoke to SBS French's Gregory Plesse and Leo Roussel about what's happened in the days since the attack on April 13.
Published 04/24/24
SBS's Pablo Vinales talks to Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PNG's Prime Minister James Marape while the two men follow the challenging 16 kilometre Kokoda track to the Isurava Memorial site, for the Anzac Day dawn service. The Kokoda Track is a symbol of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of both Australian and Papua New Guinean soldiers who defended against the Japanese advance. Stretching through rugged mountain terrain and dense jungle in Papua New Guinea, the trail...
Published 04/24/24
Authorities say over 400 police were involved in the execution of 13 search warrants across south-western Sydney. A further five people are believed to be assisting police with their inquiries.
Published 04/24/24
Australia's top intelligence and police bosses have made a joint appeal to social media giants to allow them to access encrypted platforms. The federal police and domestic spy agency are warning the hidden applications are allowing terrorism, extremism and child exploitation to fester.
Published 04/24/24
Inflation in Australia has eased to an annual rate of 3.6% but it is more than expected. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Devika Shivakedar from RSM Australia to find out what it means for interest rates, plus Mark Gardner from MPC Markets on the sharemarket reaction.
Published 04/24/24
Two French citizens who fended off the attacker responsible for the Westfield Bondi stabbing say the days since the attack have been a whirlwind. They grabbed bollards to keep the attacker at a distance - and that act of bravery has catapulted them into the public eye both in Australia and in France.
Published 04/24/24
The United Nations human rights commissioner says he's horrified by reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies in Gaza. Meanwhile, the Israeli military has ordered new evacuations in northern Gaza - with aid groups saying they have no knowledge such plans.
Published 04/24/24
More than 250 years after they were first taken, four spears, stolen by Captain James Cook and his crew after they arrived at Botany Bay, have been repatriated to their traditional owners. Representatives of the La Perouse Aboriginal Community traveled to Cambridge University in England where the artifacts, known as the ‘Gweagal Spears’ had been kept since 1771. It follows a 30-year campaign to see the spears returned to country.
Published 04/23/24
In the first episode of Cost of Living Secrets with Ricardo Goncalves and Peggy Giakoumelos, we talk about saving at the supermarket.
Published 04/23/24
There are people who show incredible resilience under the most difficult circumstances and Hedayat Osyan is one of them. The 32 year-old fled Afghanistan 15 years ago and has since built a thriving business helping others. Now he's been honoured with the UNHCR Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition.
Published 04/23/24
Rugby league icon Wally Lewis has made an impassioned plea for further funding into concussion and traumatic brain injury research. The Queensland great used his address at the National Press Club to open up about his experience with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
Published 04/23/24
A new report by Anglicare Australia shows rental affordability for people on low incomes is the worst it's ever been, despite increased government spending on housing. Advocates across the housing sector say governments need to take a hands-on approach and start funding long-term solutions - as well as looking for the "quick wins".
Published 04/23/24
Businesses say a signficant concern is the housing crisis which is expected to get worse before it gets better. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics to find out more, plus the day on the sharemarket with Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analystics.
Published 04/23/24
Palestinian authorities have unearthed more than 200 bodies from a mass grave in Khan Younis, as the United Nations warns trauma could lead to a mental health crisis in Gaza for years to come. An independent review into the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees says it has found some neutrality-related issues, but has not received any evidence of terrorist collaboration. Meanwhile, Israel's chief of military intelligence has resigned, as the families of Israeli hostages mark Passover 200 days...
Published 04/23/24
A Muslim youth organisation has partnered with the Red Cross to launch a blood donation drive. Red Cross Lifeblood will work in partnership with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Australia group, a leading Islamic organisation advocating for peace and harmony across the globe. Organisers believe it will honour the legacy of the six people killed in the Bondi Westfield attack.
Published 04/23/24
After lengthy debate in the UK over migration legislation, the Rwanda bill has passed after opposition and crossbenchers gave way. The bill - which will see migrants classed by the -K Government as 'illegal' flown to Rwanda - will now need to be granted royal assent to become law.
Published 04/23/24
Code switching is something many people do and experience, often without realising it. While code switching is extremely nuanced and contextual, it’s often experienced to a heightened degree for people from racially marginalised backgrounds, especially in situations where they feel culturally unsafe. In this episode Hannah Kwon speaks to mental health and intersectionality expert Budi Sudarto and youth advocate Catherine Madziva on both their positive and negative experiences with code...
Published 04/22/24
South Australia is the nation's leading economy according to CommSec's quarterly State of the States report. John Baldock speaks with Craig James to find out more. Plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out why the market is breathing a sigh of relief with Elio D'Amato from Stockopedia.
Published 04/22/24
Health experts are warning of new super-strength synthetic opioids making their way into Australia with deadly consequences. They're up to fifty times stronger than fentanyl and have already been linked to a string of fatal heroin overdoses.
Published 04/22/24
Australian animated television series 'Bluey' has been recognised for its cultural impact and international success at the Australian High Commission in London. The show premiered in 2018 and has since become one of most watched children's programs in the world.
Published 04/22/24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will fight any such measures, using his Passover address to pledge to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
Published 04/22/24