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SBS News In Depth
Episodes — page 25
Authorities declare readiness as H5N1 bird flu reaches AustraliaOfficials have confirmed the first case of the H5 avian influenza strain on the Australian mainland. The virus was identified in a wild migratory seabird who died after being found…
Curaçao earns historic point at World Cup, Germany through, Japan dominates and Netherlands big winCuraçao earns historic point at their first-ever World Cup tournament, after holding Ecuador to a nil-nil draw. Goalkeeper Eloy Room is the hero - with 15 saves to help his side bo…
Icy swim in Antarctic waters for annual winter solsticeAs 2026 reaches its halfway point, a group of Australian scientists have jumped into the icy Antarctic waters to take part in the annual midwinter swim. The event is a way for scie…
Adapt or Perish: Why renewables could be a gold rush for regional AustraliaThis is part two of a two part series on how a small town in Victoria has become resilient through going electric. This episode, SBS looks at how the project has evolved and how ot…
A spike in drug overdose deaths sparks calls for more actionAustralia is losing one person to a drug overdose every three and a half hours. New figures from the Penington Institute show more than 2,500 Australians died from drug-induced cau…
How can we reduce shark attacks while also protecting marine ecosystems?Experts have dismissed calls to cull sharks after a spate of attacks, while the New South Wales government says it won't rule anything out. It has sparked a wider conversation abou…
Socceroos remain hopeful for next game after 2-0 defeat against USASocceroos coach Tony Popovic's squad have experienced their first defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, losing 2-0 to the USA. The United States held off Australia in Seattle, after…
Adapt or Perish: How this small town turned a threat into their greatest assetIn regional Australia, extreme weather events and underfunding can devastate small towns. In Yackandandah, a small town in northeast Victoria, a risky decision over twenty years ag…
A crucial election is coming in Israel: Can Benjamin Netanyahu hold on to power?A crucial election is looming for Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. It's shaping up to be less a fight between right and left than a contest between Netanyahu's su…
As Australia celebrates one million refugees, some employers are stepping up offering jobs and trainingThis week, Australia celebrates the one million refugees who’ve made a home here since the end of World War Two. While some employers are offering new jobs and training, there are…
Once locked out of tertiary education, now Alina is rebuilding her life as a refugee student in AustraliaRefugee students are rebuilding new lives in Australia through a new settlement pilot program that connects their university study with industries where there are critical labour s…
"Punching down": Hanson speech condemned for attacks on vulnerable AustraliansOne Nation leader Pauline Hanson's speech to the National Press Club has been condemned for its targeting of migrants, transgender Australians, new parents and public broadcasters.…
US and Iran sign peace deal, so what's next?The United States and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a peace deal to end the war that was triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran in March. While the terms…
INTERVIEW: Analyst says Iran played a weak hand very wellPresident Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, i…
Socceroos success reflects modern AustraliaThe early success of the Socceroos at the World Cup has again shone a light on the success stories of multicultural Australia. From refugee camps and humble migrant beginnings to s…
US points to higher interest rates as markets fallSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Equity Trustees Chief Investment Officer Darren Thompson about the next move in US interest rates after the Federal Reserve left th…
US-Iran strike a deal to make a deal, Bibi and Trump’s growing rift & could you be Japan’s next emperor?US-Iran strike a deal to make a deal, Bibi and Trump’s growing rift & could you be Japan’s next emperor? Tehran and Trump both sound triumphant but who is the real winner so far? A…
Ronaldo misfires, Kane sets tone for England’s opener, Ghana scores 95th minute goalA bit of a surprise for Portugal, held to a 1-1 draw against The Democratic Republic of the Congo - who are playing at their first World Cup in 52 years. Diogo Jota honoured in Por…
G7 "turning point" as world powers back UkraineAfter three days of meetings with world leaders at the G-7 summit in France, Ukraine has secured a unanimous pledge for more support in its war with Russia. French President Emmanu…
Pauline Hanson reveals One Nation policies at the NPCPauline Hanson has declared Australia should be a monoculture, in a sweeping address at the nation's most coveted political platform, the National Press Club. She's also criticised…
