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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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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.

    Qantas reassures customers amid air travel disruptions due to conflict

    Qantas reassures customers amid air travel disruptions due to conflict

    As world leaders urge restraint amid the latest Iran-Israel tensions and ponder what comes next, the instability has already caused significant disruption to the aviation industry. Qantas is reassuring its customers as air passengers face cancellations and diversions after airlines re-draw their flight paths across the Middle East region.

    • 5 min
    One third of Australians say they’re lonely. This is how Masarrat found new friends

    One third of Australians say they’re lonely. This is how Masarrat found new friends

    More Australians are experiencing loneliness and mental distress this year, according to a recent report. Almost 35 per cent blamed a lack of connection and adequate support services. This community project offers a vibrant solution

    • 7 min
    Wealth inequality gap growing in Australia, according to new study

    Wealth inequality gap growing in Australia, according to new study

    New research shows that nearly half of the nation's wealth is held by the richest 10 per cent of Australian households. It has put the spotlight on the stark inequality between the most and least financially capable.

    • 3 min
    SBS On the Money: Business insolvencies rising, investors spooked by escalating tensions in Middle East

    SBS On the Money: Business insolvencies rising, investors spooked by escalating tensions in Middle East

    SBS On the ASIC says 10,000 businesses will have called in the administrators this financial year, marking the most in more than 10 years. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Patrick Coghlan from CreditorWatch to find out what it says about the economy, plus Jessica Amir from Moomoo goes through the day's sharemarket action as investors react to an escalation in tensions in the Middle East.

    • 11 min
    Faith leaders, PM calling for respect, community harmony

    Faith leaders, PM calling for respect, community harmony

    Leaders from Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities in Sydney have jointly condemned the violence and divisive rhetoric that's emerged following two separate stabbing attacks in Sydney.

    • 6 min
    US wields veto power in Security Council to deny full UN membership to Palestine

    US wields veto power in Security Council to deny full UN membership to Palestine

    The United States has effectively stopped the United Nations from recognising a Palestinian state by using its veto in the Security Council to deny Palestinians full membership of the organisation. It comes as Iran warns Israel not to retaliate against the Iranian strike last weekend.

    • 4 min

Customer Reviews

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95 Ratings

95 Ratings

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Great quality and I can choose just stories I'm interested in.

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