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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.

What is Denmark's not-so-secret recipe for happiness?
Denmark has been ranked among the 'happiest' countries in the world for more than a decade. Some experts suggest this is due to a focus on learning compassion, empathy and human co…
Dec 20, 202504:45
Santa, elves under pressure as Christmas Eve nears
As Christmas Eve fast approaches, Santa and his elves are putting the finishing touches on festive preparations at Santa Claus Village in Finnish Lapland. The Arctic Circle outpost…
Dec 20, 202505:03
2025: A good year for wildlife conservation
From former poachers now protecting endangered species to farmers adapting crops and traditions to help local wildlife, 2025 has been a brighter year for conservationists and the w…
Dec 19, 202503:51
INTERVIEW: ACCC’s new warning about the dangers of AI for consumers
As artificial intelligence rapidly becomes a part of everyday life for Australians, the ACCC is warning the technology also brings growing risks. In its AI industry snapshot, the c…
Dec 19, 202516:52
Ben hasn't seen his loved ones for 13 years. This Australian bakery offered him a job and a new ‘family’
Refugees and asylum seekers face long-term barriers to employment. Some find their first job with one of Australia's 12-thousand social enterprises.
Dec 19, 202504:16
INTERVIEW: Wentworth MP Allegra MP says the Jewish community has been failed by Government
Allegra Spender is the independent MP representing the federal electorate of Wentworth that takes in Bondi, the scene of last Sunday's terror attack. She says she and the governmen…
Dec 19, 202504:05
Global interest rate moves influences markets
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mahjabeen Zaman fron ANZ as the UK cuts interest rates, Japan raises them and US inflation eases more than expected, lifting the pr…
Dec 19, 202506:45
Gun buyback scheme to be established; Sunday will be a national day of reflection
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will establish a new national gun buyback scheme, following the terror attack at Bondi Beach last Sunday. And this Sunday will s…
Dec 19, 202505:39
'Deliberate killing of civilians': UN details deadly RSF raid on Sudan camp
A United Nations report has found Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed more than 1,000 civilians during an April raid on the Zamzam displacement camp in Darfur. Based o…
Dec 19, 202505:39
Europe assesses risks: Using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war funding
European Union leaders are facing a critical decision on whether they should use frozen Russian assets to finance more support for Ukraine's war effort.
Dec 19, 202505:08
Trial aims to reduce dengue fever case numbers by up to 25 per cent
Researchers are hoping an early-warning system that will be trialled in Vietnam could help to reduce the growing number of dengue fever cases. Dengue fever is the world's most prev…
Dec 18, 202503:18
Environmental laws not settled yet
Environment and business groups says work has just begun to ensure Australia's environment laws are more effective in practice. Parliament passed the first major overhaul in two de…
Dec 18, 202508:33
Woodside's CEO leaves for BP
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Henry Jennings from Marcus Today about the day's sharemarket action including Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill leaving for BP.
Dec 18, 202507:51
Terror at Bondi, Fragile Hope in Ukraine & Trump’s ‘WMD’ Gamble
Terror strikes the iconic sands of Bondi Beach, sending shockwaves through Australia and Jewish communities worldwide - how did the deadly attack unfold, and what does it mean for…
Dec 18, 202537:06
PM introduces laws to crack down on hate speech following Bondi terrorist attack
In the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack over the weekend, the Albanese government is fast-tracking a suite of legislative reforms aimed at cracking down on hate speech and…
Dec 18, 202504:44
'We have to come together' : Multicultural communities reject division after Bondi Beach attack
Australia's social cohesion has come under scrutiny in the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, while multicultural communities have come together in vigils and public acts of so…
Dec 18, 202507:03
'Allow the tears to come': dealing with grief after Bondi
In the wake of the Bondi beach tragedy last weekend, Sydney has welcomed new mental health support systems. New South Wales Health is offering support for anyone affected - both di…
Dec 17, 202508:56
Government deficit figure has improved, but fiscal restraint important
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a mid-year budget update marked by fiscal restraint, highlighting a $5.4 billion improvement to the deficit alongside critical new funding for t…
Dec 17, 202505:03
MYEFO inflation implications & Westpac cancels 2026 rate cut call
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver from AMP about the implications the government's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook will have on inflation as Kyle R…
Dec 17, 202512:58
Second Middle Eastern man tackled one of the Bondi gunmen but was then attacked himself
On the 14th of December, as an antisemitic mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah festival at Bondi Beach, several heroes emerged, most notably Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Muslim man of Syrian or…
Dec 17, 202511:19

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