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New laws force employers to take responsibility for preventing sexual harassment from 2023-12-12T18:42:27
New laws forcing employers to be responsible for preventing sexual harassment have come into force in Australian workplaces. They now give the Human Rights Commission the power to investigate if co...
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'Completely the wrong decision' or 'really positive': cut to net migration draws mixed reviews from 2023-12-12T18:35:59
The federal opposition claims the government's migration reforms will make the housing crisis worse amid a shortage in skilled tradespeople. His comments have raised fears the major political parti...
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SBS On the Money: 40 years since its float, where to now for the Australian dollar? from 2023-12-12T17:49:32
Today marks 40 years since the Australian dollar was floated, so Rhayna Bosch takes a look back with Chris Weston from Pepperstone and discusses the outlook for the currency, plus SBS Finance Edito...
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Call for global collaboration amid heightened unrest marks 75 years since UN Declaration of Human Rights from 2023-12-12T17:45:04
The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, is calling for global collaboration to address threats such as war and pollution. He spoke on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Righ...
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EU climate chief says COP28 agreement isn't ambitious enough from 2023-12-12T12:17:19
A potential climate deal has been proposed at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai as the gathering nears its end. But Australia, the United States and European powers have called for a more ...
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'Seeing it is worse than ten briefings': UN delegates visit Rafah crossing from 2023-12-12T11:58
The United Nations still seeks a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with its General Assembly expected to meet today to approve such a draft. Questions are also raised after reports that Israel us...
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INTERVIEW: the CEO of CEDA speaks to SBS about reform of the skilled migration visa process from 2023-12-12T07:05:06
Reform of the skilled migration visa process has been welcomed by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia
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Why are we so reluctant to deal with grieving? from 2023-12-12T07:00
As a society, we might like to think we’re comfortable acknowledging death, but for many our dominant western culture struggles to hold space for grief. Other cultures also carry taboos around grie...
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International students a major focus of Australia's migration overhaul from 2023-12-11T18:43:50
The government has introduced a raft of changes to the international student visa as part of a major migration reform. The ten-year strategy aims to halve net migration to Australia over the next t...
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Queensland prepares for Cyclone Jasper as South and Western Australia battle fires and flood from 2023-12-11T17:51:14
The wild and unpredictable weather conditions continue to make their way across the country. Residents have been urged to listen to the advice of authorities amid flooding and fire events, and in Q...
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CSIRO detecting fishy ocean water to protect booming aquaculture industry from 2023-12-11T17:36:47
The C-S-I-R-O have completed initial testing of a breakthrough weather service that it hopes will support Australia's aquaculture industry. The scientists have trialled the new 'AquaWatch' technolo...
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INTERVIEW: Tuvalu's former foreign minister talks to SBS about saving the sinking island from climate change from 2023-12-11T17:05:40
How do you ensure permanent statehood if your home nation is swallowed by rising sea levels? Tuvalu is looking at digital and legal solutions.
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Nations on climate change frontline speak up at COP28 as clock ticks on fossil fuel from 2023-12-11T16:15:41
As the UN climate talks draw to a close, negotiators are under increasing pressure to forge an agreement on fossil fuels. COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber has emphasised the urgency of the need to a...
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Humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as shortages become more severe from 2023-12-11T12:31:45
The war in Gaza continues, with the death toll getting difficult to estimate as healthcare infrastructures are entering a critical situation. Around the world, protesters show their support for bot...
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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces her retirement from politics from 2023-12-10T19:07:05
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced her resignation at an emotional press conference. She will finish up in the role at the end of the week, saying with Queensland in good shape ...
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Representatives Clash at COP28 over proposal to phase out fossil fuels from 2023-12-10T14:11:53
Representatives at the COP28 Climate summit in Dubai have disagreed over a proposed agreement to phase out fossil fuels. COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber says countries must work harder to collabora...
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Interview: China launches world's largest underground laboratory looking into the existence of dark matter from 2023-12-10T13:57:11
Interview: China has launched operations at the world's deepest and largest underground laboratory in an attempt to solve one of the biggest scientific mysteries: the existence of dark matter. The ...
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Australia's migration system set for major overhaul as PM flags reduced intake from 2023-12-09T20:34:11
The federal government is due to outline its strategy for major reforms to Australia's immigration system. It comes after the findings of the first significant review of the system in 35 years foun...
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Gaza ceasefire bid at UN Security Council fails due to US veto from 2023-12-09T13:26:15
A United Nations Security Council draft resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has failed, following a veto from the United States. It comes as Israel i...
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INTERVIEW: Specialist early intervention support for forced marriage survivors welcomed from 2023-12-09T12:10:59
A new program for forced marriage survivors goes some way to addressing gaps in early intervention, the Australian Red Cross says.
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INTERVIEW: Global Cooling Pledge backed by 63 nations, but not Australia from 2023-12-09T12:10:57
The world's first ever Global Cooling Pledge has been signed by 63 nations, but the absence of Australia on the list has been criticised by an Australian climate tech entrepreneur.
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Half of Australia experiencing a heatwave this week from 2023-12-08T18:52:12
Multiple states are on high alert for bushfires with scorching conditions forecast this weekend. High temperatures across South Australia are expected to continue over the weekend, while heatwave c...
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Taiwan presidential election now a three-way race. What are the implications for Australia? from 2023-12-08T18:02:11
The presidential election in Taiwan will take place early next year. And Australia is now thinking about what the election will mean for its interests in the region.
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SBS On the Money: The RBA's agreement with the government from 2023-12-08T17:50:47
The RBA and government have updated their agreement which stipulates its independence and dual mandate of targeting inflation and full employment. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with P...
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1800RESPECT domestic violence hotline adds text messaging as demand increases from 2023-12-08T13:56:28
The national domestic violence hotline has launched an expanded counselling and referral service to now include a text messaging option.
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Australian delegation prepares to visit Israel as bombardment continues in Gaza from 2023-12-08T12:03:08
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are being pushed further south as intense fighting continues in Gaza, two months since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas. Hundreds of people have m...
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At COP28, China says the ocean could be key to storing carbon from 2023-12-08T11:26:10
On the eighth day of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, delegates have discussed ways to better protect the ocean's atmosphere. Meanwhile, for the first time in history, a COP gathering ha...
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The family secret that's shining light on a shadowy moment in Australian history from 2023-12-08T07:05:07
A family's quest to trace its father's past has shed light on a shadowy moment in Australian history, uncovering how Holocaust survivors may have carried out executions of Nazis living in the count...
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New travel options for vision-impaired tourists from 2023-12-07T19:16:19
With over half-a-million people in Australia living with blindness or impaired vision, one tour operator is helping them see the world. They've travelled to Perth for the first time, helping a smal...
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Review finds disability sector too reliant on the NDIS from 2023-12-07T18:57:24
A landmark review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme has found Australia's disability support system is too reliant on the scheme, resulting in limited choice and control for users. The ...
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Over half a million Australians missing out on entry level jobs from 2023-12-07T18:15:33
Anglicare's latest Jobs Availability Snapshot reveals the extent of long-term unemployment in Australia. The annual report has found almost 560,000 people have been looking for work for four years ...
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SBS On the Money: The changes to financial advice laws hoped to make it more accessible from 2023-12-07T18:07:38
The Federal Government is introducing new laws to make getting financial advice more accessible by introducing a new class of profession, 'Qualified Advisers', which will be able to offer limited p...
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UN Climate chief: 'Good intentions won't halve emissions, we need finance' from 2023-12-07T12:28:59
On the seventh day of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, U-N climate chief Simon Stiell has urged attendees to agree on a phase out of fossil fuels. It comes as Climate Change and Energy M...
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Guterres launches his most powerful diplomatic tool from 2023-12-07T12:24:28
The United Nations Secretary General has invoked Article 99 of the founding U-N charter as Israeli forces intensify their bombing of southern Gaza.
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Christmas is coming - and so are the charity scams from 2023-12-06T19:13:43
At a time when charities are stepping up appeals for donations in the lead up to Christmas, the national charity regulator warns there is a high risk of fake charity scams. It comes as official dat...
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Australia Post to end daily letter deliveries from 2023-12-06T18:46:49
Just in time for Christmas, a major change is coming to the way Australia Post delivers. Daily letter deliveries are ending to focus more on parcels.
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Coming soon: Change Agents series 3 from 2023-12-06T16:53:33
We often hear about society's high achievers but there are others in our community working as role models of change. From community owned farms to the healing power of fairy tales, people passionat...
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Talk turns to global cooling at COP28 as US goes nuclear from 2023-12-06T11:53:32
On the sixth day of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, 63 countries have pledged to deeply cut cooling-related emissions. It comes as activists attending the summit have voiced their conce...
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UN laments lack of 'safe places' in Gaza as Israeli forces reach the heart of the south from 2023-12-06T11:37:20
Israel officials say its forces are in the heart of the city of Khan Younis, in what it has called the most intense fighting in five weeks of ground operations against Hamas. In a rare move, the Un...
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INTERVIEW: Gaza refugee Mohammed Al Shawwa from 2023-12-06T07:18:12
Since the start of the war in Gaza, 139 Australian citizens, permanent residents and family members have been evacuated, but more than 60 remain. SBS has been speaking with one Australian man, Moha...
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Increasing cost-of-living turning seasonal stress to distress from 2023-12-06T07:05:29
New research from Beyond Blue reveals one in five people are experiencing extreme effects on their mental health due to the rising cost of living. The data suggests financial pressures are the numb...
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Advocates welcome government support for forced marriage prevention from 2023-12-05T19:05:24
The federal government has announced a $12.1 million package to support the victims of forced marriage. The practice is considered a form of modern day slavery and can have severe impacts on the me...
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Hopes interest rate reprieve will slow soaring cost of living from 2023-12-05T18:38:09
Australian households have been given a reprieve ahead of the holiday season as the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent. The government says it's proof its policies are bringi...
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US says there have been too many civilian deaths in Gaza from 2023-12-05T13:38:11
Israel has expanded its ground and air offensives in southern Gaza, ordering residents of the city of Khan Younis to evacuate amid an already desperate humanitarian crisis. The U-S has issued its s...
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Hillary Clinton at COP28: 'Women bear the burdon of climatic events' from 2023-12-05T13:25:53
On the fifth day of the United Nations climate summit, delegates have discussed climate finance, and what role gender plays in addressing the climate crisis. It also saw COP28 president Sultan al-J...
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'I know he died. Emotionally I can't accept it.' Navigating the complexities of loss from 2023-12-05T07:00:36
Grief may be a universal experience but it’s felt uniquely across our multicultural landscape. In this first episode of Living Loss, we explore how many turn to their culture and community to navig...
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New resources to help people better manage arthritis from 2023-12-04T19:36:50
There's a shortage of rheumatologists in Australia. And patients are saying they wish they had more readily available support on how to manage the condition to improve their quality of life. A new ...
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Serious offenders could be re-detained in immigration detention amendment from 2023-12-04T19:16:56
The federal government will introduce legislation this week, to deal with the fallout from a High Court decision that ruled indefinite detention was illegal, resulting in the release of nearly 150 ...
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INTERVIEW: Venezuela holds referendum on future of oil rich Esequibo region from 2023-12-04T15:37:13
Polling booths have closed in Venezuela, where a referendum has been held to decide on the ownership of the oil-rich Esequibo region. The region is internationally recognised as part of neighbourin...
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COP28 host country is abusing public trust, says Al Gore from 2023-12-04T12:32:58
On the fourth day of the United Nations climate summit, delegates from around the world have focused on how a changing climate can affect health outcomes. Meanwhile, Australia has joined more than ...
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Effects of the war in Gaza spread elsewhere from 2023-12-04T12:27:26
The war between Hamas and Israel has resumed after the end of the truce. There are now worries that its effect could be felt outside of the Middle East.
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COP28: Australia urged to make substantial commitment to climate loss and damage fund from 2023-12-04T07:05:55
Caritas Australia says Australia is facing a high level of expectation to deliver on ambitious action on climate change at COP28.
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Climate disaster fund agreed in principle - but is time running out in the Pacific? from 2023-12-04T07:00
A global climate disaster fund to help the countries least responsible for the climate crisis but most affected has been signed off on at the COP28 talks in Dubai. Many details and funding are yet ...
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Time for a nap? Chinstrap penguins survive on 10,000 microsleeps a day from 2023-12-03T18:49:32
Penguins are sleeping only seconds at a time - but thousands of times a day - according to a new study published in the journal Science. Researchers say chinstrap penguins, who look like they're we...
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Are the major supermarkets price gouging to get record profits? from 2023-12-03T18:14:11
Supermarket giants accused of price gouging during a cost-of-living crisis could be scrutinised by a parliamentary committee. The Greens will seek to establish a committee inquiry into the impact o...
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As the temperatures rise, so does anxiety for many people from 2023-12-03T07:00
As negotiations ramp up at the UN climate conference in Dubai, those on the front line of climate change say the need for action has never been more acute. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast an...
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Can COP28 climate summit make history? from 2023-12-02T14:59:58
World leaders are gathering for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Renewable energy, fossil fuels and climate funds to address the most vulnerable countries are all on the agenda.
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INTERVIEW: EU Vice President Margaritis Schinas talks to SBS from 2023-12-02T07:30
European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas has been in Canberra this week. Among other things he's been finding a way to “mend fences” to find a path to a successful free trade agreement...
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Why extreme weather events can damage your mental health from 2023-12-02T07:00
The first ever 'Day of Health' will be held at the UN Climate Conference in Dubai on Sunday December 3rd, recognising the risks to people’s physical and mental well-being. Experts predict negative ...
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Survey of Women's World Cup players reveals shortcomings in pay and medical support from 2023-12-01T19:38:55
As the highs and lows of the Matildas and the 2023 Women's World Cup are written into history, a survey of players has highlighted shocking inadequacies at the highest level of the women's game.
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EU Vice President hopes to finalise free trade deal with Australia from 2023-12-01T17:36:24
The European Union has declared it wants to "mend fences" and work towards finalising a free trade deal with Australia, after the breakdown of negotiations this year. That's the message from a vice...
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INTERVIEW: What this Pacific leader hopes will come out of COP28 from 2023-12-01T17:29
This year's UN climate summit, COP28, is underway in the United Arab Emirates. For low-lying Pacific Island nations, the stakes couldn't be higher.
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SBS On the Money: Is work-from-home to blame for Australia's productivity problem? from 2023-12-01T17:17:52
Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis speaks with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves about Australia's productivity problem, if it's a concern, the impact WFH is having and her take on the RBA's fin...
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At COP28, small island states welcome deal on loss and damage fund from 2023-12-01T13:41:50
Representatives at the COP28 climate summit have announced a decision to launch a so-called loss and damage fund to support countries affected by global warming. It comes on the first day of the su...
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Israel and Hamas agree to truce extension - how long will it last? from 2023-12-01T13:24:27
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been extended again, allowing the exchange of further Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. It comes as United States Secretary of State Ant...
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The challenges facing COP28 from 2023-12-01T08:32:28
The Emirati oil tycoon leading COP28 - has denied allegations the host nation sought to strike fossil fuel deals with foreign governments as part of his official COP duties. Sultan Al Jaber says th...
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Diplomat, politician and Nobel winner Henry Kissinger has died from 2023-11-30T18:58:26
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has passed away at age 100. The original 'shuttle diplomat', Mr Kissinger was involved in many events throughout the world during the 1960s and 1970s ...
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SBS On the Money: World's most expensive cities plus withdrawing minimum super from 2023-11-30T18:51:26
Australia's biggest cities have fallen in the rankings of the world's most expensive. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Barsali Bhattacharyya from the Economist Intelligence: EIU Uni...
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Government optimistic about progress on climate change - despite falling behind from 2023-11-30T18:47:49
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has warned 'hostile actors' could target Australia's energy networks during extreme weather events, caused by global warming. Mr Bowen delivered the government's...
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Baltic States skip OSCE meeting over Russia's presence from 2023-11-30T15:44:50
World leaders have gathered for a major security meeting in North Macedonia, while others have boycotted the event due to Russia's presence. Meanwhile, foreign ministers have also gathered in Bruss...
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Talks underway to extend the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas from 2023-11-30T11:54:17
Negotiators are seeking to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Further Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners have been released under the deal, as reports emerge of two Palestinian bo...
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Australia set to enforce strict laws against hate crimes from 2023-11-30T07:21:29
New laws are set to be passed in federal parliament to ban any person from performing the Nazi salute in public, as well as the public display of a flag that represents a proscribed terror group. T...
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Parthenon Marbles Showdown: UK Prime Minister snubs Greek counterpart from 2023-11-29T19:06:20
The long-running dispute between Greece and Britain over the Parthenon Marbles has seen a bitter escalation after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with his counterpart Kyriako...
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On the Money: Inflation continues to ease so does that spell the end for rate rises? from 2023-11-29T18:00:24
The CPI Indicator eased to 4.9% annually in October, reducing the chance of a December interest rate rise. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Katrina Ell from Moody's Analytics to see...
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What did COVID cost Australia's health service? from 2023-11-29T17:28:08
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has just released a comprehensive report revealing how much money Australia spent on the health system response to COVID-19 from 2019-20 to 2021-22. T...
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Thalidomide was 'one of the darkest chapters in Australia's medical history': Albanese from 2023-11-29T16:57:16
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a formal apology to thalidomide victims in parliament. The drug thalidomide was only on the market for a few years, but killed and caused birth defects...
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Hostages and prisoners released but Israel recommits to an offensive from 2023-11-29T14:13:06
An extended six-day truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has entered its final day after another exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons. With a final round of e...
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Rescued tunnelling workers celebrate as investigations begin from 2023-11-29T14:03:06
Dozens of low-wage workers from India have been rescued from inside a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas which caved in on the 12th of November. The families of the 41 men are celebrating, while aut...
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The legacy of Charles Darwin - saving the golden lion tamarin from 2023-11-29T07:29:18
Dozens of young people have planted a green corridor that will be a future safe passageway for Rio de Janeiro’s most emblematic and endangered species, the golden lion tamarin. It's all part of a p...
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Minister pledges to safeguard the nation from network nightmares from 2023-11-28T19:49:52
More has been revealed about the federal government's formal review into Optus' recent outage. It aims to answer questions, but it also raises many.
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Why is the health of young Australians on the decline? from 2023-11-28T19:13:42
A new national framework tracking the health and wellbeing of young people across Australia has been launched in hopes of encouraging significant improvements before 2030. The Victorian Health Prom...
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SBS On the Money: Are shoppers holding back for sales? from 2023-11-28T17:37:44
Retail sales in the month of October fell 0.2% so did shoppers just hold back to spend up big at the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ste...
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Government accused of bungling after indefinite immigration detention ruled unlawful from 2023-11-28T17:17:35
The High Court has published its reasonings for ruling indefinite immigration detention unlawful amid continuing criticism over the government's handling of the release and monitoring of detainees....
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48 hour truce extension announced in the Gaza strip from 2023-11-28T15:06:54
A truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been extended for two days, with a further 11 hostages released to Israel in exchange for 33 Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons. The international...
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The barriers to employment faced by skilled migrants from 2023-11-28T07:05
New research out of RMIT university shows highly-skilled migrants are often faced with barriers to employment that leave them doing low-skilled work while skill shortages continue throughout the ec...
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Coming soon: Living loss from 2023-11-28T07:00
Everyone, at some point or another, will lose someone or something they love. Loss, grief, and healing. Living Loss is a new series by SBS News, exploring grief across different cultural contexts.
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INTERVIEW: Former Socceroo Craig Foster remembers football legend Terry Venables from 2023-11-27T19:25
Former Socceroo and football commentator Craig Foster played under the late Terry Venables for the Socceroos, and Venables also signed him for Portsmouth in the UK. He looks back on his memories of...
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SBS On the Money: Who is new RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser? from 2023-11-27T18:02:23
The Federal Government has tapped the Bank of England's Andrew Hauser to become the RBA's Deputy Governor. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Independent Economist Saul Eslake to find...
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Deal sees water returned to the Murray Darling basin from 2023-11-27T16:14:51
The Greens and Labor have struck a deal which would allocate hundreds of gigalitres of water to the environment in the Murray-Darling Basin through Commonwealth buy-backs. Meanwhile, the Labor gove...
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More hostages released by Hamas in exchange for Palestinians from Israeli prisons from 2023-11-27T16:09:47
Seventeen more hostages have been released by Hamas in exchange for 39 Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons, in the third round of exchanges on the penultimate day of a four-day truce. As the i...
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Tributes paid to football legend Terry Venables from 2023-11-27T15:10:14
Former England soccer player and manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80. Venables was a popular and charismatic figure who led England to the semi-finals of the European Championship in 1...
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Could underwater workouts be the answer for brain and spine injuries? from 2023-11-26T17:45:27
An experimental method aims at helping people recovering from brain and spine injury by doing underwater workouts. Although first trials show satisfaction for patients and practitioners, it is unce...
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Second hostage exchange to proceed following tense negotiations from 2023-11-26T13:00:40
A delay in the second hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel appears to have been overcome thanks to mediations from Egypt and Qatar. Officials say several Israeli hostages are set to be release...
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Fears for the 'powerhouse' of the Southern Ocean from 2023-11-26T07:00
Antarctica is often referred to as Earth's last great wilderness, but there's growing concern for one of the key species in the Southern Ocean's ecosystem. Antarctic krill are critical to maintaini...
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Will the world game experience a renaissance in Australia? from 2023-11-26T07:00
Football Australia has made the long-awaited announcement of the National Second Tier, with a start date aimed at April 2025. But what exactly is this new competition and how will it help the world...
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Could rewilding save our environments? from 2023-11-25T07:30
As world leaders head to the United Nations Climate Change Conference next week, climate targets will be put under the microscope. But some scientists say greater attention should be placed on the ...
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Nothing but the tooth - Australian dental care needs an overhaul from 2023-11-25T07:00
The Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to overhaul the dental care system and take immediate action to address unequal access. The ADA says a targeted approach to improve de...
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As Black Friday fever hits - what are the hidden costs? from 2023-11-24T19:56:46
Black Friday is an American tradition which has gone global, as shoppers all over the world head to the stores the day after Thanksgiving. Retailers here have caught on, and now Australians are tip...
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Making music venues more accessible for Australians with disability from 2023-11-24T18:50:56
One of Australia's largest ticket providers has launched a new accessible online platform, after longstanding ticketing issues for Australians with disability, including for recent sales of Taylor ...
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Early childhood education is a great start in life - but how do we pay for it? from 2023-11-24T18:28:50
Children who attend early childhood education and care perform better at school and later in life. That's according to a draft report by the Productivity Commission, which recommends up to 30 hours...
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SBS On the Money: Why bank transfers could soon take longer from 2023-11-24T18:04:18
Australian banks are coming together to invest $100m in an effort to improve customer protections against scammers. The Australian Banking Association's Anna Bligh explains why that may mean longer...
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Gaza poised for four-day truce from 2023-11-24T13:01:34
Israel and Hamas are set to start a four-day truce and mediators in Qatar say a group of 13 Israeli women and child hostages will be the first to be released. The truce comes as Hamas condemns Isra...
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INTERVIEW; NZ Political expert Dr Mark Boyd on New Zealand's drawn out process of forming a government from 2023-11-23T18:51
Dr Mark Boyd, A researcher in politics at Auckland University, talks to SBS's Janice Pedersen about the likely make up of New Zealand's new coalition government, and why it has taken six weeks to c...
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SBS On the Money: Population to almost double by 2071&RBA domestic inflation warning from 2023-11-23T18:23:30
Australia's population could go from 26 million to 46 million within five decades according to projections from the Bureau of Statistics. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Demographer Ashley Fell from McCri...
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Why is tiny Qatar such a major player in the Hamas-Israel negotiations? from 2023-11-23T16:47:53
Negotiations continue for the liberation of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and a potential ceasefire by Israel. Qatar. a small monarchy in the Persian Gulf, has played an important role in this pro...
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Dutch far-right Freedom Party surges to victory from 2023-11-23T16:35:10
Far right politician Geert Wilders has claimed a shock victory in the Dutch national election. The leader of the Dutch Freedom Party claimed 37 seats in the parliament, 12 seats ahead of the second...
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Highly-anticipated hostage deal between Hamas and Israel remains unclear from 2023-11-23T16:19:46
Details of a highly anticipated hostage deal, which includes a four-day pause to fighting between Hamas and Israel, remain unclear. Meanwhile, the federal government has announced it will provide h...
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Terrorism ruled out in Canada car explosion from 2023-11-23T11:52:45
A car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, Canada, has left two people dead and one border guard injured. While there were initial fears that the explosion could be ter...
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Australia's AI tech tango falters as report reveals funding failure from 2023-11-23T07:00
Artificial intelligence is already affecting people's daily lives, including how we work and shop ... it's even revolutionising healthcare. But countries are also grappling with how to regulate and...
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Strap in for cyber-secure Australian life - by 2030 from 2023-11-22T19:00:12
The Federal Government will spend almost $600 million to combat cyber crime, unveiling its long-awaited Cyber Security Strategy. Cyber security Minister Clare O'Neil says it will make Australia a w...
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SBS On the Money: Workers returning to CBD offices at different rates from 2023-11-22T18:31:50
CBRE says while workers are slowly returning to CBDs, those in Melbourne are doing so at a much slower pace. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with the commercial real estate company's He...
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Israel, Hamas agree temporary ceasefire, release of some hostages from 2023-11-22T18:28:13
Israel's emergency war cabinet has voted to approve an agreement with Hamas to release the first batch of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners during a temporary ceasefire. In Australia, ...
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Australian public supports an assertive attitude towards China from 2023-11-22T16:55:35
A new study shows the Australian public generally supports efforts by Australia and the United States to engage in strategic competition with China, with a positive perception of AUKUS and military...
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Summit in the sands: COP-28 gathers as glaciers melt from 2023-11-22T15:20:01
Later this month world leaders, climate experts and environmental activists are meeting in the United Arab Emirates for the COP-28 summit. If they need more proof the world has reached a warming ti...
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INTERVIEW: Epidemiologist James Trauer from Monash University from 2023-11-22T14:59:19
An epidemiologist says Australia's low COVID-19 booster rates amount to a public health failure. Just 27 per cent of people aged 75 or over have had a booster in the last 6 months and for people un...
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Trapped Indian tunnel workers may be rescued very soon from 2023-11-22T13:24:46
Rescuers in India have released video of 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in the country's north. The trapped workers are receiving food and oxygen through pipes and say they a...
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The legacy of former US President John F Kennedy lives on from 2023-11-22T07:00
It has been 60 years since former United States president John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas aged 46. His legacy has cast a long shadow on U-S politics and around the world, with many...
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Multicultural health conference aims to inspire change from 2023-11-21T19:38:09
A first of its kind national multicultural health and wellbeing conference has kicked off in Sydney. The conference is aiming to open dialogue and discuss ways of improving Australia's health syste...
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Financial counselling boosted by millions from 2023-11-21T18:57:46
More Australians will have access to financial counselling under a new federal government and industry-funded model. 30 million dollars will be invested in face-to-face and telephone counselling ov...
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SBS On the Money: Fewer people accessing medical help when needed because of rising costs from 2023-11-21T18:19:01
Seven per cent of Australians who needed to see a GP last financial year, delayed that visit or did not see one because of rising costs, with younger people or those in disadvantaged areas most lik...
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Mafia trial delivers hundreds of years in sentences from 2023-11-21T17:44:14
Italy’s largest mafia trial in three decades has seen sentences of over 2000 years handed out. More than 200 defendants received prison terms of up to 30 years. It’s the culmination of a three-year...
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Intense fighting continues around northern Gaza hospital from 2023-11-21T14:36:03
The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to claim lives, with more people killed in intense fighting around northern Gaza's Indonesian Hospital. Meanwhile, the United States says it is "clos...
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SBS On the Money: Optus CEO resigns, but will customers also leave? from 2023-11-20T19:19:49
OPTUS CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned following last week's outage, but history has shown customers don't necessarily follow. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with telecommunicatio...
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Anthony Albanese criticises China after naval ship incident from 2023-11-20T18:36:18
The Prime Minister has confirmed a Chinese sonar attack on Australian military divers has been raised with Beijing at the highest levels. The federal government first revealed the incident in a sta...
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More than half of all children in Australia may be missing out on swimming lessons from 2023-11-20T18:15:22
An alarming number of children are not being enrolled in swimming lessons in Australia, because their parents think they're too young. A new campaign is aiming to boost the number of under-5s takin...
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Rosalynn Carter, the Steel Magnolia, dies aged 96 from 2023-11-20T16:16:25
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96. The closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, the C...
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Israel and Hamas could be closer to a hostage release agreement from 2023-11-20T14:23:27
Hopes are growing for the release of Israeli hostages amid continuing hostilities in Gaza. Meanwhile, in one of Gaza's main hospitals, thirty-one premature babies have been safely moved out but man...
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Is wearing this scarf a political act? What does it mean? from 2023-11-20T11:50:30
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the black and white scarf known as the Kufiyah has been highly visible at pro-Palestinian protests. Australian politicians Mehreen Faruqi and Lidia Thorpe h...
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Australia's relationship with China put to the test after naval ship incident from 2023-11-19T19:13:38
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has returned from the APEC Summit to questions about his meeting with Xi Jinping. This comes as an incident in Japanese waters between an Australian and Chinese nava...
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Hundreds forced to evacuate Gaza City's largest hospital from 2023-11-19T13:13:46
Hundreds of people have been forced to evacuate Al-Shifa, Gaza City's largest hospital, many leaving on foot amid gunfire and explosions. Thousands of protesters in Israel have marched through Jeru...
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One small step - but a great leap forward for womankind from 2023-11-19T07:00
An Australian research centre has managed to achieve gender parity in just five years. Women in STEM say it's something to be celebrated, but note the work must go beyond quotas to continue to attr...
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Questions remain on Australia's relationship with China after APEC summit from 2023-11-18T18:36:39
The APEC summit in San Francisco has concluded, with Anthony Albanese now heading home. The Prime Minister is defending the summit's worth and outcomes - but he's facing questions over his attendan...
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World's largest plastic sorting facility promises a trashy revolution from 2023-11-18T15:08
A new state-of-the-art plastic sorting facility, the largest of its kind in the world, has been launched in Sweden. It's big enough to receive almost all plastic waste from Swedish households. The ...
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Israel announces limited fuel deliveries as Gaza buckles under blockade from 2023-11-18T13:11:30
Israel has agreed to permit the entrance of two fuel trucks per day into Gaza amid a critical shortage. But the United Nations has stopped deliveries of fuel, water and medical supplies to Gaza for...
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Optus CEO faces Senate grilling over outage from 2023-11-17T19:41:54
Optus' embattled Chief Executive has appeared before a Senate Committee looking into last week's devastating outage of the company' services, that affected up to ten million Australians. The hearin...
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APEC leaders focus on climate change from 2023-11-17T19:10:54
Climate change has dominated the first day of the APEC leaders' summit in San Francisco. The Prime Minister has high hopes for Australia to become a clean energy superpower. But with summer fast ap...
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Report confirms feared barriers to legal services for migrants during COVID pandemic from 2023-11-17T19:01:24
New research from the University of Melbourne reveals refugee and migrant communities faced additional barriers accessing legal and justice services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings show ...
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SBS On the Money: NZ records biggest population surge in 30 years + oil prices keep sliding from 2023-11-17T17:49:57
New Zealand has recorded its biggest population surge in 30 years amid a rise in migration, so how similar is it to Australia? Rhayna Bosch speaks with Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr, plus SB...
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Palestinian diplomat says Security Council should have demanded ceasefire long ago from 2023-11-17T10:58:03
Israel continues to resist calls for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, saying it is determined to stay the course and destroy Hamas' operations. But humanitarian organisations say civilians are pay...
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QUT celebrates Indigenous wisdom with new faculty from 2023-11-17T10:52:54
The Queensland University of Technology has announced plans to open Australia's first faculty dedicated to First nations wisdom. The Faculty of Indigenous Knowledges and Cultures will operate as a ...
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Cambodia faces mounting pressure to halt forced evictions at Angkor Wat from 2023-11-17T08:25:25
Cambodia’s government is under renewed pressure to stop the removal of around 10,000 families living near the temple of Angkor Wat. Since 2022, authorities have been ordering people to leave the UN...
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Don't use it, or lose it - doctors warn against antibiotic over-use from 2023-11-16T19:20:49
There are concerns about an increase in the amount of antibiotics being consumed in Australia. Doctors are warning the effectiveness - and supply - of antibiotics is not unlimited, and there are di...
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Getting heads together to reduce head injuries from 2023-11-16T19:14:10
In 2020-21, hundreds of thousands of Australians were admitted to the emergency department for head injuries. But some experts say the true number of these injuries is likely being under-reported. ...
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SBS On the Money: Jobless rate rises but a record number of people in work from 2023-11-16T17:38:16
Australia's jobless rate has risen to 3.7% but a record 14.17m people are in work. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Senior Economist Blair Chapman to find out what it says about...
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Labor announces fast-tracked bill following concerns around immigration detention ruling from 2023-11-16T16:21:14
Labor is set to pass a fast-tracked bill through parliament addressing community safety concerns following a High Court ruling resulting in the release of a number of migrants with criminal records...
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New parents feel 'disconnected' from support from 2023-11-16T13:35:28
New parents are revealing that they need more support to deal with the challenges of having children - according to a survey by perinatal support service, the Gidget Foundation. The gap in care has...
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Hamas dismisses claims IDF found weapons at Al-Shifa hospital from 2023-11-16T13:32:54
The pressure is mounting for Israel to declare a ceasefire in its operations against Hamas in Gaza, amid unrelenting concern for the fate of civilians and hospital patients caught in the fighting. ...
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Britain's Supreme Court rules government's Rwanda migrant plan is unlawful from 2023-11-16T11:00:18
In a landmark decision, Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that the government's controversial plan to send some migrants to Rwanda is unlawful, citing the risk of expulsion and the potential for il...
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GP workforce in crisis, new report reveals from 2023-11-15T19:36:44
Burnout, heavy workloads and greater dissatisfaction with their jobs - almost a third of Australia's GPs say they'll stop practising in the next five years. The Royal Australian College of General ...
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Emergency legislation likely following High Court ruling on indefinite detention from 2023-11-15T17:32:39
Amid growing pressure from the federal opposition over the government's handling of the release of 81 migrants from indefinite immigration detention, the Labor government has confirmed it plans to ...
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New cybercrime reported in Australia every six minutes - and it's getting worse from 2023-11-15T17:26:14
Australia's foreign signals intelligence agency has released its annual Cyber Threat Report and the findings are alarming, with over 94,000 reports of cyber threats made in the last year alone. Cyb...
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SBS On the Money: Wages grow at fastest pace on record + US inflation continues to ease from 2023-11-15T17:20:24
Wages grew at the fastest pace in the 26 years the ABS has been tracking them at 1.3% in the September quarter, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with IFM Investors Chief Economist Ale...
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Harsh critiques of international response to Gaza emerge as Israel continues hospital attack from 2023-11-15T12:28:48
As Israel and its Western allies continue to reject calls for a ceasefire, harsh critiques of the international response have been delivered both at the U-N and in Australia. Hamas has also rejecte...
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Calls for more international support as Ukrainian forces gain control of Dnipro River east bank from 2023-11-15T11:47:29
Ukrainian forces have gained control of the east bank of the Dnipro River, a crucial advance in the Kherson region. Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak made the announcement as he called for enhanced inte...
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Cost of living affecting social cohesion in Australia according to report from 2023-11-15T07:00
Social cohesion in Australia is gradually declining amid political and economic pressures. That's according to the 17th annual Scanlon Report which surveys Australians on issues such as multicultur...
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Hate crimes commission criticises NSW police behaviour from 2023-11-14T19:49:48
An inquiry into suspected historic hate crimes against the LGBTIQ+ community in New South Wales has offered hope to families that their loved ones' murders could now be solved. But on the day of it...
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Can crime rates and re-offending be reduced without jail time? from 2023-11-14T19:01:29
A new report has called for a shake-up of the criminal justice system to reduce the rate of re-offending. It says jail isn't working, and more community-based support services are needed.
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Opposition flags community safety fears following release of people from indefinite detention from 2023-11-14T18:11:11
The release of dozens of migrants from indefinite detention has prompted federal opposition calls for transparency from the government. Meanwhile, escalating living costs prompt Independent and Gre...
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SBS On the Money: Telstra benefits from Optus outage + Christmas spending plans from 2023-11-14T17:52:58
Hear from Telstra CEO Vicki Brady as she explains how the telco is benefiting from last week's Optus outage, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Matthew H...
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Hostilities in Gaza continue to intensify, sending ripples into Australia from 2023-11-14T15:51:15
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paid a visit to commanders and soldiers at a Gaza military post, as hostilities continue to intensify in their mission to overthrow Hamas. The fightin...
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David Cameron makes "unprecedented" return to UK politics, years after Brexit exit from 2023-11-14T12:05:26
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed Home Secretary Suella Braverman, amid pressure from both opposition MPs and within his own party. The decision has paved the way for the return of f...
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Labor says "crude and cruel" Robodebt scheme can never be repeated from 2023-11-13T19:22:39
The Albanese government says it agrees in principle with all fifty-six of the recommendations outlined in the Robodebt Royal Commission report. Formally responding to all of the recommendations out...
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SBS On the Money: Cyber threat hits ports operator&ANZ's record profit from 2023-11-13T19:03:59
Operations are resuming at one of the nation's biggest ports following a cyber attack at the weekend. Rhayna Bosch speaks with cyber security expert Troy Hunt for more, plus SBS Finance Editor Rica...
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Hot and fresh, or cold and stale? The unseen side of restaurant deliveries from 2023-11-13T17:19:14
Delivering food fresh and hot should be a straight-forward job. But when things go awry there are challenges for both restaurants and drivers who blame one another when deliveries go wrong. If your...
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Hospitals reach breaking point in Gaza from 2023-11-13T16:55:03
Two hospitals in northern Gaza have closed to new patients, with staff saying Israeli bombardment and a lack of fuel and medicine mean those already being treated may die. Meanwhile some are lookin...
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South China Sea tensions escalate following four-hour stand-off between China and the Philippines from 2023-11-12T19:13:05
The Philippines says it will continue coast guard missions to a disputed island in the South China Sea despite a tense four hour stand-off last week with China. News crews have been given rare acce...
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Fear for patients in Gaza hospitals as intense fighting continues from 2023-11-12T13:15:30
The Israeli Defence Forces have denied accusations of striking the largest hospital in the city of Gaza but confirm there are clashes with Hamas militants in the area, prompting civilians to leave....
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Australian athletes strive for gold at the upcoming Pacific Games from 2023-11-12T12:54:29
A number of Australian gold medal prospects are getting ready to head to the Pacific Games in Solomon Islands, some with hopes to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. It’s the largest contingent of...
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'Everybody had a name': New exhibition shares Holocaust atrocities from 2023-11-12T07:30
'Everybody had a name' - that's the lesson a new Australian exhibition aims to share about the more-than six million Jews and other minorities killed during the Holocaust. The Melbourne Holocaust M...
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Australia pays tribute to those who served and died in the nation's defence from 2023-11-11T19:52:14
Australia has paused to pay tribute to those who served, and died, in the nation's defence.
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Hamas-run health ministry says number killed in conflict has now surpassed 11,000 from 2023-11-11T14:11:24
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza is reporting that the number of people killed during Israel's military operations has now surpassed 11,000, with many of them being women and children. Reports...
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Joel has a very rare brain tumour. Here’s how surgeons are saving his life from 2023-11-11T07:00
Cancer remains a leading cause of death in Australia, with around 50,000 fatalities each year. One specialist cancer facility, that’s treated more than half a million patients, celebrates a major m...
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Price gouging inquiry finds migrant workers particularly affected from 2023-11-10T19:53:11
While all Australian households are feeling the crunch of rising costs, some communities are disproportionately impacted. An inquiry into price gouging has heard that migrant workers are particular...
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Mardi Gras looks to the future from 2023-11-10T18:41:11
Organisers of next year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have announced the lineup and theme for the 2024 event. 'Our Future' will be the theme of the festival, celebrating local LGBTIQ+ heroes.
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A fond farewell for AFL icon Ron Barassi from 2023-11-10T18:27:21
Thousands of mourners have gathered to farewell one of Australia's sporting greats in Melbourne. Australian Rules Football player and coach Ron Barassi is being remembered as a "larger than life" f...
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SBS On the Money: RBA upgrades inflation forecasts so who is to blame? from 2023-11-10T18:07:34
The RBA has lifted its inflation forecasts in its quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy, suggesting interest rates may stay higher for longer. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with UBS ...
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Legal experts, psychiatrists and refugee advocates eagerly await release of detainees from 2023-11-10T17:39:42
Legal experts, pyschiatrists and refugee advocates are celebrating a High Court decision which has found indefinite immigration to be illegal. One man has been already released and dozens more coul...
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Inquiry talks about sexual expression in NDIS plans from 2023-11-10T14:50:35
A parliamentary inquiry has been hearing evidence about what is reasonable and necessary to include as supports for participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Advocates have told the...
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'Is 10,000 killed in 30 days enough?': Four-hour pauses in fighting in Gaza as calls for ceasefire mount from 2023-11-10T12:16:30
After days of pressure by the United States and other nations, Israel has agreed to daily four-hour pauses in its military operations in Gaza to allow for the entrance of humanitarian aid. Meanwhil...
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Jewish communities mark 85 years since Kristallnacht from 2023-11-09T20:06:53
Jewish communities around the world are gathering this week in memory of Kristallnacht, also known as the night of broken glass. They'll remember the violent raids targeting Jewish homes and busine...
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High Court rules unlawful for government to detain people indefinitely from 2023-11-09T19:56:45
The High Court has ruled that it is unlawful for the federal government to detain people indefinitely in immigration detention where there is no real prospect they could be removed from Australia i...
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Federal government review to scrutinise Optus failure from 2023-11-09T19:32:15
The Federal Government has launched a review into the Optus outage that affected millions of customers as the telecommunications monitor urges those affected to raise compensation concerns with the...
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SBS On the Money special interview: NAB CEO Ross McEwan on rates, mortgages and Optus outage from 2023-11-09T17:52:49
As NAB posts a full-year cash profit of $7.7bn, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEO Ross McEwan to find out how higher interest rates are affecting the bank's customers and what th...
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UN chief says war crimes have been committed by both Israel and Hamas from 2023-11-09T11:46:48
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, says both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes in the Middle East.
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INTERVIEW: CEO of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre on High Court detention ruling from 2023-11-09T09:54:01
The head of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre has welcomed the High Court ruling that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. The court overturned a 2004 ruling that unsuccessful asylum seeke...
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Winners announced for Carla Zampatti scholarships that celebrate iconic designer's legacy from 2023-11-09T07:00
Four young women have been honoured with a scholarship that celebrates the legacy of the late Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti. The women, who come from different backgrounds, share their...
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SBS On the Money: What does the latest Optus outage say about Australia's telecommunications infrastructure? from 2023-11-08T17:45:14
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with telecommunications analyst Paul Budde to find out what needs to be done to improve the nation's infrastructure as Optus' systems go down impacting a...
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'Equivalent to boiling Sydney Harbour every eight minutes': New report finds world's oceans are in crisis from 2023-11-08T16:28:16
A new report has found the world's oceans are in crisis as extreme heat continues to threaten marine life with profound consequences. The scientific community is calling for urgent government inter...
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Millions lose phone and internet service in Optus outage from 2023-11-08T13:34:20
A nationwide outage of the Optus network has left millions of people and companies without internet and phone services. Optus says there are no indications it's a cyber-attack and says some of its ...
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From Beijing to Cook Islands: Pacific Island Forum ramps up as Albanese touches down from 2023-11-08T12:14:50
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. This year's summit aims to strengthen Pacific unity while addressing climat...
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Turnbull urges Albanese to avoid Israel 'showboating' as forces encircle Gaza City from 2023-11-08T10:49:13
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged the current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to not follow other world leaders in making a solidarity visit to Israel. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime M...
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Shimmering galaxies revealed in new photos by European space telescope from 2023-11-08T08:22:55
Scientists have unveiled the first pictures taken by the European space telescope Euclid four months after its launch from Cape Canaveral. The telescope will spend the next six years building the m...
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Celebrations and protests at Melbourne's annual day of colour and cruelty from 2023-11-07T19:23:56
A crowd of more than 80,000 people flocked to Flemington, for the 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup, with an overseas visitor taking home the big prize. The usual sparkling array of fashions were ...
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SBS On the Money: RBA lifts interest rates to a near 12 year high of 4.35% from 2023-11-07T17:39:30
The RBA has lifted official interest rates to a near 12 year high of 4.35% so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out what it means for the economy, markets and mortgage repayments with Beta...
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UN says Gaza becoming a 'graveyard for children', one month after Hamas attack on Israel from 2023-11-07T13:21:15
One month into the Israel-Hamas war and the cost to human life has been staggering, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The grim anniversary has prompted renewed calls for a ceasefi...
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Perth Mint launches new Lunar coin series from 2023-11-07T13:14:32
In a long-running campaign to enhance Australia's relationship with China, the Perth Mint has launched another Lunar coin series - this time featuring the Year of the Dragon which starts in Februar...
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Australia and China hail a "new era" in relations amid AUKUS and trade concerns from 2023-11-07T12:18:46
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and China's Premier Xi Jinping have discussed human rights, escalation of threats against Taiwan and trade bans on Australian exports worth $20 billion while on an o...
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Critics wary as public intoxication decriminalised in Victoria on Melbourne Cup Day from 2023-11-07T08:51:01
Victoria has become the latest Australian state to decriminalise public drunkenness. The state government has launched a new health-led approach on Melbourne Cup Day - but the new system has alread...
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Research suggests migrants can be part of the solution to the housing shortage from 2023-11-06T19:51:20
Higher interest rates have failed to cool the housing market in many parts of the country - as rents continue to rise amid low supply. But what role is migration playing as numbers hit record level...
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SBS On the Money: Investors and borrowers brace for possible Cup Day rate rise from 2023-11-06T18:02:03
Economists at Australia's big four banks are tipping a rate rise on Tuesday so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Berthon-Jones, CFA from Aequitas Investment Partners to find ou...
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Milestone Stolen Wages decision just another marker on a long road still ahead from 2023-11-06T14:36:52
Western Australia's government has agreed to a historic $180.4 million settlement to address the decades-long injustice of wages stolen from thousands of Aboriginal workers between 1936 and 1972. S...
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Australians arrive home after escaping Gaza from 2023-11-06T14:14:30
As more Australians arrive home after weeks trapped in Gaza, former Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits Israel in what he calls a "demonstration of solidarity". Israel has rejected growing interna...
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Frog sounds Australian database nears million milestone, thanks to citizen scientists from 2023-11-05T19:02:50
Nature-enthusiasts are being urged to get outside and record frog sounds for an app named Frog ID. Five new Australian frog species have been identified as a result of the pioneering Australian-mad...
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US rejects call for Gaza ceasefire by Arab leaders, saying such a move will help Hamas from 2023-11-05T18:26:14
Calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza are growing, with Arab leaders using a summit in Jordan to urge the United States to back the measure. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says such a mov...
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How Priya is breaking down barriers for women in music from 2023-11-05T07:30
Diwali is being celebrated across the world, often to the beat of a traditional drum called a dhol. And one female dhol player is working to break down traditional barriers for other women. This st...
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Pasifika activists say climate inaction is a violation of human rights from 2023-11-05T07:00
The Pacific Islands are on the frontline of climate change, with the future for many living there becoming increasingly uncertain. Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands, Pasifika a...
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Hezbollah leader says regional war with Israel is a 'realistic possibility' from 2023-11-04T14:09:04
The leader of Hezbollah has warned clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border have a "realistic" possibility of escalating into a broader Middle East conflict, while stopping short of announcing that Hez...
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Loved and loathed for colour and cruelty from 2023-11-04T07:30
The Melbourne Cup is one of Australia's most iconic annual sporting events. Some love the colour and spectacle of the first Tuesday in November when Melburnians get to enjoy a public holiday. But a...
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Anthony Albanese on a four-day visit to China from 2023-11-04T07:00
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese begin his four-day visit to China today in an effort to improve diplomatic relations. Mr Albanese says his key focus is restoring Australia's strong relationship wit...
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Legal setback for Australian women and children in Syrian refugee camp from 2023-11-03T20:14:46
The Federal Court has dismissed an application to repatriate a group of I-S wives, widows and children from two camps in northeast Syria. Relatives say they're devastated by the decision, with many...
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Census finds Australia is becoming less liveable from 2023-11-03T17:05:18
Australia's big cities, like Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, often rank as some of the most liveable in the world but not everyone rates them highly. A new report has found First Nations, non-binar...
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UN spokesman flags Gaza's water shortage as 'crime against humanity' from 2023-11-03T15:07:11
Israel says its forces have moved further into Gaza City, resulting in more people leaving and crossing into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing. The latest incursion comes as a United Nations ...
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'It takes time to develop trust': Study finds refugees less likely to report serious health conditions from 2023-11-03T14:38:12
A new report on the health of refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia shows the communities are much less likely to self-report cancer and mental health conditions. Refugees are also more l...
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The plan to tackle Australia's biggest killer from 2023-11-02T19:54:40
Cancer is Australia's biggest killer, taking the lives of 135 people every day. To combat this, the federal government has launched its first-ever national strategy in a bid to address the gaps in ...
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SBS On the Money: How to pick the right NBN speed plan + US leaves interest rates on hold from 2023-11-02T18:03:53
The ACCC is urging Australians to shop around for the best NBN broadband deal following changes to wholesale prices. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ACCC Commissioner Anna Brakey f...
