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SBS News In Depth
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What would Helen do? A powerful message from ParliamentAustralian politicians have used the first sitting day of federal parliament to reflect on how to improve the culture of political debate, as independent MP Helen Haines recovers i…
Border towns reveal striking divide ahead of Israel ElectionSBS News visits Kibbutz Be’eri, where 131 Israelis were killed by Hamas and dozens more were abducted to Gaza during the October 7 attacks.
Written in the stars: The mystery of Van Gogh's masterpieceMore than 130 years after Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, researchers believe they've identified the real stars that inspired one of the world's most famous artworks. M…
Australia's newest airport in Western Sydney opens for businessAustralians are hoping for cheaper airfares as Western Sydney International welcomes its first passengers. The opening of Australia's newest airport promises more competition, new…
The First Nations community using tech to preserve cultureThe Indigenous people of the Wiikwemkoong in Canada have found a high tech solution to protect their cultural heritage. For thousands of years, First Nations people in the unceded…
Oil hits five-month high as markets weigh inflation risksOil reaches about US$114 a barrel as investors weigh inflation, interest rates and the Australian dollar. Oil reached a five-month high near US$114 a barrel as the Australian shar…
Retiring Liberal senator Jonno Duniam on his party's challengesIs the Liberal Party a sinking ship? Retiring senator Jonno Duniam faces questions on migration, visa delays and his party's future. As he prepares to leave federal politics, Libe…
Australian MP injured in alleged attack, Europe rocked by riotsAn alleged attack on well-loved regional MP Helen Haines leaves Australia grappling with the reality of political violence on its shores. We’re joined by SBS’ Canberra bureau to di…
What rural American voters want ahead of the midtermsIn the Republican heartland of southwestern Arizona, growing disillusionment with Donald Trump is testing party loyalties ahead of the US midterm elections. Some former supporters…
Australia's rising threat of radicalisationAuthorities and security agencies are warning that online radicalisation is growing and becoming more accessible in the country. Warnings have emerged at a parliamentary inquiry e…
NextDC’s 42% plunge puts data centre risks in focusDelays to power upgrades at NextDC's Melbourne site forced a sharp downgrade, raising questions for data centre investors. A delay to power upgrades at a Melbourne site sent NextD…
Peace at what price? Trump's pressure on Ukraine growsTrump ramps up pressure on Ukraine to strike a peace deal with Russia, raising fears Kyiv could be forced into painful concessions. Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Ukraine…
Helen Haines alleged attacker could face more chargesAs the MP remains in a critical but stable condition, and the alleged attacker attended court - questions have arisen about parliamentarian safety. The incident has revived debate…
The young Australians giving up on parenthoodAs cost-of-living bites, Australian sare delaying having children or reconsidering the traditional family unit altogether. A new survey of two thousand Australians by AMP has foun…
NAB to cut 2,500 jobs as shares fallNAB says the cuts will simplify its operations, while promising no material impact to customer-facing banking roles. NAB plans to cut about 2,500 jobs this financial year, includi…
What the alleged attack on Helen Haines reveals about politicsThe alleged attack on the independent MP has sparked a conversation about the threats politicians face and what it means for democracy. For years, Australian politicians have warn…
How the alleged attack on MP Helen Haines unfoldedIndependent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition, after she was hit by a vehicle outside her electorate office in regional Victoria. Here's what you need to know. In what's…
As war returns to Ethiopia, Tigrayans fear losing everything againRenewed fighting in Tigray raises fears of humanitarian catastrophe and a wider regional conflict in the Horn of Africa. Fighting has resumed in northern Ethiopia, raising fears o…
The case for a higher GST, and what it could mean for youGrattan proposes a 15 per cent GST that includes food, with tax cuts and welfare payments to offset the cost. The Grattan Institute says raising the GST from 10 to 15 per cent and…
Government unveils new AUKUS capabilities as EU trade deal languishesThe government has announced its new ghost shark submarines are set to gain strike capabilities as a separate trade deal faces political hurdles. The government's new defence capa…
