SBS News In Depth

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Hear the story behind the headlines. In 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.

22 HRS AGO

Why CSL sank, and what the Federal Budget could mean for investors

The ASX 200 slipped 0.5 per cent ahead of the Federal Budget as oil prices surged and investors weighed the prospect of tax reform. Banks were weaker across the board, while CSL plunged 16 per cent after cutting earnings expectations and flagging a major impairment.

10 min
23 HRS AGO

Trump says Iranian response totally unacceptable

United States President, Donald Trump, has called Iran's response to a proposal to end the war totally unacceptable. The US proposal sought to end fighting before starting talks on more contentious issues, including Iran's nuclear program. Iranian state TV says that country's response focused on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and on the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, without indicating how or when the vital waterway might re-open.

5 min
1 DAY AGO

Eurovision returns for 2026 on SBS

The Eurovision Song Contest is back for another year and SBS is putting on its heels, dousing itself with sequins and glitter in anticipation of the broadcast. Australia's entry, Delta Goodrem, is ready to take to the Eurovision stage with her song Eclipse.

4 min
1 DAY AGO

Passengers on board hantavirus-hit ship return home

The World Health Organisation says there is low risk to the public, after those on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship disembarked in Tenerife. Passengers and crew aboard the ship are being repatriated to their home countries, with the W-H-O urging regular health monitoring and 42-day quarantine.

4 min
2 DAYS AGO

INTERVIEW: SBS News speaks to Treasurer Jim Chalmers ahead of the federal budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers talks One Nation, housing affordability and the economy with SBS World News Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson

11 min
2 DAYS AGO

INTERVIEW: Health Minister Mark Butler ahead of the Budget

There are big changes ahead for the NDIS with some budget cuts and tightened eligibility. Health Minister Mark Butler says the government aims to remove around 160,000 participants by the end of the decade. Children with autism are the largest cohort of NDIS participants, with many set to be moved into the government's new thriving kids program and he says future eligibility will be based on a different set of criteria. He says work is also being done on cultural safety before Indigenous participants are transitioned off the NDIS under the new reform measures. Mr Butler's been talking the SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson.

20 min
2 DAYS AGO

INTERVIEW: PauseAI concerned about controversial new AI tool

It's an organisation that wants the world to hit the collective pause button on the development of artificial intelligence. At least until it's known how AI can be built safely and kept under democratic control. Known as PauseAI, it says it's latest concern is the company Anthropic which has just partially released Claude Mythos, a controversial AI tool capable of hacking into complex computer programs. Chief Executive of PauseAI, Maxime Fournes is speaking with Zoe Brock.

11 min
2 DAYS AGO

One Nation claims historic win in Farrer in poll seen as litmus test for Coalition

Voters in the southern New South Wales seat of Farrer have headed to the polls to choose a new MP after their former representative Sussan Ley resigned from parliament. Analysts say the vote could have lasting consequences for the coalition.

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136 Ratings

Misleading headlines

17/06/2022

Swangrrl

The headline about obesity in childhood affecting peoples cognitive abilities in adulthood is misleading. It’s about the positive effects of fitness, not the negative effects of obesity. Being pro-diversity also needs to mean being pro-body shapes.
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13/10/2024

NikGS1962

I have been listening to this podcast for years, but it feels like SBS are using their second and third rate journalists for this now. Some can barely read a transcript, some have interviewing skills of a primary school student. It’s no longer enjoyable. Just frustrating
poor spelling

08/02/2024

anterior posterior

Headline ‘…price goughing..’ 🤨 Also bad sound quality.
Timely update please

28/05/2022

do you accept reveiws at all?

A great news podcast, but it does not seem to get updated on a timely basis. I get to listen to news only the next day!

Hear the story behind the headlines. In 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.