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SBS News In Depth
Episodes — page 51
As the housing crisis worsens, this city hotel is helping to build homes for at-risk women.Raising funds to ease homelessness among women is the focus of a Sydney hotel, one of 12,000 social enterprises in Australia that combine profit with purpose.
Trump says he ordered strikes against IS in NigeriaPresident Donald Trump says the United States has launched a 'powerful and deadly' strike against IS in north-western Nigeria. Mr Trump described those killed as 'terrorist scum' w…
Refugee hotline sees spike in calls for help after Bondi terror attackA hotline supporting refugees who have fled war, violence and persecution has received a funding boost after the Bondi terror attack. Those running the hotline service in New South…
The hidden workforce behind Melbourne’s tram seatsMelbourne’s trams have been part of the city for more than 140 years. Almost half a million people ride them each day — but few know the story behind the seats they sit on.
Drama, dreams, distraction, diversion - 2025 in sportThe sporting universe provided both a welcome distraction from the problems of the world in 2025... as well as a whole heap of drama and intrigue of its own.
The full beauty of Lake St Clair's depths is revealedLake St Clair is surrounded by Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage area and was carved out by glaciers over millions of years. It's around twice as deep as Bass Strait, but Austra…
A heroine, a monster and true love - the new genre that's overturned the book worldIt's not science fiction, but it has elements. It's not romance, but it touches the heart. It's not fantasy but don't be surprised if you encounter a werewolf or an elf. It's the n…
A seat at the table: How charities are fighting Christmas lonelinessAs Australians prepare to celebrate Christmas, charities across the country are stepping in to support those most at risk of loneliness and isolation during the holiday season. Wes…
US economy expands more than expected as local ASX Santa rally hits snagSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mathan Somasundram from Deep Data Analytics about the better than expected US GDP result and what it means for interest rates, plus…
As Christmas comes, Ukraine faces destruction and diplomacyAs Ukraine approaches another wartime Christmas, the contrast between diplomacy and destruction could hardly be sharper. While Kyiv says it has strengthened draft peace proposals i…
Meet the people helping clear Santa's flight path for smooth sleighingThe Peterson Space Force Base in the US city of Colorado Springs is normally busy tracking military targets. But this Christmas, it has another important mission: following the pro…
Turning points: what defined the world in 20252025 has been a huge year for geopolitics, natural disasters and a changing of the guard at the top levers of international power and influence. We look back at the key moments.
ASX hits six week high as gold reaches another recordSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jamie Hannah from VanEck to find out what's driving the market as the Santa Rally continues.
US, Venezuela edge closer to serious confrontationThe United States and Venezuela are edging closer to a serious diplomatic confrontation, after the US seized two oil tankers linked to the Venezuelan government in international wa…
NSW parliament passes laws limiting protests, but will they be allowed to stand?Laws to restrict the right to protest in New South Wales after the Bondi terror attack have passed the Parliament after a marathon sitting. A broad coalition of groups has expresse…
Australia in 2025: The events that shaped the nationIt has been a turbulent 12 months for Australians with unity in the community tested with the spillover of tensions from global conflicts. There was also milestone moments with the…
Is the Santa rally here?SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alex Pikoulas, CFA from Munjarra Capital about the day's sharemarket action and asks, is the Santa rally here?
Israel authorises 19 new settlements in the West BankIsrael’s move to authorise 19 West Bank settlements has reignited debate over security, annexation and the future of a Palestinian state. Supporters say it formalises existing outp…
Nation holds a day of reflection for victims and survivors of Bondi massacreA National Day of Reflection has been held on Sunday to commemorate victims of the Bondi mass shooting last week. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also announced a review into feder…
They prosecuted the Capitol rioters. Now the rioters and the DOJ are after them.The Capitol riot in January 2021 set off the largest criminal investigation in the Justice Department’s history. On his first day back in office, US President Donald Trump granted…