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The Beatles turn to AI for final song from 2023-11-02T17:35:52
The Beatles are set to release what's been labelled as their final song. Named 'Now And Then', it's been 45 years in the making - with the first bars written by John Lennon in 1978.
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Working 9 to 5: Is working from home or the office the best way to make a living? from 2023-11-02T17:06:14
A new study suggests some employers in Australia are planning to reduce pay for workers who continue to work from home. The report says some companies are taking a hardline approach to recalling em...
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Civilians escape Gaza into Egypt after Qatar brokers deal with Egypt, Hamas, Israel from 2023-11-02T16:16:53
Civilian evacuees from Gaza, including 20 Australians, have crossed into Egypt under a Qatar mediated deal. The evacuation comes as another blast shakes Jabalia, Gaza's largest refugee camp, with m...
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Payphone upgrade in disaster-prone areas from 2023-11-01T20:12:08
Ahead of what's shaping up to be a difficult bushfire season in Australia, Telstra is introducing new initiatives to ensure every Australian has a mobile connection during natural disasters. The in...
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Family fears jailed democracy advocate could die in Chinese prison from 2023-11-01T19:56:21
The family of pro-democracy activist Dr Yang Hengjun has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, pleading with him to do everything he can to secure his release when the Prime Minister heads to...
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SBS On the Money: IMF says RBA should lift interest rates from 2023-11-01T18:43:40
The IMF says the RBA should lift interest rates and the government should spend less on infrastructure to tackle inflation. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with International Monetary F...
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INTERVIEW: Foreign Minister Penny Wong on the conflict in the Middle East from 2023-11-01T17:46:54
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Australian government is continuing to urge Israel to do all that it can to protect civilian lives and comply with international humanitarian law. She says the ...
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Israeli air strikes on refugee camp kill Hamas commander and at least 50 Palestinians from 2023-11-01T15:19:40
Israeli airstrikes have hit a densely populated refugee camp in the Gaza Strip killing at least 50 Palestinians and a Hamas commander. And Hamas militants have declared their intention to release s...
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'They are humans, like you': advocates prepare High Court challenge to indefinite mandatory detention from 2023-11-01T15:16:44
The High Court is preparing to hear a landmark legal challenge this month ((Nov)) to Australia's longstanding policy of mandatory immigration detention. The plaintiff will argue that the country's ...
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Are Australians losing confidence in democracy? from 2023-11-01T07:00
Satisfaction with democracy in Australia is falling behind that of its Indo-Pacific neighbours. That's one of the findings in a report from the Australian National University. And while confidence ...
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Judge says Whakaari eruption should have been 'no surprise' from 2023-10-31T18:42:49
The final defendant in the trial over the deadly White Island disaster has been found guilty on one charge. Whakaari Management Limited or WML was facing two charges related to alleged health and s...
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New fund launched to support women and girls in football from 2023-10-31T15:19:28
After the success of the CommBank Matildas' at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Commonwealth Bank and Football Australia are launching a fund to support women and girls in football. It aims to ...
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Ground invasion escalates in Gaza Strip from 2023-10-31T15:04:20
The Israeli military has escalated its ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. Humanitarian organisations say the region continues to be in the midst of a humanitarian disaster, with no reprieve for the...
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Renters still facing stiff competition for limited housing stock from 2023-10-31T08:29:51
Renters around the country are being warned of more pain as limited supply pushes up prices. That’s based on a new analysis by Proptrack of listings across its website Realestate.com, and the impac...
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Australia’s persistent problem with race from 2023-10-31T07:49:56
It's been 48 years since the Racial Discrimination Act was introduced in an effort to make sure everyone in Australia was treated equally and given the same opportunities. Almost half a century lat...
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SBS On the Money: Early warm weather sees record consumer spendingdespite the rising cost of living from 2023-10-31T06:20:30
Retail sales hit a record in September as warmer weather saw consumers bring forward some purchases, but will it add to the case for an official interest rates rise? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonç...
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Free-trade talks between Australia and the European Union break down from 2023-10-30T22:14:43
Australia's free trade talks with the European Union have broken down at the sidelines of the G7 Trade Minister's meeting in Osaka in Japan. Key sticking points include the use of geographical indi...
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How can you tell if a child is struggling with mental health issues? from 2023-10-30T22:03:51
A children's mental health charity has called out a lack of support for children under 14 experiencing mental health issues. KidsXpress has found one in 3 parents in Australia may not be able to re...
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Interconnected risks could cause catastrophic environmental impacts from 2023-10-30T13:43:56
Humans are exploiting natural resources to such a degree that the damage is now becoming irreversible according to a new United Nations report. The study by the United Nations University, says we n...
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ICC investigates alleged war crimes in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank as fighting continues from 2023-10-30T13:27:09
Israel says it is committed to a phased approach with its ground offensive, as it considers options to secure the release of more hostages in Gaza. And concern is growing about the prospect of a re...
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Thousands rally in support of the Palestinian and Israeli people from 2023-10-29T20:14:26
Thousands of people have gathered in Sydney and Melbourne at separate rallies in support of the Palestinian and Israeli people. Supporters of Israel have pleaded for the release of hostages held by...
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Türkiye's president says Israel is committing war crimes as ground operation in Gaza begins from 2023-10-29T16:44:44
Aid organisations in Gaza are finding it increasingly difficult to provide support as the area remains cut off from the rest of the world after phone and internet services were shut down. Israel's ...
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No-go zone proposed for petrol and diesel powered vehicles in Stockholm from 2023-10-29T07:30
Petrol and diesel cars are facing a ban in Sweden's capital Stockholm. Stockholm city council has drawn up plans to ban vehicles powered by fossil fuels from its downtown commercial area from the b...
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Making a difference: the Melbourne medical family that operates together from 2023-10-29T07:00
Thousands of people die or suffer life-altering injuries every year as a result of cancer going untreated in the Asia Pacific. A Melbourne family of health workers is trying to change that, by help...
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Time running out for undocumented Afghan refugees in Pakistan from 2023-10-28T16:11:22
Pakistan is cracking down on undocumented migrants with forced deportations due to begin next month. Many Afghan refugees living 'illegally' in Pakistan fear for their safety if forced to return to...
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UN calls for a truce as Israel expands ground operations in Gaza from 2023-10-28T14:56:47
The United Nations has demanded a truce following the expansion of ground operations by Israeli forces in Gaza. Meanwhile, Australian leaders are reacting to increased local tensions as the conflic...
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Albanese planning for China trip after return from four days of Washington talks from 2023-10-28T14:02:19
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has returned to Australia from the US after a four-day bilateral visit with President Joe Biden. But Mr Albanese's time at home will be short, with preparations for ...
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Tens of thousands in poor health long after being infected with COVID-19 from 2023-10-28T07:30
A new study suggests tens of thousands of people in England may have lasting COVID-19 symptoms more than a year after infection. The study collected information from more than 3 million people with...
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Frustration at coronial inquest into firebombing death of Brisbane bus driver from 2023-10-27T21:03:01
The family of an Indian bus driver killed in a Brisbane fire bombing are disappointed and frustrated the state’s coroner has not held anyone accountable for his death seven years ago. In delivering...
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Engineered stone should be banned to protect workers from deadly disease: Safe Work Australia report from 2023-10-27T19:07
The nation's safety watchdog has called for a blanket ban on the use of engineered stone to stop workers developing incurable lung diseases. Workplace ministers have released the findings of a repo...
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SBS On the Money: US economy expands more than expected so what will the Federal Reserve do? from 2023-10-27T18:02:59
The US economy expanded by a greater than expected 4.9% annually in the third quarter just ahead of the next decision of US interest rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Saxo Chi...
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INTERVIEW: Police Commander Jo Stafford on the law enforcement response to the Middle East crisis from 2023-10-27T17:50:26
Police have been stepping up their patrols as the Middle East conflict intensifies and brings people to the streets with almost daily protests. In Victoria, police say they've made over 650 patrols...
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Renters targeting by sophisticated scammers left homeless and out-of-pocket from 2023-10-27T15:11
Finding affordable housing is a big challenge for many people in Australia. Experts are warning that scammers targeting the rental sector are becoming more sophisticated. Real estate platforms and ...
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United Nations agency urgently appeals for fuel for life-saving humanitarian operations in Gaza from 2023-10-27T14:38:05
Israeli forces have executed their biggest ground attack on Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its twentieth day. Meanwhile, protesters around the world continue to decry the killing o...
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The number of refugees in the world hits a new high from 2023-10-26T18:38:14
Conflicts raging on three continents have driven the global number of refugees to a new record of more than 114 million. The United Nations Refugee Agency says this number does not include people d...
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Police seek suspect after mass shooting in Maine from 2023-10-26T18:18:40
At least 22 people have been killed in another US mass shooting, this time in Lewiston in the state of Maine. A suspect has been identified. The man is understood to be a 40 year old firearms instr...
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SBS On the Money: Home prices just a few thousand dollars away from their peak from 2023-10-26T18:04:14
Domain says house and unit prices are only a few thousand dollars away from setting new records, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Nicola Powell to find out more; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalve...
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Confidence in AUKUS deal resurges following US House Speaker election from 2023-10-26T18:00:03
A deal to sell US nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has edged closer with the election of a new House speaker in the US Congress, with both US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Ministe...
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'We are raining hellfire on Hamas': Netanyahu from 2023-10-26T16:18:09
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has delivered a deadly warning to military group Hamas, saying his country is prepared to begin its ground invasion of Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli official...
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INTERVIEW: The United States Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy from 2023-10-26T15:30:44
The United States Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, speaks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson in Washington about a range of subjects, including the Middle-East crisis, th...
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Australia appeals for pause in Israel attacks on Gaza from 2023-10-25T20:01:41
Australia has joined calls for a humanitarian pause on fighting in Gaza. It’s caused some level of conflict between Australia and the Israeli government.
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100 years on the shelves: love it or hate, Vegemite has stayed the course from 2023-10-25T19:25:32
100 years on the shelves: love it or hate, Vegemite has stayed the courseVegemite is celebrating a century on Australia's supermarket shelves. Love it or hate it, the mighty spread has become a nat...
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I'm never voting Labor again: voters react to government support for Israel from 2023-10-25T19:20:47
Labor is facing criticism and a potential voter backlash from members of the Arab and Muslim communities for comments they perceive as being one-sided over the Middle East conflict. Some members of...
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Hawaiian breadfruit could hold a key to devastated Lahaina's future from 2023-10-25T18:49:54
The devastating wildfires which destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui cost the lives of nearly a hundred people. The beloved 150-year old Banyan tree in the town cen...
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SBS On the Money: Hot inflation increases the chance of a Melbourne Cup Day rate rise from 2023-10-25T18:14:21
Annual inflation came in at a higher than expected 5.4 per cent with prices for services remaining at elevated levels. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Barrenjoey Chief Economist Jo...
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New opera looks at how colonisation changed life for First Nations people from 2023-10-25T14:07:20
First Nations artists and performers from across the country have joined forces to unpack Australia's history of colonisation in song. It's the first time Jane Harrison's award-winning story 'The V...
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Prime Minister announces $2 billion dollar boost to secure access to critical minerals from 2023-10-25T13:46:36
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $2 billion dollar expansion in critical minerals financing during his visit to the United States. The funds will double the capacity of the Critical ...
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US Politics gets in the way of Anthony Albanese's Washington visit from 2023-10-24T19:53:29
Microsoft will build Australia a cyber-shield to protect the country from online attacks. It's part of a multi-bllion dollar deal, announced on Prime Minister Antony Albanese's busy trip to Washing...
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SBS On the Money: What is the National Debt Helpline? from 2023-10-24T17:32:06
Calls to the National Debt Helpline has risen by 28 per cent so far this year, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Claire Tacon from the Consumer Action Law Centre to find out more about the service, plus ...
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Will Betstop hit the jackpot and help problem gamblers? from 2023-10-24T17:27:43
A national effort to curb problem gambling has led to the establishment of BetStop, a national self-exclusion gambling register with 10,000 current registrants. It is one of several measures being ...
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Monochrome mix-up: Models of colour call out runway racism from 2023-10-24T17:11:14
Models are boycotting the Melbourne Fashion Week to protest alleged racism in the industry. And although stakeholders say there has been some progress in recent years, many are asking for more.
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Two more hostages released in Gaza from 2023-10-24T17:06:31
Two additional hostages have been released by the Hamas militant group. The United States has advised the Israeli military to delay their planned ground offensive to allow for the release of furthe...
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Women's workforce woes cost Australia $128 billion from 2023-10-24T16:47:28
The barriers stopping women from fully participating in the workforce are costing the Australian economy $128 billion dollars. That's the finding of a report by the Women's Economic Equality Taskfo...
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Australians worried about relatives trapped in Gaza and Lebanon from 2023-10-23T19:50:42
The Federal Government says it's doing all it can to open the crossing at the border with Egypt and ensure the safe passage of civilians, with more than 70 Australians and immediate family members ...
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A small win in the battle to save wombats from a deadly parasite from 2023-10-23T18:31:45
A commonly used treatment to control outbreaks of mange in dogs is now being used in Australia's wombat population. Sarcoptic mange disease is believed to be present in 90 per cent of wombat popula...
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Air strikes intensified in Gaza as concern grows over the conflict broadening from 2023-10-23T18:17:23
The Israeli military has intensified its air strikes on the Gaza Strip ahead of an imminent ground offensive into the region. Healthcare workers say the region is on the brink of a humanitarian dis...
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SBS On the Money: Wine exporters react to China tariff review + ASX at year low from 2023-10-23T17:58:23
Australia's wine industry has welcomed China's decision to review its tariffs on Australian imports so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Lee McLean from Australian Grape&Wine to find...
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Parents bear the brunt as early educators leave the sector from 2023-10-23T17:13:21
Advocates are calling for an intervention amid a staff shortage in the child care industry. Early Educators are quitting their jobs and families are bearing the brunt.
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Yes campaigners break their silence over Voice referendum result from 2023-10-23T12:34:57
Indigenous "Yes" campaigners have spoken out against what they call the "shameful" October 14 referendum result, which saw 60.69% vote "No" to questions on enshrining in the Constitution an Indigen...
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Cost-of-living crisis has almost half the population worried about getting enough to eat from 2023-10-23T07:00
A new report has found almost half of Australia's population feels anxious about going hungry with the cost of food and groceries the chief contributor to food insecurity. This year's Foodbank Hung...
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'If we don't die from war, we will die from epidemics and diseases': Desperation in Gaza as war intensifies from 2023-10-22T14:05:56
Israel's military says it will increase and deepen its strikes on Gaza as it prepares for a ground offensive. The warning has come on the same day aid was allowed into Gaza, but the United Nations ...
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It's natural but does it taste any good? from 2023-10-22T07:15
Wine produced with next to no chemical intervention is growing in popularity in the United States. It's called natural wine because it's typically fermented with no added water, yeast or flavour en...
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Pushy parents: research shows one in three children in community sports face abuse from 2023-10-22T07:00
It's a considered a quintessential part of many Australian childhoods with a range of benefits. But participation in community sport also has a dark side with preliminary research revealing abuse o...
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Hamas releases two of 200 hostages captured in Israel from 2023-10-21T14:07:49
The release of two US hostages held by Hamas has been described as a "sliver of hope" by the International Committee of the Red Cross that has helped to transport them out of Gaza to Israel. It com...
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INTERVIEW: Philippines Foreign Minister wishes China would "not be so assertive" in South China Sea from 2023-10-21T13:26:18
The Foreign Secretary of the Philippines says the country remains committed to settling differences with China in the South China Sea through diplomacy. Enrique Manalo has spoken with SBS reporter ...
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Vesa is 80 and still working full time. She’s not alone. from 2023-10-21T07:00
A growing number of older Australians remain the workforce. Among them, an octogenarian migrant from Macedonia, who has no plans to retire.
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Sydney's Opera House is having a birthday, and everyone is invited from 2023-10-20T19:47:25
One of Australia's most iconic sites, the Sydney Opera House, is celebrating its 50th birthday. Opened in 1973, the World Heritage-listed building has hosted some of the world's most famous celebri...
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Bird flu's troubling new evolution from 2023-10-20T17:43:07
A new report reveals a troublesome shift in outbreaks of bird flu. The report shows that outbreaks, previously confined largely to Asia, are now occurring in different regions of the world and affe...
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INTERVIEW: Opposition frontbencher Paul Fletcher speaks to SBS News from 2023-10-20T16:34:14
SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson speaks to Opposition frontbencher Paul Fletcher. Just returned from a visit to Taiwan, Paul Fletcher speaks on matters there. He also calls on the P...
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Mahsa Amini remembered by Sakharov Freedom Prize from 2023-10-20T13:40:23
Mahsa Amini has been posthumously awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom. The 22-year-old's death while in Iran's morality police custody sparked outrage and protests worldwide.
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US plans billions to help Israel, Israel ground invasion expected soon from 2023-10-20T13:14:01
Israel's Defence Minister has told troops that they will soon see Gaza"from inside," suggesting an expected ground invasion could be imminent. This comes as the World Health Organisation prepares t...
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Workplace initiative aims to help Australia's 2.6 million unpaid carers from 2023-10-19T18:37:41
An initiative to help carers in the workplace has been officially unveiled, a year after it was flagged at Australia's jobs and skills summit. The government says it's the first step in a national ...
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US Congress remains hamstrung by lack of speaker from 2023-10-19T17:51:24
Republican Jim Jordan has again failed to become speaker of the United States House of Representatives following a crucial second ballot. The hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump appears to have lost...
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SBS On the Money: Does the unexpected drop in joblessness increase the chances of an interest rate rise? from 2023-10-19T17:28:25
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 3.6% in September so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB's Alan Oster to find out what it means for interest rates, plus the day ...
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The painless disease you might not know you have from 2023-10-19T16:45:41
A bone related disease is silently causing significant harm to unsuspecting Australians. Health experts are drawing attention to the risk factors and raising awareness about bone health.
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MPs call on federal parliament to recognise plight of Palestinian families in Gaza from 2023-10-19T16:08:27
Members of the federal government are calling for the impact the war in Gaza is having on the Palestinian people to be acknowledged. Meanwhile, a motion put by the federal opposition for a royal co...
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President Biden urges Israel not to be consumed with rage from 2023-10-19T14:22:35
United States President Joe Biden has wrapped up a brief visit to Israel, where he backed the Israeli Defence Force's account of a hospital blast that's believed to have killed hundreds of people. ...
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INTERVIEW: Touchdown to tantrums - how sports-mad parents can impact their children from 2023-10-19T09:57:49
A growing body of research reveals the negative impact some parents can have on their children's participation and experience in sports. Associate Professor Sam Elliott from Flinders University in ...
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The secret weapon of the reef-eating crown of thorns starfish from 2023-10-19T07:00
Marine biologists have long been warning about the high density populations of the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef. But new research suggests they are surviving high...
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Finding new ways to help people overcome the digital barriers from 2023-10-18T19:55:51
In the fast-moving digital world, keeping up with technology changes can be hard, particularly for those lacking in basic skills or confidence. Community events during Get Online Week (16-22 Octobe...
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Mental health crisis prompts calls to better fund 'gender-affirming' health care from 2023-10-18T19:17:44
The main organisation representing health-related services to LGBTIQ+ Australians is calling for more funding for its members to deal with what it says is a mental health crisis. LGBTIQ+ Health Aus...
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SBS On the Money: RBA Governor's Middle-East inflation warning from 2023-10-18T17:03:46
Hear what RBA Governor Michele Bullock had to say about the economic impacts of the escalating conflict in the Middle-East and the threat to inflation and interest rates, plus SBS Finance Editor Ri...
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Security, justice, cooperation, truth: just a Wednesday in the national parliament from 2023-10-18T15:03:59
As authorities work to secure the safety of Australians and some of its neighbours in Israel, the Fijian Prime Minister has arrived in Canberra for an official visit, also with security on his mind...
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Hundreds feared dead in Gaza hospital blast from 2023-10-18T13:57:48
Hundreds of people are feared dead following an explosion at a hospital in Gaza City. It's the single bloodiest incident since the reigniting of the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Both...
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The Bush Uni - opening a bright future for generations to come from 2023-10-18T13:20:16
In the remote Northern Territory community of Ngukur, in South East Arnhem Land, community members are celebrating their first university graduate in decades. Melissa Andrews-Wurramarrba has become...
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INTERVIEW: Israel's former National Security Advisor speaks to SBS from 2023-10-18T11:55:30
Major General (retired) Yaakov Amidror, who was formerly Israel’s National Security Advisor, talks to SBS's Ben Lewis about what may happen next in their military action against Hamas, the risks of...
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Cost of living takes toll on health sector from 2023-10-18T11:33:39
A rising number of people suffering from chronic medical conditions are being forced to request financial assistance to cope with the treatment of their disease. The rise in cost of living pressure...
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Can the humble granny flat help solve Australia's current housing crisis? from 2023-10-17T19:53:28
The once-humble granny flat is now big business, touted by some as a solution to the current shortage of affordable housing. But some are urging caution.
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SBS On the Money: RBA losing patience with inflation + Aussie businesses turn to US from 2023-10-17T18:17:18
The RBA says it has a low tolerance for a slower return of inflation to target than currently expected, implying next week's CPI data will be critical ahead of its Melbourne Cup Day meeting. SBS Fi...
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Families in Thailand pray for loved ones caught up in Hamas' attack in Israel from 2023-10-17T18:12:31
As the fallout from Hamas’ attack on southern Israel continues, families of migrant workers from across Asia are among those searching for their missing loved ones. Israel relies on migrant workers...
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Australia still not taking press freedom seriously: Greste from 2023-10-17T16:42:14
Peter Greste hit the headlines in 2015 when he was arrested in Egypt on terrorism charges, with supporters arguing he'd been arrested by a government looking to suppress journalism it didn't like. ...
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Government aims to head off skills shortage with TAFE funding from 2023-10-17T12:50:19
The Australian government has announced a $12.6 billion skills agreement to boost TAFE across the country, amid concern that skills shortages could impact the economy without drastic action. But th...
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Leadership challenges for banana heir in troubled Ecuador from 2023-10-17T12:36:24
Banana heir Daniel Noboa has won Ecuador's presidential runoff. With 52.2 per cent of the vote, he defeated opponent Luisa Gonzalez as Ecuador faces economic challenges and rampant violence, which ...
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US, Israel agree plan to allow aid into Gaza from 2023-10-17T12:27:25
Around 45 Australians are stuck in Israel as the federal government seeks to have them repatriated to Australia ahead of a planned Israeli military ground offensive. United States Secretary of Stat...
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SBS On the Money: How the Middle-East conflict is impacting markets from 2023-10-16T21:05:47
The conflict in the Middle-East may cement fears global interest rates may stay high for longer. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Nick Schoenmaker CFA, FRM from Drummond Capital Par...
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What is gambling really costing you? from 2023-10-16T16:23:37
Gambling could be costing you a lot more than money, and a lot more than you can afford to lose. And if you're a migrant, your risk of harm is greater.
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Post-Voice referendum politicking emerges as parliament resumes from 2023-10-16T12:41:49
The prime minister and his government have been criticised over the failed referendum for an Indigenous Voice as parliament resumes. But politicians from both major parties are pledging a renewed f...
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Exit polls indicate a possible change of government for Poland from 2023-10-16T12:28:25
Poland's Third Way party, along with its allies, is celebrating a potential electoral victory following an Ipsos exit poll, indicating that a coalition of three opposition parties may secure a majo...
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'Every story coming out of Gaza is about survival, despair and loss': UN official from 2023-10-16T12:07:53
Humanitarian aid agencies are becoming increasingly concerned at events in Gaza as thousands of people flee south ahead of expected ground assaults from the Israeli military. Meanwhile, Australians...
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Indigenous advocates mourn loss of the Voice from 2023-10-15T19:41:54
Supporters of the Yes campaign are mourning the result of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum with the future for Indigenous Australian political advocacy unclear. Australians rejected th...
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Former airline chief New Zealand's next prime minister from 2023-10-15T14:12:43
New Zealanders have elected Christopher Luxon of the country's centre-right National Party to be their next prime minister. The former businessman turned MP beat outgoing prime minister and Labour ...
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Could you be eating your way into an early grave? from 2023-10-15T07:15
Heart disease is still the number one killer in every region of the world and its prevalence is increasing. Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease is the second leading cause of death in Australia...
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Gliding to an uncertain future from 2023-10-15T07:00
It’s estimated up to three billion animals were killed or displaced during the 2019 Black Summer bushfires. Now, ecologists fear for the survival of endangered species ahead of what’s predicted to ...
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Australians reject Indigenous Voice from 2023-10-15T01:15:57
Australians have rejected a proposal to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution with a No vote in all six states plus the Northern Territory. The ACT voted in favour of the V...
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Millions voting in referendum for first time - but democracy sausages a familiar sight from 2023-10-14T12:59:45
Voting is now underway in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum, the first referendum for Australia since 1999. Millions are voting in a referendum for the first time – and campaigners are ...
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Hedayat is a refugee entrepreneur who hires others like himself. It’s a growing trend from 2023-10-14T07:00
Social enterprises are growing rapidly across Australia and a new report shows purpose-led ventures are making an impact with some of this country’s most marginalised groups, including refugees and...
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"I found it to be really lonely': Data show parents often silent after miscarriage or stillbirth from 2023-10-13T18:06:30
New data has revealed an increase in Australian parents who feel negatively impacted by pregnancy and miscarriages.The statistics show that some parents are unable to share their feelings with othe...
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Parking fines not the only thing to worry about in Sydney, Canberra and Perth from 2023-10-13T16:59:55
Parking your car in the street might not be the best idea, particularly if you live in Sydney, Canberra or Perth. This is because scientists say there's been a 40 per cent increase in hailstorms in...
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Campaigns make final push to engage voters ahead of Voice referendum from 2023-10-13T12:59:33
The 'Yes' movement is gearing up for the final full day of campaigning before Australians cast their votes on the Indigenous voice referendum, with the Prime Minister making a mad dash across the c...
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Game-changing technology changes more than just the game from 2023-10-13T12:52:39
Australians with a disability who want to play video games have long been challenged by the difficulty of using the standard controller for devices such as PlayStation, X-Box or Nintendo. But elect...
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Israel blocks aid to Gaza strip until hostages are freed from 2023-10-13T12:21:34
The Israeli unity government is determined to push forward with its blockade of the Gaza strip until Hamas has liberated all hostages. Meanwhile, Anthony Blinken is touring the Middle East and Egyp...
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INTERVIEW: Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Zalman Shoval from 2023-10-13T07:44:19
A former Israeli ambassador to the United States says the world needs to understand there is no scope for diplomacy when it comes to dealing with Hamas. Hamas is a Palestinian military and politica...
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Australians welcome the return of Cheng Lei from 2023-10-12T19:56:16
Journalist Cheng Lei has spent her first day at home with her family after her release from prison in China. Her release has put increased attention on other Australians detained in China.
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INTERVIEW: Australian father in Israel speaks of his terrifying experience from 2023-10-12T18:45
Anthony is an Australian who lives with his dual-citizenship wife on the Be-eri Kibbutz, the same Kibbutz where Australian grandmother Galit Carbonne was killed. His children are all aged under 4. ...
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Voting on the Voice: what you can and can't do at polling places from 2023-10-12T15:49:32
Australian election officials have detailed the ground rules for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum on Saturday. It comes as opinion polling continues to suggest defeat for the question ...
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Plans to evacuate Australians from the Middle East underway from 2023-10-12T15:37:02
The significant escalation of hostilities in the Middle East is the latest in a long-standing conflict between Hamas and Israel. It's also raising concern about the impact of these tensions beyond ...
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US moves closer to electing a new Speaker of the House from 2023-10-12T12:14:24
Steve Scalise has been nominated by Republicans in the United States as the House of Representatives' new speaker. But with the last three holders of the position all seeing their time in the role ...
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Humanitarian concerns grow in Gaza, Israeli politicians unite from 2023-10-12T11:58:51
Fears are growing that Gaza could enter a serious humanitarian crisis as the Israeli retaliation has now caused the the only power plant in the territory to stop. Meanwhile, the Israeli political c...
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Revisiting a referendum divide - 56 years on from 2023-10-12T09:39:42
In 1967 Australia’s most successful referendum saw nine out of ten people vote yes, to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders in the census… and allow the Commonwealth to legislate for them. ...
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Journalist Cheng Lei suddenly released by China and returned to her family in Melbourne from 2023-10-11T19:56:34
Australian journalist Cheng Lei has been released, without warning, from jail in China, and is now back in Australia with her family.
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AFLW star from South Sudan wants to kick gender equality goals from 2023-10-11T18:57:40
Advocates says women's rights have been at the forefront in 2023, especially in sport with the success of the FIFA Women's World Cup. But a recent report by the World Economic Forum suggests there'...
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Farmer completes Run for the Voice as polls predict referendum race has run from 2023-10-11T16:38:15
Days out from the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, marathon runner Pat Farmer has finished his Run for the Voice. A new poll suggests support for the Voice is increasing, but still traili...
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Second quake in northwestern Afghanistan from 2023-10-11T14:01:22
A second earthquake has hit northwestern Afghanistan, where similar tremors occurred on Saturday. The federal government is pledging one-million-dollars in aid following the initial round of afters...
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Gaza under siege as death toll mounts from 2023-10-11T12:03:18
Gaza is now under siege as the Israeli military is retaliating to the surprise attack by Hamas militants. The conflict is now the focus of the world and has caused almost 2,000 deaths on both sides...
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INTERVIEW: SBS speaks to Izzat Abdulhadi, head of the General Delegation of Palestine to Australia from 2023-10-10T19:55:23
SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson speaks to Izzat Abdulhadi, head of the General Delegation of Palestine to Australia and New Zealand, about the current conflict in the Middle East.
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INTERVIEW: SBS speaks to Christian Cantor, Israel's Deputy head of mission in Australia from 2023-10-10T19:50:41
SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson speaks to Christian Cantor, Israel's Deputy head of mission in Australia, about the current conflict in the Middle East.
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Shine a light on mental health: no, really from 2023-10-10T18:26:45
Simply increasing our light exposure during the day and reducing it at night has been proven to make us less vulnerable to mental illness. A new study on light exposure patterns reveals its impact ...
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Government called on to prioritise Indigenous sciences from 2023-10-10T18:17:39
Australian scientists want greater priority to be given to the Indigenous sciences. They claim they can be a valuable source of employment opportunities and can help in the struggle against climate...
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AEC calls for respect as referendum polling day approaches from 2023-10-10T18:10:47
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been focusing on the regions in the lead-up to Saturday's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, while the Electoral Commission is urging voters to be respec...
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SBS On the Money: Middle East impact on markets; business costs easing from 2023-10-10T17:57:58
The Australian share market has risen despite the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Dianne Colledge from Morgans Financial Limited to find out more, wh...
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Fighting intensifies in Middle East, protests in Australia from 2023-10-10T17:54:06
Fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas militants continues to intensify, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that the retaliation effort has just begun. Hamas militants are th...
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Claudia Goldin breaks the 'glass ceiling' with Nobel win from 2023-10-10T13:13:27
American economic historian Claudia Goldin has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics for her groundbreaking research on wage inequality between men and women. She is the third woman ever t...
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From school football - to managing in the English Premier League from 2023-10-10T12:25:50
Ange Postecoglou has taken Tottenham to the top of the English Premier League table. The Australian football coach showed signs of greatness even in his early days of trying to establish himself as...
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Tasmanian activists polar opposites on Indigenous Voice from 2023-10-09T18:28:53
Polling day for the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is just days away, and Australia’s southernmost state – Tasmania – is seen as key to determining the result. The latest polls su...
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No campaign in front as final week pitches begin from 2023-10-09T18:13:22
Campaigners on both sides of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament debate are making final week pitches to voters ahead of the vote on Saturday. Two new surveys reveal a further contraction in the num...
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Death toll rises as conflict escalates in the Middle East from 2023-10-09T12:42:35
The death toll continues to rise in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as a surprise Hamas militant attack on the Gaza Strip kills hundreds and injures thousands. Israel has since launched a retalia...
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Afghanistan reels after major earthquakes from 2023-10-09T12:31:41
Two powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquakes followed by strong aftershocks hit western Afghanistan on Saturday. The country's national disaster authority says more than 2,400 people were killed and over...
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New funding for vaccine could bring pain relief for thousands of people from 2023-10-09T12:26:40
It's painful, comes with a number of complications and is extremely common. The pain from shingles has been described as aching, burning, stabbing or shock-like. And even once you've got over the d...
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No vote leads as Indigenous Voice campaign enters final week from 2023-10-09T07:30
The biggest peacetime logistical event in Australia takes places this Saturday with the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. People will be asked whether or not they support an alteration to ...
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'We are in a war': Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas militants kill hundreds and take hostages from 2023-10-08T13:20:20
Israel has cut the supply of electricity, fuel and goods to the Gaza Strip after an attack by Hamas militants that's been described as unprecedented. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ...
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Caring for country with cultural burns from 2023-10-08T07:00
As bushfires start burning earlier each year, a winemaker in Tasmania is preparing by asking his local Aboriginal group to do a cultural burn. The vineyard is at Flowerpot, about an hour's drive so...
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Jailed Iranian human rights activist awarded Nobel Peace Prize from 2023-10-07T13:31
Jailed Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has won the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against women's oppression in Iran and her relentless promotion of human rights and freedom. The 51...
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Australia looks to chat up Denmark for lessons on AI in schools from 2023-10-07T07:30
Artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT, will be allowed in all Australian schools from 2024. In Denmark, AI has already become widely available. And schools there have struggled with students' ...
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Australia's 'hidden' disability - and one of the world's oldest medical practices from 2023-10-07T07:00
Losing a limb through amputation is sometimes described by advocates as the 'hidden' disability. National Amputee Awareness Week puts the experience of amputation in the spotlight.
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Stars come out to support 'Yes' - but 'No' campaigners are unmoved from 2023-10-06T19:36:22
High profile domestic and international musicians and actors are starting to mobilise support for a Yes vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Those pushing to squash the referendum...
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SBS On the Money: When will motorists benefit from sliding oil prices? from 2023-10-06T18:04:18
Oil prices have slumped more than 10 per cent in about a week, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Vivek Dhar from the Commonwealth Bank to find out exactly when motorists will benefit. Plus, the RBA says ...
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Homelessness crisis deepens as climate concerns grow from 2023-10-06T16:49:43
The number of homeless people in Australia continues to rise under the pressure of elevating rental costs. For the thousands toughing it out in the streets, the next few months will have the added ...
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The rising tide of diabetes: Inquiry delves into alarming health trend from 2023-10-06T16:40:20
The government is currently considering submissions to a federal inquiry into diabetes, a condition that's on the rise across Australia. Some groups - like pregnant women, First Nations people, and...
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Multicultural communities grapple with Voice Referendum decision from 2023-10-06T16:33:14
Australians are soon set to vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum on October the 14th. But how much do people from migrant communities know about the Voice as they head into the pol...
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Rising interest rates and repayment crunch squeezes homeowners from 2023-10-06T13:32:55
Home loan repayments are hitting households harder than ever, taking up a bigger portion of household income. It's since the cash rate increased from 0.1 per cent to 4.1 per cent throughout much of...
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'The spirits of the ancestors are smiling': ancestral remains are coming home from 2023-10-05T20:13:16
After more than 100 years being stored in a museum in England, eleven ancestral remains are being returned to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. Community represent...
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Rental roulette: Vacancy rates hit record lows from 2023-10-05T19:50:36
The rental crisis is getting worse, with the national rental vacancy rate returning to a record low, pushing rents to fresh highs. Real estate group Domain puts it down to a rise in people coming t...
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Long COVID lingers: Australia's quest for answers from 2023-10-05T18:31:53
Up to 40 per cent of people who contract COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. New research from RMIT University in Melbourne says Australia is lag...
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The epic trek to Canberra for visa justice from 2023-10-05T16:34:43
Twenty two refugee women are taking part in a 640 kilometre trek from Melbourne all the way to the Parliament House in Canberra. They are seeking to reach permanent visa deals for all refugees livi...
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Can Rishi Sunak's grand restart salvage the UK Tories' election prospects? from 2023-10-05T16:05:49
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has launched what his supporters hope is a reset of his premiership at the annual conference of the Conservative Party. An election will likely take place within ...
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EU strikes preliminary agreement on handling of asylum and migration crises from 2023-10-05T14:11:30
European Union envoys have reached agreement on regulations aimed at addressing unforeseen surges of migrants at the borders of member countries. The breakthrough comes as warnings intensify about ...
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'Grotesque abuses' lead to crackdown on visa system exploitation from 2023-10-04T19:25:39
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has announced a crackdown on migration agents exploiting Australia's visa system, including human trafficking and organised crime. The new measures are in respons...
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INTERVIEW: What's the significance of the removal of US Speaker Kevin McCarthy? from 2023-10-04T18:40
Outgoing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has declared he will not be seeking to regain his post after a historic vote of no confidence ousted him from one of the country's highest offices.The vote, in...
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INTERVIEW: Sex Discrimination Commissioner Doctor Anna Cody from 2023-10-04T17:41:42
The burden on calling out abuse and harassment in workplaces will soon no longer fall on women under new laws to be enforced by Australia's new sex discrimination commissioner. Doctor Anna Cody tol...
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Supporting and keeping construction workers safe from 2023-10-04T16:55:52
The Sydney Gateway Project has been acknowledged for achieving the rare 'Mates in Construction' accreditation in a Sydney event. Mates in Construction is a non-profit organisation dedicated to prom...
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Armenia's bold move: Joins ICC, but irritates Russia from 2023-10-04T13:40:27
Armenia's parliament has voted in favour of joining the International Criminal Court. The move's irritated the former-Soviet country's traditional ally, Russia.
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Italy: migrants' gateway to uncertainty from 2023-10-04T13:18
Amid a surge in small boat arrivals, European leaders are set to reveal a new plan to deal to tackle migration and asylum seekers. Italy and other frontline countries believe they’re bearing too mu...
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Voice campaigners out in force from 2023-10-03T19:51:59
Across the nation, voting in the once-in-a-generation referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has entered its second day. While the No campaign is promising to investigate how federal money...
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SBS On the Money: Rates on hold in October but the new RBA Governor warns they may still rise from 2023-10-03T17:44:28
New RBA Governor Michele Bullock has held official interest rates at 4.1% at her first meeting, but has warned rates may still rise. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Matthew Hassan...
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New Federal Integrity Unit to safeguard students from unscrupulous providers from 2023-10-03T17:19:59
The federal government is cracking down on compliance in the vocational and education training sector, launching a new integrity unit. It seeks to strengthen the framework to allow students, partic...
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Sails, Secrets, and a Month of Celebration: Sydney Opera House Turns 50 from 2023-10-03T17:08:24
Its iconic sails have been a landmark of Sydney harbour for half a century, and to celebrate the Sydney Opera House is hosting an array of festivities this month. There's also a lesser known rich A...
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Fires on the rise: firefighter numbers falling from 2023-10-03T14:02:53
The number of volunteer firefighters around the country is continuing to fall year on year. With hot and dry El Nino conditions forecast for the season ahead, it's migrants who are stepping up in n...
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Breakthrough malaria vaccine is a turning point in global health from 2023-10-03T13:57:41
The World Health Organisation has authorised a new malaria vaccine. The R-21 vaccine, developed by Oxford University scientists, is only the second to be created. The WHO has said while the previou...
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How a photocopier changed the world: Nobel Prize in medicine goes to COVID vaccine duo from 2023-10-03T13:10:55
Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize for medicine for discoveries that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The prize has been awarded to Katalin Karikó, a professor at Sag...
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Australian Armenians raise their voices in Canberra from 2023-10-02T20:11:22
A United Nations delegation has arrived in Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, after a takeover by the country's military of the territory. More than 100,000 ethnic ...
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INTERVIEW: Oxfam CEO on the climate-induced crisis in East Africa from 2023-10-02T19:05
East Africa is one of the world’s worst-hit regions by climate change and is now experiencing its worst climate-induced extreme weather, fuelling an alarming hunger crisis, despite contributing alm...
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The Voice Referendum: Voting gets underway from 2023-10-02T18:41:57
Early voting about an Indigenous voice in Parliament has started in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, with New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensl...
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Populist pro-Russia party wins Slovakia poll from 2023-10-02T13:36:38
Elections in Slovakia saw the party of former Prime Minister Robert Fico win the largest share of the votes, making him the most likely candidate to form a government. He was elected on a populist ...
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Türkiye bombs Kurdish rebels after Ankara suicide blast from 2023-10-02T13:10:14
Türkiye says it's carried out over 20 air strikes on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide bombing at the interior ministry in the capital, Ankara. The Kurdistan Workers' Party, kn...
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Childcare costs for Australian families among highest in world, ACCC report finds from 2023-10-01T20:03:18
Australia's consumer watchdog has revealed the enormous burden of childcare fees on households. The ACCC report is the second in a series, drafting recommendations to government to improve outcomes...
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Smart tech keeping the buzz going for Israeli beekeepers from 2023-10-01T14:17:27
An Israeli tech start-up is hoping to help beekeepers maintain their bee colonies with a smart touch. Using sensors and real-time data analysis, the tech allows keepers to track the health of their...
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Authorities urge caution around migrating whales after man's death in Sydney's Botany Bay from 2023-10-01T12:55:40
Police say they're investigating after the death of a man when a whale struck his boat in Sydney's Botany Bay. They say they're also ramping up safety checks on the water as boating season begins.
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Lab-cultivated fat: The secret sauce for delicious meat alternatives from 2023-10-01T07:00
There's a growing trend towards meat substitutes amid concern over greenhouse gas emissions generated from livestock production. A bioengineering company in London is now focused on manufacturing l...
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State of emergency is now New York's state of mind from 2023-09-30T19:44:31
A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, after a month's worth of rain fell in less than 24 hours. The rain has unleashed life-threatening flooding across every part of the city of ...
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Southern EU nations call for new migration and asylum deal from 2023-09-30T13:32
A Libyan coast guard boat has collided with a small dinghy carrying around 50 migrants, causing the rubber vessel to sink. The incident has come amid increasing pressure for the European Union to e...
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Australia's first Muslim coach in a major professional sport prepares for a new season from 2023-09-30T07:00
Back-to-back NBL champions Sydney Kings are gearing up for their first game of the season. Leading the team will be new head coach, Mahmoud Abdelfattah, as the first Muslim coach in a major Austral...
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'X' ditches political lie detector from 2023-09-29T19:35:51
Social media giant ‘X’ has scrapped its feature allowing people to report misleading political information. Observers say it's come at a disastrous time for Australians about to decide whether to i...
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Four and a half years results in a 5000-page Disability report with 200 recommendations from 2023-09-29T18:50:34
After a four-and-a-half year inquiry, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has tabled its final report. The report has made over 200 recomme...
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INTERVIEW: CEO of Women with Disability, Carolyn Frohmader from 2023-09-29T17:35:54
Carolyn Frohmader is the CEO of Women with Disabilities. She's been advocating in this area for more than 25 years and told SBS's Biwa Kwan that she's feeling a little nervous - but hopeful about t...
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Mass exodus of 70,000 Armenians as Azerbaijan vows peaceful integration from 2023-09-29T16:24:13
More than 70,000 Armenians have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh crossing into Armenia, leaving all their belongings behind. Azerbaijan officials say they do not wish for the mass exodus. They have promi...
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Suing the snoops: New laws introduced to boost privacy and protect data from 2023-09-29T16:04:11
The government has introduced sweeping reforms to privacy laws, which they intend to legislate in 2024. The response to a two year review into the Privacy Act has re-defined personal information, a...
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First Nations festival reconnects culture from 2023-09-29T13:44:18
A unique Indigenous storytelling festival has begun, showcasing the experiences of First Nations People. The Yellamundie Festival is a platform for performers to connect, learn, and share their sto...
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International cricketer cleared of rape charge from 2023-09-28T19:44:10
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of sexual intercourse without consent. The test batsman was accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met on a dating app during ...
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Citizen scientists: Mapping the nation's biodiversity bounty from 2023-09-28T17:55:09
Members of the Australian community are volunteering to document Australia's vast and diverse biodata. Citizen scientists play a crucial role in understanding where species occur, where they thrive...
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SBS On the Money: Solving Australia's housing shortage&oil prices surging from 2023-09-28T17:43:03
Brickworks CEO Lindsay Partridge tells SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves what he thinks will help to solve Australia's housing shortage in the short-term plus hear from Elizabeth Tian from Citi ...
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This family is preserving culture, with a sweet treat for the mid-Autumn or Moon Festival from 2023-09-28T16:12:10
The Lee family celebrate their Korean culture by making traditional rice cake called songpyeon. The Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival is a busy time for many businesses, as families share traditional gifts.
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Energy agency says 1.5C climate goal still within reach due to record growth in solar power and EVs from 2023-09-28T14:23:05
The rapid uptake of solar panels and electric vehicles has kept the path to the 1.5-degree Celsius climate target alive. That’s the finding of the International Energy Agency in its latest report.
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US soldier Travis King in 'good spirits' after release from detention in North Korea from 2023-09-28T14:14:11
An American soldier who had been detained in North Korea for two months is now in US custody. The US State Department says no concessions were made to secure the release of Travis King. His mother ...
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Victoria has a new premier from 2023-09-27T20:17:51
A new era of leadership has begun in Victoria, after Daniel Andrews' surprise resignation from the top job. Jacinta Allan has won the unanimous support of her colleagues to become the state's secon...
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Senate questions Qantas over market dominance and Qatar being denied extra flights from 2023-09-27T19:49:15
Airline bosses have appeared before the continuing Qatar Senate inquiry to discuss the Federal Government’s rejection of extra Qatar Airways flights. Qatar Airways says it was shocked to not have e...
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Yes, No campaigners out in force as leading lights meet the press from 2023-09-27T17:43:44
It has been another busy day for the Yes campaign, with prominent supporters and parliamentarians rallying and flyering across the country for a Yes vote. Following No Campaigner Warren Mundine's s...
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Four decades on - America's Cup history remembered from 2023-09-27T17:01:24
It's a "where were you" moment in Australian history. On September 26th, 1983 in Newport, Rhode Island, in the United States, Australia 2 won the oldest trophy in world sport, the America's Cup. Th...
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Australia's shocking wealth gap: Low-income earners hit hardest from 2023-09-27T16:07:32
New research reveals Australians are experiencing a wealth gap with low-income earners bearing the brunt. Advocates are calling for a levelling of the playing field. And charities warn that if noth...
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UN refugee agency rejects attack by UK politician from 2023-09-27T13:32:38
Britain's Home Secretary Suella Braverman has used a speech in Washington to argue multiculturalism has failed in the U-K, saying migration has been too much, too quick in the past 25 years. She ha...
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Portuguese youth launch world's largest climate legal action from 2023-09-27T12:30:15
Six young people are preparing to take 32 European nations to court to try to force them to do more to reduce their emissions. The claimants from Portugal, who are aged between 11 and 24, say they ...
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Dan Andrews resigns: 'You never want to get to a place where you resent this job.' from 2023-09-26T19:51:02
Premier Daniel Andrews has stepped down as the leader of Victoria after nine years in power. He was the state's longest serving incumbent premier and became a towering figure in both state and nati...
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Tasmanian Inquiry reports: 'We failed you. We are all accountable' from 2023-09-26T19:08:30
The scale of child sexual abuse in Tasmania has been exposed with the release of highly anticipated findings from Tasmania's Commission of Inquiry into child sexual abuse. The 3,500-page report was...
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INTERVIEW: Expert on Victorian state politics Paul Strangio on Dan Andrews' resignation from 2023-09-26T18:40
Victoria'a Premier Dan Andrews has announced at a snap press conference held at state parliament that after nearly a decade in the job, now is the time to step away. SBS's Anton Enus speaks to poli...
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Thousands flee Nagorno-Karabakh region from 2023-09-26T15:39:32
The Armenian Prime Minister says ethnic cleansing is "under way" in Nagorno-Karabakh, as thousands of ethnic Armenians continue to flee the region. It comes after a 24-hour military offensive took ...
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Adelaide creatives find their voice with Jazzmeia Horn from 2023-09-26T14:51:50
An award winning New York-based jazz artist has been giving masterclasses to emerging creatives at Adelaide University. But Jazzmeia Horn says it's not all about the techniques. She views singing a...
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Inquiry hears Russia tortured some Ukrainians to death from 2023-09-26T11:37:05
A United Nations led inquiry has found Russian forces tortured Ukrainians so brutally that some of their victims died. It also says the Russians forced families to listen as they raped women in adj...
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National bushfire summit helping emergency services brace for a risky summer from 2023-09-25T18:49:55
Agencies from across the country are meeting in Canberra this week for the National Disaster Preparedness Summit. They're looking to learn from the past, ahead of what's forecast to be a dangerous ...
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Dividend payouts peak this week, but where to now? from 2023-09-25T17:02:56
Almost $22bn in dividends will be paid out this week as some of Australia's largest companies reward shareholders. But with an economic slowdown, what's the future of dividends? SBS Finance Editor ...
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'Why did the dams burst?': Anger builds over Derna's disaster from 2023-09-25T11:44:06
Emergency workers in Libya have recovered a further 23 bodies in Derna, bringing the total documented cases to 3,868 following the devastating floods triggered by heavy rains. Two teams have been f...
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NASA brings asteroid samples to Earth from 2023-09-25T11:29:53
A NASA space capsule carrying the largest soil sample ever scooped up from the surface of an asteroid has streaked through Earth's atmosphere and parachuted into the Utah desert, delivering the cel...
