SBS News In Depth

At least 23 people are reported dead in the latest Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. It's a brutal reminder that despite upbeat talk in recent times, the war still rages on, with a lot to do until peace is realistically in sight.

A lot has happened since the last sitting week. The Prime Minister announced Australia's plan to soon recognise Palestinian statehood, and the best economic minds gathered to solve the productivity crisis. We break down why you should care about productivity at all, and Jacqui Lambie talks through her idea for a 'climate army'.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott about the company's $2.9bn profit, bonus shareholder returns and the economic environment, plus a look at the day on the sharemarket including Qantas' second best profit result ever, with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets.

Two children have been killed and 17 people wounded in a Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis in the United States. Authorities say they're investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics.

The United Nations has held an emergency Security Council meeting on Gaza, where famine has now been declared by international experts. Israel disputes the findings, calling them fabricated, while all but one Security Council member has voiced alarm.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has condemned marches scheduled in major cities around the nation this Sunday, as "dividing and undermining social cohesion". Ahead of the Marches for Australia, some Indian influencers and community leaders are urging immigrants living in Australia to "stay inside" and avoid protests for "safety".

The Coalition is urging the government to accelerate its legislation for listing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group. It comes after Australia's security and intelligence community alleged the IRGC directed attacks on the Jewish community.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner following the group's results announcement to find out more about the operating environment, airfares and consumer trends, plus Michael Wayne from Medallion Financial Group goes through the day's sharemarket action including a look at the surprise rise in inflation.

Australians in Iran have been urged to leave, after the federal government cut diplomatic ties with the country and expelled the Iranian ambassador from Australia. Many in the Australian-Iranian community have welcomed the decision, as well as the move by the Australian government to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. While some Iranian community groups have be...

A major manhunt is underway in Victoria for the man suspected of killing two police officers and injuring one after opening fire on them during a search warrant. The 56-year-old suspect, Dezi Freeman, was known to have beliefs consistent with the so-called 'sovereign citizens' movement.

Israel’s war in Gaza has drawn renewed outrage after air strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed 20 people, including five journalists and several medical staff, in what are described as double-tap attacks. The incident, captured live on television, has sparked international condemnation, while in Israel thousands have marched demanding a ceasefire and the release of hostages still held i...

The number of Australians living with allergy has doubled in nearly 20 years, according to a new report, which examines the financial and personal costs of the chronic condition. Demand for services is unprecedented, and experts warn allergy does not just impact health - it can reshape sufferers’ lives.

In this special extended edition of SBS On the Money, join SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves as he speaks with Coles Group CEO Leah Weckert to find out how shoppers are feeling, Fortescue CEO Dino Otranto on how the political landscape is impacting his operations while Stephanie Youssef discusses Tyro's results with CEO Jon Davey, plus hear from Jamie Hannah from VanEck on the day on the sharem...

Women who speak up against wrongdoing and become whistleblowers are paying a heavy price for their courage, according to a new report from the Human Rights Law Centre. The study finds women are more likely to face harassment and bullying in the workplace because of their whistleblowing disclosures. Whistleblower advocates are urgently calling for the establishment of a Whistleblower Protection Aut...

Australia's police and intelligence agencies have revealed the Iranian Revolutionary Guard was behind two antisemitic attacks in Australia. The discovery of the network being directed by Iran has led to the expulsion of Iran's Ambassador in Canberra and the removal of Australia's diplomats from Tehran.

The government's First Home Buyer Guarantee scheme will allow thousands more renters, who are struggling to save for the usual 20 per cent home deposit, the chance to enter the property market. But experts say the scheme, brought forward by three months to October, may not be as helpful as it initially sounds. They say it leaves those using the scheme financially vulnerable, and shuts out low-inco...

Environment Minister Murray Watt has announced an accelerated timeframe to improve Australia's 'broken' biodiversity and conservation laws. It comes after broad consensus emerged on the urgent need for reform at the government's economic roundtable. Labor is promising stronger environmental protections and faster project approvals - but it's not the first time.

A new report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found fewer Australians are reporting scams in 2025, but more money has been lost. The report has found people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are more likely to suffer loss.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management about the day's sharemarket action, including why investors are increasingly confident of a September interest rate cut in the US. Plus Hannah Kwon finds out more about the way AI is being used to scam people with Jeannie Paterson from the Melbourne Law School.

The government has already pledged to pause changes to the National Construction Code to accelerate housing supply - and now they are fast-tracking their expansion of the First Home Buyer Guarantee. While the expansion is being praised for widening access to the property market, critics say it will drive up property prices if not paired with a boost in supply.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged nearly 300 prisoners of war, a swap deal unfolding on Ukraine's Independence Day. The day was commemorated in solemn ceremonies both in Ukraine and around the world among the Ukrainian diaspora.

As pranks go, this one certainly hit the headlines. The US State Department is warning diplomats about attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using technology driven by artificial intelligence. It’s the latest high-tech instance of a top-level Trump administration figure being targeted by an impersonator.

People have turned out in huge numbers for nationwide protests against Israel's military actions and restrictions on aid into Gaza. The marches in more than 40 locations nationally were backed over 250 community organisations, including unions and prominent public figures. It comes days after famine was declared in Gaza City, where Israel is poised to intensify its military assault.

Noah Paoa is a PhD candidate in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. His research focuses on sea level rise-induced flooding and its specific impacts on coastal cultural assets and archaeological sites throughout Polynesia. Using digital elevation mapping and wave-driven flood models, Paoa’s work projects future threats to irreplaceable heritage sites. In this ep...

The controversy over working from home continues to swirl around the nation's workplaces. Employers want their workers back in the office; workers ask why as they get more work done at home. So what do the facts tell us about working from home? Dr. Mark Benden is the chair for the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M University in the US, and he's been carrying out exha...