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SBS News In Depth

Hear the story behind the headlines. In under ten minutes each episode, we’ll help you make sense of the news stories that matter to you from Australia and the world, with reports and interviews from the SBS News team.
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Episodes

SBS On The Money: Markets bounce back, and front-loading interest rate cuts

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro, as global markets bounce back from heavy selling following Donald Trump's trade policies, while Phil O'Donoghue from Deutsche Bank explains why he now believes the RBA will need to front load interest rate cuts, starting with a supersized 50bps reduction in May, Plus, Rhayna Bosch talks to Matthew Hassan from Westpac.

Apr 08, 202520 min

Mental health at the centre of Day 11 of the election campaign

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed $1 billion towards mental health. The Labor Party says the investment recognises a critical workforce gap in mental health care that needs to be addressed. The coalition has previously promised a similar boost to the sector, but with a focus on additional subsidised support sessions.

Apr 08, 20257 min

Fears of recession as US tariffs bite

Donald Trump has threatened additional tariffs on China as pressure mounts in global financial markets. Despite warnings of a possible recession, the US President says he doesn't mind if things get worse right now because he can 'see a beautiful picture at the end'.

Apr 08, 20257 min

Voting 101: How the Australian political system works

The Australian federal election season has begun and, before you head to the polls, here's a quick breakdown of how the Australian political system works so you can know exactly what you're voting for. In Voting 101, we explain the two chambers of the Australian Parliament and the major political players to be aware of.

Apr 07, 20256 min

Injured hiker reunited with rescuers who saved his life

A man who was seriously injured after falling six metres on a hike in February has been reunited with the rescue crews who saved his life. Stoj Jovevski was on a walk with friends in Victoria's Cathedral Range State Park when he slipped and fell six metres.

Apr 07, 20255 min

SBS On The Money: Where to next, after one of the worst days in years

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out how investors are feeling and where to next for the sharemarket, currencies and commodities after one of the worst days for equities in years with Andrew McAuley from UBS, Chris Weston from Pepperstone, and Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics.

Apr 07, 202523 min

Trump stands firm on tariffs, as markets crash

As the global economy reels in the aftermath of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Mr Trump claims more than 50 nations have reached out to try and negotiate deals with the US.

Apr 07, 20259 min

Marine Le Pen says embezzlement conviction was politically motivated

Marine Le Pen has denounced her recent embezzlement conviction as politically motivated, comparing her movement to that of U-S civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Despite a five-year ban from holding office, her party, National Rally, is framing the ruling as an attack on democracy.As supporters rally behind her in Paris, critics argue the court’s decision marks long-overdue accountability.

Apr 07, 20256 min

SBS looks back at the 50th anniversary of Operation Babylift

This month will mark 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, and the beginning of one of Australia's largest post-war migrations. In that year – 1975 – SBS started broadcasting in-language radio programs to reach Australia's growing migrant communities. At the same time, an extraordinary rescue operation was taking place – the evacuation of babies and children from Vietnamese orphanages, who were brought to Australia in "Operation Babylift".

Apr 06, 20259 min

Heritage listing is no drag for iconic Sydney hotel

The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville, in Sydney's inner west, has been added to the New South Wales heritage register. It means the iconic pub will have its future protected in recognition of its deep cultural and historical significance to the LGBTIQ plus community.

Apr 06, 20254 min

Thousands rally in the US and worldwide against Trump's second term agenda

More than 20,000 protesters have gathered in Washington DC, with simultaneous rallies held in all 50 US states and across Europe, in the largest coordinated demonstrations against Donald Trump since his return to the presidency. Branded “Hands Off!”, the protests united over 150 advocacy groups who object to sweeping federal job cuts, attacks on science and minority rights, and what many have described as a dangerous consolidation of power.

