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SBS News In Depth

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SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast that goes behind the headlines to explain the stories shaping Australia and the world. In each episode, the SBS News team brings you reporting, analysis and interviews on politics, the economy, social issues and global affairs, helping you understand what's happening and why it matters. New episodes daily.

Episodes — page 31

  1. INTERVIEW: SBS speaks to former Biden administration staffer Cory Alpert as primary elections get underway

    United States President Donald Trump flexed his political muscle in this week's Republican primaries, reinforcing his iron grip on the party even as his approval ratings slide. But…

    10:44
  2. Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held area of DR Congo

    Health workers are racing to contain the Bundibugyo strain of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. The Worl…

    04:10
  3. Jobless rate hits 4.5 year high as ASX posts strongest rally in weeks

    Australia’s unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level since late 2021, with nearly 19,000 jobs lost and youth unemployment on the rise, raising fresh questions about the e…

    13:50
  4. China’s revolving door of world leaders, DRC’s Ebola emergency & Trump’s ‘slush fund’

    Beijing looks to capitalise on rival powers following back-to-back visits from the US and Russian presidents, as The Democratic Republic of the Congo struggles to contain a deadly…

    33:39
  5. Conservation protest takes aim at "needless" harvesting on Great Barrier Reef

    Australia is home to the world's largest coral reef ecosystem, but conservationists say it's also the country's largest coral fishery. The sustainability of the Great Barrier Reef…

    04:28
  6. New funding announced to fight deadly diphtheria outbreak in Australia

    Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak in decades has spread across Northern Territory into Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia, with more than 230 [[as of May 21]] ca…

    07:56
  7. NSW’s first Migrant Workers Centre opens in Sydney

    The New South Wales government has unveiled the state's first Migrant Workers Centre to support temporary visa holders. It means migrant workers in Sydney now have a dedicated hub…

    04:32
  8. Israel's ambassador to Australia summoned over 'shocking' flotilla video

    A Gaza-bound aid flotilla has not reached its destination. Instead, footage of activists aboard it being forced to kneel on the concrete at Israel’s Ashdod port, surrounded by arme…

    08:20
  9. Coalition positions itself as small business champion after Labor's budget tax reforms

    The Coalition has vowed to support the small business sector as consternation grows over tax changes affecting capital gains. In his budget reply, Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson accus…

    07:22
  10. INTERVIEW: SBS talks to One Nation leader Pauline Hanson

    Pauline Hanson has spoken with SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson in a wide-ranging interview following the federal government’s 2026/27 budget announcement.

    26:33
  11. Australian Muslims call for action as US authorities investigate mosque attack as hate crime

    An investigation is underway into a deadly shooting at a mosque in the US city of San Diego, which police and the FBI are treating as a hate crime. The three men who died are also…

    06:41
  12. What proposed CGT changes mean for small business as ASX hits 7 week low

    The ASX 200 has fallen to a fresh seven-week low, on fears of rising global interest rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett a…

    20:32
  13. Advocate's call for Royal Commission into femicide receives mixed response

    A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS. An alleged triple murder in south-west Sydney has prompted renewed calls for a Royal Commission into femicide. It c…

    12:29
  14. Another Ebola outbreak in Africa: SBS speaks to an expert on the ground

    The World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is a public health emergency of international concern. SBS' Alexandra Jo…

    21:51
  15. Compensation fund for Trump allies blasted as corrupt

    US President Donald Trump's allies who believe they have been wrongly investigated and prosecuted could soon have access to a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund. The US Justice…

    06:01
  16. RBA warns of future business price hikes as ASX rebounds from seven week low

    The Australian sharemarket bounced back from a seven-week low as easing tensions in the Middle East lifted investor confidence, with the ASX200 rising 1.2 per cent. Ricardo Gonçalv…

    15:31
  17. Millions across Australia celebrating annual National Volunteer Week

    Millions of volunteers across Australia are celebrating the annual National Volunteer Week this week, sharing their joy of contributing back to their own communities. The theme for…

    03:26
  18. US holds off planned Iran attack as nations resume talks

    United States President Donald Trump says he has held off on an attack on Iran that was planned for today after Gulf countries' request. But President Trump says the U-S military i…

    05:11
  19. 'Nightmare scenario': inquiry lays bare the impact of illegal tobacco trade

    A coalition of health organisations says tobacco companies are exploiting concerns about the illicit cigarette trade to undo decades of smoking control policies and push for tax cu…

    06:48
  20. ASX slumps to seven week slow as global inflation fears escalate

    The ASX200 has fallen to a seven-week low as surging oil prices and rising inflation fears rattle global markets. In this episode of SBS On the Money, Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with…

    06:45
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