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Study stress concerns as final year 12 exams approach from 2023-09-24T19:32:45
With final exams just weeks away, concerns are being raised about the impact stress is having on high school students across Australia. New research reveals stress is impacting the sleep and wellbe...
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Community solar project shining a light on Australia's renewable energy transition from 2023-09-24T12:44:16
As Australia prepares to transition to renewable energy, some residents are banding together to create their own energy infrastructure. The community of Bannister is hoping these projects can educa...
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How to stay social while living with dementia? Grace and Bob visit a local café from 2023-09-24T08:00
More than 400,000 people are living with dementia in Australia and it remains the second highest cause of death. Even so, a diagnosis doesn’t have to mean the end of a healthy social life. Dementia...
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What happens after Indigenous Voice result is in? from 2023-09-24T07:30
In less than a month, voters will deliver their verdict on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. To succeed, the referendum needs what's called a double majority. That's a majority of the population a...
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Much smaller turnout for unofficial No rallies a week after tens of thousands march in support of Voice from 2023-09-23T20:21:30
Unofficial No rallies have taken place around the country, as the prime minister seeks to shore up support for the referendum on constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians.
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'It doesn't stop him': Born deaf, Indigenous ranger James Tucker inspires colleagues from 2023-09-23T16:43:37
Australians have been encouraged to spread awareness about deaf communities and recognise their achievements, following the National Week of Deaf People. In Western Australia, Aboriginal ranger tur...
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Indigenous leader says a Yes vote would be an 'amazing result' from 2023-09-23T07:30
A prominent Indigenous leader says it would be amazing if the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum is successful. Gunditjmara woman Aunty Jill Gallagher is the CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal ...
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Race is on for the world to reach net zero emissions from 2023-09-23T07:30
Global efforts to mitigate climate change are coming into focus ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference - or COP28 - in November. Many countries have shifted their targets since the P...
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Back in black: federal budget returns to surplus for first time in 15 years from 2023-09-22T19:11:05
The Labor government has broken its earlier forecasts for a budget surplus. But the Treasurer says deficits are expected in coming years.
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ASX has worst week in more than a year&Rupert Murdoch steps down from 2023-09-22T17:48:15
The Australian sharemarket had its worst week of the year so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Marcus Bogdan from Blackmore Capital to find out more&UBS Analyst Evan Karatzas explain...
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Threats to AEC increase as preparations are completed for Voice referendum from 2023-09-22T17:16:41
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) says it has been battling an increase in misinformation and threats ahead of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14. But the AEC says ...
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Lachlan Murdoch takes the reins at Fox as Rupert retires from 2023-09-22T16:40:24
Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as chairman of both Fox and News Corp. He will hand over to his son, but remain involved as an emeritus chairman. Many believe the move may change the face of media ...
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AEC representative talks Voice referendum vote conspiracies and when to expect a result from 2023-09-22T14:44:13
SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson puts your questions about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum to Pat Callanan from the Australian Electoral Commission. More than 17.6 mil...
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Fight against honeybee mite sours for Australian scientists from 2023-09-22T12:54:04
Once Varroa mite-free, Australia has now surrendered its fight against the deadly honeybee parasite. The parasitic mites continue to endanger honeybee populations, threatening pollination and poten...
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India stops issuing visas to Canadian citizens as diplomatic rift widens from 2023-09-22T11:43:20
India has stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens amid an escalating row over the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has cal...
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Warning over 'elaborate ploy' to scam international students in Australia from 2023-09-21T20:00:33
Scammers are increasingly targeting Chinese international students, with the scams using increasingly sophisticated techniques to imitate authorities. Authorities say just under $9 million has been...
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Price gouging inquiry begins amid concern over rising cost of living from 2023-09-21T18:00:24
The review was commissioned by the ACTU, and will look at whether companies have marked up prices excessively over the past two years.
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Australia to probe its COVID-19 pandemic response - but not state lockdowns from 2023-09-21T16:57:35
The 12 month long inquiry will be led by three experts. But it won't include individual state or territory decisions on lockdowns or border closures.
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Australia signs landmark treaty that covers the world's high seas from 2023-09-21T16:33:26
Australia has become one of the first in the world to sign UN High Seas Treaty, a landmark to protect vast swathes of the ocean which no country officially owns. Environmental groups say the treaty...
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Ceasefire declared between Armenian separatists and Azerbaijan from 2023-09-21T14:12:35
Fears of a civil war have been averted for now, with the announcement of a ceasefire between Armenian separatists and Azerbaijan. The deal relating to the Nagorno-Karabakh region, ends a 24-hour su...
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Canada India relations increasingly strained after murder of Sikh activist from 2023-09-21T12:45:12
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statements that the Indian government could be involved in the murder of a Sikh activist in Canada have strained relations between the two countries. Protes...
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First Nations designs take the catwalk at London Fashion Week from 2023-09-20T18:10:55
During London Fashion Week, Australia's High Commission has been transformed into an international runway showcasing Indigenous designers. It's the first time a show dedicated exclusively to Aborig...
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Victoria to impose short-stay accommodation tax from 2025 from 2023-09-20T17:51:15
Victoria has become the first state in the country to enforce a levy on short-term rental properties found on platforms like Airbnb. Premier Daniel Andrews says the 7.5 per cent levy will help addr...
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Zelenskyy to world: stand united against Russia in Ukraine from 2023-09-20T13:21:42
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dominated the first session of the United Nations General Assembly, which has convened in New York this week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the world...
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Disease fears climb for Libya flooding survivors in Derna from 2023-09-20T11:39:54
The World Health Organisation is warning of a potential disease outbreak in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, after the disastrous floods that hit the area on September 11, leaving thousands dead. ...
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Australia backs world's atomic regulator despite concern over Fukushima water release from 2023-09-20T11:22:45
Australia will contribute millions of dollars to the world's nuclear watchdog agency as the fallout continues from the dumping of wastewater from Japan. Japan has sparked controversy in the region ...
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No campaign focuses on must-win battleground states from 2023-09-19T21:05:06
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has labelled protesters outside a No event in Adelaide as "disturbing" after they yelled abuse at a Liberal Senator. Hundreds of supporters of the No campaign gathere...
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'We're going to be facing unprecedented heat': Baking hot summer forecast as El Niño declared from 2023-09-19T19:23:46
Australia is facing a record Spring heat wave and health experts are saying it's important to prepare for the imminent hot summer. And the Bureau of Meteorology has declared Australia has now enter...
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Retired F-35 test pilot reflects on 'mishap' from 2023-09-19T17:45:03
The United States military has found debris from an F-35 fighter jet that went missing after the pilot ejected over South Carolina. The pilot was on a training flight when he decided to eject from ...
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Study finds women from diverse backgrounds still face leadership barriers from 2023-09-19T15:11:47
New research has looked at ways to reduce the barriers for culturally diverse women to take on leadership roles. The authors recommend a perception shift in what leadership traits are valued and ar...
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The world is failing to meet its sustainable development goals from 2023-09-19T11:16:45
World leaders are meeting at the United Nations in New York for the Sustainable Development Goals Summit. It has an ambitious agenda - in his opening remarks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres ...
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Derna locals call for arrest of city officials after flood disaster from 2023-09-19T11:06:33
Hundreds of Libyan protesters gathered on Monday for a demonstration at a mosque in flood-stricken Derna. They are demanding that authorities need to be held accountable for the disaster that left ...
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New campaign to lift disability representation in advertising from 2023-09-19T10:56:47
Around eighteen per cent of Australians live with a disability, but far fewer are represented in advertising. A new campaign led by former Paralympian Dylan Alcott is aiming to dramatically boost t...
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Yes campaigners buoyed but No camp confident of victory from 2023-09-18T20:12:15
The Yes campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is confident momentum is rising after thousands around the country turned out in support at weekend rallies. But the No Camp says Australians ...
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'Make them safer or we'll do it for you': Dating apps put on notice from 2023-09-18T19:37:42
The companies behind online dating apps like Tinder and Bumble have been given an ultimatum by the federal government: 'Make them safer - or we'll do it for you.' The industry has been asked to ado...
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SBS On the Money: Has China reached an inflection point? from 2023-09-18T18:57:01
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Raymond Chan, Head of Asian Desk at Morgans about the renewed interest in China as its economy responds to stimulus.
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Data shows Australians anxious but poorly prepared for natural disasters from 2023-09-18T17:07:18
New data released by the Australian Red Cross shows people are concerned about an increase in natural disasters and emergencies but are failing to actively take steps to prepare.
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The deadly heart condition you might not know you have from 2023-09-18T15:19:17
As many as 30 per cent of Australians are living with an undiagnosed heart condition known as atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, increasing their risk of a potentially fatal stroke or heart failure.
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'We belong to God, and to him we shall return': heartbreaking task for volunteers from 2023-09-18T11:43:27
It's a week since Derna Wadi, a dry riverbed most of the year, burst the dams built to hold it back when rains pour into the hills, and swept away much of the city below. As rescuers struggle in th...
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EU vows to help Italian island overwhelmed by influx of migrants from 2023-09-18T10:52:23
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni travelled to the Sicilian Island of Lampedusa on Sunday to visit the port where thousands of migrants ar...
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New campaign to elevate disability representation in advertising from 2023-09-18T07:30
Around eighteen per cent of Australians live with a disability, but far fewer are represented in advertising. A new campaign led by former Paralympian Dylan Alcott is aiming to dramatically boost t...
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Tributes flow for AFL Hall of Famer Ron Barassi from 2023-09-17T19:29:39
Ron Barassi, the first player to be inaugurated into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, has died aged 87. He's being remembered as a player and coach who revolutionised the sport of Australian R...
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Looted artworks tell their stories in virtual reality from 2023-09-17T15:55:32
What if artworks could speak? A museum in the Netherlands has a new exhibition that tells the stories of looted objects through virtual reality. That means, for example, that visitors can relive th...
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Australia urged to help hold Myanmar military accountable for coup, war crimes from 2023-09-17T11:51:08
There are growing calls for the international community to do more to hold Myanmar’s military accountable, for staging a coup in 2021 and alleged ongoing war crimes against civilians. In an exclusi...
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Rallies across Australia remember Mahsa Amini - and call for democracy in Iran from 2023-09-16T18:46:49
The death of Mahsa Amini a year ago still evokes protest. Hundreds have rallied in cities around Australia to demand accountability from Iran's government.
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First Nations 'distressed and disgusted' over Price colonisation comments: Burney from 2023-09-16T12:23:33
The Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says many First Nations people are distressed and disgusted by her political opponent's comments on the arrival of British settlers. But...
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Ange is only 19, yet she’s struggling to survive an ‘older person’s disease’ from 2023-09-16T11:15:35
In Australia, around 1.5 million people care for someone living with dementia – and there is no cure. Dementia also affects thousands of young people, creating a heavy burden for parents. While exp...
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Iranian musicians raise their voices in protest from 2023-09-16T11:13:45
It's been one year since a wave of protests swept through Iran as women demanded more freedom from the country's strict regime. The unrest was triggered after 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini ...
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Researchers in Australia discover a new treatment for acne from 2023-09-15T19:30:24
Acne makes life unpleasant for millions of children and adults worldwide, but Australian researchers may have discovered an effective treatment for the skin condition. A dermatology expert says tre...
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Making sure Australians with a disability can have their say on October 14 from 2023-09-15T18:34:25
Australians will vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament on October 14, the first referendum to be held since 1999. Advocacy groups and the Australian Electoral Commission say they are working ha...
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SBS On the Money: Petrol price warning and the US and China data boosts share market from 2023-09-15T17:42:20
Petrol prices are likely to continue to rise as the global oil price surges to its highest so far this year. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Vivek Dhar, Mining and Energy Commodities Research Director at ...
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Disability Royal Commission holds its final sitting with a call for urgent change from 2023-09-15T17:26:16
About one in every six Australians, or 4.4 million people, live with disability. Many receive support from services separate from the NDIS - and large numbers also experience neglect, abuse and exp...
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Experts blame climate change for devastating Libya flooding from 2023-09-15T14:25:25
The death toll in Libya continues to rise to devastating heights, with the Red Crescent reporting more than 11,300 fatalities. Experts say that the Mediterranean storm that dumped torrential rain o...
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France orders Apple to pull iPhone 12s from market - but Australian regulators not concerned from 2023-09-15T12:51:01
French regulators say their testing shows the iPhone 12 emits levels of electromagnetic radiation which are too high. Australia's regulator says it's looking into France's decision, but sees no evi...
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SBS On the Money: Is there some heat coming out of the jobs market? from 2023-09-14T19:43
Australia's August unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7% as 64,900 jobs were created. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Barrenjoey Senior Economist Johnathon McMenamin for more p...
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World failing to meet most UN Sustainable Development Goals from 2023-09-14T18:47:55
Scientists and policymakers must urgently work together in order to meet the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ((SDGs)) by the year 2030. That's the view of a report, released by an ind...
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Calls for more to be done to combat sexual violence in universities from 2023-09-14T18:11:27
Advocates for safety are urging the government to enact laws to combat sexual assault in university accommodation. A victim-survivor says there should be increased awareness around the issue. And t...
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Long walk ends, intensified campaign begins on voice and national security from 2023-09-14T15:54:12
Accusations of misinformation and lies are being thrown around on both sides of the campaign around an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It comes as AFL Legend Michael Long finished a 19-day walk fro...
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No time for mental health care under Medicare, say GPs from 2023-09-14T12:57:11
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says it needs more funding to help deal with patients experiencing mental health issues. It comes ahead of a major world conference in October,...
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Libyan floods: 'a catastrophe from God' from 2023-09-14T12:19:13
Rescue teams are searching for victims in the flood-devastated Libyan city of Derna, where whole multi-story buildings were swept away with sleeping families inside. Officials say at least 10,000 p...
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Why is President Biden being investigated? from 2023-09-14T09:17:58
Republicans in the United States Congress have demanded an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. What is the basis of their claims? And how does the impeachment process even work?
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High Court finds sacking of 1700 Qantas employees was illegal from 2023-09-13T19:56:34
It was one of the largest sackings in Australian corporate history - and now, the High Court has found it was illegal. After a lengthy legal battle, almost 1700 workers sacked by Qantas during the ...
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Report reveals confusion about what gender equality means in Australia from 2023-09-13T18:49:31
Plan international Australia has released Gender Compass, a study revealing what ordinary Australians really think about gender equality. The research looks into beliefs, policy preferences and beh...
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SBS On the Money: Will the Apple iPhone's move to USB-C really make a difference? from 2023-09-13T18:20:05
After forcing its users to use its own charging technology, Apple is falling into line with other smartphone makers in adopting the use of UBS-C cables on its new iPhone 15. SBS Finance Editor Rica...
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INTERVIEW: Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong from 2023-09-13T18:16:05
Senator Wong speaks to Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson on Morocco, Iran sanctions, a crucial climate change assessment, and the potential international reaction if the voice is not app...
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Labor ramps up fight against smoking amid dismay over climate health from 2023-09-13T15:45:52
The government has announced a suite of major tobacco industry reforms as they fight the serious health impacts of smoking. But at the same time, the Albanese government are being accused of neglec...
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Australia commits a million dollars to quake zone in Morocco from 2023-09-13T13:35:48
The death toll from Morocco's devastating quake has risen to 2,901 as of Wednesday ((September 13)), and the Moroccan government says the figure might continue to go up. Australia's federal governm...
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An ancient solution to a modern problem from 2023-09-13T13:29:49
Smoke sweeps through the treetops as a fire consumes the dense undergrowth of the Australian winter bush. To the uninitiated, this fire might appear to be dangerous, but it is actually a controlled...
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Hotter, drier summer predicted for Australia thanks to El Nino from 2023-09-13T12:45:01
Australians are being told to expect warmer and drier conditions this summer. But the Bureau of Meteorology is still holding out from declaring a El Nino event - for the moment.
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INTERVIEW: 'Missing in action': Former Defence chief says government lacking over climate change from 2023-09-13T10:56:10
Former Defence Force Chief Admiral Chris Barrie, from the Australian Security Leaders Climate Group, tells SBS's Biwa Kwan that while he was pleased when there was a change of government in in May ...
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Libya authorities say floods have killed more than 2000 from 2023-09-13T07:32:34
Authorities in eastern Libya say at least 2,000 thousand people are believed dead and thousands more missing after a massive flood has torn through the city of Derna. Officials say that two dams ha...
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Anglicare report exposes the cost of the ‘poverty premium’ from 2023-09-12T18:36:17
A new report has found low-income earners are being hit with a poverty premium, forced to pay much more for essential services because of their financial, work and living circumstances. A leading w...
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Housing deal expected to pass the parliament this week from 2023-09-12T18:08:21
The federal government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is set to pass parliament after months of stalled negotiations. The building industry, property owners and the community housing s...
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Campaign tactics being questioned on both sides of the Voice to Parliament debate from 2023-09-12T17:01:36
The 'no' campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has come under fire for reportedly using fear tactics to dissuade voters from supporting the government's proposal for constitutional change....
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Pill testing: 'If one life is saved - it's worth it from 2023-09-12T11:17:56
Drug safety advocates, lawyers, and doctors are behind a renewed push to introduce pill testing sites ahead of the summer festival season. In an open letter to the New South Wales premier they clai...
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Number of quake victims continues to rise from 2023-09-12T11:06:17
Villagers continue to weep for their lost relatives in the rubble of their homes as the death toll from Morocco's deadliest earthquake in more than six decades has risen to almost 2,700 and rescuer...
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It's a snake! What do you do? from 2023-09-12T07:19:06
The death of a North Queensland man has prompted warnings about an earlier-than-usual snake season. The man in his 60s was bitten when he tried to remove a suspected brown snake that had coiled aro...
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Putting on the writs: how to vote early in the Voice referendum from 2023-09-11T19:42:58
The writs have now been issued for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, locking in the vote for Saturday, October 14. Here is how to vote early if you cannot get to a polling place on the...
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A seat at the table for Australia after G20 as US asks China to 'play fair' from 2023-09-11T19:12:13
The G20 Summit is now complete, but work on the concerns it's identified are only just beginning. Anthony Albanese says Australia will be part of the post G20 conversation on economic cooperation a...
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SBS On The Money: Gender balance on Australian boards improve from 2023-09-11T18:03:39
Female representation on the boards of ASX300 companies has reached a record high so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Dean Paatsch from Ownership Matters to find out why more work still needs to be done + ...
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Pleas for water safety awareness as beach drowning deaths climb from 2023-09-11T17:22:35
New research has warned of an increased risk of drowning on public holidays. 281 people have lost their lives to drowning in the last 12 months, prompting experts to call for an increase in awareness.
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UK's China spy scandal raises questions for Australian security from 2023-09-11T16:18:49
Liberal frontbencher James Paterson says the likelihood of a Chinese spy undermining Australia's political processes is "very high." His comments follow an incident in the UK, where a Chinese spy w...
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Greens support finally secures future of Housing Fund from 2023-09-11T15:13:19
The Coalition has been keeping pressure on the government over its controversial decision to deny Qatar Airways' calls for increased flights to and from Sydney. But the issue of housing will also g...
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'God give us patience': Moroccans still measuring the scale of the earthquake from 2023-09-11T11:18:09
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has claimed the lives of more than 2,100 people in Morocco, leaving countless others injured.The North African nation is still measuring the size of the disaster, with me...
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INTERVIEW: Unicef Australia's Alice Hall on challenges that survivors&aid groups face after Morocco quake from 2023-09-11T07:00
Aid agencies, and rescue and recovery teams worldwide, are mobilising to help the survivors of Morocco's deadly earthquake. UNICEF's head of Australia's Operations has spoken with Biwa Kwan about t...
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Authorities reassure Melbourne amid apparent crime wave from 2023-09-10T20:20:48
Melbourne has seen a spate of incidents in recent times, ranging from youth gang crime, to a car crash that killed one man, and a targeted shooting at a suburban cafe. But authorities say they have...
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Albanese emphasises cooperation and climate as G20 Summit ends in New Delhi from 2023-09-10T17:56:27
The G20 has issued its strongest statement yet in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, condemning the use of force for territorial gain. But while reaching a consensus on Ukraine dominated the G20 meeting...
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Search for truth continues, 50 years after Pinochet dictatorship began from 2023-09-10T15:00
September 11 marks 50 years since the military coup that brought dictator Augusto Pinochet to power in Chile, beginning 17 years of brutal rule. There are more than 40,000 registered victims of cri...
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Morocco declares three days of mourning after powerful, deadly earthquake from 2023-09-10T12:35:16
Morocco has experienced its deadliest earthquake since 1960. More than 2,000 people have died, prompting King Mohammed the sixth to hold emergency talks to discuss what to do next.
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Stem cell research reveals the earliest stages of a human life from 2023-09-10T07:30
Scientists have created embryo models to help study the mysteries of early human development, the medical problems that happen before birth and why many pregnancies fail. A new study making models ...
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Long live the King - but what about the monarchy? from 2023-09-09T19:37:32
The Royal family has led low-key tributes to mark the first anniversary of the death of beloved monarch Queen Elizabeth II. With King Charles taking over as monarch in the past year, Republicans in...
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Fears for global HIV program amid Republican abortion stoush from 2023-09-09T18:35:16
A HIV program credited with saving millions of lives around the world is feared to be under threat as its funding comes up for renewal in September. The reason is a political fight in the United St...
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Melbourne driver under police guard after deadly Bourke Street crash from 2023-09-09T12:46:08
A man is in police custody in Melbourne after driving his car into a busy street, killing one person and injuring five others. Police say they're grateful for a quick arrest which might have preven...
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Appeal for WWI war graves to be recognised by UNESCO from 2023-09-09T07:30
The war raging in Ukraine has brought a renewed focus for many on the lives lost in World War I. 60,000 Australian soldiers were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner. The countless...
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Amin fled Iran, but fears for dissenters there as a crackdown looms from 2023-09-09T07:00
Rights groups say Iranian authorities are cracking down in the lead-up to the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death. Families of protesters are being harassed, and there are fears for prisoners on dea...
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Albanese sets up major upgrade of diplomatic ties with Philippines from 2023-09-08T20:04:50
Australia and the Philippines have agreed to conduct joint patrols in the contested South China Sea as part of a strategic partnership constituting a major upgrade of diplomatic ties. Australia’s P...
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Life after the referendum from 2023-09-08T20:00:02
At the end of another week of referendum campaigning, both the 'Yes' and 'No' camps are asking Australians to think about the future, beyond the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament on ...
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INTERVIEW: Indian High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra talks to SBS from 2023-09-08T18:48:19
Indian High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra talks to SBS Chief Political Correspodent Anna Henderson ahead of the G20 Summit meeting in New Delhi.
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SBS On the Money: Super fund sued for not consolidating accounts + China economy from 2023-09-08T18:41:10
ASIC is taking AustralianSuper to court for allegedly failing to consolidate the accounts of more than 90,000 members. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Xavier O'Halloron from Super Consumers Australia for ...
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'One earth, one family, one future': G20 ready for launch from 2023-09-08T17:48:17
The final touches are being put on preparations for the G20 summit which is underway in New Delhi over the weekend (Sept 9/10). India holds the presidency, but faces a significant challenge in unif...
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'Suicide is too much in the shadows': Expert from 2023-09-08T17:42:39
In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day, mental health professionals are saying high-pressure occupations contribute to increased suicidal tendencies. But there are indications that there is...
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'That 70s Show' star sentenced to prison until the 2050s from 2023-09-08T14:09:27
U-S actor Danny Masterson has been sentenced to serve 30 years to life in prison for raping two women at his Hollywood home during the height of his television fame in 'That 70's Show'. Prosecutors...
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Israelis protest in favour of controversial reforms from 2023-09-08T12:11:57
Several thousand protesters have rallied in support of the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, in a stark contrast to nearly nine months of protests by those opposed to the reforms.
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Cave rescue in Türkiye could take days from 2023-09-08T11:52:31
Rescue crews from across Europe are attempting to save a United States researcher who's trapped below a cave entrance in Türkiye. US caver Mark Dickey suffered a stomach bleed at around one kilomet...
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Albanese to visit China amid trade tariff talks from 2023-09-07T20:17:44
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will travel to China this year, the first Australian leader to visit the country since Malcolm Turnbull in 2016. The trip will come after trade tari...
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Mini-shark temporarily torpedoes round-the-world trip from 2023-09-07T18:33:55
Three round-the-world sailors have described how 20 to 30 sharks bit into their inflatable boat causing it to deflate 800km southeast of Cairns. The men, who had to be rescued, say their catamaran ...
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Not just for 'big boofy footballers': action urged after Senate concussion report from 2023-09-07T17:58:16
A Senate inquiry has been investigating concerns over concussions in professional and community sport. Its final report has called for a national strategy and for government to take a greater hand ...
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One thing driving pressure on families: inflation - Liberal Senator from 2023-09-07T17:54
Debate over a new commission to address poverty was high on the Parliamentary agenda today. And a decision to delay debate over the government's workplace bill until 2024 has dealt a significant bl...
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Labor releases aviation Green Paper as Qatar ruling hits more turbulence from 2023-09-07T16:56:08
The federal government has doubled down on its rejection of Qatar Airways’ application to add additional flights into Australia. Transport Minister Catherine King says her decision was made in the ...
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INTERVIEW: Penny Wong at the ASEAN Conference in Jakarta from 2023-09-07T16:09:31
SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson talks to Australia's Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, who is in Jakarta for the ASEAN conference. They discuss Australia's relationship with China and ...
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Nationals, Greens rock the boat on Murray Darling basin plans from 2023-09-07T13:48:09
The federal government has introduced legislation into Parliament for its revised Murray Darling Basin plan. But the plan is already getting pushback from both the Coalition and the Greens who say ...
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Celebrating the stories of Shordi Krik - Indigenous Literacy Day from 2023-09-07T11:32:22
This week saw a national celebration of First Nations language and culture on Indigenous Literacy Day. It's been marked with a special performance of song, dance and storytelling on Gadigal land in...
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'Utter inhumanity': Zelenskyy condemns Russia for missile strike on outdoor market from 2023-09-07T11:25:31
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blamed Russia for a missile attack on a city in the eastern Donetsk region that's left at least 17 dead and more than 30 injured. He's described the atta...
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'Living in Peril': Australian-Armenians protest over humanitarian crisis in Nagorno Karabakh from 2023-09-06T18:34:30
Australia's Armenian diaspora are rallying in the streets of Sydney, calling on the Australian government to take action against the ongoing blockade of essential aid into the Azerbaijani territory...
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SBS On the Money: Living standards decline as GDP per capita in recession from 2023-09-06T17:56:12
Australian GDP rose 0.4% in the June quarter to be at 2.1% for the year, but GDP per capita contracted for a second consecutive quarter. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ's Head ...
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Professor Marcia Langton says the Voice is the 'barest measure imaginable' from 2023-09-06T15:49:32
Aboriginal Australian activist and academic Marcia Langton has made a rallying call of support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament at the National Press Club. This comes as First Nations mental h...
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Manchester museum returns cultural items to Northern Territory community from 2023-09-06T15:40:13
174 cultural items taken from a remote indigenous community in the 1950s by an English anthropologist have been handed over to elders in what experts hope will prove to be a ‘trigger’ for other mus...
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'The situation is outrageous': Greece hard hit by flooding from 2023-09-06T13:19:48
Torrential rains have flooded homes and roads in Greece on Tuesday (September 5). Storm Daniel has battered western and central Greece since Monday (September 4), prompting hundreds of calls to eme...
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Qantas embroiled in Senate inquiry as new CEO takes charge from 2023-09-06T13:07:40
A parliamentary inquiry is set to investigate the federal government's decision to block Qatar Airways from increasing its flight operations into Australia. The inquiry comes in the wake of allegat...
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Australian expats find housing solution - in Japan from 2023-09-06T09:06:14
House prices are tipped to rise further this year - spurring some to look for more affordable solutions. In Japan, millions of abandoned houses, known as ‘akiya’ are being sold cheaply or even give...
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Qantas chief ejects after weeks of turbulence from 2023-09-05T19:54:25
He's been entrusted with the health of the Flying Kangaroo for 15 years, but September 5th is Alan Joyce's last in charge of Qantas. One of Australia's most prominent CEOs, bringing forward his ret...
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Kenya generates 70 per cent of its energy with renewable sources from 2023-09-05T19:49:31
Kenya generates more than 70 per cent of its energy from renewable sources like geothermal, hydro, wind and solar energy. As solar energy also becomes more attractive for industrial and home use, t...
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SBS On the Money: Alan Joyce quits early + RBA holds rates from 2023-09-05T18:08:54
Alan Joyce has brought forward his resignation as CEO of Qantas two months early as the airline seeks a circuit breaker from a falling share price amid a hit to its reputation. SBS Finance Editor R...
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Chileans to mark 50 years since a coup that started a 17 year dictatorship from 2023-09-05T18:04:23
Chile is about to mark the 50th anniversary of the military coup that started the dictatorial rule of General Augusto Pinochet. Chileans are now asking for the government to completely open up abou...
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It can be a killer cancer, but early detection saves lives from 2023-09-05T17:37:35
Australia is seeing a decline in a free bowel screening test participation that is a proven life-saver. Cancer Council Victoria is urging more eligible people to take part in the National Bowel Can...
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PM urged to cancel referendum; 'Ridiculous!' he says from 2023-09-05T16:07:38
As the yes and no campaigns for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum gather steam ahead of the vote on October 14, the most recent polling suggesting support for the yes case has dropped b...
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Ecosystems endangered as invasive species threat grows from 2023-09-05T12:59:15
A scientist who's co-written a report on the spread of invasive species says the introduction of African grasses in Hawaii contributed to the severity of the wildfires on Maui. The report from the ...
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City dwellers wave goodbye from 2023-09-04T19:08:03
A growing number of Australians are trading-in city living for country communities to manage the rising cost-of-living. The Regional Australia Institute says millennials and overseas-born nationals...
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Why is Xi Jinping missing the G20 for the first time ever? from 2023-09-04T18:54:14
The annual meeting of the G20 will take place in the Indian capital New Delhi this weekend, but Chinese leader Xi Jinping will not attend. This raises questions about the relationship between the t...
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SBS On the Money: More Australians moving to the regions and Qantas admits reputation damage from 2023-09-04T18:14:51
A growing number of Australians are trading in city living for a life in the regions. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Liz Ritchie from Regional Australia Institute to find out more + SBS Finance Editor Ri...
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INTERVIEW: Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says the 'Yes' campaign is targeted at "middle-class" Australians. from 2023-09-04T16:22:23
The Opposition's Indigenous Australians spokeswoman Jacinta Nampijinpa Price speaks to SBS Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and her support for the '...
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Closed doors and loopholes to dominate as MPs return to Canberra for Parliament from 2023-09-04T15:25:45
Federal parliamentarians have returned to Canberra after a three week break, with workplace issues and cost of living pressures expected to dominate the sitting fortnight. The government's changes ...
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Voice referendum: John Farnham's iconic song now the soundtrack of Yes campaign ad from 2023-09-04T14:24:28
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he'll hold another referendum if the vote to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the constitution fails. The promise comes as the Yes campaign ...
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Pope Francis completes historic trip to Mongolia from 2023-09-04T14:05:58
Pope Francis has concluded the first ever Papal visit to Mongolia where Christianity and Catholicism are now openly practiced, embraced by less than 2,000 Mongolians. This visit aimed to strengthen...
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Meals program combats loneliness among older Americans from 2023-09-03T19:22:28
A program that provides meals to seniors in the United States is also helping them combat the biggest risk to their long-term health – loneliness. The Dine Out Program is designed to get people 60 ...
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Buying a home getting tougher for many Australians from 2023-09-03T13:17:03
A new housing report paints a grim picture for Australians hoping to buy a home - revealing housing affordability is at its worst level in three decades. It's being driven by rising house prices an...
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The Voice Referendum in regional Australia from 2023-09-03T07:00
With a date now set for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, the debate over Australia's future is heading out of Canberra and to the regions. SBS travelled to Orange in the New South Wal...
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Anthony Albanese takes his Voice To Parliament campaign to the streets of Canberra from 2023-09-02T19:36:47
You can find comprehensive information about the referendum by visiting the SBS Voice Referendum portal at www.sbs.com.au/voicereferendum.
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Greens threaten to block government superannuation reforms from 2023-09-02T13:16:47
The minor party is demanding Labor add superannuation to government-funded paid parental leave to secure support.
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INTERVIEW: Australia's Glenn Maxwell on the T20 game against South Africa from 2023-09-02T08:00
SBS Gujurati's Vatsal Patel talks to Australia's Glenn Maxwell in the run up to the second T20 international against South Africa in Durban
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INTERVIEW: Usman Khawaja looks ahead to the T20 match against South Africa from 2023-09-02T07:30
As Australia prepares to take on South Africa in the second T20 match in Durban, Usman Khawaja talks to SBS Urdu's Rehan Alavi
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Marta was detained by Iran’s morality police and survived, unlike Mahsa Amini from 2023-09-02T07:00
Australia’s Persian diaspora is planting trees across the country, as a tribute to protesters allegedly killed in Iran. Rallies are also planned to honour 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini. Her suspicio...
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Getting plastic out of our environment from 2023-09-01T19:33
New plastic bans have come into effect across three Australian states, as the phase-out of single use items continues across the country. The federal government estimates about 130,000 tonnes of pl...
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Treating sleep issues may be an effective way to treat PTSD from 2023-09-01T19:24:31
While around 75 per cent of the Australian population experiences trauma, only around five to ten per cent will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But rates of PTSD are rising, with t...
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INTERVIEW: Australian T20 Cricket captain looks ahead to the match against South Africa from 2023-09-01T17:26:01
As Australia prepares to face South Africa in Durban for the T20 match, Pat Cummins talks to SBS Urdu's Afnan Malik.
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INTERVIEW: Adam Gilchrist on facing South Africa from 2023-09-01T17:20:36
As the Australian cricket team takes on South Africa in the second T20 international in Durban, Adam Gilchrist talks to SBS Gujarati's Vatsal Patel
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Pharmacy Guild drops opposition to 60 day prescriptions from 2023-09-01T17:13:09
The Pharmacy Guild has abandoned its campaign against the rollout of 60 day prescriptions. The changes to almost 100 medications come into effect from September 1st - allowing patients to access tw...
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RBA's rate rise set to have broad impact from 2022-05-03T20:11:35
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates by 25 basis points, from an historic low 0.1 per cent, to 0.35 per cent.
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Rates rise heats up major parties' claims over economic management from 2022-05-03T19:16:30
The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the first time in 11 months in a bid to curb inflation - and the topic dominated the election campaign trail.
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SBS On the Money: Winners and losers of RBA rate rise from 2022-05-03T19:10:38
While mortgage rates will rise, savers will be rewarded after years of declining returns so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Warren Hogan from Judo Bank and Scott Phillips from The ...
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A five-day working week for construction industry could save lives: Human Rights Institute from 2022-05-03T17:06:29
The Institute says the common six-day week is causing stress, mental health issues and severe burnout, with a landmark study highlighting the benefits of a weekend site shutdown.
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Russian TV simulates nuclear attack on Britain from 2022-05-03T14:42:17
Russia's state television airs a simulation of a nuclear attack off the coast of Britain, as more countries turn away from Russian oil and gas.
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Argentina remembers the sinking of the General Belgrano warship from 2022-05-03T12:55:32
It is forty years since the sinking of the Argentine warship the General Belgrano by a British submarine during the Falklands War.
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Israel denounces Russian foreign minister over Nazism comments from 2022-05-03T12:26:10
Comments from Russia's Foreign Minister around antisemitism have sparked outcry from political and religious figures around the globe.
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Eid celebrations mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan from 2022-05-02T19:39:18
Celebrations with food, prayer and family after a month of fasting have marked Eid but in some parts of the world, it is a less lively atmosphere.
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Cost of living continues to dominate campaigns as rates rise looms from 2022-05-02T19:33:19
The campaign trail has again been overshadowed by cost of living issues - and the threat of an interest rate rise the Prime Minister is looking to distance himself from.
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SBS On the Money: Home values cool ahead of rates decision from 2022-05-02T18:38:15
Australia's housing market continues to cool, with prices in our two biggest cities falling on a quarterly basis, for the first time since the prolonged lockdowns of 2020. So, as the RBA prepares t...
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Better-funded teacher training could save 'naughty' children from stigma: Tourette's advocates from 2022-05-02T17:50:18
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia says children with Tourette Syndrome are often treated as if they are misbehaving, rather than with the necessary appreciation for their condition.
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Australian researchers work to overcome the worldwide organ donor shortage from 2022-05-02T15:43:56
Suitable organ transplants are hard to come by, and the number of donors has dropped off considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Qantas announces world's longest non-stop flights from 2022-05-02T15:37:57
The airline has spent almost five years working on 'Project Sunrise', with service set to commence from Sydney from the end of 2025.
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More than 100 civilians reportedly evacuated from Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks from 2022-05-02T15:26:49
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says evacuees are heading for the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.
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US President takes aim at Washington journalists from 2022-05-02T10:12:57
The White House press corps' annual gala returned at the weekend along with the roasting of Washington, the journalists who cover it and the man at the helm: President Joe Biden.
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Labor launches its election campaign in Perth from 2022-05-01T20:01:59
Anthony Albanese has launched Labor's election campaign in Perth with promises to provide cheaper childcare and fix the aged care crisis. He's also pledged to close the gender pay gap and support m...
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Who is Greens leader Adam Bandt? from 2022-05-01T18:40:06
Adam Bandt has made headlines this election campaign for proposing a tax on billionaires, telling a journalist to "Google it, mate," and for presenting the Greens as an alternative to the tradition...
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Childcare a key election issue ahead of May 21 poll from 2022-05-01T18:17:47
Both the Coalition and Labor are promising to reduce the cost of childcare.
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Cashing in on the India-Australia free trade deal from 2022-05-01T17:31:38
Indian-Australians say an historic trade agreement signed between Australia and India will help break down barriers and enable opportunities for expansion. The deal eliminates more than 85% of tari...
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Civilians flee besieged steel plant in Mariupol from 2022-05-01T14:40:25
20 people have managed to flee the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol with 1000 reported to still be inside.
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It's only 25 years since being gay stopped being illegal in Australia from 2022-04-30T20:21:54
When Tasmania decriminalised homosexuality on 1 May 1997, it became the last Australian state to do so. Today, LGBTIQ+ advocates there say there’s still work to be done, particularly to protect Aus...
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Election promises for a robodebt inquiry and medicine savings from 2022-04-30T20:17:28
The Labor party is pledging a royal commission into the Robodebt scheme if it wins the election to find answers for welfare recipient victims, while the Greens will preference Labor ahead of the Co...
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Combating the price crunch with a clothes library from 2022-04-30T19:46
With the cost of living soaring, residents of a public housing tower in Melbourne have come up with a unique way to share resources and combat the price crunch.
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Celebrating the roots of samba in Carnival from 2022-04-30T14:53:21
Australia's Brazilian community is celebrating and honouring the roots of samba for Carnival.
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Who is Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce? from 2022-04-30T14:08:42
When Australians go to the polls on the 21st of May, Barnaby Joyce will look to retain his position as Deputy Prime Minister. We take a look at Mr Joyce's bumpy ride as an Australian politician in ...
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Civilian and military casualties continue to rise in Ukraine from 2022-04-30T14:03:33
Civilian and military casualties continue to mount in Ukraine, the latest casualties a former U-S Marine, as well as a Ukrainian radio news journalist. A British citizen has also been taken by Russ...
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SBS On the Money: What is inflation? from 2022-04-29T18:33:51
The Reserve Bank is tipped to lift official interest rates next week because inflation is too hot. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angela Jackson from Impact Economics to help expl...
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Week 3 of the election campaign dominated by cost of living from 2022-04-29T18:15
Week three of the election campaign has been dominated by cost of living pressures after inflation soared to 5.1 percent.
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The son of ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos runs for office from 2022-04-29T17:45:51
A reversal of fortunes is occurring for one of the world's most infamous families as Bong Bong Marcos runs to be elected president of the Philippines.
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UK blood donors may soon be allowed to donate in Australia again from 2022-04-29T17:36:11
The ban was in place because of concern about an outbreak of mad cow disease in the U-K over that period, but will be lifted after approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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Unexplained acute liver inflammation in nearly 200 children under investigation from 2022-04-29T14:15:27
Health authorities are trying to determine the cause of a mysterious liver disease in young children that's been found in at least 11 countries, including the US and Britain.
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Strikes hit Kyiv as UN chief meets Ukrainian president from 2022-04-29T12:46:43
Russian missiles have struck the centre of the Ukrainian capital during a visit by UN chief Antonio Guterres, wounding three people.
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Australia's Sheldon Riley heads for Eurovision from 2022-04-29T08:41:47
For the first time in two years international spectators will be welcomed into the audience as 40 countries put their musical culture on display for a global audience in the hundreds of millions.
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Restrictions may have gone - but COVID deaths have not from 2022-04-28T19:21:18
With daily life in Australia now largely back to normal, some experts are questioning if its response is appropriate, given the number of COVID deaths being recorded across the country.
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PM defends his government's economic record amid fears of rate rise from 2022-04-28T18:47:26
The Prime Minister is defending his government's economic record as inflation figures spark fears of an interest rate rise during the election campaign.
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Report finds big increase in anti-Semitism, including in Australia from 2022-04-28T17:51:07
The increase in anti-semitism is being attributed to radical movements that fuel prejudice and hate, largely through social media.
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Plea for Government help after funeral insurance scheme for Indigenous people fails from 2022-04-28T17:39:12
The Aboriginal Community Benefits Fund, trading under the name Youpla, collapsed in March, leaving 17,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with nothing to pay for their loved ones' fu...
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Efforts to revitalise and restore dry land in Jordan from 2022-04-28T17:38:04
In Jordan, efforts are being made to revitalise and restore dry land, relied on by farmers and communities.
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Vladimir Putin warns intervention in Ukraine will trigger a lightning-fast response from 2022-04-28T12:46:36
President Putin's warning came as Britain's top diplomat called for greater intervention in the conflict saying more weapons should be sent to Ukraine.
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The Disruptive Companion: the untold story from 2022-04-28T11:38:22
Around a third of the people diagnosed with an eating disorder in Australia are men; that’s more than 300,000 men. And they don’t always seek or get help.
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Those using guide dogs say they experience discrimination from 2022-04-27T19:29:18
One-third of people who use guide dogs across Australia have experienced discrimination or refusal of service because of their dog in the last twelve months.
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Young people with a disability are disadvantaged in the job market from 2022-04-27T18:49:02
Young people with a disability are among the most disadvantaged when it comes to securing work. The political parties vying for election are being asked to commit to improve the employment system f...
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SBS On the Money: High inflation sets the scene for May rate hike from 2022-04-27T18:04:14
Consumer prices have surged the most since the introductin of the GST, raising the prospect the Reserve Bank may lift official interest rates for the first time in more than 10 years next month, ah...
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The climate debate plays out again in the Coalition from 2022-04-27T17:55:14
The Prime Minister has been in damage control over climate change, and says Senator Matt Canavan was wrong to say Net Zero was 'dead'.
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German anti-vaxxers move to Paraguay to avoid restrictions from 2022-04-27T17:41:23
German and Austrian migrants to Paraguay say they are tired of COVID restrictions and fed up with the number of immigrants in their own countries.
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The Reserve Bank is under increased pressure to lift interest rates from 2022-04-27T16:23:20
Australia's annual inflation rate climbed to its highest level in two decades, fuelled by rising petrol prices and housing costs. The latest Bureau of Statistics figures show the consumer price ind...
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Russian forces accused of attacks in Moldova from 2022-04-27T15:50:44
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces are behind a series of attacks in the Transnistria region of Moldova which borders Ukraine.
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Famine threatens war-weakened Burkina Faso from 2022-04-27T15:29:07
Some 3.5 million people don't have enough to eat, with 630,000 expected to be on the brink of starvation, according to the latest food security report by the government and U.N. agencies.
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UN Chief meets Russia's President in Moscow for talks on Ukraine from 2022-04-27T13:13:45
It comes as the United States and its allies promise more heavy weapons for Ukraine, and Russia suspends gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria.
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World's richest man buys Twitter from 2022-04-26T19:45:35
Billionaire Elon Musk has indicated he plans to improve the online service by removing automated spam accounts.
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Proportion of Australians born overseas has fallen for the first time in two decades from 2022-04-26T19:26:58
Labor has again criticised the government for its response to a deal signed by Solomon Islands and China.
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Labor has outlined its Pacific policy from 2022-04-26T19:18:04
8Labor has again criticised the government for its response to a deal signed by Solomon Islands and China.
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Cooking oil shortage forces food price rises from 2022-04-26T19:10:40
Restaurants and retailers worldwide have been hit by the cooking oil shortage caused by the war in Ukraine.
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Indigenous icon Uncle Jack Charles gives evidence at truth-telling commission from 2022-04-26T17:59:06
Uncle Jack was the first elder to give public evidence of his stolen generation experience at Victoria's Indigenous truth-telling commission.
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SBS On the Money: How will Elon Musk change Twitter? from 2022-04-26T17:52:07
The Twitter board has accepted Elon Musk's $61bn takover proposal, so what does that mean for the social media company's users and investors? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with tech a...
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Fair Work Commission considers case to pay Aged Care workers more from 2022-04-26T16:48:08
From personal care workers to chefs and cleaners, aged care staff across the country are fighting for higher pay.
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Call for reform of rules which ban people with a disability from voting from 2022-04-26T15:42:32
Under the Electoral Act, people deemed of 'unsound mind' can't have their names on the electoral roll or vote in elections.
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Turkish philanthropist sentenced to spend rest of his life behind bars from 2022-04-26T15:37:45
A court in Turkey has sentenced an activist and philanthropist, Osman Kavala to life in prison without the possibility of parole on charges of attempting to overthrow the government.
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US officials meet Ukraine's leaders in Kyiv as UN chief heads to Moscow from 2022-04-26T12:52:16
The US Secretary of State and Defence Secretary have returned after meeting Ukraine's president in Kyiv, as the United Nations Secretary General heads to Russia for crucial negotiations.
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Federal police haven't confirmed any investigation of threats made against Liberal candidate from 2022-04-25T19:54:28
There's been no confirmation from Australian Federal Police about whether threats made against Liberal candidate Katherine Deves are being investigated after she spoke exclusively to SBS News.
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Thousands of people gather to commemorate ANZAC Day from 2022-04-25T19:32:12
After two years of disruption due to COVID, Australians across the country have remembered those who died in the service of their nation.
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The search for new particles could revolutionise our understanding of the universe from 2022-04-25T16:26:59
Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider on the border between France and Switzerland believe therevamped machine will discoverparticles that are completely new to science.
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Macron returned for a second term as French president from 2022-04-25T13:12:24
His far-right rival Marine Le Pen, who at one stage of the campaign had trailed Mr Macron by just a few points in opinion polls, quickly admitted defeat but vowed to keep up the fight, with parliam...
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Dawn services remember the contributions made by Australians to armed conflict from 2022-04-25T12:58:04
Thousands of Australians have gathered to pay tribute to servicemen and women on Anzac Day in dawn ceremonies, where the country's leaders also acknowledged Ukraine's fight for freedom.
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Memorial trail to remember stories of the ANZACs on Lemnos from 2022-04-25T08:15:05
The track will highlight the little-known stories of ANZACS buried on Lemnos and those who cared for them in their final moments.
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Katherine Deves breaks her silence over controversial transgender comments from 2022-04-24T20:13:22
The Liberal candidate for Warringah says she recognises that making harmful remarks about transgender people in a series of now-deleted tweets, wasn’t conducive to "proper, reasonable debate".
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Major parties shift federal election campaigning to the Top End from 2022-04-24T20:07:16
The Coalition and Labor are hoping to secure the votes of First Nations communities in the key Northern Territory seat of Lingiari.
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Who is Labor's leader? from 2022-04-24T15:00
Anthony Albanese is campaigning to lead the Labor party to victory in next month's federal election.
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Reflecting Australia's diversity in parliament from 2022-04-24T13:00
With both major parties losing candidates to dual citizenship issues this election, many are asking if the Constitution should be changed to help Australia's parliament more accurately reflect the ...
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Familiar faces join the campaign trail as Scott Morrison avoids journalists' questions from 2022-04-23T20:34:23
With four weeks left until the federal election, campaigning is continuing around Australia. While there was an unusual silence from the two men competing for the job of prime minister, there were ...
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Researchers focus on apparent COVID-19 resistors from 2022-04-23T18:00
As coronavirus cases exploded around the globe, a surprising phenomenon emerged - people who are repeatedly exposed to the virus, but don't seem to get infected.
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How did Scott Morrison come to be Prime Minister? from 2022-04-23T15:00
En route to becoming Prime Minister, Scott Morrison served as Treasurer and Immigration Minister.
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Campaign to increase cancer checks for refugees from 2022-04-23T12:46:24
Refugees in New South Wales are being encouraged to access free screening tests in order to detect common cancers.
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SBS On the Money: Can you afford professional financial advice? from 2022-04-22T19:00:58
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angus Woods from Adviser Ratings on financial advice, plus Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management about why the sharemarket had its worst one day ...
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Opposition leader optimistic about election campaign despite COVID-19 setback from 2022-04-22T18:33:43
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has spent his first day in isolation after contracting COVID-19.
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Candidates chase remote votes at election from 2022-04-22T17:54:59
The Northern Territory’s largest electorate, Lingiari, is looking like a key marginal seat in next month's poll.
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Ukraine, US deny Russia's claim to control Mariupol from 2022-04-22T13:45:21
Russia claims to have taken control of Mariupol, describing it as the Ukrainian port city's "liberation".
