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3 DAYS AGO

Iran's Ayatollah Khameini killed in US-Israeli attack; 'He won't be mourned' says Albanese

.Australian leaders have thrown their support behind the strikes on Iran amid reports Iran's supreme leader has been killed. For the second time in 12 months, the US and Israel have conducted co-ordinated strikes on Iran in what US President Donald Trump called a "massive and ongoing" operation to topple the Iranian administration.

3 days ago

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8 min
4 DAYS AGO

Many fleeing war are haunted by painful memories. This Australian hotline takes their calls for help

A hotline offering multi-lingual support for refugees who’ve fled war, violence and persecution has expanded nationwide. As global conflicts grind on, experts say demand is soaring. A warning: the following story contains details that may distress some listeners.

4 days ago

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5 min
19 FEB

Is the US approach to Europe softening? Israel moves in the West Bank and, well, cocaine sharks

Marco Rubio sends mixed messages to Europe, Israel starts registration of large areas of the occupied West Bank and how new is Bangladesh’s new government? Plus, Chinoys celebrate lunar new year in the Philippines and Cocaine Sharks coming to waters near you.

19 Feb

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31 min
19 FEB

Jobless rate stays at 4.1% and ASX hits another record

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Hugh Lam, CFA from Betashares for his take on the markets as the ASX200 hits another record high, the jobless rate remains at 4.1% and takes a look at the latest company profit reports.

19 Feb

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10 min
3 FEB

RBA pulls the trigger on rates; gold and silver rebound

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates for the first time since November 2023, hiking the official cash rate to 3.85%. It says it now expects inflation to remain well above its 2-3% target for longer, leaving the door open for further rate increases. For more on this, Stephanie Youssef spoke with HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham. Despite the decision, the Australian share market finished the session strong, amid a strong global stocks rebound that included a gold and silver price recovery. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mark Gardner, CEO at MPC Markets.

3 Feb

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16 min
30 JAN

Is it too late to fix your mortgage interest rate? & Trump ready to announce Fed Chair pick

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Canstar's Sally Tindall to find out if it is too late to fix your home loan interest rate ahead of what's expected to be a rise in official interest rates next week; plus Dianne Colledge from Morgans goes through the day's share market action including a preview of Donald Trump's pick of US Federal Reserve governor which is expected to be made at the weekend.

30 Jan

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19 min
10/10/2025

US aid cuts start to bite for Myanmar's refugees

Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump ordered steep cuts to the US foreign aid budget, a move that sparked concerns it would cause widespread harm and even deaths for the millions that relied on the programs delivered or funded by the USAid office. Now, refugees and advocates say the cuts are starting to bite, with 85 per cent of residents in refugee camps along the Myanmar-Thai border living without USAid food rations.

10/10/2025

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5 min
15/08/2022

To the Extreme: A World Divided

Several recent deadly acts of extremism labelled as terror attacks have significantly shaped the way governments and agencies tackle national and international security. In this episode of To The Extreme, we delve deeper into the US Capitol insurrection and the Christchurch massacre to better understand the risks and politics of the far right.

15/08/2022

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14 min
22/08/2022

To the Extreme: Symbol of hate

Victoria has become the first state in Australia to officially ban the use of the Nazi swastika symbol, though certain uses will be exempt on religious, cultural or educational grounds.

22/08/2022

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10 min
29/08/2022

To the Extreme: Searching for solutions

Having a community can be a great source of comfort and strength but sometimes the search for a sense of belonging can take a turn down some dark and extreme paths. This episode of To The Extreme explores the question of why people join extremist movements - and why they leave.

29/08/2022

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14 min

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