Apr 06, 20255 min

Bullwinkel is WA's new federal seat. Here's how it could impact the upcoming federal election

The contest for the brand-new electorate of Bullwinkel in Western Australia is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable contests in the upcoming federal election. The seat was created to reflect the state's growing population, costing New South Wales and Victoria a seat while adding another to WA's tally. The electorate is named in honour of wartime military nurse Vivian Bullwinkel, who survived the 1942 Bangka Island massacre during World War Two and dedicated her life to healthcare. With...

Apr 05, 20255 min

Historic trains revival gathers steam in South Africa

Steam trains are making a comeback in South Africa. Although steam belongs to a bygone era when these types of trains powered the industrial revolution, there's now a significant steam rail tourism sector thriving in the country.

Apr 05, 20255 min

'Learning to cope': Climate adaptation actions stalls for over a decade

Climate adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to the actual or projected effects of climate change and ensuring vulnerable communities are well-equipped for disaster. But some experts say the term has been reduced to nothing more than a political talking point. A new report by researchers at Monash University shows little action has been taken to prepare at-risk communities over the past decade, despite disaster events occurring more frequently and at a higher intensity.

Apr 04, 20257 min

Early childhood education: 'Alarm bells have long been ringing'

Australians are losing trust in early childhood education. It follows the publication of investigative reports that revealed the sector has become subject to a myriad of problems. Some claim it's the marketisation of childcare services that has led to a crisis in quality and accessibility. Amongst it all is a workforce fighting to be valued. So what has gone wrong with Australia's early childhood education and care system?

Apr 04, 20257 min

INTERVIEW: Why is WA a battleground state?

John Phillimore is the Executive Director of the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy at Curtin University. He has been at Curtin for 17 years, and previously worked in government and for other universities. He has spoken to SBS WA Correspondent Christopher Tan about why Western Australia is seen as a battleground state in the upcoming election.

Apr 04, 202522 min

Australia making a dent in plastic packaging pollution on coastlines, CSIRO finds

Plastic pollution along Australia’s coastline has dropped by more than a third over the last decade. That’s according to new research from Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin. The CSIRO has found a 39 per cent decrease in coastal debris density compared to ten years ago with just over 8000 debris items recorded across almost 2000 surveys.

Apr 04, 20254 min

Myanmar earthquake, Trump’s Liberation Day and Operation Babylift

In this episode: Myanmar’s ongoing civil war impacts the delivery of aid into the earthquake disaster zone, we go deep into the tariff trenches with Bruce Wolpe from the US Studies Centre, plus Israel announces a massive expansion of its war in Gaza, and a look back at the babies evacuated from Vietnam 50 years ago - where they are now?

Apr 04, 202530 min

Party Time: The Game

This federal election campaign will be like no other. With more memes and misinformation than ever, the digital frontier will be the big target for anyone vying for votes. We look at what the game is - how campaigns are being run, what the rules are in Australia, and what tactics you can expect to see until May 3.

Apr 03, 202530 min

Labor rules out retaliation as US imposes more tariffs on Australian goods

The United States has confirmed it will impose a blanket 10 per cent tariff on all Australian goods - but targeted import levies on pharmaceuticals haven't materialised yet. The tariff announcement has spurred a political debate about how to respond to Donald Trump, and a potential global trade war.

Apr 03, 20254 min

What Trump's reciprocal tariffs means for markets

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets to find out what Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, including a 10% rate on Australian exports to the US, means for investors.

Apr 03, 20257 min

Competing visions for closing the gap as campaigning continues in NT

Housing, employment, and remote road infrastructure are key issues for voters in remote regions of the Northern Territory. As campaigning continues for the upcoming federal election on May 3rd, SBS travelled to the community of Ramingining, around 600 kilometres east of Darwin, where the Minister for Indigenous Australians took her pitch to voters this week.

Apr 03, 20258 min

Trump announces tariffs: 'the day America's destiny was reclaimed'

US President Donald Trump has delivered his long-anticipated tariff announcement, signing off on trade barriers that upend decades of global trade order.The announcement is already sparking concerns about global inflation and the potential stalling of worldwide economic growth.

Apr 03, 20259 min
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