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.
Both major parties have begun their official federal election campaigns, choosing Queensland to get proceedings underway. Anthony Albanese has launched his re-election fight in Peter Dutton's own ele…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says more than 300 foreign student visas may have been revoked under the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. But the tactics used by the State Department h…
Muslims worldwide are preparing to celebrate Eid, as the fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end. One Australian entrepreneur who caters for family events, is also helping others overcome barriers.
The Australian federal election season has begun and you might be wondering how to have your say at the polls. Now that the election has been called, all adult Australian citizens not yet enrolled mu…
The United Nations has observed the International Day of Remembrance for victims of slavery. This annual Day aims to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice today, and remembers tho…
The automotive industry has become another front in a burgeoning global trade war, after U-S President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on all foreign cars and car parts entering the countr…
In this episode: a journalist’s dream becomes a security nightmare for the White House, why the Ukraine peace talks aren’t taking off, the trouble in Turkiye, and Suharto 2.0? Why a new law in Indone…
Ukraine’s European allies say sanctions against Russia MUST remain in place, setting up a potential conflict with the Trump administration which has said Moscow’s demands for relief would be looked a…
The World Food Programme is warning that the ongoing blockade of humanitarian supplies into Gaza puts hundreds of thousands at risk of malnutrition and starvation.
The 2025 Federal Election has now been called. So what does that mean? And what do you need to do now?
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has responded to Labor's pre-election budget, saying Australia is at a "sliding doors moment". It's a reference to a 1998 film that ponders near-misses and how a differ…
For thousands of years, Aboriginal people in Tasmania have harvested yula, also known as muttonbirds, a short-tailed shearwater. The harvest is one of the oldest cultural practices for Tasmanian Abor…
Global markets slide as President Trump announces 25% tariffs on automotives coming into effect from April 3. For more, plus today’s market action, Rhayna Bosch speaks with Economic Futurist, Evan Lu…
United States President Donald Trump has dismissed concern around the addition of a journalist to a secret group chat, calling the criticism and calls for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign as …
In Gaza, Palestinians are gathering in protest at both the Israeli bombardment on Gaza and against the ongoing rule of Hamas in the territory. In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israeli protesters are also d…
Just a day after a truce on energy strikes was announced, Ukraine and Russia are accusing each other of breaking the deal.A planned ceasefire in the Black Sea remains uncertain, with Moscow still dem…
The small business sector is describing the federal budget as a missed opportunity. Members of the sector claim they've been denied further support by the government at a crucial time.
Rhayna Bosch speaks with Seneca investments Luke Laretive on inflation, the budget and all the day’s market action. Plus – an iconic 90s fashion brand collapses.
Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson has confronted Anthony Albanese as the Prime Minister basked in the afterglow of his government's budget during the morning TV rounds. He's one of a number of people…
United States President Donald Trump has downplayed reports that sensitive plans for a military strike against Yemen's Houthis were sent to an encrypted group chat that included a journalist. Democra…