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A new drug for treatment-resistant depression will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme this week, making it more affordable for 30,000 Australians. The medication is a chemical cousin of the drug ketamine and is bringing hope to many who live with the chronic mental illness.

A Vancouver Filipino street festival has turned tragic when a man drove an SUV through a crowd, killing 11 and injuring dozens. Police, who ruled out terrorism, say the suspect who is in custody was known to them due to prior mental health interactions. As the city mourns, leaders have pledged support and the Filipino community has vowed to rebuild.

A panel of undecided voters handed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a convincing win at the end of the fourth and final leaders debate. With one week of campaigning remaining, the verdict of voters across Australia will be sealed on May 3.

A funeral and procession for Pope Francis has been attended by 400,000 - bringing together royals, world leaders, pilgrims and refugees. The first Latin American pope has been remembered as a champion for peace, inclusion, and mercy.

An elected Dutton Coalition Government would establish a Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs to provide greater support for Australians being held in arbitrary detention overseas. The need for a Special Envoy has been identified by the Australian Wrongful and Arbitrary Detention Alliance as a key strategy to provide a stronger focus on efforts to free Australians being detained by certain countries...

The Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia says they are concerned multiculturalism isn't a key election issue in this federal election campaign. They've released a policy platform criticising proposals to change the citizenship 'values' test, ban refugees from Gaza, and deport dual nationals convicted of crimes. Chairperson Peter Doukas says he's also concerned migrants have becom...

The climate is changing and so is the way people are talking about it – with science communicators around the world using laughs over lectures to drive the climate conversation.

Imagine voting without the hallmarks of election day – a sausage sizzle, how-to-vote cards, or information about the candidates. What is unthinkable for many Australians is a reality for people who are in prison. ⁠ Just 274 prisoners voted in the last Federal Election, and former inmates say the barriers to voting can feel dehumanising.

Two in three Australians will receive some form of skin cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, with one person dying with melanoma every six hours. Significant advances in treatment have cut the death rate in half since 2010 - but the sun safety message just isn't sinking in for young people. And as the rate of melanoma continues to rise, experts say social media is driving a dangerous trend.

As Australia’s housing crisis continues, Perth has become one of Australia’s least affordable cities to rent. With more people experiencing homelessness, one Indonesian migrant is doing what she can, providing free food to those struggling.

It's been 10 years since a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing more than 9,000 people. Residents and aid workers have shared their experiences of that day and the impact it has had on the nation, with SBS Nepali.

In this episode: Washington threatens to walk away from Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, Asia Correspondent Aaron Fernandes joins us to discuss what's triggered the unfolding crisis between India and Pakistan, we'll explore the impact of Pope Francis’ legacy on the future direction of the Vatican, and Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson draws striking parallels between Canada and Australia...

In a rare rebuke, US President Donald Trump has called on Russia to halt attacks on Ukraine. It follows Russia's largest and deadliest attack on Kyiv in months, which killed 12 people in strikes that pounded the capital for hours in the middle of the night.

Thousands have marched through the former Auschwitz Nazi death camp in Poland in an annual ceremony which this year marks 80 years since the camp's liberation. Among those marching were Holocaust survivors, calling for the world to remember the Holocaust as a lesson for humanity.

Thousands of people have gathered across Australia for ANZAC Day. The Prime Minister attended the National Service in Canberra.

Cost of living: it’s the term we haven’t been able to escape since the last election. From housing to migration, household budgets to the Australian economy, Independent Economist Saul Eslake breaks down what’s on offer this election.

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been asked to clarify the Coalition's position on migration, after his immigration spokesman, Dan Tehan, appeared to confuse the Coalition's permanent migration target with skilled visa numbers. Mr Tehan also confirmed a Coalition government would cut Australia's humanitarian visa intake by 20,000 visas.

The Coalition have announced a $90 million investment in family and domestic violence, following Labor's $8.6 million commitment announced earlier this week. This comes amid bipartisan support for Labor's $4 billion National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children released in 2022. But advocates and victim-survivors are disappointed by what they see as minimal attention from politicians on...

US President Donald Trump has again taken aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming his refusal to accept Russian occupation of Crimea for failure to end the Russia-Ukraine war. But Mr Zelenskyy says ceding the territory would be a violation of Ukraine's constitution.

India has launched a sweeping diplomatic crackdown on Pakistan after a gun attack in the Indian-controlled part of the disputed territory of Kashmir killed 26 tourists.

For a year and a half, Israel has been bombarding the densely populated Gaza Strip in response to attacks staged by Hamas on October 7th, 2023. It was a rapid escalation of an old, old conflict and many people understand that it has created millions of displaced people and refugees. Not many people understand that many of those are also stateless. This third episode of Belonging Nowhere looks into...

What is the best way to start a discussion with your employer about getting a pay rise? In this episode we break down how to approach your boss, what type of industries are more likely to get a pay rise now, and negotiating more money when you start a new job. Dave Cawley from Hays recruitment looks at what strategies work and what strategies do not.

The National Party of Australia, currently led by David Littleproud, has taken pride in representing regional and rural communities across Australia for over 100 years. While the party has never formed government on its own, it has played a big part in Australia's parliament.

The Coalition has pledged to increase defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP if elected. Labor has criticised the lack of detail in the plan.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Damien Boey from Wilson Asset Management about the day's market action, including what could be the end of US exceptionalism and why US funds may be flowing through to Australian markets.