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Netflix streaming service rocked by first loss in worldwide subscribers from 2022-04-22T12:54:25
Streaming giant Netflix has reported a drop in subscribers for the first time in more than a decade.
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From living under the Taliban's control to a future in football from 2022-04-21T19:56:16
The team of female Afghan footballers that fled Kabul as the Taliban returned to power last August are about to play their first competitive football match in Australia.
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Scott Morrison apologises for disability remark at debate from 2022-04-21T19:53:23
Disability advocates says they're dismayed and disappointed by remarks made by the Prime Minister during the first election debate.
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Ramos-Horta victorious in Timor-Leste election from 2022-04-21T19:26:10
Presidential challenger Jose Ramos-Horta has won Timor-Leste's runoff election.
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SBS On the Money: Foreign buyers return to Australian property from 2022-04-21T18:57:14
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster, plus WaveStone Capital's Catherine Allfrey on the market's near record high; and Westpac's Justin Smirk compares con...
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Leaders front up to key electorates after debate from 2022-04-21T18:33:44
The fallout from the signing of a security pact between China and Solomon Islands has led to a war of words between the government and opposition on the campaign trail.
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British court officially approves Julian Assange's extradition from 2022-04-21T16:38:39
A British judge has formally approved the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to faces spying charges.
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The Disruptive Companion: First Nations stories from 2022-04-21T11:37
Eating disorders can be difficult to diagnose and manage for many people in Australia, but those challenges are made more difficult when there's also a lack of cultural awareness and language barri...
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Russia tests new ICBM as fighting intensifies in Ukraine's south and east from 2022-04-21T11:27:30
Russia has tested a nuclear-capable missile that Vladimir Putin says will make enemies 'think twice'.
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Key issues spark heat in leaders' debate from 2022-04-21T07:19:51
Among the points of contention were border protection, an integrity commission, and the security pact signed by Solomon Islands and China.
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Tension over Solomon Islands security pact from 2022-04-20T19:26:07
The Federal Government is defending its actions in the Pacific, after Solomon Islands signed a security deal with China.
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SBS On the Money: Is Netflix about to stop password sharing? from 2022-04-20T19:01:52
For the first time in a decade, Netflix has lost subscribers. So, what's the streaming giant going to do about it? Hear from Curtin University's Tama Leaver, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalv...
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Legacy's 100 years of providing veteran support from 2022-04-20T19:00:45
Next year marks the centenary of Legacy Australia, an organisation supporting veterans and their families.
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Winner of Gallipoli Art Prize named from 2022-04-20T18:47:11
Newcastle artist Deirdre Bean has claimed this year's Gallipoli Art Prize.
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Polystyrene the most common waste item collected from Australia's largest waterways from 2022-04-20T18:30:06
A survey of litter pulled from eight major Australian riverways by Conservation Volunteers Australia’s #SeaToSource program has found about 80 per cent to be plastic.
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Inaugural award winner for refugee recognition from 2022-04-20T17:48:52
Former Yugoslav refugee, Danijel Malbasa, has been named the inaugural winner of the Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition.
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Health measures ease for COVID-19 close contacts from 2022-04-20T16:52:30
Many of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions in New South Wales and Victoria will be lifted ahead of the ANZAC Day long weekend with health experts reporting the Omicron peak has passed in both states.
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UK PM apologises to parliament for breaching COVID-19 rules from 2022-04-20T12:53:59
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a parliamentary apology for breaching COVID-19 rules by attending an illegal party at Number 10 Downing Street during the lockdown.
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UN calls for humanitarian ceasefire over Orthodox Easter week from 2022-04-20T11:38:06
Russia is intensifying its attack on Ukraine's east as UN seeks pause to allow civilians to leave and aid supplies to be delivered.
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Polls reveal potential for hung parliament from 2022-04-19T19:02:27
The Prime Minister is doubling down to support his handpicked Sydney candidate Katherine Deves, and defying calls from New South Wales Liberals to dump her ahead of the election.
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Industries seek changes to worker isolation rules from 2022-04-19T18:49:20
Business leaders across the country have united to call for an urgent review of COVID-19 close contact rules.
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Indigenous advocates demand resolution to housing crisis from 2022-04-19T17:14:57
As the election looms, indigenous advocacy groups are calling on the federal government to address the lack of adequate housing for First Nations peoples.
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Battle for Donbas begins as Ukraine progresses its EU campaign from 2022-04-19T14:10:13
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the 'battle for the Donbas' has begun and vows his country's troops will fight as Russia launches an attack on the country's east.
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Military responds to severe South African floods from 2022-04-19T13:01:36
More than 440 people have died from flooding in South Africa over the past week, and more than 60 people are still missing.
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How does the Senate work? from 2022-04-19T07:36:13
This year is a half senate election where candidates are selected to play their role in reviewing, debating and voting on proposed laws.
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Health, border security focus kicks off week two of campaign trail from 2022-04-18T18:57:48
On Monday, the federal election campaign picked up pace after its Easter pause, with Anthony Albanese in Queensland and the prime minister in Western Australia.
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UK deal to outsource asylum seekers compared to Australia's policy from 2022-04-18T17:24:50
It's a move that refugee organisations have condemned as unworkable and inhumane.
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Ukraine vows to fight to the end in Mariupol despite Russia's claim of control from 2022-04-18T13:42:59
Several Ukrainian cities suffered shelling, resulting in yet more civilian deaths.
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Mexico mourns death of its champion of the disappeared from 2022-04-18T12:33:37
Rosario Ibarra turned the fate of her son into a decades-long campaign for justice for the families of the victims of forced disappearances.
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Campaign content concerns for social platform, WeChat from 2022-04-18T08:18:53
With the federal election just weeks away, Chinese social media app wechat is likely to again be a key campaign battleground as politicians of all persuasions try to win the hearts and minds of Chi...
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First week of campaigning wraps up with Medicare debate from 2022-04-17T19:32:51
Medicare has emerged as a crucial issue in the 2022 federal election campaign, as the major party leaders play down gaffes and reported gaps in policy.
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Election 2022: The Greens from 2022-04-17T17:45:33
The Australian Greens formally began on August 30th 1992, when representatives from independent Green state-based parties met in Sydney to form a new federal party.
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The Pope's Easter message of peace for Ukraine from 2022-04-17T17:23:17
Christians are holding Easter services around the world as the Pope condemned the cruelty and darkness of war in reference to the invasion of Ukraine.
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Election 2022: The Nationals from 2022-04-17T16:52:33
The Nationals take pride in representing the interests of people in regional and rural Australia and have done so for over 100 years.
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Australian businesses say they need more skilled migrants from 2022-04-17T14:08:20
Australian business leaders are calling for urgent help to address extreme worker shortages impacting companies right across the nation.
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Ukraine's leader under pressure as attacks intensify from 2022-04-17T13:44
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called the situation in Mariupol "inhuman" as Russian strikes ramp up over the Easter weekend.
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Election campaign continues over Easter weekend from 2022-04-16T20:36:34
The Prime Minister is standing by his controversial 'captain’s pick’ for the Liberal candidate for the Sydney seat of Warringah. And the Opposition is vowing to establish a federal anti-corruption ...
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Election 2022: The Labor Party from 2022-04-16T15:21:35
The Australian Labor Party is Australia's oldest party in one of the world's oldest continuous democracies.
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Election explainer: the Liberal party from 2022-04-16T14:38:56
There's no other figure that looms larger over the Liberal Party of Australia than Sir Robert Menzies.
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Death toll mounts in Ukraine amid scenes of destruction from 2022-04-16T14:06:40
Civilian casualties continue to mount in Ukraine as residents return to their homes to discover them in ruins, and their relatives and friends dead.
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Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese face policy scrutiny as election campaign pauses for Good Friday from 2022-04-15T22:06
The start of the Easter Break has heralded a political reprieve of sorts, with the election road show wound back for Good Friday.
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Expected surge in early voting for Australia's first national pandemic poll from 2022-04-15T17:29:25
The Electoral Commission has been taking steps to ensure the voting process is COVID-safe, while preparing for a surge of Australians casting their votes early, as ........ reports.
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Mariupol remains under seige as Ukraine war crimes probe begins from 2022-04-15T14:46:10
The situation remains critical in Ukraine as the Russian invasion continues, despite the sinking of the Kremlin's flagship war vessel.
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Energy going off-grid in the United Kingdom from 2022-04-15T14:42:54
Energy is going off-grid and into the community in the United Kingdom with a surge in customers signing up to join community schemes that generate electricity.
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What is genocide? from 2022-04-14T19:44:45
Western nations are increasingly describing Russian action in Ukraine as ‘genocide’ but the term has particular meaning and legal significance.
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Record rental squeeze increasing homelessness, discrimination from 2022-04-14T19:39:48
High interest rates may slow property price growth but for those renting, the situation is getting worse.
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PM's campaign paused as security detail involved in crash from 2022-04-14T19:16:18
Meanwhile Anthony Albanese has been forced to clarify Labor's immigration policy, after revealing the opposition would continue the government's controversial boat turnback policy.
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Australian Sri Lankans respond to calls for help amid crisis from 2022-04-14T19:11:27
With severe shortages and regular blackouts, Sri Lanka is asking its citizens overseas to send money home.
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SBS On The Money: Jobs in-depth with independent economist Saul Eslake from 2022-04-14T18:25:51
Australia's jobless rate, when unrounded, hit 3.95% in March, the lowest it has ever been in the history of the ABS monthy job ads series, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks in depth wi...
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Suspect in New York City subway train shooting arrested from 2022-04-14T18:19:53
The man sought over a shooting on a crowded rush-hour train in Brooklyn has been taken into custody.
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Russia plans new assault on Ukraine's Donbas region from 2022-04-14T10:57:48
Russia's latest assault comes amid US accusations of genocide in Ukraine, and Russian claims it has taken control of the port city of Mariupol.
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The Disruptive Companion: Early intervention from 2022-04-14T09:23:03
Recovery from an eating disorder can take months or even a few years, but if diagnosed early the patients’ chances of getting better sooner increase significantly.
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Election explainer; How does the House of Representatives work? from 2022-04-14T07:57:10
The lower house of Parliament will be determined at this federal election through preferential voting on or ahead of polling day.
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Australian retailers are rejoicing as families spend up in a big way for Easter from 2022-04-14T07:43:26
Bakery owner Anu Haran has been on her feet for 16 hours a day this week – and the reason is this: she’s baking hot cross buns on the hour to meet the enormous demand from her customers.
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Concerns COVID-19 rates under-reported due to unreliable RAT testing from 2022-04-13T20:17:49
A misuse of Rapid Antigen Tests is among a variety of factors that suggest the official COVID-19 statistics may not be giving the full story.
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Labor leader holds first campaign rally, promising millions to bolster emergency medical care from 2022-04-13T19:31:24
Meanwhile Australia has asked Solomon Islands not to sign a security pact with China, after the Pacific Minister met with Prime Minister Sogavare in Honiara.
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New York police still searching for subway gunman from 2022-04-13T19:05
The gunman filled a rush-hour subway train with smoke and opened fire on passengers, shooting and injuring at least 10 people, five of whom are in a critical condition.
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SBS On the Money: Why is NZ's central bank lifting rates when Australia's isn't? from 2022-04-13T17:24:09
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has lifted its official cash rate by the most in 22 years as it tries to tame inflation, as US consumer prices rise the most since 1981 so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo...
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British Prime Minister fined over lockdown party at Downing Street from 2022-04-13T15:39:23
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised and paid a fine for attending a party during Britain's first COVID-19 lockdown.
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Russia says further sanctions will backfire against the west from 2022-04-13T11:57:08
President Putin says the campaign in Ukraine is going 'according to plan', adding it is not moving faster because Russia wants to minimize losses.
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Election 2022: How voting works from 2022-04-13T09:20:11
All Australian citizens aged over 18 years are expected to take part in this compulsory voting process and fines can apply if they don't.
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Scammers divert aid funding away from Ukraine charities from 2022-04-13T08:43:55
Cybercriminals have been hijacking the outpouring of sympathy for Ukraine, using emotionally charged posts to channel donations away from charities.
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Overcoming the odds: student award recognises extraordinary journey from 2022-04-12T20:22:23
There have been heartwarming scenes as the New South Wales education department awarded a student for overcoming adversity to achieve academically.
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Victoria targets regional centres to benefit from 2026 Commonwealth Games from 2022-04-12T20:14:40
Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong and Gippsland will be the main hubs for the event, with a huge focus on boosting the regional economies.
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Community sector details key policy demands for people on low incomes from 2022-04-12T19:57:33
Among the demands are for the incoming government to permanently raise the rate of JobSeeker and other income support payments - something neither of the major parties has committed to doing.
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SBS On the Money: Ultra low vacancy rates driving surging rental prices from 2022-04-12T18:33:16
Homelessess is likely to become a bigger problem as rents surge, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with SQM Research Managing Director Louis Christopher for more, plus NAB Chief Econom...
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PM promises voters jobs without migration, Labor promises restored teleheath for regions from 2022-04-12T17:49:33
The Coalition has pledged more than a million jobs over the next five years as its election campaign hits Western Sydney - but there's no clear plan for where those jobs will come from.
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Why and how might someone vote early in the federal election? from 2022-04-12T15:53:44
While federal election day is May 21, many voters may end up finalising their ballot early on in the process.
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Shahbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new prime minister from 2022-04-12T15:37:31
Pakistan's politicians have elected Shahbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister following the weekend ousting of Imran Khan.
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Ukraine braces for possible fall of Mariupol from 2022-04-12T11:58:16
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes 'tens of thousands' of people have died in the Russian assault on the strategic port.
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Women’s Sheds movement gains momentum nationally from 2022-04-12T10:16:34
Older Australian women are increasingly at risk of isolation, and many are joining women’s sheds – to learn new skills and make new friends.
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Day one of the federal election campaign tests both Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese from 2022-04-11T19:34:11
The Opposition Leader was unable to provide the correct figures for the unemployment or cash rates, while the Prime Minister defended the secrecy around a six-figure payout to a former Coalition st...
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Scott Morrison backs campaign to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports from 2022-04-11T19:29:07
LGBTIQ+ groups say ongoing debate over trans rights is harming an already vulnerable community, and warn the divisive language is influencing who voters will put their support behind.
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Macron and Le Pen through to tight presidential runoff from 2022-04-11T18:39:32
The runoff on the April 24 pits a pro-European economic liberal against a far-right nationalist.
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Accessible childcare important for the economy and for female workers: report from 2022-04-11T18:10:56
The Australia Institute study found an over-reliance on private providers which undermines the quality of care, and shows just how families are missing out.
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Preferential voting in Australia: how does it work? from 2022-04-11T17:37:36
Australian federal elections use a preferential voting system to elect candidates.
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Record crowds for Melbourne's Grand Prix spark hopes for tourism recovery from 2022-04-11T16:59:09
After two years of pandemic-triggered cancellations, the Australian Formula One Grand Prix drew record crowds over the weekend.
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Ukraine documents 'war crimes' as Russian military shifts focus to eastern Ukraine from 2022-04-11T16:52:15
Ukraine's prosecutor general says there have been thousands of war crimes perpetrated by the Russian government and leading figures since the invasion on 24 February.
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The Prime Minister calls the next election for May 21, 2022 from 2022-04-10T19:31:33
After months of unofficial campaigning - the Prime Minister has called the election for May 21, in what's shaping up to be a tight contest.
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Scholarships to enable Ukrainian students to attend Australian universities from 2022-04-10T17:45:26
Displaced Ukrainian university students who have fled to Australia are being offered scholarships to continue their studies. It follows calls by academics across the country for Australian universi...
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President from 2022-04-10T14:07:38
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy.
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At least 50 people killed in train station rocket attack in Ukraine from 2022-04-09T15:45:11
Ukraine says at least 50 people have been killed and scores more injured in a Russian missile strike on a train station packed with civilians fleeing violence in the country's east.
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Tasmania's new Premier pledges to lead with "integrity" from 2022-04-08T21:07:02
Tasmania's Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff is now in the top job, after being elected unopposed at a party-room.
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SBS On the Money: RBA says house prices may fall 15 per cent in two years from 2022-04-08T20:00:23
The RBA says house prices may fall 15 per cent in two years if mortgage rates rise by 200 basis points, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen...
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Political leaders target marginal seats as the federal election looms from 2022-04-08T19:56:46
With the federal government edging closer to calling an election, the Prime Minister and Opposition leader have been out and about in marginal seats.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black female US Supreme Court Justice from 2022-04-08T14:00:18
President Joe Biden's first appointee to the US Supreme Court has been confirmed.
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Russia leaves UN Human Rights council as a protest from 2022-04-08T12:09:42
The Russian government claims war crimes iun Ukraine were 'staged', but residents in Bucha have described the atrocities committed before their eyes.
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Scholarship aims to empower new female entrepreneurs from 2022-04-07T19:56:15
A scholarship honouring iconic Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti aims to inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
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US hits Russia with "war crimes" sanctions from 2022-04-07T19:00:22
The United States says new sanctions will stifle Russia’s economic growth for years.
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Young first time voters under pressure to make "right choice" at the federal election from 2022-04-07T18:40:13
The federal election is inching closer, with more than half a million Australians eligible to vote for the first time.
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The Disruptive Companion: The carers from 2022-04-07T12:37:32
Living with or caring for someone with a mental illness has its challenges - and when your loved one is dealing with an eating disorder those challenges can seem insurmountable.
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Home Affairs urged to improve visa processes for Afghan applicants from 2022-04-06T20:15:53
Over 1,400 visas issued to Afghans during Australia's evacuation mission in Kabul have expired without being used and renewing them is proving difficult.
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Sri Lankan government in disarray as economic crisis worsens from 2022-04-06T14:37:52
Protesters are continuing to demand the resignation of Sri Lanka's president, as the country's economic crisis deepens.
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Zelenskyy appeals directly to UN Security Council over mass civilian deaths from 2022-04-06T12:48:14
Ukraine's president has likened Russia's assault on his country to Nazi war crimes, as Russia faces more sanctions and further exclusion from the international community.
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Prime Minister faces more character attacks from 2022-04-05T20:00:41
Liberal MP Catherine Cusack says Prime Minister Scott Morrison has "lost all moral compass" and criticised his handling of flood relief efforts.
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Three decades since the Sarajevo siege began from 2022-04-05T18:46:42
It's 30 years since the start of the long and painful siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian war.
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Biden calls for a war crimes trial for Putin from 2022-04-05T14:09:16
United States President Joe Biden wants Vladimir Putin to face a war crimes trial and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accusing Russia of genocide after touring the battered city of Bucha.
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Election observers flag concerns over elections in Serbia and Hungary from 2022-04-05T12:39:21
Parliamentary elections in both Serbia and Hungary have brought landslide wins for their pro-Russia incumbents - Serbian President Aleksander Vucic and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
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IPCC report recommends global coal use is drastically scaled back from 2022-04-05T08:27:40
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released its latest report on the threat of global warming.
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Elderly and vulnerable urged to get fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose before winter from 2022-04-05T08:21:42
At-risk people are urged to get the additional protection before winter sets in, with a surge in cases likely.
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Racism allegations and party infighting distract from government's campaign message from 2022-04-04T20:11:04
Josh Frydenberg has described the Liberal party's preselection process as "less than ideal," among scrutiny over a last-minute naming of candidates for New South Wales seats and allegations of raci...
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What can be expected in this year's federal election? from 2022-04-04T18:57:18
The polls indicate Labor has the lead heading into this year's federal election, but analysts say it's difficult to predict who will win on the day.
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SBS On the Money: What can be expected from the RBA's next board meeting? from 2022-04-04T18:16:59
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alex Pikoulas from Harper Bernays for his take on the day on the markets and to preview tomorrow's Reserve Bank meeting on interest rates.
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War crimes accusations as hundreds of bodies found in city near Kyiv from 2022-04-04T13:41:56
Ukrainian officials say hundreds of bodies have been recovered from areas near the country's capital, calling the killings a deliberate massacre and a war crime.
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Latest mass shooting in the United States sparks renewed calls for tougher gun laws from 2022-04-04T13:04:18
Six people have been killed and a dozen injured in the California state capital, Sacramento.
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Australians at home and abroad join forces to help war-affected Ukrainians from 2022-04-03T19:56:30
Some have dropped everything to move to the Poland-Ukraine border to help refugees fleeing the brutal conflict.
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Ukraine claims complete control of Kyiv and surrounds as Russian troops move east from 2022-04-03T15:01:29
Russia has depicted its drawdown of forces near Kyiv as a goodwill gesture but Ukraine and its allies say Russia was forced to shift its focus to east Ukraine after suffering heavy losses.
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Meet the judicial sisterhood supporting judges who've fled the Taliban from 2022-04-03T12:22:50
Amid grave fears for their safety, a number of Afghanistan's female judges were issued emergency visas to relocate to Australia with their families. Now a buddy system is helping these women reconn...
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Trade deal with India widely welcomed, but some concerns remain from 2022-04-02T19:42:18
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it's opened "one of the biggest economic doors available" but critics say there was a lack of transparency leading up to the deal.
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New program helps homeless mums find accommodation, health care and social support from 2022-04-02T18:39:46
Among the women helped are some facing mental health challenges, others struggling with substance abuse or fleeing domestic violence.
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Russia blames Ukraine for attack on oil depot in Russia from 2022-04-02T15:17:48
Ukraine isn't confirming whether it's behind the attack or not, which comes as Russia continues to shell cities in Ukraine, displacing millions and leaving thousands without food, water or electric...
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Small businesses welcome Ramadan celebrations free of COVID-19 restrictions from 2022-04-02T12:46:24
For the first time in two years Australian Muslims are able to celebrate Ramadan without COVID-19 restrictions.
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Timor Leste still recovering one year on from floods from 2022-04-01T20:45:47
Timor Leste is preparing for more wild weather soon, as it continues to recover 12 months after the worst floods the country has seen in 50 years.
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Retired AFL star Bachar Houli nurturing young talent from 2022-04-01T20:20:31
Triple AFL premiership player Bachar Houli is leading the charge to help young Muslim footballers play in the league.
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SBS On The Money: Is there a house price correction on the way? from 2022-04-01T19:01:42
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Credit Suisse energy analyst Saul Kavonic about the role of Australia in Europe's energy crisis, asks CoreLogic's head of research Tim Lawless if th...
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Ukraine's leader speaks as Russia makes gas demands from 2022-04-01T15:45:18
Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has rallied for support, arms and sanctions against Russia, during an address to the Australian Parliament.
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Transgender politician inspires Tasmanian activist from 2022-04-01T13:34:01
A transgender activist in Tasmania says she hopes the British MP Jamie Wallis will inspire others in the trans community to pursue a career in politics.
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Humanitarian crisis deepens in Afghanistan from 2022-04-01T13:27:55
The Secretary General of the United Nations says nine million people face famine in Afghanistan.
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Labor vows to solve 'crisis' in aged care in its budget reply from 2022-03-31T22:42:11
Federal Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has outlined a multi-billion dollar overhaul to Australia's aged care sector should Labor form government.
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SBS On the Money: What record job vacancies mean for business from 2022-03-31T19:35:53
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves talks with Indeed Chief Economist Callam Pickering about record job vacancies and the impact on employers trying to recruit.
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Ukraine's President addresses federal parliament from 2022-03-31T18:13:58
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for stronger sanctions against Russia, warning Australia will not be immune from the international fallout from Moscow's Ukraine invasion.
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Australian journalist goes on secret trial in China from 2022-03-31T16:50:47
The trial's begun of a Chinese Australian journalist accused of espionage in China. Ms Cheng Lei has been detained for 19-months.
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US reports tension between President Putin and military from 2022-03-31T14:15:39
Ukrainian officials say Russia has kept up attacks despite promising to scale back some military operations.
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British judges depart Hong Kong in a freedom protest from 2022-03-31T14:13:52
Two British judges have resigned from Hong Kong's top court in protest over what they call the "threat to civil liberties".
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Who are the winners and losers in the 2022 Budget? from 2022-03-30T18:44:39
Just weeks out from a federal election the Coalition has released its Budget early and filled it with sweeteners for voters worth billions of dollars.
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SBS On the Money: Can Australia afford the cost of living budget measures? from 2022-03-30T17:23:25
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with EY Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy about the impact of the federal budget on the economy, net debt and interest rates; while Francesco De Stradis fr...
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Too many people unable to access basic human rights in Australia: Amnesty from 2022-03-30T16:19:01
Amnesty International's annual report for 2021-2022 highlights injustices such as the detention of children, the treatment of First Nations peoples, and the country's refugee policies.
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How has India avoided the opprobrium China attracts for its stance on Russia? from 2022-03-30T16:10:31
While many Western nations are openly condemning China for its stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, experts say India has managed to avoid the West's fury.
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Russian plan to minimise military acts in Ukraine from 2022-03-30T16:03:11
Russia has used the first face-to-face peace talks in weeks to pledge to reduce military operations around Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv.
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Scott Morrison speaks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson from 2022-03-30T11:27:39
Mr Morrison has responded to accusations he is unfit to be Prime Minister in the aftermath of the federal budget.
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Concerns 2022 Budget offers short-term fixes not real solutions from 2022-03-30T00:17:20
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's fourth Budget, setting the government's approach to the upcoming federal election, has cost of living high on its agenda, with concerns it could sway voters at the polls.
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Community advocates voice concerns over 2022 federal budget from 2022-03-29T23:50:05
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says his fourth federal budget will lead Australia to a stronger economic future out of COVID-19. But does that future include multicultural communities?
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A budget to ease household budgets: federal government's pre-election spending plan from 2022-03-29T23:00
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has unpacked his fiscal future and insists now is not the time to change direction.
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SBS On the Money: Where can your study in economics lead you? from 2022-03-29T18:06:03
The RBA says there is a confidence gap limiting females from progressing in the sector. However, economics also suffers a so-called brand issue. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with RMI...
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Women encouraged to embrace economics from 2022-03-29T15:57:57
Since the early 1990s the number of students enrolled in year 12 economics in Australia has fallen by 70 per cent and while it was an equal gender split then, now males outnumber females by two to ...
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Humanitarian emergency worsens in Ukraine from 2022-03-29T15:04:04
Ukraine says its forces have managed to regain full control of a town on the outskirts of Kyiv that's been a major area of conflict.
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Medical experts warn against virus and vaccine complacency from 2022-03-29T11:18:29
The federal government is pushing to phase out COVID-19 restrictions, such as requirements for close contact cases to quarantine.
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Labor’s pitch to extend First Nations languages in schools from 2022-03-29T10:54:28
Labor is promising to bring Indigenous language and culture to primary schools across Australia as part of a commitment to keep First Nations languages alive if it wins the next election.
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Government's budget promise to ease cost of living pressure just vote-buying, says Labor from 2022-03-28T20:41:23
With a federal election due before 21 May, the political stakes of this budget for both sides couldn't be higher.
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SBS On the Money: How the budget may tackle rising petrol prices from 2022-03-28T20:27:16
There may be a reduction in the fuel excise to help ease rising fuel costs, but CommSec's Craig James argues there might be a better way.
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Ukraine and Russia prepare for new round of talks from 2022-03-28T15:39:46
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's prepared to discuss his country adopting a neutral status as part of a peace deal with Russia.
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Iran nuclear deal tops agenda for two-day summit in Israel from 2022-03-28T15:29:48
The US Secretary of State is seeking to reassure Israel and its regional partners as Foreign Ministers meet for a historic two day summit in the Negev desert.
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Memorial for plane crash victims as black box is found from 2022-03-28T12:58:10
After seven days of extensive searching, the second black box from the China Eastern Airlines flight that crashed last week has been recovered and sent off for investigation.
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Australian families open homes to Ukrainian refugees from 2022-03-27T20:45:04
As more Ukrainians arrive in Australia, the need for resettlement services is growing. The Ukrainian community is filling that need by coordinating donations as Australians also step up to do their...
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Former Ukraine haven of Lviv attacked as Biden visits nearby Poland from 2022-03-27T18:31:25
From Poland, just 70 kilometres away, Joe Biden has stepped up his rhetoric against Vladimir Putin and warned him not to even think of stepping an inch into NATO territory.
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Arts industry calls for stronger support to assist economic recovery from 2022-03-27T12:34:42
As the federal government prepares to reveal what its Budget plan for the next financial year would be if it wins the upcoming election, many arts professionals say more support is needed to help r...
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Frydenberg promises cost-of-living relief in pre-election Budget from 2022-03-27T11:59:17
The Treasurer promises the Government will use Tuesday’s Budget to try and alleviate cost of living pressures, including on the price of petrol - but won't yet say how.
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Russia says first phase of military operation in Ukraine is 'mostly complete' from 2022-03-26T17:03:30
Russia's defence ministry says it will now focus on separatist areas in eastern Ukraine, claiming that Russian-backed separatists control 93 per cent of Ukraine's Luhansk region, and 54 per cent of...
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Doulas bridging the gap in care for pregnant women from 2022-03-26T15:36:13
The role of a doula in the birthing experience is giving some women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds more agency when having a child.
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Will the federal budget calm nerves over increasing costs? from 2022-03-26T12:17
Within days the federal budget will be released ahead of the election and the federal government is intent on fighting to retain office.
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15 years of Earth Hour this Saturday from 2022-03-25T19:31:32
The fifteenth annual Earth Hour will be held on Saturday night as the Great Barrier Reef experiences its sixth massive bleaching event.
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Growing concern in the Pacific from 2022-03-25T19:26:39
Leaked diplomatic documents showing China's intention to gain a military foothold in the country are raising concerns of more tension in the Indo-Pacific.
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Pacific players light up the netball court from 2022-03-25T18:50:52
Netball Australia's PacificAus Sports Netball Series is underway in Sydney this week showcasing talent from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga.
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Business community steps up for Ukraine from 2022-03-25T17:13:41
Australian businesses are rallying behind the Ukraine humanitarian relief effort.
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The flu holiday is over - experts predict its return in 2022 from 2022-03-25T15:37:17
Almost 1000 Australians died after contracting the influenza virus during a record flu season in 2019.
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What defines a war criminal? from 2022-03-25T14:27:45
World leaders have branded Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal' but what does that term actually mean?
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Unprecedented triple summit in Brussels addresses Europe's worst conflict since the Balkans wars from 2022-03-25T13:10:17
At an unprecedented triple summit in Brussels, NATO, G7 nations and European leaders have addressed the continent's worst conflict since the 1990s Balkans wars.
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Ash Barty exits tennis on her terms from 2022-03-24T19:31:09
Women's tennis world number one, Ash Barty, has called time and retired at the top of her game.
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Thousands with epilepsy unable to manage seizures from 2022-03-24T19:27:23
More than 150 thousand Australians are living with epilepsy and there are calls for further funding to better understand the condition.
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Taliban unexpectedly closes girls' secondary schools from 2022-03-24T19:22:20
The decision by the Taliban to close girls' secondary schools across Afghanistan took many by surprise, leaving students in tears and drawing condemnation from humanitarian agencies, rights groups ...
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Australia finally accepts New Zealand's refugee resettlement offer from 2022-03-24T18:51:08
New Zealand will resettle 150 refugees from Australia per year for the next three years after the federal government accepted a deal that had been on offer since 2013.
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SBS On the Money: How high can interest rates go? from 2022-03-24T18:32:36
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CBA's Gareth Aird to find out how household debt may influence how aggressive the RBA when it comes to lifting interest rates, plus the latest on th...
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New deal will see Moderna mRNA vaccine produced in Melbourne from 2022-03-24T16:38:05
Confirming a deal with pharmaceutical company Moderna to produce mRNA vaccines in Australia, Scott Morrison says such technology had been considered the stuff of science fiction before the COVID-19...
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World leaders meet to discuss the war in Ukraine from 2022-03-24T13:57:56
NATO, the European Union and the United Nations are all meeting to further discuss the best way forward in dealing with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of February.
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Advocates call for next government to provide housing for women from 2022-03-24T13:46:46
Every night 49,000 women in Australia are homeless.
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The legacy of the late Madeleine Albright from 2022-03-24T13:09:05
Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State for the United States, has died of cancer.
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Governments accused of failing to act as temperatures rise from 2022-03-23T20:24:50
Heatwaves have caused more deaths in Australia in the past 200 years than any other natural hazard, and are overwhelmingly affecting lower socio-economic communities.
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Government announces funding plans pre-Budget from 2022-03-23T19:24:26
A week out from the federal budget, Government announces funding for major projects and plans to ease cost of living pressures.
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Student safety on campus under scrutiny from 2022-03-23T18:47:13
The head of Universities Australia has apologised to students who've experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault while attending university.
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Tennis World Number One Ash Barty says she is leaving the sport from 2022-03-23T18:13:18
Tributes have been flowing thick and fast, including one from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who thanked Ash Barty for inspiring the nation at a time when it was most needed.
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Why are costs rising for customers? from 2022-03-23T17:40:37
The cost of living is soaring in Australia and around the world but why are products prices so high?
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SBS On the Money: How long does it take to save for a home deposit? from 2022-03-23T17:35:41
Domain's Nicola Powell explains the cultural shift needed as house price growth outpaces that of incomes; plus Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners on the day's market action including airlines liftin...
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A bittersweet Australian debut for Russian-Ukrainian soprano from 2022-03-23T14:17:11
Internationally renowned opera singer Olga Peretyatko has joined a growing list of high-profile Russian figures to speak out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Holocaust survivor falls victim to Russia's Ukraine invasion from 2022-03-23T14:12:31
It comes as the fighting in Ukraine grinds on, and Ukraine's President continues his campaign to enlist international assistance.
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Advocacy groups say migrants living with disability face discrimination from 2022-03-22T20:06:17
The current Australian immigration policy analyses immigrants with disabilities from non-English speaking backgrounds as a financial burden and makes it near impossible for them to receive visas.
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US accuses Myanmar's junta of genocide against Rohingya minority from 2022-03-22T19:08:55
More than 730,000 Rohingya people have fled the western Rakhine State since the military staged a brutal crackdown in 2017.
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Why did it take five foreign ministers to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe? from 2022-03-22T18:40:43
The British--Iranian woman held prisoner by Iran for six years says it took the UK government too long to secure her release.
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SBS On the Money: The business case for embracing neurodiversity in the workplace from 2022-03-22T18:30:38
Miriam Moeller from the University of Queensland Business School explains how a neurodiverse workforce can add value to an organisation; plus Jessica Amir from Saxo Markets with the latest on the m...
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Condemnation of Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians grows from 2022-03-22T14:27:06
As civilian casualties continue to mount, Russia says it attacked a Kyiv shopping centre because Ukrainian forces were using it as a rocket store and reloading station.
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Rescuers reach crash site of China Eastern plane from 2022-03-22T12:59:33
Rescuers say there are no sign of survivors from the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 that had 132 people on board.
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Coroner hears details of family's deaths from 2022-03-21T19:58:07
Witnesses have told a coronial inquest of the horrific moments a mother and her three children were doused in petrol and burnt to death.
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Early Childhood Development program launched in 30 countries from 2022-03-21T19:47:18
The Minderoo Foundation's Thrive by Five app will arm parents and caregivers with tools to act upon this awareness.
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Some workplaces are actively seeking staff that think differently from 2022-03-21T19:40:48
Many employers are finding that embracing neurodiverse workers with conditions like autism or ADHD comes with advantages.
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SBS On the Money: Government lauches cryptocurrencies review from 2022-03-21T18:52:51
Swinbourne University's Dimitrios Salampasis explains what that government will be looking at in its review of cryptocurrencies, plus Daylight Financial Group's Elio D'Amato takes a look at the day...
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Government urged to speed up visa response for refugees from 2022-03-21T17:58:59
Refugees and advocates say speedy response by the federal government to help Ukrainian refugees with visas should be explored with refugees fleeing other conflicts.
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Keeping fostered children connected to their heritage from 2022-03-21T17:35:23
Family services are seeking out foster carers from culturally diverse and multifaith backgrounds to enable children in need of a home to feel more connected to their heritage.
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Death toll in Ukraine rises as Russia deploys hypersonic missiles from 2022-03-21T13:24:59
Civilian casualties in Ukraine continue to rise after Russia allegedly bombed a school sheltering hundreds of women and children.
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Australia steps up support for Ukraine from 2022-03-20T19:49:07
The Federal Government is again boosting its aid to Ukraine to help with the conflict against Russia by supplying more humanitarian aid, weapons, and coal.
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Afghan refugees seek certainty for families from 2022-03-20T14:18:34
For those who have made it to Australia, there’s still grave concern for loved ones left behind and their prospectsof a bright future.
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Labor wins South Australian election from 2022-03-20T07:33:10
Peter Malinauskas will be the state's 47th premier after leading Labor to victory.
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Timor Leste votes for President from 2022-03-19T18:23:17
Votes are being counted in Timor Leste, to see who will be elected president to run the country for the next five years.
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Civilian toll mounts in Ukraine as Russian strikes hit key cities from 2022-03-19T13:09:44
Fighting has reached the centre of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, where thousands of people are trapped without essential supplies.
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Abalone licences key to new cultural initiative for Tasmania from 2022-03-19T12:30:46
The Tasmanian Government has leased 40 abalone quota units to the Land and Sea Aboriginal Corporation of Tasmania with the goal to establish a cultural fisheries program in the state, encouraging y...
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ACCC sues Meta over crypto-currency scams featuring prominent Australians from 2022-03-18T20:16:30
Australia’s consumer monitor is suing Facebook’s parent company Meta, claiming it has failed to take action against scammers on the platform.
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The struggle to own a home in Australia from 2022-03-18T19:02:02
Calls are growing louder for first home buyers to be allowed to use their superannuation savings as security for a home loan.
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From Italy with love: The social enterprise hotel training and employing young people with a disability from 2022-03-18T18:19:34
An ambitious project in the New South Wales Blue Mountains is aiming to change outcomes for young people living with a disability.
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Women blaze a trail in Timor Leste's presidential elections from 2022-03-18T14:31:39
Four women will compete for the presidency, against 12 male contenders, a sign that the young nation is forging a more inclusive political landscape.
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Advocates speak up against harassment from 2022-03-18T13:47:16
There are growing calls to address sexual harassment in the workplace and to implement more preventative measures.
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UN's extends assistance mission mandate in Afghanistan from 2022-03-18T12:36:20
The UN Security Council has voted to extend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan mandate and authorise the promotion of gender equality in Afghanistan.
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War crime accusations levelled at Russia from 2022-03-18T12:32:43
As civilian casualties rise in Ukraine, the world is beginning to take note with several leaders speaking of war crimes in light of continued shelling of hospitals, clinics and a Mariupol theatre s...
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South Australian electors get their say at the weekend from 2022-03-18T09:07:27
Premier Steven Marshall is heading into the contest lagging in the polls and facing a challenging path to re-election.
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Fleeing Ukrainians 'touched' by warm welcome but some challenges remain from 2022-03-18T07:20:19
The Australian government has speedily processed more than 3,000 visas for Ukrainians but many are on tourist visas with no ability to work, or access to medical treatment through Medicare.
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Concerns flagged over call to reset temporary skilled migration system from 2022-03-17T21:07:04
A new Grattan Institute report recommends a new type of worker visa should be granted to higher-paying roles.
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Nowruz marks the beginnings of a new year and a fresh start from 2022-03-17T18:17:50
Hundreds of millions of people around the world will celebrate the Nowruz on Monday, March 21. Across many regions of the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the beginning of spring. But for Kurds, Persi...
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SBS On the Money: US lifts rates for the first time in three years from 2022-03-17T17:43:25
The US has lifted official interest rates and expects to do it another six times this year, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves explores the implications with InvestSMART Chief Market Strategis...
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Brits jailed in Iran return to the UK from 2022-03-17T15:24:33
Three British-Iranian nationals are being released from prison after years of being detained in Iran.
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Ukraine's leader asks US President to promote world peace from 2022-03-17T12:23:33
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has taken his pleas for further Russian sanctions and a no-fly zone over his country to the US Congress.
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A fierce contest to become Timor President from 2022-03-17T12:13
A gruelling two-week campaign of Timor’s presidential candidates travelling across the country to secure votes has ended this week.
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New health warning as teens are urged to ditch vaping from 2022-03-17T09:25:39
Teenagers are being warned about the dangers of vapes, after research showing young people think vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking.
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Significant disparities between First Nations and other Australian cancer patients from 2022-03-17T07:25:20
New research from the Cancer Council has revealed the disparity in life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-Indigenous Australian cancer patients.
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January's overseas arrivals the biggest number since COVID-19 pandemic began from 2022-03-16T18:54:06
But the 265,000 people arriving were a fraction of the average pre-pandemic monthly number.
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Return of cruise ships to Australia not a heal-all for ailing tourism sector from 2022-03-16T18:23:14
From April 17th cruise ships will be returning to Australian waters, but travel agents say their financial struggles are far from over.
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SBS On the Money: Could the war in Ukraine tip Europe into recession? from 2022-03-16T18:01:39
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is adding to already rising consumer prices, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Diana Mousina from AMP Capital to see what it means for the European an...
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Deadly strikes rock Kyiv as EU leaders arrive amid fierce fighting across Ukraine from 2022-03-16T12:54:23
US President Joe Biden will travel to Belgium to meet European leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine. The humanitarian catastrophe continues with millions displaced and thousands killed, including ...
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Islamophobia report reveals extent of anti-Muslim racism from 2022-03-16T12:01:53
A new report analyses verified online and face-to-face incidents which found the majority of them involved hate speech or discrimination.
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Fatal Newtown boarding house fire 'maliciously lit' say police from 2022-03-15T20:14:05
Police are treating a boarding house fire in Sydney's inner west as a suspected murder.
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SBS On the Money: Would you pay $7 for a cup of coffee? from 2022-03-15T17:42:45
We're being warned that higher input costs could mean consumers may need to pay $7 for a regular cup of coffee, so we speak with Gabriel Coffee CEO Sam Gabrielian to see what he thinks, plus Stuart...
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Climate change student activists consider appealing court ruling that minister has no duty of care from 2022-03-15T17:39:01
The Federal Court of Australia overturned an earlier decision that found the environment minister has a duty of care to protect children from climate change harm when assessing coal mine projects.
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Anti-violence advocates call for longer-term thinking from next federal government from 2022-03-15T17:30:27
They say for too long the focus has been largely on helping women and children who are hurt by violence, and not enough effort has been put into stopping the perpetrators from hurting them in the f...
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MH17 legal action adds to growing pressure on Russia from 2022-03-15T15:05:29
Australia and the Netherlands are set to take legal action against the Russian Federation for the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
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Ukraine-Russia peace talks stall again from 2022-03-15T14:17:05
Peace talks may have stumbled but NASA says there is no tension aboard the international space station between Russian and American astronauts.
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International agreement on biodiversity is 'critical' - UN from 2022-03-15T09:28:10
A two week conference in Geneva is part of preparation for a major conference that will try to adopt an international agreement on protecting biodiversity.
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Life in a Kyiv neighbourhood during wartime from 2022-03-15T07:58:08
There's not much open in the Podil district of Kyiv, once a vibrant and popular part of the city - but the cafes are still serving customers
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Rising fuel costs prompt calls for government to reduce excise - but would that help? from 2022-03-14T20:46:46
Global oil prices are skyrocketing amid the fighting in Ukraine, leading to record fuel prices in Australia.
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80 million Russians are being cut off from Instagram from 2022-03-14T19:38
Users were given until Monday 14 March to transfer their documents, before the Russian government blocks access as part of a criminal case against Meta.
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Moomba returns after a two-year hiatus from 2022-03-14T19:02:58
The colourful Moomba parade in Melbourne saw the return of dancers, all manner street performers and the cheering crowds.
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Anger and recriminations over the flood response from 2022-03-14T13:51:39
As rubbish collections and disaster grants are being organised, anger remains about how state and federal governments prepared for the looming disaster - and how quickly they helped affected reside...
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Award winning journalist killed by Russian forces from 2022-03-14T13:42:05
American film-maker and journalist Brent Renaud has been killed by Russian forces in the flashpoint town of Irpin, outside of Kyiv.
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Widespread international support for Ukraine from 2022-03-14T11:51:53
From the Pope to celebrities at the BAFTA awards, there's a continuing outpouring of support for Ukraine from around the world.
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Asylum seekers released from Melbourne Park's Hotel, ending nine-year ordeal from 2022-03-13T22:42:21
Nine men have been released from Melbourne's Park Hotel, which has been used to detain asylum seekers throughout the pandemic.
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What is NATO and how is it responding to Putin's invasion of Ukraine? from 2022-03-13T22:02:53
A key reason behind Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is its neighbour's efforts to join NATO - a western military alliance led by the United States.
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NSW Premier warns floods crisis is 'not over', announces mental health support package from 2022-03-13T21:23:40
Dangerous weather conditions in New South Wales are set to ease, but the flood event is far from over.
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Premature deaths of Shane Warne and Kimberley Kitching puts spotlight on heart health from 2022-03-13T20:44:04
There has been an increase in people getting a heart check following the high profile deaths of cricketer Shane Warne and Labor senator Kimberley Kitching, both at the age of 52.
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Ukrainian expats are joining the fight - without guns from 2022-03-13T18:17:19
While they watch Russian military bombs destroy their country on television, thousands of Ukrainians abroad are asking what they can do to help.
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Zelenskyy warns Russia it will pay a high price if it takes control of Kyiv from 2022-03-13T11:53:16
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says if Russia wants to take control of the capital Kyiv, it will do so at great cost.
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Poverty, disadvantage in children directly linked to greater lifelong social exclusion from 2022-03-12T22:24:12
A new study shows young Australians experiencing poverty and disadvantage puts them at greater risk of social exclusion, which could affect the rest of their lives. It calls for reforms to tackle c...
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An uphill battle in safe Liberal seats - but some independents are having a red-hot go from 2022-03-12T22:17:37
As a federal election draws closer, a number of pro-climate action, pro-integrity, independent female candidates are challenging sitting MPs in comfortable Liberal electorates.
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Ukrainians fleeing war arrive in Australia and are reunited with loved ones from 2022-03-12T21:53:13
Emotional Ukrainians have touched down in Melbourne and Sydney, fleeing their war torn country and reuniting with anxious loved ones.
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Anger, grief for family as NT police officer found not guilty of murder of Kumanjayi Walker from 2022-03-11T19:35:30
A jury took just over five hours to return a unanimous 'not guilty' verdict over the death of the 19 year old Aboriginal teenager who was shot and killed during an attempted arrest in 2019.
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SBS On the Money: US inflation surge to stir interest rates from 2022-03-11T18:49:48
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Sycamore from City Index about the impact of a 40 year high inflation rate in the US and the latest fall-out on the markets and investments fro...
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What is Japanese encephalitis and what risk does it pose in Australia? from 2022-03-11T17:57:47
An outbreak of Japanese encephalitis virus has so far spread to humans in Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia. Although the virus is endemic in Papua New Guinea and parts of the Torres St...
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Be prepared for all this winter's illnesses: health authorities from 2022-03-11T17:52:14
Health officials are worried that this winter could see a resurgence of the flu, an increase in Japanese encephalitis and a surge in COVID-19.
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Western sanctions begin to bite for Russian residents from 2022-03-11T16:47:30
In many shopping centres international brands have closed their doors. Shoppers are finding they can no longer buy some goods imported from the West, and the cost of other items has gone up.
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Victorian Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching has died unexpectedly from 2022-03-11T13:27:32
Described as vivacious, fierce and highly intelligent, the late Senator has received a torrent of praise from members across the political divide.
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President Zelenskyy renews push for Ukraine to join EU from 2022-03-11T12:53:49
As Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities intensify and millions are displaced, President Volodomyr Zelenskyy is appealing for his nation to enter the EU and NATO.
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'Disappointing' difference in Australia's responses to those fleeing Afghanistan and Ukraine from 2022-03-11T12:09:24
As the world's attention focuses on the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Ukraine, those who fled Afghanistan over six months ago remain desperate for visas.
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Delivering food to the many who've lost so much from 2022-03-11T10:52:30
A former cafe owner is turning his culinary skills to helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People impacted by flooding in northern NSW – particularly residents of Cabbage Tree Island.
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How can you ensure Ukrainians benefit from your donation? from 2022-03-11T08:49:28
The crisis unfolding in Ukraine is encouraging many Australians to open their wallets and donate but reports of scam fundraisers is damaging the efforts of such appeals - and may even put humanitar...
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Queensland rejects PM's offer of an emergency declaration for flood assistance from 2022-03-10T20:33:55
The Prime Minister has travelled to Brisbane to examine the city's flood clean-up operation, after facing anger a day earlier from stricken locals in northern NSW.
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Opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol wins South Korea's 'election of the unfavourables' from 2022-03-10T19:31:10
The conservative candidate has won South Korea's presidential election by a very slim margin.
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Efforts to counter junk food ads fuelling childhood obesity from 2022-03-10T18:48:31
New health campaigns aim to improve the eating habits of Australian children.
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Ukraine hospital airstrike 'horrifying': US from 2022-03-10T14:07:33
Russia has attacked a maternity and children's hospital in Ukraine, injuring at least 17 people.
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Farmers say a more pro-active approach to climate change is needed from 2022-03-10T13:37:56
Climate change is causing extreme weather systems across the country, with the effects rippling right through the food supply chain.
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Denmark apologises to children of failed social experiment from 2022-03-10T09:31:29
Inuit Greenlanders – moved to Denmark to become ‘model Greenlanders’ – will finally receive compensation and an in-person apology for the destruction of their lives.
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Hi-tech help for bringing up babies from 2022-03-10T09:22:48
Bringing babies into the world is one of the most fundamental aspects of life - but technology is on hand to make it easier.
