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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.

  1. 1h ago

    INTERVIEW: How a 100-year-old population estimate may have gotten Australia wrong

    For nearly a century, Australians have believed that around 250,000 people lived here before colonisation. New research from a national team of academics suggests that number is far too low. They believe there could have been about 2.2 million Indigenous Australians living here before the British colonised the continent in 1788. SBS News reporter Josie Harvey spoke with Corey Bradshaw, a professor of global ecology at Flinders University, who co-led the research. He says the findings point to a devastating population decline by more than two million after 1788, driven by disease, violence and dispossession. Professor Bradshaw says understanding that history is vital to truth-telling, reconciliation and recognising the resilience of First Nations communities.

  2. 2h ago

    The second-term troubles of Donald Trump

    Early last year, U-S President Donald Trump returned to the White House promising lower prices, tighter borders, fewer wars and a return to what he called common sense government. But now, his administration is facing trade retaliation, an unresolved war with Iran, legal setbacks over immigration and voting, and growing resistance from within his own party. We look at the widening gap between campaign promises and governing reality - from tariffs and war powers to White House ballrooms and a bizarre Senate hearing over FBI recruitment rules.

  3. 4h ago

    Universities slam 'race to the bottom' on international students

    The university sector is pushing back against One Nation's migration plan, which would cut hundreds of thousands of international student and graduate places over three years. Pauline Hanson says she's reflecting the will of the people, but industry leaders say the policy could wreak havoc on the economy and worsen skills shortages. The policy has also prompted fresh calls for reform and investment in research and education. In this podcast episode, we hear how One Nation's proposed migration cuts have triggered strong opposition from universities, student groups and industry leaders, who argue the policy would harm education, research, economic growth and Australia's skilled workforce.The main points:One Nation has proposed major migration cuts:The party wants to reduce migration by more than 750,000 places over three years, targeting international students, graduate visa holders, skilled migrants and their families.Universities warn of serious economic and research impacts:University leaders argue the cuts would damage Australia's international education sector, reduce research funding, hurt the economy, and put jobs at risk. They say international education contributes billions of dollars annually.The policy has become part of a broader political debate:Critics from the university sector say One Nation is not alone in seeking tighter student migration settings, arguing both Labor and the Coalition have also supported measures such as student caps and visa restrictions.International students and universities reject claims they are "visa factories"Student representatives say international students have not been properly consulted in the debate and support stronger quality controls rather than arbitrary visa cuts. Universities argue most international students return home after graduating and are not using study as a migration pathway.Business groups warn the cuts could worsen skills shortages:Industry leaders say reducing skilled migration and graduate visas could deepen existing labour shortages in sectors such as engineering, healthcare, aged care, trades and cybersecurity. They are calling for a more efficient and transparent migration system instead of large reductions.

  4. 22h ago

    Former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell makes humanitarian plea for Imran Khan

    Former Pakistan Prime Minister and international cricketer Imran Khan has been in jail for three years. Former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell is one of a number of luminaries in the sport to appeal to authorities on the treatment Khan is receiving in prison. He has spoken to SBS World News' Naveen Razik. Former Pakistan Prime Minister and international cricketer Imran Khan has been in jail for three years, since his arrest in 2023. Former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell is one of a number of sporting greats to appeal to authorities about the treatment Khan is receiving in prison. He has spoken to SBS World News' Naveen Razik.

  5. 22h ago

    Airfares Set For Take-Off As Oil Prices Push Travel Costs Higher

    Oil prices are rising and so are airfares. What it means for travellers and budgets. Australian travellers are being warned to expect higher airfares as surging oil and jet fuel costs put pressure on airline budgets. Host Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gotlieb about airline competition, capacity cuts and why ticket prices are likely to keep climbing. Plus, the Australian sharemarket falls to a three-month low as investors brace for higher interest rates and rising energy costs. Chris Brycki from Stockspot joins the podcast to break down what's driving markets and what it means for investors.

  6. 23h ago

    The weather is becoming more extreme. What does this mean for the great Aussie summer?

    With hotter temperatures and more extreme weather becoming a fixture of Australia's holiday season, does this signal the end of the great Aussie summer? Should we schedule our 'peak' summer — holidays, school breaks and sporting events — according to safety rather than tradition? With hotter temperatures and more extreme weather becoming a fixture of Australia's holiday season, does this signal the end of the great Aussie summer?Should we schedule our 'peak' summer — holidays, school breaks and sporting events — according to safety rather than tradition?

  7. 1d ago

    Multiple oil routes compromised as conflict spreads across Middle East

    As Iran and the United States fight over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery carrying oil to the world from Saudi Arabia has been compromised. Drones have struck the East-West Pipeline, causing extensive damage that could take weeks to recover from. And now, one of two routes out of the Red Sea is also under threat, as Iran-backed Houthi forces advance toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. As Iran and the United States fight over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery carrying oil to the world from Saudi Arabia has been compromised.Drones have struck the East-West Pipeline, causing extensive damage that could take weeks to recover from.And now, one of two routes out of the Red Sea is also under threat, as Iran-backed Houthi forces advance toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

  8. 1d ago

    Markets are bracing for a US rate decision. What could it mean for investors and inflation?

    The Australian sharemarket is on edge ahead of what could be one of the biggest market-moving events of the year: the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Host Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Armina Rosenberg from Minotaur Capital about why expectations for US rates are shifting, what sticky inflation means for markets, and how investors are positioning themselves. The conversation also explores the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on investment opportunities.

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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.

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    SBS News
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