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Anger boils over as PM tours flood-damaged Lismore from 2022-03-09T20:43:33
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has toured disaster-stricken Lismore, more than a week after floodwaters carved out a trail of destruction across large swathes of northern New South Wales.
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Electoral Commission to actively correct misinformation about Australia's electoral process from 2022-03-09T18:28:38
With a federal election imminent, the Australian Electoral Commission has launched a campaign to combat mistruths about voting.
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SBS On the Money: Pessimists outnumber optimists amid floods and Ukraine crisis from 2022-03-09T18:22:30
Consumer sentiment as measured by Westpac is at its lowest since September 2020, so hear from Chief Economist Bill Evans about what that means for the economy and interest rates, plus Peak Asset Ma...
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Russian invasion 'not going well': US intelligence from 2022-03-09T14:36:46
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance's responsibility was to ensure the conflict between Russia and Ukraine 'does not escalate and spread beyond Ukraine.'
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Major flooding disasters prompt calls for urgent political action from 2022-03-08T17:09:33
With a federal election due by May at the latest, the political and economic elements of climate change's impacts are more magnified than ever.
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Pregnancy remains a discrimination issue from 2022-03-08T17:02:31
Many workplaces believe childcare is a woman’s job, leading to discrimination through unconscious bias.
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La Nina is fading - but may return stronger than ever next time from 2022-03-08T16:16:03
There are fears that, as the climate warms, the next La Nina cycle could be even more severe.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects over 250,000 Australians from 2022-03-08T16:08:05
For many with the condition, it is hard to explain to others why their fatigue is far greater than the average tiredness.
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Even mild COVID can cause damage to the brain: new research from 2022-03-08T15:21:27
Researchers found the brains of those infected with the virus shrank in areas critical for smell, memory, cognitive function and emotion.
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Ukraine and Russia are yet to agree on refugee corridors from 2022-03-08T15:12:29
The countries have made tentative progress in their latest talks but failed to reach a deal on creating humanitarian corridors.
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UN trains Bangladesh women to be taxi drivers from 2022-03-08T11:40:11
Babli Akter is one of a group of young rural women in northern Bangladesh, driving change by taking the wheel in a new profession - as a taxi driver.
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Persistent gender pay gap prompts call for businesses to publish pay equity policy data from 2022-03-08T08:09:25
Over the last seven years, Australia has fallen from 14th to 70th on women’s economic participation in the World Economic Forum’s global gender gap index, despite ranking first on women’s education.
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The Ukraine crisis has caused Germany to reverse long held policies from 2022-03-08T07:52:13
Since the end of WWII, Germany has been reticent to be too involved in foreign affairs and military expenditure - but Ukraine has changed all that.
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Anger grows among NSW flood-affected communities over delays in assistance from 2022-03-07T20:53:51
With more than 2,000 homes now considered uninhabitable and families affected across the region, residents are confronting the Premier.
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Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission probes ADF workplace culture from 2022-03-07T19:37:07
A fortnight of hearings begins in Sydney as the Australian Defence Force is probed on what it’s doing to address cultural issues in the workplace.
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PM announces $10 billion plan for east coast nuclear powered submarine base from 2022-03-07T19:15:50
Scott Morrison made the announcement in a major foreign policy speech, warning against what he is labelling an a 'new arc of autocracy'.
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True toll likely much higher as world passes six million deaths with COVID-19 from 2022-03-07T16:50:09
The global number of deaths with COVID-19 reaches six million as many countries begin re-opening their economies.
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President Putin warns other countries about involvement from 2022-03-07T16:04:49
As the Ukraine crisis causes the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, neighbouring countries and allies are taking in refugees.
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Nearly a hundred women judges make history in Egypt from 2022-03-07T10:31:15
Although women have been practicing law in Egypt since the 1930s, they did not hold any judicial positions until 2003 when the first female judge was appointed to the Constitutional Court.
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State funeral for Shane Warne from 2022-03-06T19:59:11
Warne had been on a liquids only diet and Thai authorities say he'd seen a doctor for heart complications.
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More bad weather ahead for NSW as flood warnings issued from 2022-03-06T18:10:47
Rain keeps falling in flood zones in New South Wales and Queensland.
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Performers back on stage at last for the Adelaide Fringe from 2022-03-06T14:04:47
Hundreds of performers were forced to cut short their Australian tours when the pandemic broke during the 2020 Adelaide event.
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Russians will bear the brunt of this: Russian Australians on the Ukraine invasion from 2022-03-06T13:44:36
Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves around the world - including among diaspora Russian communities.
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Stand renamed to honour the legacy of Shane Warne from 2022-03-05T21:50:50
A stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will be known as the S K Warne Stand to honour the late cricketer who died while on holiday in Thailand.
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Security Council condemns attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant from 2022-03-05T18:42:46
The United Nations Security Council has condemned Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
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Sydney couple takes steps to cut plastic waste from 2022-03-05T17:28:48
Vikram Davé and Anaita Sarkar have been busy setting up a business producing packaging that breaks down as compost.
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Ukrainians living overseas are crossing into Ukraine to help defend their country from 2022-03-04T17:48:35
Poland has welcomed the highest number of refugees from the Ukrainian conflict with thousands flocking to its border towns hoping to escape the Russian military invasion.
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Russia's military assault on Ukraine intensifies from 2022-03-04T17:37:10
A second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine have resulted in agreement for a humanitarian corridor to be set up, as the U-N warns one million people have already fled in the week since the c...
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WA reopens with new restrictions to counter rising case numbers from 2022-03-04T16:52
After nearly two years, the Premier of Western Australia says now is the right time to remove the state’s hard border and welcome domestic and international travellers without the need to quarantine.
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SBS On the Money: What is corporate Australia doing about diversity and inclusion? from 2022-03-04T16:29:50
SBS News speaks with seven CEOs of ASX listed companies to find out what are the diversity and inclusion policies they're implementing and how they can improve. We found, that while people with a d...
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First Nations people pursuing roles behind-the-scenes in fashion from 2022-03-04T15:49:20
The program, providing work opportunities in a range of areas at Melbourne Fashion Festival aims to increase Indigenous representation across the industry.
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This weekend sees Sydney's 44th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras from 2022-03-04T14:33:11
In an explosion of colour, the Mardi Gras spectacle is held each year to bring the community together no matter what their sexual or gender identity may be.
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Global study reveals clues to staving off dementia from 2022-03-04T06:51:27
Researchers in evolutionary medicine at the University of Adelaide have found that people living in larger households are at less risk of dying from dementia.
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Half a million people across New South Wales subject to flood warnings or evacuation orders from 2022-03-03T18:47:01
The flood emergency in south-east Queensland and New South Wales has claimed 13 lives and damaged thousands of homes and businesses.
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Why is Pfizer's rollout of its anti-COVID pill so slow? from 2022-03-03T17:40:08
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid was the first pill authoriSed in the U-S to treat coronavirus. But since its approval, there have been questions as to why it takes so long to make.
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The Russian government's invasion of Ukraine sparks fears in countries to the north across the Baltic Sea from 2022-03-03T17:36:39
Traditionally non-aligned, Sweden and Finland have seen an historic surge of support among their citizens to join the NATO defence alliance.
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Historic UN vote calls for a halt on the Kremlin's attack in Kyiv and other cities. from 2022-03-03T13:30:25
More talks are planned between Russia and Ukraine over the conflict after a blast occurred close to the capital's southern railway station
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SBS On the Money: Impact of Ukraine, floods and omicron on shares and economy from 2022-03-02T17:31:09
Australia's economy expanded by 3.4 per cent in the December quarter, but the new year has brought about fresh challenges, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jo Masters from EY to ...
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Joe Biden delivers his first State of the Union address from 2022-03-02T16:37:23
He was speaking at the State of the Union address on Tuesday which was rewritten to target Mr Putin for his invasion of Ukraine.
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Climate change doesn't just threaten our future - it threatens our past, too from 2022-03-02T16:21:18
The peat bogs that preserve so many treasures around Hadrian's Wall in the UK are drying up and shrinking back - the ground is literally sinking.
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Climate change to fuel more extreme bushfires says IPCC report from 2022-03-02T14:58:23
Experts say Australia's failure to act on emissions reduction will ultimately be measured in the number of lives lost.
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A year after the Aged Care Royal Commission, the government accused of not doing enough from 2022-03-02T14:11:41
A year on after the Royal Commission into Aged Care released its 148 recommendations for sweeping changes of the industry, nursing groups say not enough has been done to implement them.
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Ukraine's leader appeals for his country to be recognised as European equal from 2022-03-02T12:44:47
United Nations figures show at least 136 civilians have died in Ukraine including 13 children and 400 others have been injured in the armed conflict.
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Australia ramps up military support to Ukraine from 2022-03-01T16:34:46
Australia will provide around 70 million dollars towards 'lethal aid' to the Ukraine - arming fighters with missiles, guns and ammunition.
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Mexico, not Ukraine, is top of many US Conservatives' minds from 2022-03-01T15:22:44
For American opponents of Joe Biden, the previous praise by Donald Trump for Vladimir Putin makes things complicated
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Mixed feelings for people fleeing fighting in Ukraine from 2022-03-01T12:50:49
For many Ukrainians, the moment theycross into Poland is one of conflicting emotions, despite the relief of reaching safety.
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Ukraine requests EU membership as talks with Russia remain unresolved from 2022-03-01T12:41:54
Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth day as dozens of reports emerge of further deaths and casualties.
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IPCC report warns of global dangers of unchecked global warming from 2022-03-01T06:09:02
Australia faces a number of threats, including the destruction of coral reefs, and more people dying as heatwaves become more severe.
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Australians urged not to join the war in Ukraine from 2022-02-28T20:10:05
Ukraine's embassy in Canberra has confirmed it has received about 20 calls from people after the nation's president called on 'citizens of the world' to join the fight against Russia.
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Life-threatening flash-floods through Queensland and northern New South Wales from 2022-02-28T19:48:42
A Gold Coast man and his dog have been swept to their deaths as Queensland's flooding crisis moves south, to northern New South Wales where it’s expected to worsen in coming days.
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Tigray's dire humanitarian crisis worsens as war continues from 2022-02-28T19:40:41
Fifteen months since war erupted in Tigray, the conflict between Ethiopia’s government and the Tigray People'sLiberation Front continues to destabilise the region.
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Women and children trying to flee Ukraine face an ordeal from 2022-02-28T16:51:17
The fighting in Ukraine has seen many people leave their homes and head for the western border, and safety, in Poland.
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Global protests against Russia's Invasion of Ukraine gain momentum from 2022-02-28T14:55:37
From Europe to the United States and beyond angry protesters called for an end to the violence and for a peaceful resolution.
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Putin puts nuclear weapons on standby as EU toughens measures from 2022-02-28T13:22:59
The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency session as part of efforts to show Russia is on its own as western allies intensify their diplomatic campaign.
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Sheldon Riley will represent Australia at Eurovision 2022 from 2022-02-28T06:23:41
With his powerful song "Not the Same", the 22 year-old beat off stiff competition, including from songstress Paulini, former Eurovision representative Isaiah Firebrace, and Perth metal quintet Voyage.
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Wild weather continues to wreak havoc across QLD and NSW from 2022-02-27T19:08:53
Weather warnings are in place for south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales, as wild weather continues to wreak havoc across the region.
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UNHCR is preparing for up to four million people that will arrive into neighbouring countries from 2022-02-27T18:26:16
The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR says at least 150,000 refugees have fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries in the wake of Russia's assault on Ukraine.
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Battle for Kyiv continues as Ukrainian refugees flee, seeking safety from 2022-02-27T16:43:04
Ukraine has held onto Kyiv, as Russia's army acts on orders to broaden its offensive in the country and attack "from all directions".
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Tributes flow for legendary middle-distance runner John Landy, who has died at the age of 91. from 2022-02-26T19:37:49
The second man to break the four-minute mile barrier has been hailed for performing one of the most extraordinary acts of sportsmanship in athletics history, as well as his contribution to the comm...
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Ukraine capital Kyiv under siege as Russia hit with more sanctions from 2022-02-26T17:57:01
The fighting in Ukraine has reached the capital Kyiv as Western nations imposed more sanctions on Russia
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Australia - China relations over the Ukraine crisis from 2022-02-26T15:27:17
China is continuing to refrain from joining the West in condemning President Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
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Noise pollution is becoming a public health menace from 2022-02-26T13:07:55
Noise can have a major impact on people's well-being, according to the new Frontiers Report published in the United Nations Environment Program.
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Blood donation program rolls out across the country's mosques from 2022-02-25T19:59:35
Australia’s Islamic Community has launched a nationwide blood drive to help tackle the sharp decline in blood donations as a result of the spread of the Omicron variant.
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Who will represent Australia at this year's Eurovision? from 2022-02-25T18:12:23
Eleven musical acts are warming up for the ultimate opportunity to represent Australia at the 2022 Eurovision song contest in Italy.
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Australian Ukrainians and Russians protest against invasion from 2022-02-25T18:06
Ukrainians in Australia say they're still struggling to come to terms with the violence now gripping their homeland.
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Funding announced for space launches - but more needed from 2022-02-25T17:46:29
Australia's space industry will receive a multi-million-dollar boost from the federal government to launch spacecraft, as the prime minister continues along the unofficial campaign trail.
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Australian companies warned about possible cyber attacks from 2022-02-25T15:49:50
Companies are being told to enhance their protections in response to the invasion of Ukraine with any retaliation against those supporting Ukraine likely to come as cyber attacks.
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Worldwide protests greet Russia's invasion of Ukraine from 2022-02-25T14:05:49
Protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine have broken out around the world - and within Russia itself.
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Grave concerns for civilians buffeted by fighting in Ukraine: UN from 2022-02-25T12:24:59
Neighbouring countries like Poland have condemned Russia's actions, and say they will welcome Ukrainians looking for safety.
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Russian forces seize Chernobyl amid Ukraine invasion from 2022-02-25T09:16:45
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any outside interference will be met with force, as Russian forces take Chernobyl and explosions are heard near Kyiv.
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Sydney protestors support fight against hijab ban in India from 2022-02-25T08:33:14
Protestors have turned out in western Sydney in a show of solidarity with young women in India who are fighting a ban which prevents them from wearing a hijab to school.
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PM says there must be a cost to Russia's actions from 2022-02-24T20:06:12
Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes that sanctions imposed on Russia are unlikely to do much, but that Australia stands in solidarity with the Ukraine.
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SBS On the Money: What you need to know about travelling soon from 2022-02-24T19:36:17
The escalating tensions in Ukraine is adding another complexity to the travel sector just as international borders reopen, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Flight Centre CEO Grah...
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Construction company collapses from 2022-02-24T18:44:35
Construction giant Probuild have been placed into voluntary administration along with 17 other companies within the WBHO Australia Group.
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Despite earthbound tensions, international collaborations in space stay strong from 2022-02-24T17:02
While tensions between the Kremlin and the West reach breaking point down on Earth, international collaborations up in space are staying strong.
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Military action apparently underway in Ukraine from 2022-02-24T15:59:05
President Putin has authorised a special military operation in breakaway areas of eastern Ukraine, and clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces are likely.
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Are our culturally diverse communities well served by the Aged Care system? from 2022-02-24T15:34:23
There are important issues about the overall structure of the system, and how well it cares for those within it.
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State of emergency declared for Ukraine from 2022-02-24T13:02
Ukrainian lawmakers have approved a nationwide state of emergency amid fears of a Russian invasion
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Ukrainian envoy calls for continued sanctions pressure on Russia from 2022-02-24T07:01:53
The head of the Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Australia, Volodymyr Shalkivskyi, speaks to SBS news' Shuba Krishnan.
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A step towards pay equality in football from 2022-02-23T19:43:01
After winning for so long on the field, the US women's football team has finally won another battle, a lawsuit against the US soccer federation.
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Three men guilty of hate crimes in the US from 2022-02-23T19:23:34
Three men have been found guilty of violating the civil rights of a black jogger who was killed two years ago in suburban Georgia.
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Cash reward to solve missing backpacker case from 2022-02-23T19:15:55
New South Wales police are offering half a million dollars reward for information into the 2019 disappearance of backpacker Theo Hayez
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Australia introduces sanctions on Russia from 2022-02-23T18:51:27
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison has labelled Russia's leader Vladimir Putin a "thug" and a "bully."
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Hong Kong testing blitz for COVID-19 from 2022-02-23T17:02:40
Hong Kong is conducting a COVID-19 testing blitz in March. As Hong Kong mandates COVID-19 testing amid a surge of Omicron cases, the U-K is taking a vastly different tactic in learning to live with...
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Tough sanctions on Russia announced following its troop deployment to Ukraine from 2022-02-23T11:48:06
The United States and others have announced sanctions against Russia and some of its high-profile citizens in response to its deployment of troops into eastern Ukraine.
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Tackling stigma is key to eradicating elder abuse from 2022-02-23T06:02:32
Those working to eradicate the abuse of older Australians, amid an increased number of cases during the pandemic, say tackling stigma will be central to addressing the issue.
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After a quarter of a century - a desert road trip dream is now a reality from 2022-02-22T20:41:24
After 25 years of lobbying, efforts to pave a road through Australia’s desert have finally been given the greenlight.
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After a quarter of a century - a desert road trip dream is now a reality from 2022-02-22T20:41:24
After 25 years of lobbying, efforts to pave a road through Australia’s desert have finally been given the greenlight.
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Australian officials in Ukraine ordered to evacuate from 2022-02-22T18:09:41
The Prime Minister today dismissed suggestions Russia is sending in 'peacekeeping' troops to eastern Ukraine as 'nonsense'.
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Is that insurance worth the paper it's written on? from 2022-02-22T18:04:20
New research has found Australians with English as a second language make up 20 percent of customers seeking refunds on junk insurance policies.
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CEO Interview: Cochlear + Ukraine tension rattles investors from 2022-02-22T17:55:22
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Cochlear CEO Dig Howitt about how the company has navigated the latest omicron outbreak, plus Macquarie's Martin Lakos on how the latest geopolitica...
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Russia's decree heightens Ukraine tension from 2022-02-22T13:44:02
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree with Russia recognising two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities, sparking concern about the potential for a war.
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Legal case against Myanmar in World Court from 2022-02-22T13:15:53
The International Court of Justice has begun hearing details about the Myanmar military's deadly crackdown of the Rohingya in 2017.
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Allies asked to stand up for LGBTQI+ issues from 2022-02-22T11:09:30
The annual Mardi Gras festival has kicked off in Sydney, with festivities and events planned across February and March.
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State and federal governments urged to deal with elder abuse from 2022-02-22T06:49:25
Advocates and frontline workers say the pandemic has increased the incidence of different forms of elder abuse - financial, legal, emotional, physical and neglect.
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Could South Korea's tattoo taboo be coming to an end? from 2022-02-21T19:43:25
Presidential elections in South Korea could see the end of a ban on an art form that is commonplace in most western countries.
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New discoveries give insight into life in Pompeii from 2022-02-21T19:09:47
New work to preserve the remains of the city of Pompeii has uncovered some interesting archaeological discoveries.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: nib from 2022-02-21T19:06:46
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with nib CEO Mark Fitzgibbon to find out how the pandemic has changed how policyholders are using their private health insurance.
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Emotional reunions at international airports as Australia opens borders from 2022-02-21T14:04:02
The first international tourists in two years have touched down in Sydney to be greeted by jubilant well-wishers waving Tim-Tams, jars of Vegemite and stuffed koalas.
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A deadly storm rips through parts of northern Europe from 2022-02-20T19:50:12
Emergency crews are clearing fallen trees and working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people, as Storm Eunice leaves months of repair works in its wake.
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Tuberculosis on the rise in Pacific region from 2022-02-20T18:52:26
Efforts to control tuberculosis in the Pacific region have been seriously stunted by the COVID-19 crisis. And with drug-resistant tuberculosis strains emerging in some countries, experts say urgent...
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Ukraine on the brink of war says US from 2022-02-20T18:34:10
The United States says Russia is poised to strike as Ukraine says global security architecture is failing. Meanwhile foreign ministers from the G7 group of rich nations say they have seen no eviden...
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A new agriculture visa promised to fill worker shortages yet to bear any fruit from 2022-02-20T17:48:31
The Federal Government announced the scheme last June and promised workers from up to ten ASEAN countries would be on the ground in Australia by the end of that year. But so far they haven't manage...
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Teenager Genevieve Beacom becomes the first female pitcher to play for an Australian professional baseball team from 2022-02-20T17:00
Genevieve Beacom caught the world's attention last month - when she became the first woman to play in Australia's professional baseball league. Now the 17-year-old pitcher from Victoria has set her...
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Victoria eases COVID-19 restrictions from 2022-02-19T20:02:56
Victoria prepares to open a new quarantine hub for unvaccinated travellers, to replace the unfit hotel isolation system. Meanwhile protesters have again descended on Parliament House in Canberra, d...
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Darwin marks 80th anniversary of World War II bombing from 2022-02-19T17:55:32
Eighty years ago in 1942 Japan launched a surprise attack on Australia with two waves of Japanese aircraft bombing Darwin.
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Joe Biden 'convinced' Vladimir Putin will launch Ukraine invasion in 'coming days' from 2022-02-19T16:16:26
The comments come as the Munich Security Conference opens without Russia with delegates from across the world gathering for the diplomatic forum.
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Why are migrant domestic violence victims often misidentified as perpetrators? from 2022-02-19T08:04:33
Migrant and refugee women are around three times more likely to be misidentified as the predominant aggressor in family and domestic violence cases than their Australian-born counterparts.
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Major party leaders hone in on vacant federal seat of Lingiari from 2022-02-18T20:55:29
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged millions for defence projects and Indigenous leadership as Labor hopes to on to the NT seat they've held for 35 years.
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WA tightens COVID rules as Australia's east opens up from 2022-02-18T20:49:30
WA has detailed changes after announcing it will open to quarantine-free interstate travel from March 3rd, while in the east, a drop in hospital admissions and a plateau in case numbers means restr...
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Making increasingly popular telehealth services work better for migrants from 2022-02-18T18:28:32
With a third of all consultations now delivered via telehealth, demand for online interpreters has surged but concerns remain some migrants may still be missing out on crucial health support.
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US and Russia confront each other at the United Nations from 2022-02-18T12:58:16
Fears of a new war in Europe re-surged as US President Joe Biden warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, and violence spiked in a long-running standoff in eastern
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Scotland plans to make transition easier for transgender people from 2022-02-18T07:42:20
The Scottish Government aims to make it less invasive and traumatic for transgender people to obtain what's known as a Gender Recognition Certificate.
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People born overseas more likely to die from COVID-19 in Australia from 2022-02-17T19:23:41
Migrants have died from COVID-19 at three times the rate of people born in Australia.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interviews: Wesfarmers and Telstra from 2022-02-17T18:30:50
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott and Telstra's Andy Penn about their results, the economy and easing of COVID restrictions, plus the latest on the jobs numb...
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Shocking shark attack closes numerous Sydney beaches from 2022-02-17T18:20:26
An extensive search off the coast of Sydney's beaches is continuing after the city's first fatal shark attack in almost 60 years.
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"Russia maintains a massive invasion force ready to attack" Ukraine: NATO from 2022-02-17T16:40:03
There are conflicting reports about the situation on Ukraine's border.
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The plight of ex Afghan interpreters from 2022-02-17T11:13:11
The federal government is leaving the door open to increasing the allocation for Afghans fleeing their war-torn homeland, and may allow arrivals above the annual humanitarian cap.
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Students flood back to uni campuses from 2022-02-16T19:28:23
Tens of thousands of students are exploring their university campuses this week, as classes begin to return to face-to-face learning for the first time since the pandemic began.
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Prince Andrew agrees to settle with Virginia Giuffre from 2022-02-16T19:22:03
The Duke of York and his longtime accuser Virginia Giuffre have settled a sexual assault lawsuit for an undisclosed sum.
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SBS On the Money: Tesla shines spotlight on Australian lithium from 2022-02-16T18:08
Tesla has signed a supply deal with Australia's Liontown Resources, so hear from James Gerrish from Shaw and Partners about Australia's role in clean energy, plus why the nation's housing market...
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Councils call for next federal government to lift asylum-seekers from limbo from 2022-02-16T17:32:30
It's estimated as many as a hundred thousand are living in ongoing uncertainty, some for more than ten years.
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Diplomatic efforts in full swing over Ukraine from 2022-02-16T11:37:57
Russia says it's pulling back some of its troops from the Ukraine border. The western world remains cautiously optimistic that war can be avoided.
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Sandy Hook families settle for US$73 million with gun maker from 2022-02-16T11:18:19
The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in the United States have agreed to a 73 million US dollar settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used.
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Poetry collection marks the anniversary of Myanmar's military coup from 2022-02-16T09:18:06
Poetry from Myanmar – through a turbulent and deadly year after a military coup and a resistance that is nearing open civil war
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Anticipation mounts ahead of international borders reopening from 2022-02-16T07:11:17
Some people have waited two years to see loved ones overseas, and some businesses have tried their best to survive difficult times until foreign tourists return to Australia.
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Government brings visa character test bill back to parliament from 2022-02-15T20:09:11
The Morrison Government is attempting to push through laws increasing its powers to deport foreign nationals who commit violent or sexual offences.
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Marking 80 years since the Fall of Singapore from 2022-02-15T19:51:14
Eighty years ago Australia suffered a devastating military defeat when thousands of its soldiers, part of a vast British-led army fighting for Singapore, surrendered to Japanese forces.
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Canadian powers to protect from protests from 2022-02-15T12:50:43
The Canadian government is implementing emergency powers to manage ongoing coronavirus related truck protests and to restore order.
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Warning of Wednesday attack in Ukraine from 2022-02-15T12:17:49
The United States has put the world on notice that Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as Wednesday.
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Fourteen years since the Apology to Stolen Generations marked in parliament from 2022-02-14T20:51:01
While it was a historic moment in Australia's reconciliation, for many saying "sorry" came too late and has not been supported with meaningful action.
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Harrowing testimonies at Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran suicide from 2022-02-14T20:47:49
A former Australian soldier has detailed her final experiences while serving in the defence force, describing an interrogation over her sexuality as humiliating and degrading.
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Health care in focus ahead of NSW strike action from 2022-02-14T17:49:26
Queensland health officials hope the construction of new satellite hospitals will ease pressure on the state's health system as Victoria lifts its Code Brown.
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SBS On the Money: Packer to exit casinos + car prices to remain high from 2022-02-14T17:34:35
The Crown Resorts board has recommended shareholders accept an $8.9bn takeover, plus we speak with carsales.com CEO Cameron McIntyre to find out the direction of new and used car sales.
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US prepares for Russia as Biden speaks to Ukraine from 2022-02-14T13:22:12
US leader Joe Biden and Ukraine's president held talks as fears of a Russian invasion grow
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Authorities crack down on anti-vaccine protests from 2022-02-14T13:19:39
Protest movements against coronavirus vaccine rules around the world are showing no signs of slowing down
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Mental health experts want to end silence about suicide from 2022-02-14T07:15:51
Suicide is Australia's biggest killer of young people and mental health experts say it's time for frank conversations.
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Diaspora in Australia fear for loved ones in Ukraine as Australia evacuates embassy in Kyiv from 2022-02-13T20:30:52
Ukrainian Australians have voiced their concerns as tensions escalate on the Russia-Ukraine border.
NSW government suffers big swings in by-elections from 2022-02-13T15:00:28
The New South Wales government is on track to lose the seat of Bega and slip further into minority government after suffering big swings in four by-elections.
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Midday bulletin 13 February 2022 from 2022-02-13T12:00:20
In this bulletin, Australia's government directs staff at the Australian Embassy in the Ukrainian capital to leave; The New South Wales government goes further into minority with the l...
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Calls to clean up social media over fears it feeds poor body image expectations from 2022-02-13T07:41:18
Those concerns formed part of a parliamentary inquiry into online safety, set to release its findings this week.
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AM bulletin 13 February 2022 from 2022-02-13T06:30:04
In this bulletin, The Prime Minister says he understands the concerns of anti-vaccine protestors as thousands march through the capital; Wealthy countries warned that vaccine inequity ...
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US outlines Indo-Pacific strategy as Blinken meets with Pacific Island leaders from 2022-02-12T21:00:10
The Biden administration has released its Indo-Pacific strategy document aimed at countering what it sees as China's bid to create a regional sphere of influence and become the world's most infl...
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Call for national approach to end violence against women and girls with disability from 2022-02-12T12:30:38
New data finds women with a disability in Australia are twice as likely to experience sexual violence compared to those without disabilities - but advocates are hoping to change that.
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AM bulletin 12 February 2022 from 2022-02-12T06:30:06
In this bulletin, The Quad countries to strengthen cooperation on cyber and counter-terrorism; Four state by-elections take place in New South Wales; And in sport, the Super Rugby Paci...
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Quad foreign ministers discuss regional concerns from 2022-02-11T20:32:13
While the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine distribution were discussed, the ministers also addressed China and increased tensions in the region.
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A torrid day ends a bruising week in federal parliament from 2022-02-11T20:14:32
An extraordinary claim of attempted foreign influence on the next federal election has been unmasked.
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Koalas listed 'endangered' in NSW, Queensland and ACT from 2022-02-11T20:11:26
But conservation groups have grave fears for the remaining population, as it faces drought, urbanisation, habitat loss and the impact of diseases.
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Men twice as likely as women to earn $120,000 a year from 2022-02-11T19:09:07
Australian men are far more likely to be highly paid than women because of the gender pay gap.
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SBS On the Money: Gender pay gap only slowly narrowing from 2022-02-11T18:35:44
The gender pay gap narrowed by just 0.5% in the past year, so what needs to happen to adjust that? And US inflation hits a 40 year high.
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Novavax coronavirus vaccine goes into service a week early from 2022-02-11T17:30:54
It comes as federal authorities extend the country's emergency status to help overcome the lasting effects of the Omicron wave.
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The backline behind the frontline: supporting Australia's healthcare workers from 2022-02-11T16:55:29
With NSW nurses preparing industrial action over wages and working conditions, some individuals have been donating their time to help ease the pressure on these frontline health workers.
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US Senate passes #MeToo legislation from 2022-02-11T14:53:32
The US Senate has passed legislation barring contracts that force people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court.
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Health measures ease amid ongoing protests from 2022-02-11T14:00:38
The latest data from the World Health Organisation shows cumulative global COVID-19 cases has passed 400 million.
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London police chief quits, signalling reforms from 2022-02-11T12:07:01
London's police chief has resigned from the force after the city's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, raised concerns about the force's culture.
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Fully vaccinated for people in Australia now means three doses from 2022-02-10T20:34:38
Australia's national immunisation authority says COVID-19 booster shots will now be included in the definition of "fully vaccinated" for over-16s.
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ASIO warns of home-grown extremism fostered during pandemic from 2022-02-10T20:24:47
Australia's spy agency says some of the biggest threats to the nation's security come from within, but foreign intelligence agencies have been known to try and interfere with local elections.
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SBS On the Money: How much do you need to spend for a comfortable retirement? from 2022-02-10T17:52:42
Inflation is putting pressure on the budgets of retirees with the amount of money they need to spend for a comfortable retirement rising.
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Portable long service leave scheme allows vulnerable workers to benefit from 2022-02-10T17:15:28
Vulnerable low-paid workers on short-term contracts are benefiting from new laws allowing them to transfer their long service leave entitlements between employers.
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Empty shelves, job losses as anti-COVID mandate protests bite in Canada from 2022-02-10T16:53:28
The trucker protests in Canada demonstrating against COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates are entering their 13th day.
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Sweden scraps COVID restrictions as new weekly case numbers drop globally from 2022-02-10T15:05:19
New WHO figures show coronavirus cases fell 17 per cent worldwide over the last week compared to the previous week.
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Muslims in India oppose hijab ban from 2022-02-10T11:43
Muslim students in India have expressed their anger over a hijab ban, protesting in favour of the head covering calling it a right, a form of dignity and pride.
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Debate on religious discrimination bill grinds on from 2022-02-09T20:09:22
The passage of the bill in the lower house is uncertain, with some Coalition MPs betraying misgivings about the bill and Labor determined to make amendments.
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Tame, Higgins call for real action to end violence against women from 2022-02-09T18:55:30
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame claims she received a threatening phone call warning her not to say anything damning about the prime minister.
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Queensland records deadliest pandemic day as it hits 90% double vaccination target from 2022-02-09T18:27:47
Meanwhile tensions rise between the NSW government and the nurses' union over a planned strike to address pay and staffing shortages.
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SBS On the Money: Will borrowers cope with rising interest rates? from 2022-02-09T18:21:34
CBA boss Matt Comyn tells Ricardo Gonçalves his customers are well placed to deal with a rising interest rate environment as the bank posts a 23% lift in half year cash profit; plus hear from We...
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COVID death rates surge again as restrictions are eased for many from 2022-02-09T14:43:42
The World Health Organisation is again calling for an international expansion of vaccine coverage.
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Former Pope responds to abuse report from 2022-02-09T14:34:34
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has expressed sympathy for survivors of church sexual abuse but does not admit any wrongdoing.
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Zooming into US electric car market from 2022-02-09T14:30:15
Australian electric vehicle charging company Tritium is set to build its first US manufacturing facility in Tennessee.
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Government's religious discrimination bill faces challenges from 2022-02-08T20:03:06
The bill's attracting attention because of concerns about its possible impact on a range of vulnerable people.
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SBS On the Money: Is enough being done on paid parental leave? from 2022-02-08T19:07:45
There are calls for the paid parental scheme to be extended to as much as one year, so what are the benefits, plus the latest on the markets.
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Acknowledgment of bullying and harassment delivered in federal parliament from 2022-02-08T17:49:39
Prime Minister Scott Morrison also apologised to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, who was present in the public gallery.
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Anti-mandate protesters gather as parliament reconvenes from 2022-02-08T17:38:25
Demonstrators gathered in numbers on the lawns of Parliament House to protest against anti-vaccine mandates.
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US records big tally as parts of Europe relax from 2022-02-08T16:26:31
As the US passes 900,000 deaths from COVID-19, experts warn global vaccine hesitancy is the biggest obstacle to dealing with new coronavirus waves.
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Women prisoners team up with Midnight Oil to record songs in language from 2022-02-08T16:23:47
The women translated the lyrics of one of the band's biggest hits into Ngaanyatjarra Western Desert language.
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Study shows lack of steps against slavery from 2022-02-08T12:58:39
Australian companies are falling short of their obligations when it comes to modern slavery, with a report showing only 27 per cent took effective action.
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Outback town feeling forgotten in floods from 2022-02-08T11:16:22
Oodnadatta, 200 kilometres north of Coober Pedy, has been cut off for over two weeks now, leaving residents without critical food and fuel supplies.
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Coalition fights battles on multiple fronts as parliament returns from 2022-02-07T20:13:10
Federal Parliament is resuming but it won't be a quiet return to legislative business.
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SBS On the Money: Travel stocks soar while petrol at record levels from 2022-02-07T18:32:33
Australia's new international border timeline boosts travel stocks, while motorists prepare to pay for as much as $2 per litre of unleaded fuel.
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Australia to reopen to fully vaccinated travellers from 2022-02-07T17:13:42
Many states believe they have passed their peak of COVID-19 Omicron cases, and are implementing measures to get schools, businesses and individuals back on their feet.
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Days of mourning for Indian superstar from 2022-02-07T15:37:14
Lata Mangeshkar, one of India's biggest cultural icons, has died at the age of 92.
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Protests against health measures as virus circulates from 2022-02-07T12:44:47
Thousands rally against their country's COVID-19 vaccine mandates and public health measures.
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Multilingual migrant aged care workers missing from 2022-02-07T12:10:45
Industry insiders have spoken out about a shortage of aged care workers available to service elderly residents of multicultural backgrounds.
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Concerns raised about COVID booster program in QLD aged care homes from 2022-02-06T20:20:43
COVID-19 is continuing to overwhelm Australia's aged care industry. One Queensland nursing home has become a flashpoint for issues facing the sector.
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Australia to discuss opening borders when parliament resumes from 2022-02-06T18:47:06
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says parliament will discuss opening Australia's borders to international visitors when it resumes from Tuesday.
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Religious discrimination bill should be passed with conditions, two inquiries recommend from 2022-02-05T20:00:57
The federal government's controversial religious discrimination laws are a step closer to being passed, with debate on the revised bill to take place on Tuesday.
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Queensland reports 21 deaths - its deadliest day of the pandemic from 2022-02-05T19:06:23
Queensland Chief Health Office John Gerrard says the deaths are concerning as four of those who died had not been vaccinated and only two had received the booster.
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First Nations walking tour held in Hobart from 2022-02-05T12:26:58
A new Aboriginal walking tour has launched in Hobart – or nipaluna as it’s called in the local Aboriginal language palawa kani
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Euro group to tackle migrant crisis from 2022-02-04T19:25:44
A group of European Ministers has agreed to establish an agency as part of an effort to overhaul the EU's malfunctioning asylum system.
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Queensland slams government for aged care outbreaks from 2022-02-04T17:40:19
Hospitalisations due to COVID-19 are continuing to fall in both New South Wales and Victoria. Meanwhile Queensland's deputy premier says the federal government's handling of COVID-19 outbreaks i...
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WHO offers hope that Europe is on the way out of the COVID pandemic from 2022-02-04T13:14:04
The WHO's regional director says the situation is entering a "plausible end game".
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US announces death of IS leader in raid in Syria from 2022-02-04T12:54:38
US President Joe Biden says it has dealt a major blow to the global network, but despite efforts the mission resulted in more than a dozen civilian casualties.
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Research reveals rental trends from 2022-02-04T12:40:39
New research led by the University of Adelaide is providing the first real insight into who rents in Australia.
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New treatment for ovarian cancer patients from 2022-02-04T07:28:22
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has recently approved an oral medicine for ovarian cancer treatment for newly diagnosed patients at an advanced stage of the illness.
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A spat at sea: Cook's Endeavour discovery from 2022-02-03T19:42:30
Experts are questioning whether a ship wrecked in Newport Harbour in the United States is indeed the H-M-B Endeavour.
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Omicron warnings for winter from 2022-02-03T19:05:39
Australia's Chief Medical Officer says that the country has now passed the peak of the Omicron wave.
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Aged care taskforce to investigate deaths from 2022-02-03T19:01:17
The nation's Chief Medical Officer is warning of further deaths as the federal government sets up a task force into aged care fatalities since the start of the omicron wave.
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Migrants in limbo seek certainty from 2022-02-03T18:11:04
A new survey has found strong support for some temporary visa holders to be given clear pathways to permanent residency
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Sea ice, giant iceberg keep researchers from Antarctic glacier from 2022-02-03T18:03:14
Scientists hope to find out how fast Thwaites' leading edges are breaking up, which will help them calculate future sea level rises around the world.
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What do we know about the Omicron subvariant BA.2? from 2022-02-03T15:41:26
The emergence of a new sub variant in Australia has put health authorities on alert.
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US deployment to Eastern Europe from 2022-02-03T14:33:08
The United States will deploy 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe in the face of US officials now concerned about a Russian threat to invade Ukraine.
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NZ announces its emergence from isolation from 2022-02-03T13:25:34
After being closed to the world for the better part of two years, New Zealand has introduced an eight-month phased border re-opening plan.
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SBS On The Money: RBA says 2022 rate rise 'plausible' from 2022-02-02T18:16:50
RBA Governor admits an official interest rate rise this year is plausible, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ord Minnett's Francesco De Stradis to find out more.
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Australia's music industry mourns the loss of Glenn Wheatley from 2022-02-02T17:47:34
The 74-year-old, who played bass guitar in the Masters Apprentices before managing some of the country's biggest acts, died with COVID-19 complications.
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Queensland records 16 deaths, including child from 2022-02-02T17:47:02
Despite assurances that Australia had reached its Omicron peak, the current wave of coronavirus shows little signs of easing.
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Israel rejects Amnesty's accusation of apartheid regarding Palestinians from 2022-02-02T13:53:27
Amnesty International says it identified Israeli policies of "segregation, dispossession and exclusion" that are tantamount to crimes against humanity.
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WHO warns easing COVID restrictions is premature from 2022-02-02T12:14:05
Experts warn they still don't know how the pandemic will end, saying it has created concerns beyond the immediate health concerns.
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Hobart City Council votes to allow detained asylum seekers to resettle in Hobart from 2022-02-01T19:07:50
The motion passed on Monday night, seven votes to five, and the council will now write to the Federal Immigration Minister, calling for the men to come to Hobart.
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PM admits mistakes made during pandemic from 2022-02-01T18:53:54
Scott Morrison stopped short of directly saying sorry for his government's response.
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Australian government faces renewed calls to sanction Myanmar’s military on coup anniversary from 2022-02-01T18:06:40
A former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights has urged the international community, including Australia, to step up its response to Myanmar's military junta.
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The Australian athletes championing LGBTIQ+ pride in sport from 2022-02-01T17:59:30
Fourteen athletes across 10 sports are joining together as ambassadors for the Australian Institute of Sport's inaugural Thrive with Pride program.
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'Failures of leadership and government' but Boris still won't resign from 2022-02-01T14:00:32
Delays to the verdict from a senior civil servant investigating 16 lockdown parties held by members of Boris Johnson's government may allow the embattled PM to survive.
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Pandemic management flows through to ballot boxes in Portugal from 2022-02-01T12:24:02
The ways in which governments have steered their countries through COVID restrictions are causing political ramifications.
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Stranded Kiwis slam NZ government’s treatment of pregnant journalist from 2022-01-31T20:08:03
Charlotte Bellis says she's been forced to turn to the Taliban for help after she was rejected by her own government to get home.
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Aged care providers issue warning as COVID-19 ravages sector from 2022-01-31T19:49:52
In the last month alone, there have been 389 deaths in aged care homes.
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Federer, Djokovic salute Nadal after historic Australian Open win from 2022-01-31T18:41:30
The tennis greats praise Australian Open men's champion Rafael Nadal after defying the odds to claim his 21st grand slam trophy.
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Scott Morrison and the Coalition slump in Newspoll from 2022-01-31T18:38:44
The recovery out of the pandemic is set to be the major election issue with both Labor and Coalition today touting their credentials.
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New female athlete resources focus on health, performance from 2022-01-31T17:44:32
The Australian Institute of Sport has released a series of educational modules focusing on improving the experiences of female athletes
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50 years since Bloody Sunday and Northern Ireland's families are still awaiting justice from 2022-01-31T15:22:07
One of the most significant incidents of the unrest that came to be known as The Troubles, the event continues to cause tension today.
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Trump buys into Canadian COVID protests as Beijing triggers new lockdowns ahead of Olympics from 2022-01-31T13:11:32
Meanwhile New Zealand's Prime Minister is cleared after a close encounter with COVID-19.
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Ash Barty's Aus Open win expected to boost interest in grassroots tennis from 2022-01-31T12:25:50
The first Australian to win an Australian Open singles title since 1978. She is also the second First Nations woman to win the Australian Open, following Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
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A Lunar New Year in Australia after fleeing North Korea from 2022-01-31T07:39:43
Some from one of Australia’s smallest communities are celebrating Lunar New Year in a way they could never have imagined in their home country.
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COVID-safe plans finalised as schools reopen in Australia from 2022-01-30T19:00:39
GPs say there is concern of a potential spike in COVID-19 cases as schools reopen this week.
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Challenges as students, teachers return to school in Australia from 2022-01-30T14:00:05
School is set to begin from Monday for millions of students around the country, but many expect the return won't go smoothly.
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Ash Barty makes history at the Australian Open from 2022-01-30T11:38:06
Ash Barty has ended a 44-year drought, pulling off a stunning Australian Open victory becoming the second Indigenous player to win the tournament.
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Federal government promises $50 million to save koala population from extinction from 2022-01-29T20:12:22
Some environment groups, and the Federal Opposition, claim it won't be enough to save the iconic Australian animal from extinction, unless more is done to address climate change.
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New COVID-19 death toll high recorded within 24 hours from 2022-01-29T14:33:06
While a pandemic-high 93 fatalities were recorded on Friday, another 97 had been announced by early Saturday afternoon.
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Ahead of schools reopening, polio survivors urge faster uptake of COVID-19 vaccine for children in Australia from 2022-01-29T14:30:28
Survivors of the life-threatening disease polio are speaking out to stress the importance of child vaccination.
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Polio survivors urge faster uptake of COVID-19 vaccine for children in Australia from 2022-01-29T14:30:28
Survivors of the life-threatening disease polio are speaking out to stress the importance of child vaccination.
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Muslim AFLW star responds after withdrawing from match over pride shirt from 2022-01-28T20:12:22
The first Muslim athlete to play in the AFLW says it was a difficult choice to refuse to wear the 'Pride' jumper on religious grounds.
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Religious leaders launch campaign hoping to end indefinite detention from 2022-01-28T18:58:22
The campaign calls on Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese to "restore Australia’s reputation as a compassionate country" to release asylum seekers in detention.
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Russian envoy to Australia says troops are a warning, not a threat from 2022-01-28T18:48:44
The Russian Ambassador to Australia says the west is wrongly claiming that border troops are an act of aggression, and he's warned imposed sanctions would be futile.
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Great Barrier Reef to receive another $1 billion to protect environment from 2022-01-28T18:32:05
Labor says the timing of the policy just months before an election shows where their focus lies.
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Australia records its deadliest pandemic day from 2022-01-28T17:14:48
There's a renewed focus on encouraging eligible Australians to get their booster shots, and concerns are also being raised about how to protect vulnerable Australians.
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Poland begins building border wall with Belarus from 2022-01-28T13:58:29
The wall tactic strives to block migrants entering from Belarus, whose leader stands accused of manufacturing a migration crisis.
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Poland begins building border wall with Belarus from 2022-01-28T13:58:29
The wall tactic strives to block migrants entering from Belarus, whose leader stands accused of manufacturing a migration crisis.
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Athletes, staff prepare for COVID-safe Winter Olympics from 2022-01-28T13:47:54
Athletes headed to the Winter Olympics are facing COVID-19 testing hurdles as organisers seek to detect any infections early and keep the virus at bay.
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Indigenous star and activist Rosalie Kunoth-Monks dies aged 85 from 2022-01-27T19:22:23
The resilient Central Australian was famous and became well known in the 1950s film, Jedda, before becoming an outspoken and passionate advocate for her people.
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National Cabinet meets as students prepare to return to COVID-safe schools from 2022-01-27T17:09:47
The vaccine roll out for school aged children and the capacity of the health system to cope with the Omicron wave has been the focus of National Cabinet.
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Calls for better water safety campaign targeting migrant communities from 2022-01-27T14:43:28
New research examines risk factors behind drowning deaths among South Asian Migrants.
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Germany debates vaccine mandate amid protests from 2022-01-27T14:40:24
The step is contentious, but health experts say it's necessary due to the public health threat posed by the Omicron variant.
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Survey of Holocaust awareness in Australia brings alarming results from 2022-01-27T07:19:43
Holocaust survivors, history teachers and museum directors are calling for improved education strategies on a national scale regarding the study and broader understanding of the Holocaust.
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Nurses and healthcare workers still facing challenges from 2022-01-27T07:05:13
Healthcare workers are expecting a spike in case numbers as people gather across the country for January 26 events and prepare to return to in-person school and work.
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Mysterious object in space challenges astronomers from 2022-01-27T07:01:10
Australian scientists have have discovered something unusual - an object that releases bursts of energy three times an hour.
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The mixed emotions of Australia Day 2022 from 2022-01-26T19:00:57
Citizenship ceremonies returned in earnest with 400 being held around the country on Australia Day - but it is a solemn occasion for Indigenous Australians.
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Sanctions considered against Russian leaders over Ukraine from 2022-01-26T14:53:22
The American President is contemplating personal sanctions against his Russian counterpart as tensions continue to rise over Ukraine.
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Trials begin of a vaccine targeting the Omicron variant from 2022-01-26T14:50:50
The Omicron strain's driven daily cases in South Korea to a record new high, and prompted Japan to expand its restrictions.
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Outstanding Australians recognised with Australia Day Honours from 2022-01-26T06:41:44
From the biggest celebrities to the unsung heroes - The Australia Day Honours list showcases and recognises the outstanding contributions of Australians that help make our country a better place...
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Australians of the Year announced from 2022-01-26T06:41:19
A paralympian, a volunteer, a doctor and a campaigner are this year's Australians of the Year.
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After two COVID years, how is Australia tracking? from 2022-01-25T20:47:11
Public health expert, Adjunct Professor Bill Bowtell from the University of New South Wales gives SBS's Tina Quinn his opinion on how Australia is coping after two years of the pandemic.
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It's two years since Australia recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 infection from 2022-01-25T20:25:55
While the bulk of the nation's infections and deaths have occurred over the past few months, overall case numbers appear to be decreasing.
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Ukrainian Australians increasingly concerned for their families' safety from 2022-01-25T19:02:54
With the potential of conflict and all of its uncertainties looming, many Ukrainians in Australia have been turning to the comforts of their local church communities.
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The copyright licence to the Aboriginal Flag has been secured from 2022-01-25T18:58:07
A multi-million dollar deal with artist Harold Thomas means the flag can now be used without a fee by the general public and organisations.
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WHO again warns against COVID complacency from 2022-01-25T12:03:46
As some countries begin to see a reduction in COVID-19 hospitalisations and infections, many experts believe their peak has been reached.
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How can you mark January 26 respectfully? from 2022-01-25T11:38:45
January 26 marks the arrival of the First Fleet on Australian shores, and has come to have different meanings for many Australians in the centuries since, but for First Nations communities it is...
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AM bulletin 25 January 2022 from 2022-01-25T06:30:18
In this bulletin, the Federal Government evacuates families of Australian diplomats from Ukraine amid a growing threat of invasion from Russia; Wikileaks founder Julian Assange wins the rig...
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The Ukrainian civilians who pay the cost of border clashes from 2022-01-24T19:50:28
As Ukraine prepares for another Russian invasion, for millions in the east of the country, conflict has been a part of daily life for many years.
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Tonga remains in critical need of supplies from 2022-01-24T19:47:58
The Tongan Red Cross says the psychological impact of the volcanic eruption on locals needs to be addressed as well as supplies.
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Concession card holders now eligible for free RAT tests from 2022-01-24T18:48:03
More than six million people, including pensions, veterans and low income earners are now allowed up to 10 free tests from pharmacies within a three month period.
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Protests against COVID restrictions surge across EU and US from 2022-01-24T14:18:08
Many protests come as governments impose more controls in a bid to limit the rapid spread of Omicron and the pressure it's placing on healthcare systems.
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International talks with Taliban begin in Norway from 2022-01-24T12:09:17
The talks are the first such meetings since the fall of Afghanistan's democratically elected government.
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Ukrainian troops dig in as Russian troops mass from 2022-01-24T09:14:15
As the world waits to see if Vladimir Putin decides to take military action against Ukraine, Ukrainian soldiers who’ve spent years fighting Russian-backed separatists are preparing for a whole n...
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AM bulletin 24 January 2022 from 2022-01-24T06:30:56
In this bulletin, Covid-19 testing to play a prominent role in back to school plans; Tensions rise on the Ukranian border as Britain accuses Russia of trying to gain control from inside the...
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Pandemic preparation for school starting from 2022-01-23T19:48:30
Victoria has announced its back to school plan with a range of COVID-19 health measures to ensure students can safely return to the classroom for 2022.
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New resources to address gambling harm in migrant communities from 2022-01-23T17:10:34
Counselling and support services say they are responding to the need for more culturally appropriate offerings, particularly as gambling activity increases with end of lockdowns.
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Federal funds for first eating disorder research centre from 2022-01-23T13:40:10
The federal government has awarded Sydney University a $13 million grant to fund Australia's first national research centre for eating disorders.
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World mourns after the death of US rocker Meatloaf from 2022-01-22T17:31:42
Entertainers and fans paying are paying their respects to US rock and roll superstar Meat Loaf who has died age 74.
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What you need to know about Australia's jellyfish - before you get stung from 2022-01-22T12:30:49
If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's likely you'll come across blooms of jellyfish. Experts say while most species cause few problems, others can be much more dangerous.
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Australia promises 15,000 places for Afghans in humanitarian and family visa program from 2022-01-21T20:47:54
The Australian government says it will provide at least 15,000 places for Afghans through its humanitarian and family visa program over the next four years.
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UK urges Russia to back away from Ukraine as AUKMIN talks proceed from 2022-01-21T20:17:16
Sydney has become the backdrop for a significant escalation in rhetoric from the British over Ukraine, as the British Foreign Secretary urged the Russian President to back down.
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WA Premier says new third dose vaccination target is key to border reopening from 2022-01-21T18:08:51
Citing the continuous threat of Omicron on the east coast, his announcement comes as some Australian states say they believe they are already seeing a plateau in COVID cases.
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What does a Code Brown explain about health care decision-making? from 2022-01-21T18:03:06
In Victoria an emergency Code Brown alert across multiple hospitals was declared in a bid to alleviate growing pressure on health services, but the IVF pause reversal illustrated an anomaly with...
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Ex-Pope's conduct criticised in church report from 2022-01-21T13:26:13
Former Pope Benedict has been accused of failing to act on four cases of child abuse when he was Archbishop of Munich and Freising
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Austria strengthens its vaccine stance from 2022-01-21T12:23:28
Many countries around the world are re-introducing restrictions to contend with rising coronavirus cases and to mitigate the effect on health systems, schools and supply chains.
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My Australia; Ayah Khalid, RAAF Officer from 2022-01-21T07:50:07
As a woman of a culturally diverse background, Ayah Khalid thought a military career would be out of reach - but this year she began her service as a flying officer in Adelaide.
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Aid finally arrives in Tonga but COVID concerns colour the mission from 2022-01-20T20:24:04
Humanitarian flights have finally landed in Tonga providing much needed aid after the eruption and tsunami catastrophe earlier this week left the island nation devastated.
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Two years to first million, two weeks to second: Australia's new COVID marker from 2022-01-20T17:45:33
A safe return to school and a proposal for younger forklift drivers were the focus of National Cabinet as Australia passes 2 million COVID cases.
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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine provisionally approved for use in Australia from 2022-01-20T16:04:47
Set to join Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca, there are hopes the approval will convince some vaccine-hesitant people to finally get inoculated.
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Boris Johnson defies mounting calls to resign as UK PM from 2022-01-20T15:00:31
One Conservative MP has defected to the opposition Labour party over the scandal, while another has used a speech in parliament to demand Mr Johnson's resignation.
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UK drops all 'Plan B' restrictions from 2022-01-20T11:19:21
The United Kingdom is lifting many of its 'Plan B' COVID restrictions - while India and Japan are re-imposing them.
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My Australia; Nilesh Makwana from 2022-01-20T11:12:58
Award-winning Western Australian tech entrepreneur Nilesh Makwana plans to use his success to help other new migrants.
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PM denies double standard over anti-vaccination MP and Djokovic deportation from 2022-01-19T19:52:29
At stake was government MP George Christensen's lucrative position on a joint parliamentary committee after his latest promotion of anti-vaccination views.
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US airlines hit panic button over 5G rollout from 2022-01-19T16:58:24
America's largest airlines have issued a dire warning over the imminent rollout of new 5G technology, saying it could cause catastrophic disruptions to the industry.
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Inequity the greatest current COVID threat: WHO from 2022-01-19T14:35:38
The World Health Organisation has expressed concern for health services around the world as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues its rapid spread.
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Tongan volcanic eruption is 'an unprecedented disaster' from 2022-01-19T14:12:29
The Tongan government has released its first official update since a volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami hit the small Pacific nation.
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Why was the Tongan volcanic eruption so huge? from 2022-01-19T11:29:20
Scientists are now investigating how Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano was able to send a shock wave which completely circumnavigated the globe.
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Utøya mass killer faces parole hearing in Norway from 2022-01-19T08:54:58
Anders Behring Breivik, the far-right fanatic who killed 77 people in massacres in Norway in 2011, has appeared at a parole hearing - apparently focused on spreading white supremacist propaganda...
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My Australia; Michael Mohammed Ahmad from 2022-01-19T08:51:27
For Michael Mohammed Ahmad, preserving his cross-cultural love story in his new book 'The Other Half of You' was an important part of raising his young son.
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Small businesses face the worst amid ongoing pandemic-related uncertainty from 2022-01-18T20:11:19
Small business owners say they are struggling as cities move in and out of lockdowns, and density limits reduce customer numbers.
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Highest daily COVID death toll hits as health services sag under pressure from 2022-01-18T18:46
Australia has recorded its deadliest day for COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
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Fallout from Djokovic saga continues to cloud Morrison government from 2022-01-18T16:35:07
As tennis great Novak Djokovic touches down in Serbia, the fallout from the immigration saga continues to cause problems for the Morrison Government on a number of political fronts.
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Communications and aid still hampered after Tonga eruption from 2022-01-18T13:54:22
While initial reports suggest there are no mass casualties, British woman Angela Glover has been confirmed as the first known death from the incident.
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Who betrayed Anne Frank? A mystery solved. from 2022-01-18T11:46:46
A six-year long cold case investigation into the betrayal of Anne Frank has identified a surprising suspect in the mystery of how the Nazis found the hiding place of the famous diarist in 1944.
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World governments consider how to improve vaccination rates from 2022-01-18T10:41:05
Famous virologist says that the coronavirus pandemic is entering a 'new phase', thanks to high rates of vaccination and natural infection, leading to immunity.
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My Australia; Sabeeha Abdo from 2022-01-18T10:38:16
Sabeeha Hameed Abdo, who is profoundly deaf, teaches cooking in the New South Wales coastal town of Coffs Harbour.
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RAT kit pricing 'beyond outrageous': ACCC from 2022-01-17T18:06:16
Federal health authorities are trying to reassure Australians there are signs of a plateau in coronavirus cases as the consumer affairs monitor criticises exorbitant prices of some RAT kits.
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With no lockdowns, why are supermarket shelves empty again? from 2022-01-17T17:51:22
The Omicron coronavirus variant has forced thousands of workers into isolation and triggered consequences that reach right into Australian homes.
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COVID no setback to wealth creation for 47 Australians from 2022-01-17T17:42:29
A new report has found Australia's 47 billionaires doubled their wealth to $255 billion in the first two years of COVID-19.
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Deported Djokovic departs from 2022-01-17T17:39:19
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has left Australia after the Federal Court ruled against his bid to secure a visa, capping days of drama over the country's COVID-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated s...
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Aid on its way following Tongan eruption from 2022-01-17T16:20:25
Australia and New Zealand are sending help to Tonga following Saturday's massive volcanic eruption and blast that triggered a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean.
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COVID vaccinations remain controversial around the world from 2022-01-17T11:09:30
A number of governments around the world are finding ways to improve their vaccination rates, as some protestors rebel against vaccine mandates.
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Novak Djokovic loses court appeal, leaves Australia as PM defends border policies from 2022-01-16T21:00:42
Novak Djokovic has lost his court bid to have his Australian visa reinstated.
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International students welcome removal of cap on working hours from 2022-01-15T20:00:11
International students have welcomed the lifting of a cap that has restricted their hours of paid work.
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Past seven years hottest on record, prompting calls for stronger climate action from 2022-01-15T19:00:20
Temperature records continued to be broken in 2021, with US scientists confirming the Earth experienced its sixth hottest year on record.
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Lawyers for Djokovic say the case against him is 'irrational' from 2022-01-15T13:00:14
Lawyers for world tennis number one Novak Djokovic are fighting against his visa cancellation and potential deportation from Australia.
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Aged care concerns for at risk elderly from 2022-01-14T19:48:42
Aged care is once again bearing the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic with staff shortages plaguing the sector.
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Immigration Minister cancels Novak Djokovic's visa from 2022-01-14T19:30:43
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic are likely to challenge the decision by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke to cancel his visa for a second time.
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Church event upsets onlookers in pandemic times from 2022-01-14T17:48:58
The church youth group Hillsong has apologised for appearing to breach health orders by hosting a festival-like event in NSW with singing and dancing.
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Extremist leader charged over Capitol riot from 2022-01-14T17:22:38
The highest-ranking member of an extremist group and 10 others have been charged over their role in the deadly US Capitol attack last January.
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How business and leisure travel will change after the pandemic from 2022-01-14T15:49:34
For most us the COVID-19 pandemic has seen our world shrink to within the borders of our country
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Military support for US virus hotspots from 2022-01-14T14:33:46
US President Joe Biden has decided to send military personnel to six states where healthcare systems are under intense duress.
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US-Russia talks falter over Ukraine from 2022-01-14T12:52:52
Neither the US or Russia have found a diplomatic solution to the stand-off at the Ukrainian border that threatens to throw Europe into an all-out war.
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Why we should try to avoid catching the Omicron variant from 2022-01-14T12:33:16
The extraordinary spread of Omicron - even if it is less severe - means that in absolute numbers, more people will experience severe disease.
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Former Syrian secret police officer convicted of crimes against humanity. from 2022-01-14T08:53:11
Anwar Raslan was found guilty on 27 of out 58 counts of murder, rape and sexual assault carried out at a Damascus prison run by a unit of President Bashar al-Assad's security services.
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Australia's refugee policy under scrutiny from 2022-01-13T19:57:50
Human Rights Watch has released its report for 2022 and the verdict is not good for Australia.
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Rapid test registers expand and isolation changes from 2022-01-13T19:16:26
National Cabinet has decided to extend the list of industries exempt from close contact isolation rules and to keep schools open in a bid to keep the economy running.
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Novak Djokovic's Australian Open plans in limbo from 2022-01-13T19:00:26
Novak Djokovic may still be deported from Australia, even as plans proceed for him to be part of the Australian Open match schedule.
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Memorial for deadly Italian ship crash from 2022-01-13T17:35
It’s been 10 years since 32 people died in one of the world’s worst cruise ship disasters near Italy.
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British PM apologises for lockdown-breaching party from 2022-01-13T15:30:03
Boris Johnson is facing calls from within his own party to resign after admitting to attending a 'bring your own booze' party at 10 Downing Street during lockdown.
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Omicron disrupts global hospital care from 2022-01-13T14:30:35
Hospitals around the world are under duress as the Omicron variant continues to spread.
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How has the pandemic changed children? from 2022-01-13T12:37:51
Psychologists and education specialists around the world have been examining how the pandemic has affected children.
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Could hydrogen fusion power the world's future? from 2022-01-13T10:31:27
One of the big hopes for low carbon electricity in the future is fusion, recreating the process that powers the Sun.
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US Judge rules lawsuit against Prince Andrew can go ahead from 2022-01-13T10:27:52
As Virginia Giuffre's abuse case against the Duke of York goes ahead, experts say the options open to Prince Andrew are both limited and unattractive
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Customers face empty shelves and missing staff from 2022-01-12T19:52:54
With supermarket shelves looking bare of meat, fruit and vegetables, food distributors are asking for government support to help fix the situation.
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Health system prepares for worsening virus load from 2022-01-12T18:05:25
Australia has just experienced its worst day of the pandemic to date, but health experts fear there are more health threats to come.
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Omicron variant dominates in Europe from 2022-01-12T15:31:34
More than half of Europe is expected to be infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 by March.
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Boris Johnson under fire over 'bring your own booze' party from 2022-01-12T12:23:55
Boris Johnson's Downing Street parties have again brought his office under fire, after a leaked email revealed a party had taken place there on a day 268 lives were lost to Covid-19.
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No progress after strategic US Russia talks from 2022-01-11T19:33:35
There has been limited progress during talks between the United States and Russia over Ukraine and other security matters on Monday.
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Virus cases put strain on health systems from 2022-01-11T18:19:46
As Omicron variant of COVID-19 surges across the country, a combination of exhausted frontline workers and hospital staff shortages are pushing the healthcare system.
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Warmest seven years on record from 2022-01-11T17:44:07
The seven hottest years ever recorded were the last seven, based on a new report from European Union scientists.
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US daily case figure becomes global record from 2022-01-11T15:41:02
The United States has broken the global record for coronavirus cases with 1.13 million new infections, the highest daily total of any country.
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Djokovic scores in court, will Minister return serve? from 2022-01-11T14:04:51
Novak Djokovic has won his legal battle to stay in Australia and he plans to play in the Australian Open.
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Djokovic to be free from hotel after court win from 2022-01-10T19:58:56
World number one Novak Djokovic has won his court battle to be freed from immigration detention in Melbourne.
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Child vaccines launch in Australia from 2022-01-10T18:41:50
Children aged five to 11 are now eligible for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine across Australia.
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Deadly Bronx fire kills children from 2022-01-10T18:34:53
A New York Fire Commissioner has blamed a faulty heater for a fire that has claimed 19 lives in the United States, including children.
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Omicron heightens global vaccine urgency from 2022-01-10T16:07:09
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is driving up cases across Europe, with experts warning unvaccinated people are particularly at risk.
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US-Russia talks due to start this week from 2022-01-10T13:00:06
Delegations from the United States and Russia are beginning a critical week of diplomacy between Moscow and the West over Russia's amassing of troops at Ukraine's border.
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Novak Djokovic's court case resumes as Serbia ramps up diplomatic efforts from 2022-01-09T19:00:21
Documents filed by lawyers for Novak Djokovic have confirmed the basis for his medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open was prior COVID-19 infection and recovery last month.
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COVID-19 rules changed to deal with food shortages from 2022-01-09T18:30:28
Distribution issues are affecting the new stage of Australia's vaccine rollout to younger children. It comes as Queensland becomes the first Australian state to delay the return to school over Omic...
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Children eligible for vaccine from Monday Jan 10 from 2022-01-09T13:00:35
From January 10, 2.3 million Australian children aged five to 11 will be able to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
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Australia's daily COVID-19 tally exceeds 100,000 amid changes to virus support payments from 2022-01-08T19:30:48
Australia reaches yet another grim milestone, exceeding 100,000 coronavirus cases in the daily tally.
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Australia urged to take action with global dementia cases set to triple by 2050 from 2022-01-08T18:00:11
New research says the number of adults living with dementia worldwide is set to nearly triple by 2050 - to 153 million. Advocates in Australia are calling for a scaling up of programs tackling life...
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Calls for rapid test instructions in languages other than English from 2022-01-07T18:43:40
Community leaders say there is a desperate need to translate the instructions, as there are growing reports of some people using them incorrectly and reporting false negatives.
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Rapid test reporting hotlines launched as restrictions are reintroduced from 2022-01-07T18:37:56
New South Wales and Victoria are seeing an increase in coronavirus hospitalisations brought on by the Omicron variant.
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Parishioners celebrate a COVID-safe Orthodox Christmas from 2022-01-07T17:02:31
Orthodox and Coptic churches celebrate the birth of Christ according to the Julian Calendar, which is 13 days behind the Gregorian system.
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COVID-19 outbreak in QLD remote Aboriginal community of Cherbourg from 2022-01-07T16:57:13
With one of the lowest vaccination rates in the state of Queensland, there's serious concern for this vulnerable community.
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Health experts detail 'new year, new me' diet dangers and weight stigma from 2022-01-07T14:10:02
Increasing numbers of health professionals are encouraging a weight-neutral approach to wellbeing.
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Cases of COVID 19 are surging around the world from 2022-01-07T13:17:29
The number of COVID cases has led the World Health organisation to renew their calls for citizens everywhere to have access to vaccination programs.
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Washington marks one year since the Capitol insurrection from 2022-01-07T12:23:39
US President Joe Biden has accused his predecessor Donald Trump of being responsible for the insurrection and for posing a continuing threat to democracy.
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SBS exclusive: the message to the world from a commander leading Myanmar's rebellion from 2022-01-06T19:02:57
A senior rebel commander in Myanmar calls for international intervention to protect civilians.
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Clearing up confusion: what to do after returning a positive rapid test from 2022-01-06T18:53:32
In an environment where the rules are rapidly evolving, SBS takes a look at what to do next if you test positive in a rapid antigen test.
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Why Australia's COVID-19 case numbers could be higher than official reports from 2022-01-06T18:49:39
Some medical experts warn daily figures reported will not be a true reflection of coronavirus in the community.
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Advocates warn COVID-19 is causing staffing issues and neglect in aged care from 2022-01-06T18:25:44
The Australian Aged Collaboration is concerned residents are being left isolated because of COVID-19 outbreaks and reduced staffing levels at homes.
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NT lockdown for unvaccinated; COVID-19 hospitalisations jump in NSW from 2022-01-06T18:18:34
Victoria has announced changes around testing and density limits and the Northern Territory has imposed a snap lockdown on unvaccinated residents.
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Djokovic could be deported amid visa drama from 2022-01-06T17:32:21
Refugee and asylum seeker human rights activists hope the bungle will draw attention to what they call Australia's harsh immigration policies.
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Unrest turns deadly in Kazakhstan from 2022-01-06T11:49:18
Protests are continuing in Kazakhstan over a sharp rise in fuel prices and widespread dissatisfaction with the government.
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French president unrepentant about slamming anti-vaxxers from 2022-01-06T11:27
French President Emmanuel Macron is not stepping away from his strong criticism of the anti-vaccination movement despite outcries in parliament and shrill protests from election rivals.
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Landmark Indigenous precinct launched in Canberra from 2022-01-05T19:18:50
The Ngurra facility is hailed as a step forward in reconciliation but members of the broader Indigenous community say it's just another political ploy.
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Rapid antigen tests will not be made free for all Australians: PM from 2022-01-05T19:06:42
It comes as Australia reports more than 64,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day. And the Pharmacy Guild of Australia calls for a rationing system on rapid antigen tests, to prevent stockpiling.
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Police renew water and road safety messaging for the summer from 2022-01-05T14:23:05
It comes as four university students from Canberra launch the Refugee and Migrant Swimming Project.
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New York proceeds with re-opening schools despite Omicron from 2022-01-05T13:49:12
It comes as scientists in France discover a new COVID-19 variant.
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Vietnamese migrants use Finland's coffee obsession to save the planet from 2022-01-05T11:46:59
Helsinki-based footwear firm Rens has created a waterproof sneaker made from coffee waste and recycled plastic bottles.
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Djokovic's medical exemption creates controversy from 2022-01-05T11:43:16
Tennis star Novak Djokovic says he'll defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne later this month after getting a medical exemption from getting vaccinated
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Arrest made after app sets up online 'auction' of Muslim women from 2022-01-05T09:30:14
Indian police began an investigation after several Indian Muslim women revealed their pictures had been used without consent to create an online 'auction' app.
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Hockey fan detects hockey staffer's cancerous mole at game from 2022-01-04T19:24:37
This comes during a decrease in mole checks across Australia which has health experts urging Australians to monitor their skin for lesions.
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ACCC cracks down on rapid test price hike from 2022-01-04T17:45:32
Australia's coronavirus tally has surpassed more than 500,000 infections since the start of the pandemic.
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Britain plans field hospitals to cope with COVID surge from 2022-01-04T11:41:34
Britain's NHS considers setting up field hospitals, New York encourages parents to send their children to school and in Berlin, you can get your vaccination at a nightclub.
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Communities struggle to access, afford rapid antigen tests from 2022-01-03T19:24:40
With the push to have more people undergo at-home rapid tests, community leaders say there's been a struggle in parts of the country to obtain them.
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PM urges calm as virus cases, hospitalisations rise from 2022-01-03T16:37:48
While Anthony Albanese says the government had failed to prepare for a shift away from PCR testing.
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Nations continue to bolster their defence against COVID-19 from 2022-01-03T13:43:31
Israel is expanding the eligibility criteria for its fourth COVID vaccine to include people over the age of 60.
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Sudan's Prime Minister resigns after massive pro-democracy protests from 2022-01-03T12:20:15
In his resignation speech, Abdalla Hamdok admitted that the crisis was spreading to all parts of Sudanese society.
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Man arrested after fire at South Africa's Parliament buildings from 2022-01-03T12:18:06
The blaze gutted the third floor of the historic Old Wing, quickly spreading to the National Assembly chamber where the lower house of parliament sits.
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Building babies' connections with country through song from 2022-01-03T08:29:49
The Lullaby Project is an internationally run program that supports pregnant women and new parents around the world write and sing personal lullabies for their babies with the help of professional ...
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Iraqi woman takes on martial arts - despite social norms from 2022-01-03T08:25:12
Fitness trainer Bushra Abdel-Zahra was undeterred by conservative societal expectations when she decided to take up boxing and karate.
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Omicron COVID-19 cases dominate in Australia from 2022-01-02T20:12:50
Omicron is emerging as the dominant variant of Covid-19 as the new year begins.
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South Africa honours Desmond Tutu from 2022-01-02T13:28:59
A state funeral has been held for anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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Congolese refugees want a license for a new life in regional Australia from 2022-01-02T12:45:48
Congolese refugee leaders in regional Australia say their communities are being isolated due to limited public transport and difficulties in getting a license, so they’re starting an in-language dr...
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COVID-19 cuts back crowds for New Year's Eve from 2022-01-01T19:58:12
Citizens across the globe have cautiously marked the start of another year as coronavirus spreads.
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Hollywood mourns US actress Betty White from 2022-01-01T16:29:12
Comedic actress Betty White, who capped a career of more than 80 years has died.
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Cabinet papers reveal what went on in 2001 from 2022-01-01T12:44:20
How did the Howard government cope with the 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and the Tampa controversy?
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Australia's year ends with a record number of cases from 2021-12-31T15:34:13
Capping off a whirlwind year of COVID-19 with a bang - more than 32,000 new cases in a single day, with cases in New South Wales increasing by 73 per cent.
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Hong Kong editors charged with sedition from 2021-12-31T13:04:48
Hong Kong's closure of Stand News, the last pro-democracy news site, and the arrest of its staff, charging them with sedition, has drawn condemnation from overseas.
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The mission to plug the world's two million abandoned oil wells from 2021-12-31T11:40:49
Millions of disused and abandoned oil and gas wells are leaking the greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere.
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Expanding Sikh community make a new home in Albury Wodonga from 2021-12-31T11:37:02
During the Black Summer bushfires the charitable work of Australia’s Sikh communities were put into the spotlight, now a Sikh community in regional Australia is hoping to establish a permanent home...
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2021 has been an extraordinary story in business and financial matters from 2021-12-31T09:27:36
The Australian sharemarket enjoyed double digit returns in 2021 despite the ongoing threat of COVID and the re-emergence of inflation.
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SBS looks back at Australia's year from 2021-12-31T09:23:22
Lockdowns, border restrictions, political ructions and a kidnapped child - 2021 has been quite a year.
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Fire breaks out at Old Parliament House from 2021-12-30T19:26:36
The House will remain closed while police investigate the cause of the fire.
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Australian Red Cross launches urgent blood donation call out from 2021-12-30T17:55
The majority of people who were booked in to donate blood have missed their appointment. The Red Cross Lifeblood donor centre says COVID-19 is behind the cancellations.
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'Close contact' redefined by National Cabinet from 2021-12-30T17:43:38
COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements have been addressed by National Cabinet at an emergency meeting on Thursday.
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Interview with reporter who covered Ghislaine Maxwell case from 2021-12-30T14:30:32
Lucia Osborne Crowley is an Australian journalist who has been in court for the whole of the Ghislaine Maxwell case. She is talking to SBS News' Tina Quinn
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Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty from 2021-12-30T14:26:38
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been found guilty of grooming and trafficking underage girls to be abused by American milionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
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Omicron, Delta driving 'tsunami' of COVID-19 cases globally from 2021-12-30T12:49:14
Several nations are rushing booster jabs campaigns, with the World Health Organisation again calling for countries to share vaccines more equitably.
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SBS looks back at an unforgettable year around the world from 2021-12-30T12:40:12
Democracy under threat in the US, the Taliban retakes Afghanistan and the world remained in the grip of the COVID pandemic.
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Despite rise in COVID cases, Sydney fireworks go ahead from 2021-12-30T12:31:54
While New Year's Eve celebrations around the world are cancelled, pyrotechnicians prepare for Sydney's famous fireworks display.
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2021 sees Indigenous people still campaigning for justice from 2021-12-30T12:28:29
2021 marked 30 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in custody which found little appreciation to duty of care for Indigenous people behind bars.
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2021: Pandemic politics and the fight for gender equality from 2021-12-30T12:24:40
The political year was dominated by women’s rights, the pandemic and political scandals.
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Calls for a national approach for the use of rapid antigen tests from 2021-12-29T19:12
Pressure is mounting on the federal government to create a national policy for the use of the at-home kits, amid surging demand.
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PM brings forward national cabinet meeting to Thursday from 2021-12-29T17:54:45
Leaders will discuss long testing queues, isolation times, and set a new definition for who is deemed a 'close contact'.
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What's up? The cosmic space missions expected in 2022 from 2021-12-29T17:51:24
A look back at 2021 space exploration and 2022 missions ahead.
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Efforts to reduce overpackaging of Asian ingredients in Australia from 2021-12-29T14:07:43
Researchers are looking at ways to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and minimise packaging waste.
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COVID sees New Year's Eve events scaled back from 2021-12-29T13:53:17
In New York City's Times Square, the final preparations are underway for New Year's Eve, but this year's event has been scaled back to 25 per cent spectator capacity.
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A decade of hard work pays off for Sydney-Hobart winner from 2021-12-29T13:49:46
Black Jack overcomes coronavirus-affected preparation and rugged seas to take line honours in the slowest Sydney to Hobart in 17 years.
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Why do peace deals and ceasefires consistently fail between Ukraine and Russia? from 2021-12-29T13:00:01
The rise in tension over eastern Ukraine -- and fears of a Russian invasion -- have again highlighted the failure to negotiate a lasting peace agreement.
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Climate change impacts the livelihood of Fiji's fisherwomen from 2021-12-29T10:43:32
Women in coastal Fiji who depend on harvesting edible seaweed for income find their crops are being significantly reduced by warming waters.
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Prominent human rights group shut down in Russia from 2021-12-29T10:25:09
The Human Rights group Memorial has spent years cataloguing atrocities committed in the Soviet Union, especially in the notorious network of prison camps, the Gulag.
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A golden year for sport - despite COVID from 2021-12-29T09:43:40
A sense of normality returned to sport across the world in 2021 but COVID-19 still caused major disruptions.
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Fighting between Myanmar's military and armed ethnic Karen groups intensifies from 2021-12-28T19:02:45
Some experts believe the military is fighting for its existence amid multiple waves of resistence to its February coup.
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A Sydney pathology lab apologises for major test results error from 2021-12-28T18:30:51
Queensland scraps the day five PCR test requirement for interstate visitors.
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South Africa begins week of mourning for Desmond Tutu from 2021-12-28T15:56:34
For ten minutes every day this week, the bells will toll at Saint George's Anglican Cathedral in Cape Town, in honour of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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Why has the cost of global shipping risen so dramatically this year? from 2021-12-28T15:53:05
Global business struggles with too many empty containers where they’re not needed and too few where they are.
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Australia retains the Ashes from 2021-12-28T14:50:19
Australia have retained the Ashes by thrashing England in the Third Test match, winning by an innings and 14 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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The world responds to the Omicron surge from 2021-12-28T12:39:30
Mask mandates, increased testing capacity, vaccines and protests are among just some of the global responses to the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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Refugees waiting for resettlement stage protests in Indonesia from 2021-12-28T12:35:49
Around 14,000 refugees in Indonesia are marking a 10-year wait for resettlement into other countries including Australia, with protests and pleas for help.
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Remembering the Titanic disaster, 110 years on from 2021-12-28T12:13:56
A new exhibition has opened in London, featuring clothes, crockery and personal effects from the doomed liner, the Titanic.
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Negotiations resume over Iran's tattered nuclear deal from 2021-12-28T12:04:43
The new, conservative administration of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has repeatedly demanded the removal of all economic sanctions before Iran reins in its nuclear advances.
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Unusual weather increases summer danger from snakes, spiders from 2021-12-28T11:17:03
Australians are being warned to learn basic first aid response actions for snake and spider bites, because there will be more of them around.
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Great Muslim Panto mixes up traditions for Christmas from 2021-12-28T09:27:33
Although the Great Muslim Panto's version of the classic fairytale Cinderella is not much different to your average production, it has been made with Muslims in mind.
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NASA spacecraft to test asteroid defence concept from 2021-12-28T09:20:47
NASA's mission to smash a spacecraft into an asteroid to test if it can be knocked off course is speeding ahead.
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Sydney clinic mistakenly sends out another 995 negative COVID-19 results from 2021-12-27T17:25:49
An infectious diseases expert says the spread of Omicron shows the current COVID management model of test, trace and isolate needs to be reviewed.
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The world mourns Archbishop Desmond Tutu from 2021-12-27T13:43:57
Dubbed "the moral compass" of South Africa, tributes have poured in from across the globe for Archbishop Desmond Tutu who passed away at age 90.
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Lockdowns see an increase in interest in cycling from 2021-12-27T13:17:37
As extended lockdowns had Australians looking for creative ways to socialise and keep fit, Victoria saw a surging interest in one of society's oldest forms of transport.
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SBS looks back at some of the personalities who passed away in 2021 from 2021-12-27T11:33:38
Prince Philip, Sir Michael Somare, FW De Klerk, David Gulpilil and Bert Newton are among the people the world lost in 2021,
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Wrong COVID-19 test results given to hundreds in Sydney from 2021-12-26T20:00:04
A Sydney hospital is contacting hundreds of patients, after wrongly telling them they had tested negative for COVID-19.
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Breaking through golf's grass ceiling from 2021-12-26T13:00:17
Golf, so the saying goes, is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose.
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An ancient alphabet having a modern moment from 2021-12-26T12:30:32
From Alpha to Omicron - SBS takes a look at why the World Health Organisation is using the Greek alphabet to name COVID-19 variants.
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'Assisted evolution' plan to save the Great Barrier Reef from 2021-12-26T11:00:52
Scientists are trying to speed up coral's evolutionary clock to build reefs that can better withstand the impacts of global warming.
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Coober Pedy's dream of an art centre is being realised from 2021-12-25T17:28:21
Artists in Coober Pedy are partnering with a collective of established art centres across the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands.
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Technology aims to tackle climate change, emergency disasters and justice issues from 2021-12-25T17:23:03
A global appeal for companies to address environment and inequity issues is part of a plan to solve complex worldwide challenges using smart technology.
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The dark heart of the avocado industry from 2021-12-25T17:17:16
Popular Mexican restaurants in the UK, US and Canada are offering guacamole made from peas, or zucchini, or Jerusalem artichokes instead.
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Communities from many different backgrounds working together for Christmas from 2021-12-25T17:12:40
Australian charities are playing their part to put a smile on the face of people impacted by the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Peak season COVID chaos in Noosa from 2021-12-24T19:11:31
Businesses in Noosa Heads are calling on the Queensland government to drop its requirement for close contacts to quarantine for seven days.
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Australia reduces waiting time for boosters from 2021-12-24T18:34:34
The federal government is reducing the COVID-19 booster interval from five months to four months.
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Growing number of studies suggest Omicron less severe than Delta from 2021-12-24T14:20:22
A study from the United Kingdom has found people infected with Omicron are 50% to 70% less likely to need treatment in hospital.
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Vladimir Putin demands 'immediate' security guarantees from the US from 2021-12-24T10:28:08
The Russian President claimed he wants to avoid conflict - but also accused NATO of ‘tricking’ his country with waves of expansion.
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Roman treasures discovered in shipwrecks off Israel from 2021-12-23T19:49:53
Two shipwrecks have been found off the Mediterranean coast dating back to Roman times.
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Mask rules return amid uptick in COVID-19 cases from 2021-12-23T19:45:51
Indoor mask mandates return to New South Wales and Victoria.
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Private health insurance premiums to rise in 2022 from 2021-12-23T19:04:49
Private health insurance premiums will rise on average by 2.7% in 2022, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Medibank CEO David Koczkar for more; plus Elio D'Amato from Daylight Fina...
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COVID-19 vaccines go to waste as the Omicron variant spreads from 2021-12-23T15:01:31
Nigeria has had to dispose of more than one-million expired coronavirus vaccines.
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Prosecutors in MH17 case demand life sentences for four accused from 2021-12-23T11:28:03
Prosecutors say the four men accused of shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 recklessly used a Russian missile to bring down the passenger jet.
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No change to booster interval and no mask mandates from 2021-12-22T18:39:28
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has ruled out making changes to the booster timeline, saying it's up to Australia's expert immunisation body to decide.
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'Coronavirus won't take a Christmas Break' - German Chancellor from 2021-12-22T16:04:58
Just days before Christmas, countries across Europe are considering new curbs as the fast-moving Omicron variant sweeps the world.
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Putin warns of possible military action against NATO from 2021-12-22T16:01:18
Vladimir Putin has warned of possible military measures over what he calls NATO's aggressive stance over Russia's conflict with Ukraine.
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Why the vaccinated need COVID-19 boosters from 2021-12-22T15:51:37
The Omicron variant has governments around the world recommending booster shots.
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SBS On the Money: Loyalty cards and your privacy from 2021-12-21T20:16:03
Do you know what happens to your details when you sign up to loyalty schemes? We speak with Kate Bower from CHOICE to find out; plus the latest on the RBA's thinking and the day on the markets.
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Yacht crews determined not to let COVID take wind out of their sails from 2021-12-21T19:26:41
The Sydney to Hobart is back after being cancelled last year because of a COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney.
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Labor accuses Scott Morrison of undermining public health advice from 2021-12-21T19:21:48
As Omicron cases rise, Labor says Scott Morrison is failing to act on public health advice calling for mask mandates.
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Closing arguments in MH-17 murder trial from 2021-12-21T14:55:35
Prosecutors are close to concluding their case in the MH-17 murder trial in Amsterdam
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Omicron confirmed to spread faster than Delta variant from 2021-12-21T14:48:08
World Health Organisation Chief Scientist, Soumya Swaminathan says the Omicron variant needs to be taken more seriously.
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Musician Genesis Owusu emphasises the importance of diversity in Australian music from 2021-12-21T09:26:24
He's been on the music scene for four years, but the Ghanian-Australian artist known as Genesis Owusu, is already making his mark.
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A 35-year-old leftist to become the youngest president in Chile's modern history from 2021-12-20T18:26:59
Gabriel Boric rose to prominence during anti-government protests seven years ago. He's now promising to turn a page on his country's dark military past.
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Experts say 'get boosted' as Iran records its first Omicron case from 2021-12-20T18:24:23
It comes as the British health secretary refuses to rule out further COVID-19 restrictions before Christmas.
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PM to discuss Omicron response with premiers at National Cabinet from 2021-12-20T18:22:06
Leaders will discuss rising Covid-19 cases, sparking concerns that a return to restrictions will occur as millions prepare for the festive season.
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Record low turnout in Hong Kong's 'patriots only' election from 2021-12-20T13:25:44
The latest results show almost all of the seats were taken by pro-Beijing and pro-establishment candidates.
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Victorian government launches strategy to help overwhelmed mental health workforce from 2021-12-19T20:00:49
The Victorian government is launching a multi-million dollar strategy in the hopes of getting more people to consider careers in mental health.
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Australia unlikely to reimpose lockdowns, despite rapid rise in COVID-19 cases from 2021-12-19T19:00:56
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says it is unlikely Australia will reimpose lockdowns over the Omicron variant, even as the Netherlands becomes the first country to do so in Europe.
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Almost 1500 languages at risk of disappearing by the end of the century from 2021-12-19T18:22:39
Concerning new research suggests more than 20 per cent of the world's languages, many of them Indigenous, could cease being spoken within the next 80 years.
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European countries reimpose restrictions amid Omicron surge from 2021-12-19T15:15:20
The World Health Organisation says the new, highly transmissible variant of COVID-19 has now been detected in 89 countries.
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Family members who had Sinopharm or Sputnik vaccines remain 'locked out' of Australia from 2021-12-19T13:00:10
Australia’s lack of approval - or conditional age approval - of Chinese and Russian-made vaccines that are popular overseas, means many are still subject to travel caps and 14 days of mandatory hot...
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Midday bulletin 19 December 2021 from 2021-12-19T12:00:13
Australia's two most populous states - NSW and Victoria - continue to report high daily COVID-19 tallies; At least 15 people have died after a gas explosion in Pakistan; England bracing for a cruci...
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Multicultural campaign aims to break down barriers to youth mental health support from 2021-12-18T20:15:15
In a joint initiative between New South Wales Health and the migrant service providers, a series of social media videos are helping to highlight the importance of reaching out and asking for hel...
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AM bulletin 18 December 2021 from 2021-12-18T08:00:14
In this bulletin, Health officials say there will be enough booster vaccines to meet demand when children become eligible to receive the vaccine; Several European countries set to impo...
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Government agrees to next steps for Indigenous voice to parliament from 2021-12-17T21:02:36
But with an election fast approaching, the new proposal dashes any hopes the Coalition can keep its commitment to passing legislation for the advisory body in this term of parliament.
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SBS On the Money: Market Insights: Carl Capolingua, ThinkMarkets from 2021-12-17T18:51:16
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Carl Capolingua from ThinkMarkets about surprise moves from global central banks and how that may impact investment strategies.
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'No jab, no entry' in Queensland to curb Omicron's spread from 2021-12-17T18:36:50
Queensland’s borders are staying open and the days of zero community transmission are over.
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NSW holds to its plan despite sharp surge in COVID cases from 2021-12-17T17:33:41
Premier Dominic Perrottet is staying the course on his government's pandemic response.
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Interest rates up in UK to curb inflationary pressure from 2021-12-17T17:03:55
The Bank of England has become the first big global central bank to raise borrowing costs since the since coronavirus health crisis began.
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Winter's arrival in the north brings increased COVID activity from 2021-12-17T15:48:01
Countries around the world are increasing their booster vaccination programs in an effort to get on top of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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England under pressure in the Second Test from 2021-12-17T12:55
Australia goes into the second day of the Adelaide Ashes test well placed to put England under more pressure after losing just two wickets all day yesterday.
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French 'bussing' project improves educational outcomes for migrant children from 2021-12-17T08:45:41
The city of Toulouse has embarked on a four year experiment, bussing children from poorer suburbs to prosperous city centre schools.
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Julian Assange's father 'startled by the savage malice' shown to his son from 2021-12-17T08:27:14
John Shipton tells SBS in an extended interview with Alex Britton that his son's treatment by the British legal system was 'very, very distressing and disturbing'.
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Five children killed, four critical after jumping castle tragedy from 2021-12-17T07:23:09
Investigators are this morning probing the tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport which resulted in the deaths of five children from grade six.
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Government upbeat over fiscal outlook despite the COVID spectre from 2021-12-16T20:30:04
The half-yearly financial check-up on the Australian economy has showed the economic recovery is taking shape - but COVID uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over the future outlook.
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Can Australia's health system cope with an Omicron COVID surge? from 2021-12-16T20:08:11
Daily case numbers in New South Wales have been doubling every two or three days and modelling suggests the state could see 25,000 cases a day by the end of next month.
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Leaders reassure as COVID-19 continues new surge from 2021-12-16T20:05:17
State leaders say while COVID is here to stay they have the situation in hand, while the Federal Government says it's time for Australians to take personal responsibility for their health.
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SBS On the Money: Economic analysis: Jobs, interest rates and budget update from 2021-12-16T17:44:26
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Carlos Cacho from Jarden and Shane Oliver from AMP Capital following a huge fall in the unemployment rate and the government's mid-year economic ...
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Chauvin pleads guilty to violating civil rights of George Floyd from 2021-12-16T14:31:49
The Floyd family welcomed the change of plea for the accused Derek Chauvin in a US court and described their heartbreak.
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WHO optimistic over Omicron variant - with the right tools from 2021-12-16T14:28:26
The WHO's Dr Maria Van Kerkhove believes 2022 has the potential to be the year 'we end the COVID-19 pandemic'.
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Fully vaccinated students and skilled migrants again flow into Australia from 2021-12-15T20:13:16
After more than 18 months, fully vaccinated international students and some skilled migrants can once again enter Australia without an exemption.
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Tasmania reopens to Australians from 2021-12-15T18:51:51
It was the first Australian state or territory to close its borders to the world last year and now, after more than 22 months, the island state has re-opened.
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Indigenous smoking rates drop but progress is at risk: Cancer Council from 2021-12-15T17:54:21
New figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show smoking prevalence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities has decreased by 20 per cent since 1994, to 43 per...
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SBS On the Money: How consumers and investors feel about Omicron surge from 2021-12-15T17:50:03
With 1630 new COVID cases in NSW and rising infections around the country, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac's Bill Evans and Credit Suisse's Mike Jenneke to find out how ...
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NSW COVID case numbers rise sharply as restrictions ease from 2021-12-15T17:46:30
COVID-19 case numbers in the state have jumped by more than 500 on the previous day, and the state is preparing for further surges as restrictions ease for unvaccinated people.
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Project gives asylum seekers and refugee students a chance to transform their lives from 2021-12-15T16:25:21
On a day when international students are re-entering Australia without a travel exemption, others are graduating in Melbourne and starting their new lives.
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WHO warns the Omicron variant should not be underestimated from 2021-12-15T13:32:22
The World Health Organisation is warning Omicron is spreading at unprecedented levels, with the variant now having been detected in 77 countries worldwide.
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Anti-Lukashenko blogger jailed for 18 years in Belarus from 2021-12-15T13:02:52
Siarhei Tsikhanouski, the husband of Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, is charged with organising mass unrest and inciting hatred.
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Protest leaders sued over January 6th Washington riot from 2021-12-15T09:47:27
Washington D-C's attorney general says he's suing the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers over the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol.
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Council to change name after finding it linked to slavery, dispossession from 2021-12-14T19:03:46
Wurundjuri Woi Wurrung Elders encouraged Moreland Council to make the change after flagging the link last month.
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SBS On the Money: Market Insights: Stuart Roberts, Stocks Down Under from 2021-12-14T18:24:03
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under for his take on the day's market action including a warning from supermarket giant Woolworths.
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COVID-19 measures set to ease despite rising case numbers from 2021-12-14T18:21:23
The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 in Victoria is at its highest level in almost a month, and case numbers in New South Wales have quadrupled in the past two weeks.
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Deal signed to make mRNA vaccines in Australia from 2021-12-14T17:17:43
Up to 100 million vaccines could be manufactured each year by 2024 at a new facility in Victoria.
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UK records first death from Omicron variant of COVID-19 from 2021-12-14T13:19:12
Omicron now represents 44 per cent of the coronavirus cases in London and 20 per cent in England; public urged to get booster vaccine.
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President Biden is visiting tornado-stricken area from 2021-12-14T11:42:15
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says President Biden will be focused on meeting with locals when he visits the tornado-stricken disaster area.
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People living near Polish border trapped in a crisis not of their making from 2021-12-14T08:58:27
The migrant crisis on the Poland-Belarus border is polarising Polish people living in the area.
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Universities raise international student fees from 2021-12-13T20:42:22
It means students and educators are facing even more uncertain times ahead.
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Repairing things in Australia could soon become easier from 2021-12-13T19:09:54
The federal government is considering measures enhancing consumers' right to repair after a Productivity Commission report found 'significant barriers' to repairing some goods in Australia.
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Queensland reopens to vaccinated Australians from 2021-12-13T19:05:58
And Western Australia has announced it will ease its strict border restriction on February 5 next year.
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Australia, South Korea sign billion-dollar defence contract from 2021-12-13T19:00:13
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has met Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Canberra to finalise the historic pact.
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SBS On the Money: Market Insights: George Boubouras, K2 Asset Management from 2021-12-13T18:35:42
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with George Boubouras, K2 Asset Management about the day on the market and his views on 2022.
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Weak Turkish lira creates winners - and losers - in Australia from 2021-12-13T15:56:51
Australia's Turkish community has been watching the unfolding currency crisis back home, as the lira continues to plunge.
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Hyper-realistic 'reborn dolls' help ease the pain of pregnancy loss from 2021-12-13T07:54:47
In Poland, where the fertility rate is one of the lowest in the world, a group of women are becoming mothers to fake babies.
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US president signs emergency disaster declaration after tornadoes rip through the south and midwest from 2021-12-12T19:59:11
United States president Joe Biden has signed an emergency disaster declaration after tornadoes ripped through the south and midwest. The death toll in Kentucky currently stands at more than 70 p...
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Some have concerns as NSW prepares to reopen from 2021-12-12T17:42:42
New South Wales will this week welcome unvaccinated people out of lockdown - a move which has sparked concerns for vulnerable members of the community.
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Australian government urged to push UK and US to free Julian Assange from 2021-12-11T20:08:57
Julian Assange is one step closer to being extradited to the United States after a British appeals court ruled in favour of the United States government.
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Two journalists accept Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo from 2021-12-11T19:15:49
A ceremony honouring the 2021 Nobel laureates has taken place. Two journalists who shared this year's Nobel Peace Prize have also received their awards in person in Norway - but due to the pande...
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Pro-independence groups call for boycott of New Caledonia's final referendum from 2021-12-11T16:09:28
France says the vote is legitimate and can go ahead, despite mourning the COVID dead and pandemic restrictions impacting campaigning.
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COVID vaccination mandates ramping up globally to fight Omicron from 2021-12-11T14:11:32
Coronavirus vaccination mandates are ramping up globally as countries look to contain the spread of the Omicron variant. In most, efforts are being turned to vaccinating children for the first t...
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Afghan families have to choose between their children and starvation from 2021-12-10T20:30:41
Aid groups are warning more Afghans could die of starvation in the next few months than those killed in 20 years of war.
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National Cabinet discusses the impact of the Omicron Variant from 2021-12-10T18:14:31
New South Wales health authorities are concerned over the growing transmission rates at large social events as festive celebrations increase..
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SBS On the Money: Paying more than you need for data from 2021-12-10T17:59:21
The ACCC says consumers are paying more for extra mobile data than they need, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ACCC Chair Rod Sims; plus the latest on Evergrade's default and ...
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Travis Head puts Australia firmly in charge of the First Ashes Test from 2021-12-10T14:56:02
Australia ended their first innings with a 278 run lead, leaving England with a mountain to climb if they were to rally their way back into the Test match.
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WHO again warns against vaccine hoarding as countries look to boosters to tackle Omicron from 2021-12-10T10:35:33
Health authorities are recommending booster shots to try to fight off the new Omicron variant, which threatens supplies to poorer countries where inoculation rates are still low.
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SBS Investigation uncovers allegations of abuse within Australia's Coptic Orthodox Church from 2021-12-10T09:00:23
Three women have come forward with allegations they were abused as children by lay teachers and a priest across three different states.
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Will the government's stance on China affect the next election? from 2021-12-09T20:51:11
Some Liberals are fearful about how the government's anti-China rhetoric could impact on key federal seats at the next election.
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SBS On the Money: RBA open to digital Australian dollar for consumers from 2021-12-09T18:08:52
RBA Governor says there is potential for a Central Bank Digital Currency for consumers, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub Professor Ellie Rennie ...
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Fiji's PM says Australia must end its 'dangerous addiction to coal' from 2021-12-09T18:04:20
Frank Bainmarama says that support of 19th century technology is holding back development of new technologies.
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Federal Government poised to roll out booster shots early if required from 2021-12-09T17:58:34
Australia's expert advisory group on immunisations, ATAGI, is monitoring developments overseas as some countries are reducing the interval between second and third shots.
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Treasurer targets non-cash payment systems from 2021-12-09T17:54:35
The Federal Government is planning to consult on a central bank digital currency, with Josh Frydenberg promising reforms into cryptocurrency use in Australia could result in better regulation.
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Rio Tinto lithium plans meet strong opposition in Serbia from 2021-12-09T15:33:15
The Serbian government is moving to defuse ongoing protests over Rio Tinto's proposed lithium mine
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Does England have what it takes to rally after a disastrous first day? from 2021-12-09T15:26:47
Australia are attempting to take further control of the First Test of the Ashes series, striving to establish a solid lead.
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Pfizer says vaccine 'effective' against Omicron if given as booster from 2021-12-09T11:03:39
The number of hospitalisations in South Africa has increased, alarming health officials, as the United Kingdom reintroduces restrictions to curb the spread of the new variant.
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Australia confirms a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics from 2021-12-09T10:23:46
Prime Minister says the decision is 'not surprising' and that the Government 'won't step back' from standing up for its beliefs.
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New data reveals increasing income support payments reduces homelessness. from 2021-12-08T19:51:05
Government support programs such as the Coronavirus Supplement and JobKeeper helped keep people off the streets, until it was slowly removed.
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Second booster gets TGA approval in Australia from 2021-12-08T17:48:13
If approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, ATAGI, Moderna will become available to adults over the age of 18.
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Government mulls payments system reforms from 2021-12-08T17:45:46
The way consumers pay has changed drastically in recent years, so hear about the government's plans to update the payments system framework; plus Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Niv Dagan from Pea...
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Australia destroyed the English top order on the first day of the Ashes test from 2021-12-08T15:43:26
England are regretting their decision of electing to bat first on day one of the First Test match of the Ashes series in Brisbane, with all three Australian fast bowlers snaring major scalps.
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Countries change pandemic measures as Omicron spreads further from 2021-12-08T15:07:28
More countries are reporting their first cases of the Omicron variant less than two weeks after the new coronavirus strain was first reported by South Africa.
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Australia under pressure to join diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics from 2021-12-07T20:13:06
The move comes in light of concerns about China's human rights record, particularly the alleged atrocities against more than one million Uighur Muslims in the country.
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Ancestral remains repatriated to South Australia from 2021-12-07T20:00:23
More than 100 ancestral skeletal remains have been repatriated on Kaurna country in Adelaide’s North.
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Victoria's border permit system found to be 'unjust' and 'inhumane' from 2021-12-07T19:48:18
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass says the "anguish was palpable" in the 315 complaints she received over Victoria's border permit system implemented in July of this year.
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Report shows Australians are highly stressed from 2021-12-07T18:03:58
Since the turn of the century, the annual Household Income and Labour Dynamics report - known as HILDA - has tracked the progress of more than 9,500 households.
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SBS On the Money: Economists predict early interest rate rise from 2021-12-07T17:52:23
An SBS News poll of 19 economists has revealled most expect the first official interest rate rise to come in the first half of 2023. Hear from St George Chief Economist Besa Deda for more.
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Pfizer vaccine provisionally approved for children as young as five years old from 2021-12-07T12:53:02
The rollout for children as young as five is expected to begin next month if it's also approved by the country's vaccine advisory body, ATAGI
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New York imposes toughest vaccination mandates in US to address Omicron from 2021-12-07T12:33:52
Yet across the Atlantic, Boris Johnson says this Christmas will be better than the last.
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New academy steps in to ensure First Nations Australians aren't left out of tech revolution from 2021-12-06T19:53:25
Rhian Miller had always known tech was the way of the future - but as an Indigenous Australian woman, it was difficult to see how she could be part of it.
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International students welcomed back to New South Wales from 2021-12-06T19:26:12
250 university students from 15 countries, including Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, China and Canada, touched down to resume their studies.
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Fiji strives to lead the way on child immunisations against COVID from 2021-12-06T19:22:18
Fiji has one of the world's highest vaccination rates, and that’s largely due to people’s willingness to roll up their sleeves.
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SBS On the Money: Market Insight: James Whelan, VFS Group from 2021-12-06T19:19:43
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with James Whelan of VFS Group about market's current volatility.
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Senior Liberals urge Gladys Berejiklian to enter federal politics from 2021-12-06T18:28:51
Mr Morrison again dismissed the Independent Commission Against Corruption's probe
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Violence at French presidential rally from 2021-12-06T12:40:13
Eric Zemmour's anti-immigrant and anti-islam views have gained both condemnation and support in France.
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Travel bans smash South Africa's tourism industry from 2021-12-06T12:31:27
Anti-government protests in Belgium turn violent, and Jordanian health officials are sentenced to prison over the deaths of COVID-19 patients.
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Fijian workers turn away from insecurity of tourism from 2021-12-06T09:32:04
Around 140,000 tourism employees in Fiji lost their job after the border slammed shut in March 2020 due to fears over the spread of COVID-19.
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Labor pledges university and TAFE funding to address skills shortages from 2021-12-05T18:30:43
The unofficial campaign for next year's election is gaining momentum for both major political parties. Labor is putting the spotlight on education policy, while Prime Minister Scott Morrison vis...
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TGA provisionally approves vaccine for children 5-11 from 2021-12-05T14:56:40
Authorities are also considering an application from Moderna to vaccinate children 6-11.
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AM bulletin 5 December 2021 from 2021-12-05T06:30:28
In this bulletin, Parliament House shuts down to public after staffer tests positive for Covid-19; A volcano has erupted in Indonesia; And in cricket, New Zealand spinn...
Climate experts say Labor's emissions reduction plan needs to go further from 2021-12-04T19:54:05
Scientists and Greens activists are pushing for a 75 per cent emissions cut.
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Health officials urge countries not to panic about Omicron variant from 2021-12-04T18:56:57
The WHO calls on countries to focus on preparing health systems, instead of imposing travel restrictions.
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No change to SA border yet but new rules for interstate arrivals from 2021-12-04T14:30:24
The SA premier has indicated no change to border rules for the time being, but warns the state could lock out travellers before Christmas over Omicron concerns.
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The Federal Opposition has revealed its climate policy from 2021-12-03T19:49:42
Labor MPs have endorsed a plan to cut carbon emissions by 43 per cent by the end of the decade.
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The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial Art exhibition is underway from 2021-12-03T19:41:30
The Asia-Pacific Triennial exhibition has become one of Queensland's most significant art events and overcame major obstacles this time due to COVID to happen at all.
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Border rules cause international students to drop Australia as a destination from 2021-12-03T18:54:45
International students due to come to Australia have suffered another setback, as the world responds to the Omicron variant.
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SBS On the Money: Market Insights: Catherine Allfrey, WaveStone Capital from 2021-12-03T18:39:23
WIth inflation and Omicron creating uncertainty on the sharemarket, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Catherine Allfrey from WaveStone Capital for her thoughts about how it is imp...
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Southern African diplomats question Omicron ban from 2021-12-03T17:49:10
Diplomats from the Southern African nations blocked from entering Australia want to know why the government hasn't shown other countries the same treatment.
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South Africa urges Australia to end the Omicron travel ban from 2021-12-03T15:52:22
South Africa's High Commissioner to Australia has urged the Australian government to remove travel bans imposed on southern African nations over the Omicron variant.
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A shortage of engineers - but migrants are overlooked for jobs from 2021-12-03T14:13:28
A new report by Engineers Australia suggests unlocking this pool of talent could keep big infrastructure projects on schedule and help lift the economy.
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Omicron investigations to understand the threat from 2021-12-03T12:37:15
As the Omicron variant spreads around the world, scientists and health officials are finding that patients are experiencing no symptoms or mild ones so far.
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Why greater public awareness hasn't yet prompted appropriate progress for people with disability from 2021-12-03T07:33:13
A greater exposure of disability issues isn't necessarily leading to appropriate progress in the lives of people with disability, say advocates.
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FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand confirmed from 2021-12-02T18:38:16
The Matildas are the only team in the tournament that are guaranteed not to cross a border, playing every match in Australia.
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SBS On the Money: Top earning gig economy tasks from 2021-12-02T18:31:10
Airtasker has taken a look at which tasks earn the most money, so we hear from CEO Tim Fung for more; plus Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish on the latest on the markets.
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Federal Parliament sits for the final time this year from 2021-12-02T18:13:11
The Government has capped off the final sitting day of the year - with a last ditch effort to find agreement on its religious discrimination bill.
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What you need to know about the Omicron Variant from 2021-12-02T17:49:26
Scientists suspect the Omicron variant could be more contagious than the Delta variant of COVID-19 but patients are reporting mild symptoms like fatigue.
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Spike in case numbers in Victoria - but no signs of Omicron from 2021-12-02T17:33:31
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the continuing fall in hospitalisations was more relevant than the spike in case numbers.
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Healthcare workers fear for the impacts of climate change from 2021-12-02T16:58:10
A new report endorsed by some of the country’s top medical bodies warns Australia’s healthcare system is not ready for the impacts of climate change.
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Cancer death rates decline - but more in men than women from 2021-12-02T16:08:25
New analysis says that cancer survival rates in Australia are continuing to improve and the rate of diagnosis has been declining.
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US Supreme Court begins hearing arguments on abortion rights from 2021-12-02T16:06:03
Abortion rights are on the line in the United States, with the Supreme Court hearing arguments for and against the landmark Roe versus Wade ruling that declared a nationwide right to end pregnan...
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World is a 'fertile breeding ground' for new pandemics: WHO from 2021-12-02T14:12:37
And the UN is continuing to call the lockout of several south African countries over the new COVID variant unnecessary and counterproductive.
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Report reveals children in Australia at a financial, economic and linguistic disadvantage from 2021-12-02T07:02:18
Australia may see over half a million children born into poverty in the next decade if urgent action is not taken, according to new research.
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Symbol of West Papua's struggle for Independence raised in Australia from 2021-12-01T20:17:41
West Papuans around Australia have raised their Morning Star flag, to mark the 60th anniversary of the first time it was flown in the former Dutch colony.
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It's forty years since HIV was first discovered in the United States from 2021-12-01T19:33:26
While the outcomes for those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS have drastically improved, many say similar to Covid-19, it's become an issue of health inequity.
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Fiji's first tourists in 20 months arrive in Nadi from 2021-12-01T19:30:22
At Sydney’s international airport on Wednesday morning, a group of excited but anxious travellers lined up at the Fiji Airways check-in ready to board the first tourist flight to the country in ...
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NSW on alert for Omicron cases from 2021-12-01T17:45:07
A COVID-infected man who recently returned to Sydney from Africa has the Omicron variant of the virus, bringing the tally in New South Wales to six.
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SBS On the Money: Economy contracts, property prices rise, the market eases from 2021-12-01T17:19:24
Moody's Analytics' Katrina Ell goes through the latest fall in GDP which is the third largest on record; Chris Weston from Pepperstone on the impact Omicron is having; and Eliza Owen from CoreLo...
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More global detections of Omicron from 2021-12-01T13:24:28
The Netherlands believes Omicron was within its borders before it was discovered in South Africa.
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While anyone can drown, lifesaving groups say no one should from 2021-12-01T13:21:41
The onset of summer has prompted a warning about the dangers of drowning following a record number of drowning deaths in the past 12 months.
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Canberra's workplace culture revealed in new report from 2021-11-30T18:39:43
After eight months of review, the highly anticipated 'Set the Standard' report into parliamentary culture has been released to the public.
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SBS On the Money: Black Friday sales a success from 2021-11-30T18:18:39
Australians spent 36% more on the Black Friday sales than in pre-pandemic times so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Adelaide Timbrell from ANZ for more; plus Deep Data Analytics'...
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Severity of Omicron variant still unclear from 2021-11-30T18:15:19
Health officials in Australia and around the world have been unable to reach a consensus on the severity of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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Legendary Yol?u actor David Dalaithngu has died from 2021-11-30T07:10:59
Indigenous actor David Dalaithngu has died in South Australia after a 50 year career on screen and the Australian public is paying tribute to his talents.
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Where does climate misinformation come from? from 2021-11-30T06:36:29
Bad information about climate change is rife online, and the recent COP26 summit gave climate denialists another set of news events to rally around.
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The risks faced by interfaith couples in India from 2021-11-30T06:03:53
Interfaith love has always been contentious in India, as Arbaz Mullah, a young Muslim, discovered when he fell in love with Hindu woman Shweta Kumbhar.
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Health authorities, governments race to learn more about Omicron from 2021-11-30T02:19:59
Responses to the discovery of the variant have created travel chaos for thousands amid flight cancellations and border closures weeks before the holiday season.
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Survey shows temporary visa workers subject to exploitation and perpetual uncertainty from 2021-11-30T00:56:17
A Migrant Workers Centre study found 91 per cent of workers who experienced wage theft had arrived in Australia on a visa with no pathway to permanent residency.
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Most Australians say racism is a 'very big' problem: Scanlon Foundation from 2021-11-29T20:27:54
That's a profound shift from a year ago, says the Foundation's annual Mapping Social Cohesion Report for 2021.
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Australia should stay out of Solomons - Premier of Malaita province from 2021-11-29T08:26:10
Daniel Suidani says the presence of Australian troops is helping to protect Prime Minister, who he says doesn't represent the people.
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SBS On the Money: Markets take a breather after Omicron sell-off from 2021-11-29T08:22:23
Hear Perpetual's Matt Sherwood speak with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves about how the market is feeling about the new COVID variant; plus Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner on the impact on ...
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Emergency meetings called after new COVID-19 variant arrives from 2021-11-29T08:18:51
Health authorities are gathering to decide whether stricter quarantine rules and border restrictions need to be imposed in response to the latest COVID19 variant.
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Hundreds of thousands of Australian households need affordable accommodation from 2021-11-29T06:29:48
In the first major analysis of the pandemic's impact on housing, the Australian Council of Social Services has found there's now a severe shortage of affordable accommodation.
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Omicron variant detected in several countries from 2021-11-29T04:55:30
The variant is causing worry around the world that it could resist vaccinations and prolong the nearly two-year COVID-19 pandemic.
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Political crisis as France and Britain argue over illegal immigration from 2021-11-29T04:46:55
As top European migration officials met in the French port of Calais to discuss migrant smuggling, the absence of U-K officials was noticeable.
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Australian assistance arrives in Solomon Islands to support peace efforts from 2021-11-28T09:04:37
Australia has boosted its peacekeeping deployment to the Solomon Islands with more federal police and a contingent of New South Wales officers starting to arrive in the capital.
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Government seeks to make social media companies liable for defamatory posts from 2021-11-28T08:58:18
The federal government has announced it will be making social media companies liable for defamatory posts, with new legislation to be introduced into the Parliament next year.
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Omicron testing underway after passengers with COVID-19 arrive in Sydney from Africa from 2021-11-28T04:20:14
Australia has shut its borders to nine southern African countries amid concern over the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus. It comes as countries across Europe have confirmed cases of the ne...
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Unique program achieves very high vaccination rates in some communities from 2021-11-28T03:30:35
A COVID vaccination outreach program on the NSW-Victorian border has been lauded as life saving, with over 1,000 people in the region's ethnic communities now double dosed.
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Stocks and oil drop as new COVID-19 variant rattles global markets from 2021-11-27T08:23:59
Global stock markets and oil prices have sold off sharply in response to the new Omicron coronavirus variant and emerging travel restrictions. Major indexes in Europe and the United States are s...
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Growing list of nations impose travel bans over Omicron COVID-19 from 2021-11-27T06:39:15
The World Health Organisation on Friday declared the recently-discovered B.1.1.529 strain of COVID-19, first detected in southern Africa, to be a variant of concern and renamed it Omicron. Natio...
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COVID pandemic hid shadow pandemic of violence against women: UN from 2021-11-27T01:17:33
Experts working to combat violence against women say the COVID pandemic has had a devastating effect on gender equality, with levels of violence soaring during the pandemic.
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Change Agents: Dylan Alcott from 2021-11-26T08:00:47
Dylan Alcott made wheelchair tennis history, and now he's helping women with disability transition from high-performance sport to leadership roles.
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Bridget Archer breaks ranks to back federal ICAC debate from 2021-11-26T07:39:58
The Liberal backbencher says she had a 'frank discussion' with the Prime Minister after she crossed the floor in a vote over a National Integrity Commission.
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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide begins from 2021-11-26T07:36:55
The inquiry, which is expected to take up to two years, will look into the accessibility and quality of support services for soldiers after they leave the military, and find a way to prevent the...
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Australia poised to act if WHO announces 'new variant of concern' from 2021-11-26T07:14:20
Australian health officials are liaising with their international counterparts about the discovery by South African scientists of a new COVID-19 variant.
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SBS On the Money: New COVID variant concerns wipe $41bn from ASX from 2021-11-26T07:11:18
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Opal Capital Management's Omkar Joshi about how the pandemic continues to impact the market; plus Qantas' Alan Joyce on the airline's new green f...
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Australian Federal Police deployed to Solomon Islands from 2021-11-26T06:00:06
The deployment of dozens of officers came after a request from the island nation's Prime Minister for help in restoring order.
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New COVID-19 variant raises concerns over vaccine efficacy from 2021-11-26T04:25:16
A new COVID-19 variant that's emerging in southern Africa is raising concerns it might not respond to the current vaccines for COVID-19.
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Stranded Kiribati seafarers hope for seasonal work while they wait from 2021-11-26T04:16:04
Merchant seafarers from the tiny Pacific Island nation of Kiribati stranded in Australia say they want to go home but their country’s borders are still shut due to COVID.
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AM bulletin 26 November 2021 from 2021-11-25T19:30:13
In this bulletin, Australia deploys police and troops urgently to help the Solomon Islands restore security and peace; Eight dead in Somalia as Islamist militants set off suicide bomb ...
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Electricity prices look likely to drop as renewable supply builds from 2021-11-25T09:01:14
Australians appear likely to save hundreds of dollars on future energy bills as renewable resources increasingly flow into people's homes.
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PM introduces religious discrimination bill to Parliament from 2021-11-25T08:23:27
Scott Morrison has personally introduced the long-awaited religious discrimination bill to parliament, describing it as "sensible and balanced".
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Victoria on track to meet 'magic' 95% double-vaxxed: Andrews from 2021-11-25T07:45:05
Ninety per cent of Victorians aged 12 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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SBS On the Money: Electricity bills to fall 6% in 2024 from 2021-11-25T06:05:41
Households can expect to pay $77 less on electricity bills by 2024 so the Australian Energy Market Commission's Anna Collyer explains why; plus Kyle Rodda from IG Markets on the day on the marke...
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Might Europe's current COVID surge be seen in Australia in 2022? from 2021-11-25T03:41:20
As Europe grapples with another deadly wave of COVID-19, fuelled by the cold weather and a faltering vaccine rate, it's reasonable to ask, could Australia follow a similar path next year?
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WHO warns again against complacency as COVID resurges across Europe from 2021-11-25T03:26:56
EU nations consider reinstating harsher COVID-19 measures as health systems come under immense pressure.
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COVID has made grieving more complex from 2021-11-25T03:18:28
Australia's high vaccination rates are now being celebrated as restrictions are gradually lifted, but life is far more complicated for those who are mourning relatives who have died with COVID-1...
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Dozens of migrants die in attempt to cross English Channel from 2021-11-25T00:53:42
In one of the deadliest disasters seen in the English Channel, a boat full of asylum seekers has capsized trying to cross from France to England.
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How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy became a useful tool for depression from 2021-11-25T00:51:09
When Aaron T Beck first developed what he called cognitive therapy, it went against many traditional ideas of psychotherapy.
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AM Bulletin 25 November 2021 from 2021-11-24T19:30
In this bulletin, Indigenous leaders urge the government to work with First Nations people to contain the Northern Territory's COVID outbreak; Germany set to have a new coalition...
Religious discrimination bill set to be introduced to parliament from 2021-11-24T09:58:40
The Federal Government is introducing its highly anticipated religious discrimination bill to parliament, despite ongoing controversy around potential prejudice against certain groups of people....
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Adriana Rivas loses second Federal Court appeal to avoid extradition to Chile from 2021-11-24T06:51:31
Ms Rivas is accused of crimes against humanity during the brutal reign of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: John Guscic, Webjet from 2021-11-24T06:44:24
Hear from Webjet CEO John Guscic talk about New Zealand's reopening border plans, the state of international travel and his Croatian heritage; plus the markets with Seneca Financial Solutions' L...
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SA expects COVID will come with visitor influx: Marshall from 2021-11-24T04:48:14
South Australia's Premier says it's likely coronavirus will return to the state as more people arrive with the easing of border rules.
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Coronavirus outbreak surges through Europe from 2021-11-24T04:45:34
European ministers have met to address the outbreak across the continent as the US elevates its travel warning against travelling to Germany and Denmark.
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IOC accused of being complicit in Chinese government propaganda from 2021-11-24T02:22:43
Human Rights groups remain concerned about the welbeing of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, despite a video call with IOC President Thomas Bach.
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Scams warning as busy shopping season hits from 2021-11-23T09:15:18
The ACCC says its Scamwatch service has already received over 26,000 reports of online scams this year, totalling nearly $13 million.
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Labor accuses Coalition of "most dangerous election tactic" from 2021-11-23T08:29:25
Labor Senator Penny Wong says the government is heightening the prospects of war in Taiwan for political purposes.
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Aged care providers warn of staff crisis in the industry from 2021-11-23T08:25:43
it's prompted calls for an aged care-specific skilled migration program to boost numbers.
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Families, friends reunited as SA opens up from 2021-11-23T08:23:01
After months apart, families are being reunited in South Australia.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: Meg O'Neill, Woodside from 2021-11-23T07:07:02
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill as the company makes the biggest Australian oil and gas investment in a decade and as it seals a $40bn merger with BHP's...
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French PM tests positive to COVID-19 from 2021-11-23T04:06:17
Jean Castex and his daughter have tested positive for COVID-19 hours after returning from a visit to neighbouring Belgium.
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Five killed and dozens injured in Christmas parade incident from 2021-11-23T03:09:05
What was meant to be a fun day out for the family turned into the stuff of nightmares when a vehicle ploughed through a Christmas parade in the US state of Wisconsin.
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What happens to the Mexicans who are deported from the United States? from 2021-11-23T00:57:59
The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one – though it can also have an up side, when the skills migrants have learned in the US are applied successfully back home.
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Belarus accused of orchestrating migrant crisis from 2021-11-22T23:46:04
The authoritarian leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, says he does not want a confrontation with Poland that could lead to a war.
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Rights issues continue to niggle as Qatar counts down to FIFA World Cup from 2021-11-22T09:35:51
It's one year and counting down to the 2022 Football Men's World Cup and celebrations are taking place in host country, Qatar.
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More travellers and overseas visa-holders can soon return to Australia from 2021-11-22T07:10:50
After an almost two-year hiatus the Federal Government's plan to reopen the nation is about to step into another phase.
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SBS On the Money: Housing market correction coming from 2021-11-22T06:58:51
The Commonwealth Bank says home values will fall by 10 per cent in 2023, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CBA's Gareth Aird for more; plus Burman Invest's Julia Lee for the ma...
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NT's Katherine lockdown extended from 2021-11-22T06:12:41
It comes as an email exchange calls into question the NSW government's response to health advice during greater Sydney's lockdown.
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European countries fight against vaccine mandates from 2021-11-22T04:25:04
Europe is grappling with worryingly high figures of COVID-19 cases, but residents in countries like Croatia and Austria have had enough of restrictions.
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Sudan's deposed Prime Minister reinstated as leader from 2021-11-22T00:58:27
After military leaders kept Abdalla Hamdock under weeks of house arrest, an agreement was brokered on Sunday to reinstate him.
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Do-it-yourself fixers demand the 'right to repair' from 2021-11-22T00:55:10
The most recent figures by the Bureau of Statistics show that the Australian economy domestically generated more than 465,000 tonnes of e-waste in 2016-17.
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Families reunite as two-way travel bubble with Singapore opens from 2021-11-21T09:48:27
Travellers from Singapore have been welcomed back into Australia under a two-way travel bubble arrangement. Among the planeloads of passengers arriving into Sydney and Melbourne were some o...
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Calls for new skin cancer campaign to prevent melanoma in young Australians from 2021-11-21T07:37:33
It's been 40 years since the 'Slip, Slop, Slap' campaign was launched, and while successful, melanoma still remains the most common and costly cancer in the country.
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Refugee families put down roots in Coffs Harbour from 2021-11-21T01:45:22
A group of five refugee families from Myanmar have joined forces to lease a farm and run their own organic business on the NSW Mid North Coast.
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Thousands across Australia protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions from 2021-11-20T09:42:12
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Australia's cities and towns to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions with a counter-rally decrying "the growth of the ...
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Diversity increasingly embraced by fashion industry - but is it enough? from 2021-11-20T01:30:03
And is that representation on runways, in ad campaigns and magazine shoots really empowering minority groups?
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After 80 years the 'unknown sailor' has his name returned from 2021-11-19T08:58:28
For 8 decades the identity of a body of a sailor from an Australian World War two warship has remained a mystery.
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Victoria's eased pandemic rules soured by attack on MP's daughter from 2021-11-19T07:57:37
Victorians are heading into the weekend under relaxed coronavirus rules with less mask-wearing and open dance floors.
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Test captain Tim Paine resigns amid sexting scandal from 2021-11-19T07:10:02
He'd been cleared by Cricket Australia's Integrity Unit over the incident from 2017, but Paine says he'd learned the messages were going to be leaked to a media outlet.
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SBS On the Money: Blackstone lobs third takeover bid for Crown from 2021-11-19T06:52:56
Just four weeks after the Victorian Royal Commission, Crown has received another takeover bid. How does it stack up? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Deep Data Analytics' Matham ...
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Understanding the different barriers for family violence survivors from 2021-11-19T05:59:03
Advocates say women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may experience different barriers when it comes to getting support.
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COVID vaccine hesitancy remains an issue of global concern from 2021-11-19T03:39:08
Many countries are struggling to get their population vaccinated but are still easing restrictions, and some nations are experiencing record daily numbers of infections and deaths.
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Volunteers who rescued migrants face people-smuggling charges from 2021-11-19T03:34:41
The aid workers are facing court after they were involved in migrant rescue operations in Greek waters.
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Beaujolais wine celebration returns after COVID cancellations from 2021-11-18T21:56:18
French winemakers and sellers traditionally uncork the season's Beaujolais with feasting and fanfare on the third Thursday of November.
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When one country's cultural norm is another's taboo from 2021-11-18T09:34:09
While Australia has a relatively low rate of smoking compared to the rest of the world, sometimes wanting to fit in can take priority over health.
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SBS On the Money: Oil prices ease, but where to for petrol? from 2021-11-18T07:34:25
Oil prices are at a 6 week low as some nations consider releasing reserves, but what does that mean for petrol as Australia prepares to enter the holiday period? Hear from Fat Prophets Resources...
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Will NBN be an issue in the general election next year? from 2021-11-18T07:30:47
Australia has some of the slowest internet speeds in the world and the federal opposition wants to highlight that fact ahead of the 2022 election.
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Health rules ease in Victoria from 2021-11-18T07:11:57
And the threat of coronavirus is not yet over in the Northern Territory, despite recording no new COVID-19 cases.
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Millions struggle to understand COVID-19 health messaging from 2021-11-18T07:09:22
Experts say it's part of a wider problem, where health and other government information is presented in a way that is difficult for many to access, understand, or translate.
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Mandatory vaccination debate threatens to derail legislative agenda from 2021-11-18T06:56:16
The federal government's agenda is on thin ice ahead of the last sitting fortnight of the year.
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Refugees evacuated from camp to prevent English Channel crossing attempts from 2021-11-18T03:29:02
This week at least 1,500 people were forced to pack up their belongings as police officers with riot shields encircled their camp near Dunkirk.
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Fourth COVID wave hits hard in Germany from 2021-11-18T03:23:25
New waves of coronavirus infections are washing over several European countries.
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Tongans vote in 'unpredictable' election from 2021-11-17T09:53:07
There are 35,000 Tongans living in Australia, but they won't be able to have a say in who governs the South Pacific nation.
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Last-minute wrangling over voter ID bill's path through Senate from 2021-11-17T08:34:38
It's just a few days until parliament returns and furious negotiations are taking place over the Government's plans to make voters bring identification to the polling booth.
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Renewed push to increase vaccinations as NT case numbers climb from 2021-11-17T08:26:38
Health teams have been sent to Katherine, Robinson River and surrounding communities for a COVID-19 testing and vaccine blitz.
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Sporting bodies sign up for zero-tolerance of racist crowd behaviour from 2021-11-17T08:11:38
A landmark set of guidelines to be introduced at venues across the country aims to stop abuse and improve the handling of such incidents.
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SBS On the Money: Is it time to ask for a pay rise? from 2021-11-17T07:10:52
Wages grew 2.2% annually in the September quarter, with some industries seeing greater increases amid labour shortages. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Koukoulas to find...
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Pfizer reveals plans to supply generic antivirals to developing nations from 2021-11-17T05:07:58
It comes as countries in the Northern Hemisphere try to boost vaccination rates ahead of the colder months.
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Tensions rise as migrants gather on Belarus/Poland border from 2021-11-17T05:05:15
Violence has broken out at the border between Belarus and Poland, as Polish border guards used tear gas and fired water cannons against migrants trying to enter the country.
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Cricketer Azeem Rafiq gives emotional testimony about racism from 2021-11-17T05:02:14
Azeem Rafiq has told a British parliamentary hearing that he was humiliated by the racist abuse and bullying he suffered at England’s most successful cricket club.
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Huge bills force some Coober Pedy residents to choose between electricity or food from 2021-11-17T01:39:05
An ombudsman’s report found the District Council of Coober Pedy - which bills residents for power and water – had acted unlawfully and failed to offer appropriate hardship allowances.
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Agreement to support 'development of proposal' disappointing, say advocates from 2021-11-16T09:16:55
State attorneys-general have agreed to support the "development of a proposal" to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12, but the move has been widely criticised.
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Concern as Federal Government decides not to renew visas for some trapped in Afghanistan from 2021-11-16T09:14:49
Refugee advocates say the Federal government is not following through on its promise to grant 3,000 humanitarian visas to Afghans fleeing the Taliban.
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PM welcomes Google's boost to Australian operations from 2021-11-16T09:11:43
Tech giant Google has announced it will invest one billion ((AU)) dollars into its Australian operations over the next five years.
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Tense scenes, ugly threats over proposed pandemic legislation for Victoria from 2021-11-16T09:08:45
Opponents to the bill are concerned about Victoria's Premier and Health Minister having the power to declare a pandemic and with this anger, came violent threats.
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SBS On the Money: The future of cash from 2021-11-16T06:52:55
The RBA is reviewing banknote distribution arrangements as it is revealed the value of banknotes in circulation has doubled since 2010 to around $100bn, so Macquarie Univeristy's Chris Vasantkum...
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New restrictions for Europe as COVID-19 cases surge anew from 2021-11-16T04:34
Europe is yet again struggling with a new wave of coronavirus infections across the continent, and residents are becoming impatient with measures put forward to protect them.
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Portland, Oregon's historic Chinatown falls victim to COVID and racism from 2021-11-16T00:40:25
After a sharp rise in anti-Asian hate crime in Oregon, the Chinese community believes its museum can play an important role in educating the public.
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How starting a small business opens up the world for a teen who's blind from 2021-11-15T22:53:20
Sydney teenager Luca is blind, and he and his family have found starting a small braille business can help open up the world for others like himself.
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UK raises terror level to 'severe' following Liverpool car explosion from 2021-11-15T21:03:51
British police say an explosion in a taxi outside Liverpool Women's Hospital in the northwest of England that killed a man is being treated as a terrorist incident, but the motive remains unclea...
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Dangerous summer predicted as children miss vital swim lessons from 2021-11-15T09:12:40
A new national information campaign aims to avoid drowning tragedies.
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Backlash against Senate inquiry into ABC, SBS complaints handling processes from 2021-11-15T07:49:54
ABC Chair Ita Buttrose has accused the federal government of "political interference".
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Stylish and sustainable fashion countering pollution and waste from 2021-11-15T07:38:14
Every 10 minutes, some six tons of clothing are dumped in Australian rubbish tips. The Federal Government is taking action to cut the amount of fashion waste over the next decade.
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Australia yet to grant a single humanitarian visa for fleeing Afghans from 2021-11-15T07:29:58
A parliamentary inquiry has heard that the Federal Government is yet to issue any of the initial 3,000 humanitarian visas for Afghans fleeing the Taliban.
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QLD opens border to fully vaccinated domestic travellers from 2021-11-15T07:23:48
It comes as Victoria's Coronial inquest into deaths at St Basil's aged care home hear how doctors' warnings were ignored.
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Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated people from 2021-11-15T03:24:48
Under current rules, unvaccinated are already banned from restaurants, hotels and cultural venues unless they can show they have recovered from the disease.
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Australia's 2030 target "fixed" from 2021-11-14T09:29:29
The Federal Government will not budge on setting a more ambitious 2030 target, despite the global climate agreement forged in Glasgow.
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PM apalled by attempt to decapitate Gandhi statue from 2021-11-14T03:42:29
Police are examining CCTV footage after an attempt was made to decapitate a statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Community Centre in Melbourne.
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COP26 agrees climate deal after coal backdown from 2021-11-14T01:56:36
United Nations climate talks in Scotland have ended with a global agreement. But there was last-minute drama as India raised objections to the wording around coal in the agreement.
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The world's first gay boxing championships heads for Sydney from 2021-11-14T01:36
For members of the LGBTIQ+ community, boxing has proven to be a discipline that welcomes everyone regardless of sexuality or gender identity.
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Climate scientists utterly scathing over Australia's climate modelling from 2021-11-13T09:12:07
Climate scientists say Australia is relying on technology that doesn't even exist to try to get Australia to net zero by 2050.
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Talks in Paris to protect youth from 2021-11-12T16:24:21
World leaders are meeting in France at the Paris Peace Forum where it's hoped they'll commit to stronger protections for children online.
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Former South African leader F W De Klerk has died from 2021-11-12T16:21:29
Mr de Klerk was a key figure in South Africa's transition to democracy, and was succeeded by President Nelson Mandela, whose freedom he helped to secure.
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Israel 'wargame' to prepare for new COVID variants from 2021-11-12T13:05:41
India's first COVID-19 vaccine has been cited as effective by a leading medical journal, while Israel is preparing for a worse case variant scenario.
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Change Agents: Carla from Bankstown from 2021-11-12T09:18:29
Creator Ben James hopes Carla can entertain and promote good mental health for everyone, especially LGBTQI+ people.
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New South Wales debates voluntary assisted dying legislation from 2021-11-12T09:15:45
New South Wales is the only remaining state in Australia which is yet to pass voluntary assisted dying laws.
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The Federal Government reveals its plan to achieve net-zero emissions from 2021-11-12T07:49:35
The Coalition claims tens of thousands of new jobs will be created and Australians will be hundreds of dollars better off if the country adopts a 2050 net-zero emissions target.
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China's President strengthens his hold on power from 2021-11-12T07:46:34
Chinese president Xi Jinping has confirmed his status alongside the founding father of the People's Republic of China, Mao Zedong
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Sudan’s coup leader has strengthened his grip on power from 2021-11-12T07:43:30
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was sworn in overnight as the country's leader in the capital Khartoum.
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Queensland on alert after two more COVID cases from 2021-11-12T07:10:48
Queensland's latest cases are a young girl and a woman who are linked to an infection in the Goondiwindi cluster, in the state's south.
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The stigma facing people who have had COVID-19 from 2021-11-12T05:27:24
Australians who have had COVID-19 are finding they're still facing a range of regulatory hurdles once they re-enter the community.
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As APEC looms, Australia's relationship with China remains sour from 2021-11-11T20:39:40
China is warning against the return to a cold war mentality, ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in New Zealand.
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Remembering the sacrifice made by servicemen and women this Remembrance Day from 2021-11-11T20:30:57
Remembrance Day 2021 is the first commemoration since Australia withdrew from Afghanistan and veterans say effects of this war are ongoing.
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Migrant communities are disproportionately vulnerable to scams from 2021-11-11T20:28:16
Over the last year, financial losses to scams have increased by 87 percent to 236 million dollars - and consumers who speak English as a second language are vulnerable.
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US, China agree to boost their climate ambitions from 2021-11-11T17:21:18
Australia may find itself being pushed to set a more ambitious 2030 emissions reduction target by the end of next year
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Australia due to pass the 90 per cent first vaccine dose national milestone from 2021-11-11T15:32:20
Scott Morrison insists he doesn't want to see anti-vaxxers demonised for refusing to get the COVID-19 jab, as Australia edges closer to a major immunisation milestone.
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Israeli medical expert panel recommends COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 from 2021-11-11T15:26:22
Israel could soon join the United States in approving the Pfizer shot for children age 5-11.
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Bushfire survivors disappointed by COP26 targets from 2021-11-11T15:11:14
Bushfire survivors and firefighters from around the globe have pleaded for governments to take a more aggressive approach to lowering emissions.
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Calls for national approach to genetic testing and cancer awareness from 2021-11-11T08:43:02
The benefits of genetic testing in treating and preventing cancer is the focus of a new campaign by Pink Hope.
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PM warned against relying on carbon capture and storage from 2021-11-10T21:00:37
Experts say the controversial carbon capture and storage technology has yet to be proven at scale, and question marks remain over whether it can help drive down Australia’s emissions.
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Drop in number of COVID-19 patients in Victorian hospitals from 2021-11-10T18:14:31
The state recorded 1,003 cases and another 14 people have died with the virus.
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Why this Bruce Lee film has been dubbed in an Aboriginal language from 2021-11-10T17:29:02
Translators hope it will spark new interest in the endangered language.
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European leaders push COVID-19 vaccine booster campaigns from 2021-11-10T13:58:29
Some nations are mandating vaccines, while others are finding creative incentives to push vaccination numbers up.
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PM denies electric vehicles policy backflip from 2021-11-09T19:34:56
The government says technology has changed and it's hoping to get 1.7 million electric cars on the road by the end of this decade. But industry groups issue a warning to Australians.
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Experts warn the Metaverse could create unregulated 'crypto-mayhem' from 2021-11-09T17:59:52
SBS explores the rise of cryptocurrencies and their apparent popularity, and the cross over between them, privacy risk and links to the so-called 'metaverse'.
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Dylan Alcott to retire after the 2022 Australian Open from 2021-11-09T17:05:54
The 30-year-old Victorian is the most successful male quad tennis player of all time. But he says he is most proud of his work off the tennis court, and that job is not done yet.
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Darwin's lockout to end as Victoria records 1069 new COVID-19 cases from 2021-11-09T15:18:14
And Queensland plans to drop restrictions on fully vaccinated people and venues once the 80 per cent vaccination target is achieved.
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Reunions galore as US opens international borders from 2021-11-09T11:41:14
It comes as a Belgian health agency raises concerns that particles in face masks are potentially carcinogenic.
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New scams and what can be done to stop scamming theft from 2021-11-09T09:04:17
There's evidence of increased susceptibility among more Australians including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Final year exams even tougher for some students this year from 2021-11-08T21:14:33
COVID-19 and at-home learning have made 2021 super tough for students sitting their final school exams but for those studying second or third languages, preparing for exams has been even more di...
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PM promotes Hunter region potential for hydrogen from 2021-11-08T08:47
Mr Morrison is refusing to confirm when the government will release modelling that underpins the plan to reach carbon neutrality.
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New study shows benefits of alcohol consumption among older Australians from 2021-11-08T08:14:25
A new study followed the drinking habits of 18,000 people over the age of 70.
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Australian kids under 12 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 next year from 2021-11-08T08:03:35
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says any Australian approval won't be rushed.
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Increase Australia's Afghan refugee intake: humanitarian groups from 2021-11-08T07:34:30
A parliamentary inquiry has heard orphans and widows whose families worked with Australia, remain in hiding in Afghanistan waiting for visas.
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The US opens borders to those who've had WHO-approved vaccines from 2021-11-08T02:49:51
Many nations are experiencing a new surge in COVID-19 infections as the world nears the 250 million infections mark.
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Australian groups unite to break stigma on perinatal mental health from 2021-11-07T09:59:09
Their aim is to break down the stigmas, particularly affecting parents from Indigenous or migrant backgrounds, that prevent many families from reaching out for help.
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Global climate rallies culminate in Glasgow's biggest protest during COP26 from 2021-11-07T08:28:04
The streets outside the COP26 summit in Glasgow have been taken over by an estimated 100,000 people calling for tougher climate action in the biggest protest of the climate conference.
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Thousands rally across Australia and in Glasgow for greater climate action from 2021-11-06T09:45:33
At the United Nations climate conference, activist Greta Thunberg has called the COP26 meeting "a failure" while in Australia protesters want to see the end of coal, oil and gas projects by the ...
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Australia reaches 80 per cent vaccination milestone but some states lag behind from 2021-11-06T07:45:14
While 80 per cent of Australians aged 16 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the rates are significantly lower in Western Australia and Queensland.
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Netball NSW increases uniform options to promote inclusion from 2021-11-06T06:00:23
Netball NSW is changing their uniform guidelines to be more culturally sensitive and gender inclusive in a bid to broaden the sports appeal.
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New hopes for fully vaccinated international students to return to Australia from 2021-11-06T01:30:09
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration has officially recognised two additional vaccines for inoculation against COVID-19 - China's Sinopharmand India's Covaxin. Their approval spells...
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Change Agents: Liesl Yearsley from 2021-11-05T08:15:44
She may be changing the world around us with artificial intelligence and building robots for NASA, but Liesl Yearsley still struggles to attract venture capital - because she's a woman.
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40 countries pledge to phase out coal use - but not Australia from 2021-11-05T07:47:30
Many of the world's biggest CO2 emitters are missing from the list, including Australia, China, the United States, and India.
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Research show HPV vaccine saving thousands of lives from 2021-11-05T07:27:35
Cervical cancer may one day become much rarer as vaccination is shown to be effective in stopping the disease.
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Australia soon to hit 80 per cent of over 16s fully vaccinated from 2021-11-05T05:57:15
Scott Morrison describes the pending milestone as a breakthrough, as states across the country move to reopen their borders - but says more people need to come forward.
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Man charged over alleged abduction of Cleo Smith from 2021-11-05T05:43:39
The WA justice department says the accused abductor is being moved to a maximum security prison in Perth, escorted by special operations officers.
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US Senate stoush over COVID origins boils over from 2021-11-05T02:04:12
It's the latest in a series of clashes between Senator Rand Paul and Dr Anthony Fauci over the origins of the virus that caused the global pandemic.
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State of emergency declared by Ethiopian government from 2021-11-05T00:39
The United Nations says it has evidence to back up human rights violations including possible war crimes from parties to the Tigray conflict.
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Three new COVID cases in Queensland from 2021-11-04T09:15:03
It's been nine days since Queensland last recorded a case of Covid-19 but now the border town of Goondiwindi has recorded three cases.
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SBS On the Money: Why some Christmas presents may not make it under the tree this year from 2021-11-04T07:53:54
The ACCC is warning a global supply chain cruch will make it harder to get some goods from overseas in time for Christmas, while others will become more expensive.
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Child vaccines approved in the US but parts of Europe worsen from 2021-11-04T05:39:30
As the United States begins vaccinating five to 11 year-olds, the World Health Organisation has approved a Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by India.
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CO2 emissions return to near pre-pandemic levels from 2021-11-04T01:35:49
Globally, humanity is on track to increase carbon dioxide emissions in 2022 to pre-pandemic levels and possibly more.
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Does Scott Morrison face more diplomatic turbulence ahead? from 2021-11-03T22:11:42
The PM's agenda has been derailed in spectacular fashion by the French Government again, with claims other allies should not trust Australia.
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Indigenous Australians 'unrepresented' at COP26 from 2021-11-03T21:35:20
Several Indigenous people have paid their own way to travel to Glasgow to ensure the voices of original custodians of the land are heard.
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Aboriginal communities take up the climate challenge from 2021-11-03T08:15:24
As the world addresses the accelerating risk of climate change at COP-26 in Glasgow, the Northern Territory is focusing on remote renewable projects.
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Eastern states are pushing on with reopening and vaccination efforts from 2021-11-03T07:52:16
After several months, Victoria's Covid-19 cases finally appear to be falling, dipping below 1000 for the second day in a row, at 941 new infections.
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SBS On the Money: Are cryptocurrencies now going mainstream? from 2021-11-03T06:52:43
The Commonwealth Bank will become the first bank in Australia to offer customers crypto services. Shaw and Partners' Adam Dawes and UNSW Business School's Eric Lim explains what it means for the...
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Two former top FIFA officials have been charged with fraud from 2021-11-03T06:30:17
The Attorney-General of Swizterland says Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini are accused of misappropriation and participating in criminal mismanagement.
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Missing four-year-old girl Cleo Smith has been found from 2021-11-03T04:17:51
Cleo Smith's rescue came after a widespread search across the state, with police saying a tip-off led them to the house where she was found.
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US approves vaccine for children as firefighters protest against vaccine mandate from 2021-11-03T04:14:42
As the United States approves the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine for five to 11 year-olds, a COVID resurgence in Romania is inundating healthcare services, and the Netherlands are returning to Covid-19...
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Leaders leave Glasgow while experts remain to reach accord on climate action from 2021-11-02T20:38:50
The summit’s host, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, says he’s cautiously optimistic of success.
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PM describes French president's attack as 'slurs and sledges' from 2021-11-02T20:04:38
The Prime Minister says the final decision on submarines was only made just before the AUKUS announcement, and by then, the President wasn't taking his calls.
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How has 'the race that stops the nation' changed? from 2021-11-02T09:10:22
Increasing concern over animal welfare and gambling is leading more Australians to turn away from celebrating Melbourne Cup Day.
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SBS On the Money: RBA says interest rates will rise sooner from 2021-11-02T08:50:47
The RBA admits official interest rates could now rise in 2023 instead of 2024, but the market still believes it'll happen sooner. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Morriss fr...
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Opening date for unvaccinated NSW people pushed back to mid-December from 2021-11-02T05:06:18
Restrictions in NSW for vaccinated people to be lifted weeks earlier on November 8 - but the unvaccinated must wait two weeks longer
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COVID deaths passed five million and international travel kicks in from 2021-11-02T01:50:40
As more countries open up to international travellers, vaccine equity continues to be a problem in Africa and in developing countries.
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Impassioned calls to world leaders to act on climate change from 2021-11-01T22:17:06
The world is facing a climate 'doomsday' says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and it's time to take immediate action.
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Prime Minister denies he lied to France's President Macron from 2021-11-01T14:03:59
Tensions between France and Australia have escalated, following a dramatic exchange with President Emmanuel Macron after his address to the G20.
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WA stays firmly closed despite other states reopening from 2021-11-01T09:53:11
While much of the country is celebrating the return of international travel, it’s a different story in Western Australia, where Premier Mark McGowan has refused to set a date for reopening.
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Coroner says 'lack of resettlement certainty'contributed to refugee's death from 2021-11-01T09:24:34
In 2016, Iranian refugee Omid Masoumali set himself on fire, and died from organ failure two days later in a Brisbane hospital.
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Gladys Berejiklian grilled over text messages from 2021-11-01T09:20:58
ICAC, the New South Wales watchdog is investigating whether the former Premier turned a blind eye to alleged corrupt conduct by Mr Maguire.
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Australia reopens borders to international flights from 2021-11-01T06:45:22
Fully vaccinated Australians are for the first time returning home without having to quarantine as travel restrictions lift for parts of the country.
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G20 leaders make pledges to tackle COVID worldwide from 2021-11-01T03:16:02
As the G20 summit in Rome came to a close, several world leaders expressed their concerns about the pandemic with some pledging to join the international effort to bring the pandemic under contr...
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Scott Morrison appeals to G20 leaders to help identify COVID-19 origins of from 2021-10-31T21:28:37
He's also issued veiled criticism of the WHO, saying a stronger, more independent and transparent body is needed to better respond to future pandemics.
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Fears of an increase in undiagnosed melanoma cases from 2021-10-31T21:24:24
The number of new patients at Australia's leading melanoma institute has dropped to a 12-year low, sparking fears among specialists that COVID lockdowns have deterred patients from undertaking s...
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Thailand urging travellers to return to its shores from 2021-10-31T06:38:27
As Australians prepare to fly overseas again, one country urging travellers to return to its shores is Thailand. It’s reopening its borders to fully-vaccinated Australians and citizens of 45 oth...
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi welcomes the G20 leaders to Rome from 2021-10-31T03:16
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has stressed the importance of multilateralism as he welcomed world leaders to Rome for the first in-person Group of 20 summit since the onset of the pandemic...
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The United States authorises Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children from 2021-10-30T09:32:46
The Food and Drug Administration in the United States has granted emergency use authorisation for children aged five to 11 to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19. But millions m...
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Doctors hope saliva test could revolutionise breast cancer treatment from 2021-10-30T09:08:45
A new UK test that uses saliva to determine a person's risk of developing breast cancer is being trialled internationally.
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Scott Morrison says Australia won't be pressured on coal deadline ahead of COP26 from 2021-10-30T07:45:38
Scott Morrison has arrived in Rome for the G20 - ahead of touting Australia's new commitment to net zero by 2050. But some member nations want the group of twenty to go even further calling for ...
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Victorians will soon be able to buy rapid antigen tests from major supermarkets from 2021-10-30T05:26:43
Victorians will soon be able to buy rapid antigen tests from major supermarkets, as the state readies for its first major events out of lockdown. Meanwhile, there are 236 new local COVID-19 infe...
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Why is Facebook re-branding? from 2021-10-29T10:20:27
The name change comes as the world's largest social media company battles criticisms from politicians and regulators over its market power, algorithmic decisions and the policing of abuses on it...
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Gladys Berejiklian faces ICAC over possible breach of public trust from 2021-10-29T08:44:22
The Independent Commission Against Corruption is examining whether she breached public trust by not disclosing her relationship with then MP for Wagga Wagga, Daryl Maguire.
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Phone call breaks Australia's diplomatic drought with the French from 2021-10-29T08:41:44
It's the first time President Emmanuel Macron and Scott Morrison have spoken since Australia's decision to dump the French submarine deal.
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SBS On the Money: Why Facebook is changing its name from 2021-10-29T06:50:36
Former Facebook Australia CEO Stephen Scheeler explains why Facebook's parent company is changing its name to Meta, plus the latest on the markets.
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Lockdowns made learning even harder for those learning to teach from 2021-10-29T06:16:49
For aspiring teachers, learning to become an educator during the pandemic has been challenging without that crucial face-to-face student interaction.
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Melbourne rejoins the rest of the state of Victoria from 2021-10-29T06:13:54
As restrictions continue to ease, the Government has set aside $180 million to support care for COVID patients in their homes.
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Breach of ministerial standards alleged over children in immigration detention from 2021-10-29T05:54:04
The Tamil community has called for the prime minister to refer himself and senior ministers for investigation into an alleged breach of ministerial standards, over claims all children were out o...
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Big Oil faces grilling in US congressional hearing from 2021-10-29T05:50:17
The bosses of four major oil companies have faced a United States congressional hearing, accused of undermining the country's efforts to tackle climate change.
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Russia, the UK and Germany grapple with record high coronavirus cases again from 2021-10-29T05:46:57
While Russia has imposed restrictions, the UK is easing travel for countries on its "red list".
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COVID booster shots available in Australia from next month from 2021-10-28T07:59:02
Over 75 per cent of Australians aged 16 and over has had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and from November 8 they can get a third shot.
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Australians ponder what the government's net zero by 2050 plan means for them from 2021-10-28T07:54:56
Some regions that have long depended on carbon-heavy industries - like the Illawarra south of Sydney - are already trying to make the shift to a more sustainable future.
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SBS On the Money: Economists bring forward rate hike expectations from 2021-10-28T07:45:18
Hear from ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott as SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves explores the latest thinking about the timing of the RBA's first rate rise in more than 10 years.
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What do anti-corruption organisations do? from 2021-10-28T07:15:54
Recent inquiries into Victorian public servants and former politicians in New South Wales have raised the profile of anti-corruption investigations.
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Controversial government anti-voter fraud bill is introduced from 2021-10-28T07:12:50
Australian voters could be asked to show identification before casting their ballot at the next election under a new bill proposed by the Federal Government.
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Livestock industry sets its own carbon-neutral agenda from 2021-10-28T07:08:09
The Morrison Government has confirmed Australia won't back a pledge to cut methane emissions by 30 per cent over the next decade, so the livestock sector has set its own target.
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Stage gets set for Eurovision: Australia decides from 2021-10-28T06:51:07
The first artists have been revealed who will compete for the opportunity to represent Australia in Italy in 2022.
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How will Australia adapt as it shifts away from its long-held COVID-zero approach? from 2021-10-28T06:30:44
The last of Australia's cities are now out of lockdown, with state and international border reopenings the next milestone in sight.
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COVID-19 infection rates slow in the Americas but some countries still lag far behind from 2021-10-28T05:50:13
The Pan American Health Organisation has reported the continents' death and infection figures are now the lowest in over a year.
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How dangerous is social media for our children? from 2021-10-28T03:25:53
A US congressional hearing called 'Protecting Kids Online' is investigating what social media companies know, and what they are doing about it.
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Is international justice a net that captures the weak but lets the strong go free? from 2021-10-27T21:06:31
It’s 75 years since the judgement at the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg - when twenty four high-ranking Nazis were put on trial. What is the legacy of those trials?
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US lawyers assure court Julian Assange can be ‘safely’ extradited from Britain from 2021-10-27T20:50:39
Julian Assange’s team argues he remains at serious risk of self-harm - and say an American pledge he could serve any sentence in Australia is meaningless.
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What is the government's new net-zero policy, and will it work? from 2021-10-27T09:26:25
After months of internal deliberations and years of Coalition infighting a climate policy has been settled, for Scott Morrison to take to COP26 in Glasgow.
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Inquiry looks at victims' experiences of crime to improve justice system from 2021-10-27T07:15:58
A new inquiry is inviting victims of crime who have struggled to navigate the justice system in Victoria to share their experiences.
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Skiers mark 100 days to Beijing Winter Olympics from 2021-10-27T07:12:46
Australian athletes are preparing to head overseas as they chase the cold weather for preparations ahead of the Beijing Winter Games.
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SBS On the Money: How rising inflation will force interest rates higher and sooner from 2021-10-27T07:09:16
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Capital's Diana Mousina and Credit Suisse's Mike Jenneke about what today's inflation data means for consumer prices, interest rates and the ...
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Daniel Andrews rules out unvaccinated players at the Australian Open from 2021-10-27T07:05:31
Noval Djokovic has refused to say if he's vaccinated and has campaigned against mandatory vaccinations on the tennis circuit.
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Health systems under critical strain from COVID-19 from 2021-10-27T03:38:48
Pressure has become extreme in Afghanistan and Russia, while European hospitals are concerned by the approaching influenza season.
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Half of Afghanistan's population face acute hunger from 2021-10-26T23:02:02
The UN warns of food shortages in Afghanistan as UK defence minister says the fall of Kabul was a political, not a military failure.
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Crown keeps gaming licence in Vic but remains under close scrutiny from 2021-10-26T10:28:05
The inquiry into Crown Resorts has released its final report, giving the casino giant two years and a number of recommendations to help it improve its corporate governance.
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PM to take carbon neutrality by 2050 to climate summit from 2021-10-26T08:44:20
After months of negotiations the final Coalition deal has been revealed for political and scientific scrutiny.
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Vaccination gap for people with low English language proficiency is closing from 2021-10-26T08:18:59
Removing barriers to the COVID-19 vaccination program remains a key focus in communities where vaccination rates are lagging behind the overall figures.
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The US and Venezuela lift major COVID restrictions from 2021-10-26T03:25:29
The world is just five months away from living amid a pandemic for two years, and some countries are finally easing major restrictions for a sense of normality.
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Sudan's prime minister and other leaders have been arrested in a military coup from 2021-10-26T02:28:21
Sudan's military has seized power, dissolving the transitional government hours after troops arrested prime minister Abdalla Hamdok and other senior officials.
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Mexico's decision to decriminalise abortion sees powerful opposition from 2021-10-25T20:51:26
The decriminalisation of abortion comes after many years of campaigning and calls for change by women’s rights and reproductive health groups in Mexico.
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Nationals secure extra Cabinet spot in return for climate compliance from 2021-10-25T08:48:01
After years of politically deadly internal division, the Coalition has finally come to an agreed position on combating climate change.
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COVID, regional cooperation heading agenda at ASEAN summit from 2021-10-25T08:22:53
Brunei is hosting the annual ASEAN summit virtually, with three days of meetings to be held by video due to ongoing coronavirus concerns.
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NSW students return to campus but some of their teachers remain unvaccinated from 2021-10-25T07:54:02
Teachers had been given until the 8th of November to be fully vaccinated but with the return-to-school date brought forward, some are still not protected.
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SBS On the Money: Government helps Telstra buy Pacific telco assets from 2021-10-25T07:18
The government is assisting Telstra to buy Pacific infrastructure assets, but is it a move to stop China from expanding it's reach? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Telstra CEO A...
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COVID-19 flares up in China from 2021-10-25T05:25:11
China has been quick to increase restrictions on movement in the run-up to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in February.
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Nationals back net zero 2050 target with safeguards from 2021-10-24T10:08:33
It's a major breakthrough for Scott Morrison, ahead of his appearance at the crucial United Nationals global climate summit in Glasgow.
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Regional NSW prepares for reopening and tourism from 2021-10-24T07:01:21
But many people are nervous, with fears travelling Sydneysiders could put vulnerable regional populations at risk.
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New vaccine campaign launches as Victoria eases more restrictions from 2021-10-24T03:24:06
The Federal Government's new ad targets the remaining pockets of the population who are unvaccinated against COVID-19.
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The world waits for climate pledges from 2021-10-23T22:02:14
This time next week, world leaders will be arriving in Glasgow for the COP 26 climate summit, a pivotal moment for the health of the planet.
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Calls for film set safety review following US shooting tragedy from 2021-10-23T08:49:03
US Court documents show actor Alec Baldwin was told the gun he fired was safe. It was not.
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Melbourne marks its first weekend out of lockdown from 2021-10-23T05:30:49
The Victorian capital exited its sixth and final lockdown as Queensland launches a vaccination blitz.
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EU leaders bid farewell to Merkel at summit from 2021-10-23T03:39:09
The summit was her 107th as Germany’s chancellor, and likely her last as she prepares to depart office.
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New guidelines for legal workplaces to improve cultural diversity from 2021-10-23T02:03:21
While it's hoped it will help to make the profession to become more inclusive and representative of Australian society, lawyers from diverse cultural backgrounds say it's just part of the soluti...
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Families of Beirut blast victims call on Australia to help get international probe from 2021-10-22T22:05:57
The families of those killed say they now fear for their own safety, amid violent protests in Lebanon against the investigation and mounting political interference in the probe.
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Education minister's concerns over draft national curriculum draw criticism from 2021-10-22T09:37:54
Alan Tudge says elements of the draft national school curriculum would paint a negative view of Western history but First Nations educators, among others, see it differently.
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ICAC investigates possible breach of public trust by Berejiklian from 2021-10-22T08:08:19
A corruption inquiry is examining whether former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian breached public trust by supporting two projects proposed by her then secret boyfriend, the former member for Wagg...
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SBS On the Money: How the flying experience will change from 2021-10-22T07:25:24
Aviation expert Trevor Jensen tells how flying internationally will be different as Qantas brings forward more flight schedules with Australia's border restrictions continuing to ease.
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Australian makes the world's top ten teacher shortlist from 2021-10-22T07:18:56
The prestigious Global Teacher Prize has finalised its top ten teachers from around the globe - and one of them is from Australia.
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Is emergence from lockdown an ideal time to expand a business? from 2021-10-22T05:18:59
Small Business Secrets meets a man who may be Australia’s most optimistic restaurateur.
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Melbourne emerges from lockdown from 2021-10-22T05:15:26
Midnight celebrations kicked off the end of the city's record-breaking pandemic restrictions.
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Police officer who shot Australian woman sentenced to 57 months in jail from 2021-10-22T05:12:22
A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Australian woman after she called 9-1-1 to report a possible rape behind her home has been sentenced on a lesser charge after his ...
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G20 countries ordered to fulfill their COVID-19 vaccine sharing responsibilities from 2021-10-22T02:32:48
The WHO's ambassador for Global Health Financing Gordon Brown says if vaccines are not transferred quickly, they will expire and potentially be wasted.
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NZ, UK agree to trade deal from 2021-10-21T23:49:14
It comes only months after a similar British agreement with Australia as the UK pivots away from its reliance on commerce with the European Union.
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Government under fire over unprecedented decision to block Porter inquiry from 2021-10-21T09:16:10
The former Attorney-General took anonymous donations to help fund his defamation action, and says he doesn't know who gave him the money.
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The haircut that helped hit the big time: Shafali Verma from 2021-10-21T08:53:47
At just 17 years of age Shafali Verma is a cricket star on the rise.
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Australia facing increasing diplomatic pressure over climate inaction from 2021-10-21T08:28:35
One of America's top diplomats is warning that simply committing to net zero by 2050 at COP26 may not be enough.
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Home or office - where do people perform at their best? from 2021-10-21T07:51:22
As millions of people across Australia prepare to return to the office, new research from Macquarie University shows where workers perform at their best - and their worst.
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Melbourne emerges from lockdown - again - despite high COVID case numbers from 2021-10-21T07:48:07
Melbourne's latest lockdown ends at midnight with Victoria reaching its 70 per cent double dose vaccination target.
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SBS On the Money: Supermarkets mandating staff vaccinations from 2021-10-21T07:44:03
Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci speaks about why the retailer is asking its staff to get fully vaccinated, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Marcus Today Portofilo Manager Henry...
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UK is warned to brace for a surge in coronavirus cases from 2021-10-21T02:55:05
Top health officials are warning that Britain's health system risks being overwhelmed unless more measures are introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Shooter pleads guilty to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre from 2021-10-21T02:52:16
The man who killed 17 people in a Valentine's Day massacre in 2018 at a Florida high school has pleaded guilty in a United States court.
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Family claim Taliban murdered a man because of his work with Australia from 2021-10-20T20:21:55
Labor’s foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong says concerns around the safety of Afghans spoke to the need for more to be done to secure their safety.
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Doctors fear Australians with osteoporosis are not getting diagnosed from 2021-10-20T10:36:36
A survey of 88,000 Australians has found nearly 40% are at risk of developing osteoporosis, and it’s not just affecting the elderly.
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How do coal mining-reliant towns view a phased-down fossil fuel future? from 2021-10-20T09:58:12
Fossil fuels will be a major theme of the COP-26 conference in Glasgow, and Australia's reliance on coal is likely to be scrutinised.
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Pandemic panic-buying has hindered food provision to needy Australians from 2021-10-20T07:41:14
Foodbank Australia's annual Hunger Report has found one in six adults in Australia hasn't had enough to eat in the last year.
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Australia reaches 70% vaccination target from 2021-10-20T07:37:28
It means Australia can move to the next stage of its re-opening plan as each state and territory reaches the 70 per cent target.
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Delta variant continues to infect thousands in poorer countries from 2021-10-20T04:17:09
Those governments now have to make the decision to either remain locked down or open up.
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Denmark's ambitious plans to tackle climate change from 2021-10-19T22:20:45
The island of Samsø produces more renewable energy from wind turbines than it uses, and its residents are adopting all kinds of new technology
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As UK pushes for tougher climate targets, it's also planning a new coal mine from 2021-10-19T22:16:09
A few hours' drive south of the COP26 summit, in the English town of Whitehaven, plans are being considered to build a new deep coal mine - the UK’s first in 30 years.
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Cover-up claims remain 20 years after 353 asylum seekers drowned from 2021-10-19T08:41:59
Two decades ago hundreds of asylum seekers drowned after a small boat, the SIEV-X, sank trying to reach Australia from Indonesia.
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Coalition climate policy talks drag on from 2021-10-19T08:38:40
The Deputy Prime Minister has committed to deliver a Nationals policy position by the end of the week, just days before the Prime Minister's departure for the Glasgow talks.
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Queensland likely to open up early from 2021-10-19T08:34:12
And Victoria reports 1,749 new local COVID-19 cases amid a new push to vaccinate vulnerable people.
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Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has died from 2021-10-19T03:18:54
Colin Powell, who served Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace, has died at the age of 84.
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Western nations aim to ramp up vaccine exports from 2021-10-19T01:01:14
47.6% of the world population has had at least one dose of the vaccine - but there is a sharp contrast with low-income nations.
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Naked photo-shoot highlights shrinking Dead Sea from 2021-10-18T22:31:08
A photography project and protest at the Dead Sea has received a lot of attention because of what the participants were wearing – which was nothing.
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Kenya's nomadic cultures threatened by climate change from 2021-10-18T22:19:59
Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns caused by climate change are forcing Kenyans to abandon traditional nomadism for crop farming.
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Juukan Gorge report calls for reforms to cultural heritage laws from 2021-10-18T08:51:49
Rio Tinto was widely condemned after it was legally allowed to blow up the 46,000-year-old caves in May 2020.
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Coalition showdown as government tackles climate policy behind closed doors from 2021-10-18T08:07:24
The Nationals are yet to endorse a target of net zero by 2050. The Prime Minister wants to take that pledge to the Glasgow summit.
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One person is displaced every second by our warming planet. Where will they go? from 2021-10-18T07:30:16
Climate refugees - who will find protection in a warming world, and how? SBS explores international policy making as experts warn climate stakes are too high to fail.
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Queensland's borders to reopen as southern Tasmania exits lockdown from 2021-10-18T07:12:40
Victoria has reported 1,903 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, as it prepares for an early exit from its lockdown. And thousands of children have gone back to school in New So...
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Texas vaccine mandate ban worries health officials from 2021-10-18T01:01:26
United States infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is disappointed in Governor Greg Abbott's latest move to ban vaccine mandates in the state of Texas.
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Pope reacts to deadly attacks - 'violence is a defeat for all' from 2021-10-17T21:51:11
Pope Francis has condemned last week's deadly attacks in Norway, Afghanistan and Britain, expressing closeness to the families of victims.
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Sydney al fresco dining soon coming to Melbourne from 2021-10-17T10:01:07
Stay-at-home orders to end in Melbourne, the world's most locked down city.
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PNG's cricketers overcome tragedy to pursue World Cup glory from 2021-10-17T02:39:36
Three players from Papua New Guinea's cricket team have been impacted by COVID-19 in the worst possible way.
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The challenge of bringing up 'COVID babies' from 2021-10-17T01:59:15
For new mums, navigating parenthood alone during the pandemic has been a difficult experience, particularly for those with no family connections in Australia.
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New South Wales reaches 80 per cent double dose vaccination target from 2021-10-16T09:55:56
Restrictions will further ease on Monday in New South Wales after the state reached its 80 per cent target.
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Stabbing murder of British MP declared a terrorist incident by police from 2021-10-16T03:07:34
Police in the UK have declared the stabbing murder of British MP Sir David Amess a terrorist incident. The 69 year old was attacked during a meeting with his constituents.
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Change Agents: Rhonda Collard-Spratt from 2021-10-15T09:28:28
Yamatji-Noongar story-teller Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt is re-imagining ancient Aboriginal stories for a new generation.
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PM confirms COP26 attendance from 2021-10-15T09:21:30
After weeks of speculation over whether the Prime Minister will go to the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow next month, Scott Morrison has confirmed he will attend.
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Quarantine-free international travel is returning to Australia from 2021-10-15T08:46:21
The New South Wales Premier says anyone, from any country, can fly into the state from November 1, so long as they are vaccinated.
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SBS On the Money: What happens to airfares as NSW lifts hotel quarantine? from 2021-10-15T08:07:52
NSW is opening its international border earlier, allowing fully vaccinated Australians to fly into Sydney quarantine free, so what does that mean for prices? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves...
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A gay Iraqi man wants to know why he has been in immigration detention since 2012 from 2021-10-15T08:03:48
Abdul's lawyer says the immigration department doesn't seem to believe he is truly gay, but says if he returns to Iraq he could be killed by armed militias.
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The First Nations business that's changing attitudes to alcohol from 2021-10-15T07:55:36
Small Business Secrets meets Clinton Schultz, a Gamiliaraay man living on Queensland's Gold Coast, who runs a craft brewery called SOBAH.
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Labor urges Federal Government to declare right-wing extremist groups as terrorists from 2021-10-15T04:43:14
The easing of international travel restrictions is on the horizon and with it, according to Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews, increasing risks of a domestic terrorist attack.
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Vaccine uncertainty halts pandemic progress from 2021-10-15T04:40:44
New modelling shows that Covid-19 cases in Africa are going largely undetected, because of a lack of testing.
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Clashes in Beirut over judicial inquiry from 2021-10-15T04:38:05
Six people have died in gun battles in Lebanon over clashes about a judicial probe into last year's big explosion in Beirut.
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NRL Legend Norm Provan has died aged 88 from 2021-10-14T09:18:44
Provan was an integral part of one of the greatest dynasties in sport, playing in 10 of St George's 11 consecutive premiership triumphs.
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As airline life gets set to return to normal - are there enough pilots? from 2021-10-14T08:45:28
Finding enough pilots who are able to get back in the skies relatively quickly if there's a surge in demand could be a major challenge.
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Bali welcomes back foreign tourists from 2021-10-14T08:26:08
The Indonesian government is allowing travellers from certain countries to fly in to the tourist hotspot, in a bid to revive its shattered economy.
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What is 'Green Hydrogen'? from 2021-10-14T08:21:55
Andrew Forrest has announced ambitious investments in green hydrogen, partnering with the New South Wales and Queenlands Governments.
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Businesses under pressure due to a chronic staff shortage from 2021-10-14T08:02:41
Staff shortages are hindering many businesses from taking full advantage of the easing of restrictions as the economy opens up.
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SBS On the Money: The true state of Australia's jobless market from 2021-10-14T07:36:11
138,000 jobs were lost in September but the unemployment rate only rose slightly to 4.6 per cent, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Sarah Hunter from BIS Oxford Economics to un...
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Victoria reports highest number of daily COVID cases ever from 2021-10-14T07:25:13
Health minister James Merlino says there has been a significant jump in the number of people with the virus which may have come as a surprise to many Victorians.
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Pandemic hits international transportation from 2021-10-14T02:50
Consumers in the United States have been warned they should be aware about the impacts of the disruptions on Christmas shopping.
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WHO to dig deeper into COVID origins from 2021-10-14T02:47
The UN's health agency is turning its attention to deeper investigations into the beginnings of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Australia profiting from weapons sales to Africa from 2021-10-13T22:04:47
As the government aims to cash in on the market for military hardware, campaigners are urging it to take a closer look at some of its customers.
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Payments with QR code to come from 2021-10-13T07:45:27
We find out how the payments system is changing, with shoppers soon to be given the option to scan a QR code to pay, plus the latest on the markets.
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Many shareholders are using AGMs to demand action on climate change from 2021-10-13T07:39:23
AGM season is underway, giving shareholders a chance to vote on critical issues - but for a second year, the pandemic has forced them online.
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Australia to develop lunar rover for NASA from 2021-10-13T07:22:33
Australia is looking to join a new era in space exploration as scientists hope to establish sustainable human presence on the moon.
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Australia calls for support for the people of Afghanistan from 2021-10-13T03:03:18
Prime Minister Scott Morrison attended a virtual summit, and is urging G20 leaders to maintain diplomatic pressure on the Taliban to uphold its commitments.
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Report finds UK government's initial COVID response cost thousands of lives from 2021-10-13T03:00:42
The MP inquiry says government ministers failed to question their scientific advisers and a dangerous mentality took hold where ministers felt pressured to conform.
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Afghan Australians' concerns grow for loved ones in Afghanistan from 2021-10-12T09:14:16
More than 100,000 Afghan nationals have applied for humanitarian visas, attempting to flee to Australia following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August.
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Prince Charles keen to see world leaders at COP26 - including Scott Morrison from 2021-10-12T08:31:07
SBS News understands that the Prime Minister has now added his name to the list of over 100 world leaders.
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SBS On the Money: Is Australia ready for another domestic airline? from 2021-10-12T07:50:16
Low cost carrier Bonza is planning to hit the Australian skies by the middle of next year, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks wtih Bonza CEO Tim Jordan and airline conultant Trevor J...
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US Navy engineer accused of trying to sell nuclear secrets from 2021-10-12T06:18:21
Jonathan Toebbe allegedly thought he was selling secrets to a foreign power - but in fact he was talking to an undercover FBI agent
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Trade Minister Dan Tehan talks to SBS from 2021-10-12T06:15:41
SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson talks to Trade Minister Dan Tehan about his European trip, trade, France and COVID intellectual property.
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A senior army defector gives first interview about life in North Korea from 2021-10-12T05:59:20
A former senior military officer, who spent 30 years working his way to the highest ranks of North Korea's powerful spy agencies, tells his story.
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Protests greet US Indigenous People's Day from 2021-10-12T03:45:51
Native Americans have campaigned for years for local and national days in recognition of the country's Indigenous people and President Biden's official declaration caught many by surprise.
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Australia's first dose vaccine administration is rising from 2021-10-12T03:42:11
As fully vaccinated residents in New South Wales venture out of their homes, Victoria becomes the only state in the country counting new COVID-19 cases in the thousands.
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Two lifejackets for some, none for others: booster shots for at-risk people only says WHO from 2021-10-12T03:39:04
The World Health Organisation says people with compromised immune systems only should have an extra COVID-19 vaccine dose due to their higher risk.
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Lacklustre turnout for Iraqi election from 2021-10-11T09:03:59
Counting is underway in Iraq after a parliamentary election marked by widespread disillusion and voter apathy.
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Lockdown restrictions ease for fully vaccinated New South Wales residents from 2021-10-11T08:44:13
There were no fireworks but there was an atmosphere of elation and excitement as businesses reopened to mark the end of Sydney's lockdown.
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Coalition enters intense negotiations on climate policy. from 2021-10-11T08:24:46
The Prime Minister has emerged from self-quarantine at the Lodge in Canberra to enter intense negotiations on climate policy with the junior Coalition partner, the Nationals.
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SBS On the Money: Reopening NSW economy and the markets from 2021-10-11T07:35:11
Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Deloitte Access Economics Chief Economist Chris Richardson about how the reopening NSW economy will add to national growth.
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The Ashes cricket series gets closer to going ahead from 2021-10-11T07:32:32
One of the oldest rivalries in world sport is to be renewed this December, after the Ashes tour was given the conditional green light to go ahead.
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Doctors urge pregnant women to get vaccinated from 2021-10-11T07:27:52
With vaccination rates rapidly rising across the country, healthcare professionals are calling on expectant mothers to do what they can to minimise risks.
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CSIRO produces guide to help protect from future bushfires from 2021-10-11T03:35:19
Australia's national science agency is encouraging anyone concerned about the risk of bushfire to consult a new guide, which aims to better protect people from bushfires
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Canada's vaccine mandate deadline approaches from 2021-10-11T03:27:31
It comes as the global death toll from COVID-19 nears five million, and governments globally are pushing ahead with vaccinations.
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Business owners across New South Wales prepare to reopen as lockdown ends from 2021-10-10T09:54:15
Business owners across New South Wales prepare to reopen as the state emerges from lockdown on Monday.
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Movie magic returns to cinemas from 2021-10-10T01:53:16
As New South Wales prepares to leave lockdown, cinemas in the state are hoping to make the most of the economic boom, after a lean winter.
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European floods show need for tough action on climate change from 2021-10-10T01:51:05
Ahead of COP 26, scientists say extreme weather events, like July’s deadly flooding across Western Europe, are a vivid reminder of why tougher climate action is needed now.
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Vic health system under pressure from 2021-10-09T10:29:46
Victoria has recorded another record for daily case numbers with 1965 new infections and five COVID-19 deaths.
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Journalists awarded Nobel Peace Prize from 2021-10-09T07:04:51
The two reporters awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize say they hope the award will highlight the importance of freedom of speech and the press.
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What will be the mental ill health legacy left by the pandemic? from 2021-10-09T01:19:43
Some who’ve experienced international health emergencies are warning post-pandemic anxiety can last for years.
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Change Agents: Wyndam Lake from 2021-10-08T09:33:21
21 year old Wyndam Lake is breaking generational narratives, and empowering others in his community to do the same.
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Australia's off-shore processing of refugees in PNG ends in December from 2021-10-06T08:28:53
The Australian and Papua New Guinea governments have agreed to end eight years of off-shore processing in PNG in December.
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Victoria eases border restrictions from 2021-10-06T07:54:42
Victoria has recorded more than 1,400 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths, as the government announces an easing of border restrictions.
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SBS On the Money: Why it will be harder to get a home loan from 2021-10-06T07:16:13
The banking regulator has lifted the interest rate buffer banks need to apply to approve new home loans. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Senior Economist Felicity Emmett and...
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Crude oil spills onto famous California beaches from 2021-10-06T06:20:16
Officials in California believe a ship's anchor might have caused a major oil spill that has fouled beaches in the state's Orange County.
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Top UK diplomat still hopes Scott Morrison will go to COP 26 climate conference from 2021-10-06T05:18:06
The UK High Commissioner to Australia, Victoria Treadell, tells SBS's Pablo Vinales she remains hopeful the Prime Minister will go to Glasgow and make stronger 2030 carbon reduction commitments....
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PM bulletin October 6 2021 from 2021-10-06T04:58:41
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole becomes leader of the New South Wales Nationals, Another COVID-19 death recorded in New Zealand, And in tennis, World number one Ash Barty starts prepari...
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Facebook whistleblower calls for regulation of the social media giant from 2021-10-06T03:39:47
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has told US politicians that the social media giant fuels division, harms children and urgently needs to be regulated.
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Clashes between anti-vaccine protesters and police continue in Slovenia from 2021-10-06T03:36
Protests erupt for the third time in a month in Slovenia's capital, on the eve of a major European Union summit.
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UNICEF raises concerns about the mental health of a generation from 2021-10-05T09:58:33
A new report by UNICEF says the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg for young people, which experts say has been ignored for too long.
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How anxious are you as Australia starts to open up? from 2021-10-05T07:42:11
While freedoms are welcomed by the wider community, many are also experiencing levels of so-called reopening anxiety.
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Victoria has posted a new national record of new COVID cases from 2021-10-05T07:22
Victoria's new cases, confirmed by the Department of Health on Tuesday, marks the highest daily tally of any Australian state or territory since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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SBS On the Money: Outage hits Facebook's reputation from 2021-10-05T06:58:56
Facebook's outage has the potential to rip around US$100m from the company's earnings, so amid a string of controversies, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alex Pollak from Loftus...
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Dominic Perrottet takes over as NSW state premier from 2021-10-05T06:49:21
The 39 year old father of six has promised to be a 'families' Premier, pledging to get students back to school as soon as possible.
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A new generation of Aboriginal Rangers learns traditional cultural burning practices from 2021-10-05T06:24:20
Land returns from the Tasmanian state government and private landholders has meant Rangers are able to bring fire back to their Country.
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Nations start to open up as vaccination numbers increase from 2021-10-05T06:17:36
In New York, a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for teachers and other staff members took effect on Monday in the city's sprawling public school system.
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SBS embarks on a review of its multilingual services from 2021-10-04T19:47:57
SBS has launched a six-week public consultation period to get feedback on what selection criteria should be used in the make-up of SBS language services.
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Pandora Papers reveal financial dealings of the world's wealthiest. from 2021-10-04T09:13:28
Some 35 current and former world leaders, and more than 300 public officials, are featured in files from offshore financial companies.
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Why some restaurants want to reopen - but some are less enthusiastic from 2021-10-04T06:48:47
Sydney restaurants are preparing for a rush of diners as lockdown restriction ease - but not all owners are racing to reopen.
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SBS On the Money: Travel stocks soar amid reopening borders from 2021-10-04T06:45:23
Investors flock to travel stocks as international travel restrictions soon ease, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Evan Lucas from InvestSMART to find out what next for the mar...
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Students test positive ahead of annual state-wide test from 2021-10-04T06:40:37
VCE students from COVID-19 hotspots are among Victoria's new cases meaning alternative arrangements will have to be made for them to sit the General Achievement Test.
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Is pandemic modelling a crystal ball, foretelling the future? from 2021-10-04T06:37:16
Infectious disease and vaccine modelling has been vital in informing governments how to shape their coronavirus response.
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Memorial in Lampedusa marks 2013 mass drowning as migrants continue to risk their lives from 2021-10-04T04:07:07
Dozens have gathered on the Italian island to remember the 368 migrants who drowned when their vessel capsized in 2013.
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Russia struggles to curb new COVID surge from 2021-10-04T04:04:02
It comes as the UK Prime Minister promises a considerably better Christmas than 2020 and Israel faces opposition to its COVID Green Pass certificates.
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Intensive care nurses issue emotional plea for vaccination uptake from 2021-10-03T08:59:16
Intensive care nurses have issued an emotional plea for Victorians to get vaccinated as the state records another 1000-plus day of new COVID-19 cases.
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Who will replace Gladys Berejiklian next Tuesday? from 2021-10-02T09:32:29
At least four people are jockeying to become the next Premier of New South Wales after Gladys Berejiklian announced she would quit and leave the parliament.
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Change Agents: Kirsty Neilson and Grace Tame from 2021-10-01T11:04:46
An artist and the 2021 Australian of the Year are inspiring change through their shared platforms of advocacy and art.
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NSW Premier resigns after ICAC announces investigation from 2021-10-01T10:59:51
The state's anti-corruption monitoring service is to investigate Gladys Berejiklian for breach of public trust.
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Schools prepare classrooms with COVID-safe measures from 2021-10-01T10:03:36
Students across Australia are poised to begin Term 4 but for many, it’s still a matter of weeks before they can enter the schoolyard.
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Moves afoot to curb surging property market from 2021-10-01T10:00:19
It is looking increasingly likely that Australian banks will be making it harder to get a loan to help ease growth in the property market.
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International travel ban due to lift in November from 2021-10-01T09:36:31
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the end of the travel ban will be some time next month once states and territories have reached an 80 per cent full vaccination rate.
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SBS On the Money: Annual house prices surge the most in 32 years from 2021-10-01T07:41:04
Annual national house prices rose the most since 1989, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with CoreLogic's Tim Lawless to find out what now for the sector, amid calls for tighter len...
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Major protest against attempted military coup in Sudan from 2021-10-01T04:12:17
Thousands of Sudanese rallied in Khartoum to demand an exclusively civilian transitional government, accusing the generals now in power of derailing its transition to democracy.
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Restrictions lifted in Cuba with 90 percent vaccinated from 2021-10-01T03:20:54
Beaches and recreation centres have reopened in Cuba's capita, Havana, with 90 per cent vaccinated against coronavirus and the number of new cases declining.
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Facebook accused of knowing about harmful effects on children from 2021-09-30T21:57:21
US Senator Richard Blumenthal accuses Facebook of exploiting young users for its own profits with its plans for a youth-version of the photo sharing app Instagram.
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Concerns lockdowns may affect Type 2 diabetes among young people from 2021-09-30T21:54:09
Experts say lockdowns can increase a person's chances of developing Type 2 diabetes, amid unprecedented levels of stay-at-home orders and restricted activity.
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Vaccine gap for Indigenous Australians continues to widen from 2021-09-30T10:28:25
Less than 30% of Indigenous Australians are fully vaccinated, compared to more than 50% for non-Indigenous people, and it’s a disparity that's growing.
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YouTube takes its strongest anti-vax action yet from 2021-09-30T09:04:17
The world' largest video hosting site has announced a sweeping ban on any anti-vaccination content across the platform.
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Sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in Victoria blamed on illegal grand final parties from 2021-09-30T08:18:19
At 1,438, the new case numbers in Victoria are a sharp rise from 950 on Wednesday and 867 the day before.
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SBS On the Money: ASX has best day so far this year from 2021-09-30T07:41:31
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alex Pikoulas from Harper Bernays to find out why the sharemarket had its best one day gain so far this year, following a tumultuous month.
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US military officials testify at House Armed Services Committee on 'disastrous strategic failure' in Afghanistan from 2021-09-30T02:36:56
High-ranking military officials have spoken of the lead-up to the US troop withdrawal, the rapid Taliban takeover and the deadly evacuation that followed.
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Mexico's Indigenous peoples fight for the life of the Colorado river from 2021-09-30T02:16:58
The Colorado River, which is over 2000 kilometres long, now dries out long before it reaches the sea thanks to a 1940s treaty with the United States.
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PM under pressure over climate goals from 2021-09-29T22:06:23
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged Scott Morrison to attend the crucial global climate conference in Glasgow, saying 'history is made by those who turn up'.
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New figures reveal more ADF suicides than previously thought from 2021-09-29T10:32:50
The latest figures provide a better insight into the scope of suicide in the military ahead of a Royal Commission.
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Concern over federal government withdrawal of COVID disaster payments from 2021-09-29T10:05:08
More than a million people in NSW, the ACT and Victoria stand to lose COVID-19 disaster payments in the next few weeks as the emergency payments phase out.
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Thousands of healthcare workers due to go on unpaid leave under vaccine mandate from 2021-09-29T07:55:38
Time has run out for 140,000 healthcare workers in NSW to get vaccinated - and deadlines approach in other states too.
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SBS On the Money: Tighter lending rules to come? from 2021-09-29T07:39:38
The Council of Financial Regulators has discussed tighter lending rules as borrowers take on more debt, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Judo Bank Economic Adviser Warren Hoga...
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Migrant crisis on the Belarus borders with Europe from 2021-09-29T04:11:53
Poland is seeking an extension of the state of emergency on the Belarus border as the number of migrants coming from Belarus is increasing.
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NSW Labor says COVID-19 relief payments must stay from 2021-09-29T04:04:28
NSW Labor's Small Business and Multiculturalism spokesman, Stephen Kamper, tells Greg Dyett why now is not the time to withdraw federal or state government COVID-19 relief payments.
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EU truck drivers unimpressed by UK invitation to help ease fuel crisis from 2021-09-29T02:26:53
The UK has offered short-term visas to European truck drivers to get supplies moving again - but there's little enthusiasm after Brexit.
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Governments worldwide look to sustained management of COVID from 2021-09-29T01:43:53
Psychologist appointments in France will be funded by the government starting next year, amid growing awareness and concern about the importance of mental health.
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Pakistan cricket fans hope Australia will still tour in 2022 from 2021-09-28T21:47:57
Late withdrawals by NZ, England bode ill for the cricket-loving nation in re-establishing visiting tours.
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Heart attack still the number one killer of Australians from 2021-09-28T21:44:18
Heart disease is responsible for a quarter of all deaths and new data shows more than half of all adult Australians have three or more of the risk factors that cause heart disease.
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Albania offers safe haven to Afghan refugees from 2021-09-28T21:40:21
just weeks ago after Afghan families fled for their lives from Kabul, they are offered refuge in an Albanian seaside resort.
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AUKUS deal raises concerns among regional neighbours from 2021-09-28T13:17:24
Kiribati's President has expressed disappointment over a lack of consultation on the AUKUS deal. President Taneti Maamau says news of a strategic deal between Australia, the United Kingdom and t...
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New COVID-19 cases in Brisbane haven't sparked lockdown - yet from 2021-09-28T09:44
The Queensland government says it's not planning to shift this Sunday's NRL grand final to Townsville despite new COVID cases in Brisbane.
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SBS On the Money: Consumers primed to change spending habits from 2021-09-28T08:01:08
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with EY Chief Economist Jo Masters about the latest retail sales numbers and changing spending habits in a reopening economy; plus Mahjabeen Zaman fro...
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Conditions worsen for displaced people in Afghanistan from 2021-09-28T04:01:43
Hundreds of displaced Afghans fear a life of incrased poverty under the Taliban with conditions deteriorating and prices going up.
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Joe Biden gets third 'booster' COVID inoculation from 2021-09-28T01:48:35
Federal regulators in the US have approved a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine for Americans aged 65 and older while the WHO has expressed its opposition to booster shot programs.
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Music superstar R Kelly convicted of sex trafficking from 2021-09-27T22:54:19
He was one of the music industry's most famous names. For years, numerous allegations of misconduct were ignored - but the MeToo movement changed all that.
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Royal Commission releases damning report into COVID vaccinations for people with disability from 2021-09-27T10:02:29
The Disability Royal Commission says Australia's COVID lockdowns shouldn't ease until all people with disabilities have been vaccinated, or at least offered vaccination. The Commission has relea...
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NSW to begin to emerge from lockdown on 11 October from 2021-09-27T08:43:39
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says that's when it's expected 70 per cent double-dose vaccination will be achieved.
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German parties knuckle down for coalition talks following close-run poll from 2021-09-27T08:22:33
The centre-left Social Democrats have won the biggest share of the vote in Germany's national election, narrowly beating outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's centre-right Union bloc.
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South Australia is set to become the first state to criminalise the use of spit hoods from 2021-09-27T02:12:25
A three year coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal man who died in the custody of Yatala Labour Prison will wrap up this week.
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Researchers examine 'long COVID' from 2021-09-27T01:54:09
In the United Kingdom, researchers are trying to gauge the ongoing internal damage of coronavirus, testing ways to diagnose what they call 'long COVID'.
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Major protest in Tunisia from 2021-09-27T01:07:04
Several hundred protestors rallied in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, to demand the resignation of President Kaïs Saied.
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A child born in 2020 faces up to 24 times more natural disasters than their grandparents did from 2021-09-26T23:55:18
A new report from Save the Children puts a number on how many more climate-induced natural disasters children born today will experience.
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Freedoms at 80 per cent vaccination to be revealed from 2021-09-26T10:08:24
Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists state leaders should reopen borders once 80 per cent of the population is fully vaccinated, allowing families to reunite by Christmas.
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Quad countries vow to maintain freedom in the Indo-Pacific from 2021-09-25T10:19:15
The leaders of the United States, Australia, Japan and India have met at the White House for high level talks, the first face-to-face meeting since the Quad alliance was formed.
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No early election, says PM, I've got work to do from 2021-09-25T02:30:01
Prime Minister Morrison speaks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson in Washington
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The Legacy of Angela Merkel from 2021-09-25T00:10:50
Sunday’s German election will not only decide the next government but will mark the end of an era for the country and the world. Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down after 16 years in power, ...
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Change Agents: Modi Depp from 2021-09-24T10:42:10
Modi Depp is a male belly dancer who has resisted gender stereotypes to become an expert in an ancient dance form.
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Australia could be left behind without net zero commitment: Frydenberg from 2021-09-24T10:39:02
The Treasurer has thrown his support behind the adoption of net zero emissions by 2050, signalling a shift from the government ahead of international climate talks later this year.
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Greens set to play key role in Germany's next government from 2021-09-24T10:34:20
On Sunday 26 September, Germans will cast their ballots in an unpredictable federal election which could see the country take a turn to the political left.
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Lebanon's new government faces unprecedented challenge from 2021-09-24T09:11:07
The endorsement of the 24-member cabinet comes as the country's economic collapse reaches its worst point yet.
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Shrine protester in hospital with COVID-19 from 2021-09-24T07:43:59
It comes as Victoria records 733 new cases and NSW flags a possible return of international students by the year's end.
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Cosmetics for men a billion-dollar opportunity from 2021-09-24T07:40:07
Men are roughly 50 per cent of the population but make-up is still overwhelmingly marketed towards women.
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African leaders call out vaccine inequity from 2021-09-24T04:43:49
COVID-19 vaccine distribution is still a main focus at the UN General Assembly as one European country reaches 85 per cent fully vaccinated.
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The leaders of India, Japan, Australia and the US prepare for the first Quad meeting from 2021-09-24T02:01:07
The Quad summit is covering vaccines for the Pacific region while India and Australia have agreed to announce an interim trade deal very soon.
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How hard will it be for India to switch to renewable energy? from 2021-09-23T22:52:23
India is the world’s third largest emitter of fossil fuels and still relies heavily on coal; millions of jobs depend on it and more coal mines are being constructed.
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New grouping aims to address health inequities highlighted by COVID from 2021-09-23T10:33:48
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted concerns that many Australians don't have the access to healthcare and health information that they should.
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Victoria shatters its COVID-19 daily case record from 2021-09-23T09:03:41
Victoria will still allow residents stranded in New South Wales to return from the end of the month.
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Industrial action further strains under-pressure delivery services from 2021-09-23T09:00:11
Hundreds of StarTrack employees have gone on strike for 24 hours, following industrial action from Toll last month and more expected next week.
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Vaccine stockpiling and new donation pledges: US hosts virtual COVID summit from 2021-09-23T05:32:26
US President Joe Biden calls on world leaders to vaccinate 70 per cent of the world's population against COVID-19 by September next year.
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Scott Morrison meets officials in Washington DC from 2021-09-23T01:50:10
Speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi has thanked Mr Morrison for his leadership at a visit to the U.S. Capitol during his trip to Washington.
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A new era for Germany as it goes to the polls without Merkel from 2021-09-22T21:18:09
German Australians are also casting paper ballots ahead of the poll on Sunday, September 26.
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Authorities warn Victorians to brace for aftershocks following 5.9 quake from 2021-09-22T10:54:37
The magnitude 5.9 quake is the largest in the state's history, but there were no reports of deaths or injuries and structural damage has been described as "minor".
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NSW announces COVID-19 vaccine passport trial from 2021-09-22T08:39:25
It comes as the state reports 1,035 local COVID-19 cases and five deaths.
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SBS On the Money: Evergrande debt deal from 2021-09-22T08:28:58
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett about China's Evergrande debt deal and how the market has reacted; plus Sarah Conte talks with 30% Club Aus...
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Small business complaints about telcos reach three-year high from 2021-09-22T06:25:46
At almost 20,000, the industry ombudsman says that's a rise of 6.6 per cent on last financial year.
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A new world record: Australian women sing 193 countries' national anthems in language from 2021-09-22T06:22:31
It’s taken them nine years to learn them all and they hope it will promote world peace.
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Global economy recovering from pandemic better than expected: OECD from 2021-09-22T05:53:58
The news comes as Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte lectures wealthy nations on the immorality of vaccine inequity.
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PM Scott Morrison meets US President Joe Biden from 2021-09-22T02:53:51
Leaders from Australia and the US have nsignalled their strong global partnership ahead of a bilateral meeting.
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French fury over sub snub could affect free trade agreement from 2021-09-22T02:44:12
The European Union has put the dispute over Australia's cancelled submarine deal with France at the top of its political agenda.
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Which parts of Australia's coast will vanish below rising sea levels? from 2021-09-21T08:28:59
A new interactive map based on IPCC modelling aims to help coastal communities prepare for inevitable sea level rises.
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SBS On the Money: Is Evergrande the next Lehman Brothers? from 2021-09-21T08:24:37
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Hong Kong-based indpendent economist Janu Chan for the latest on the Evergrande saga; plus Robert Talevski from Activus Investment Advisors for h...
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Hundreds march in Melbourne in protests over COVID vaccination from 2021-09-21T08:20:23
Protesters have blocked a Melbourne freeway after Victoria's government said it had little choice but to shut down the state's construction industry due to a spread of the virus in the sector.
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Loneliness, isolation of people with dementia made worse by pandemic from 2021-09-21T04:59:34
A survey by Dementia Australia has found two-thirds of people living with the condition might also experience discrimination.
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Pfizer says its COVID-19 is successful with children from 2021-09-21T03:23:27
Pfizer hopes children will soon have authorised use of their COVID-19 vaccine in the United States, Europe and other countries.
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Germans say they're reluctant to take a leading role on the world stage from 2021-09-21T00:45:23
While Angela Merkel was seen as a giant on the world stage, many German people are reluctant for their country to take a leading role in international politics.
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Australians who helped develop AstraZeneca vaccine appeal to seniors from 2021-09-20T21:19:19
The creators of the AstraZeneca vaccine have issued a plea to Australian seniors, urging them not to ‘wait’ for Pfizer or Moderna jabs as the Delta strain spreads across the country.
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Afghan refugees evacuated from Kabul are ready to begin their new lives from 2021-09-20T21:10:44
Uncertainty remains for many Afghan refugees - with many on short term visas with no clear pathway to permanent resettlement in Australia.
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Pressure piles on Christian Porter to disclose who contributed to legal costs from 2021-09-20T10:29:42
Cabinet Ministers are rallying around former federal Attorney General Christian Porter as he faces calls to resign from parliament.
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Biggest boost to age pension in years 'doesn't amount to much' from 2021-09-20T09:57:02
Pensioners say the increase is just over one dollar extra a day, leaving many of Australia's 2.6 million aged pensioners struggling to pay their bills.
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SBS On the Money: Shares have worst day in almost 7 months from 2021-09-20T09:44:15
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julia Lee from Burman Invest as the sharemarket slumps amid another fall in the iron ore price. Do the miners look attractive now?
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Deaf and hearing-impaired welcome moves to inclusiveness but say more is needed from 2021-09-20T08:36:03
Advocates say Auslan is just another of Australia's many languages and more interpreters are needed.
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Snap lockdown for NSW Cowra region while Victoria's daily case numbers keep growing from 2021-09-20T08:26:52
Victoria's numbers are increasing, with 567 new local cases.
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Relations sour further between Australia and France from 2021-09-20T08:14:01
Relations between Australia and France took a turn for the worse following revelations the new AUKUS security deal would scupper Australia's submarine contract with France.
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There's a rush to distribute vaccine stockpiles from 2021-09-20T02:48:40
US President Joe Biden is expected to develop a plan to transfer 100 million vaccines to poorer countries before they expire.
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Millions owed in COVID fines - but some struggle to pay them from 2021-09-19T22:30:48
Some vulnerable Australians are struggling to cover fines for breaches of public health orders with legal groups calling for an improved system.
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Victoria maps its road out of lockdown from 2021-09-19T11:36:36
Melbourne's lockdown will end once 70 per cent of Victorians aged 16 and over are fully vaccinated.
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Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters arrested in Melbourne after clashing with police from 2021-09-18T11:06:14
More than 230 people have been arrested and 10 police officers injured at a violent anti-lockdown rally in Melbourne.
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Change Agents; Olivia Williams from 2021-09-17T11:15:49
Olivia Williams - a young Koori woman - founded the platform Blak Business to facilitate broader learning and discussion about issues impacting First Nations peoples.
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Hundreds of businesses affected by ditching of French submarine contract from 2021-09-17T11:12:27
Around 500 small to medium businesses were scaling up to supply the French submarine construction company, until the Government cancelled the deal.
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Eighty per cent vaccination rate could see return of international travel to NSW from 2021-09-17T09:36:12
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the government is working on its reopening plans once 80 per cent of people are double-dosed
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SBS On the Money: Iron ore crumbles while China property giant threatens collapse from 2021-09-17T07:43:48
Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Citi's Elizabeth Tian about the latest slump in the iron ore price along with concerns about China's property sector with one of its biggest real est...
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Tasmanian author sees demand on the increase from 2021-09-17T06:47:05
More than 12 months on from Black Lives Matter, booksellers say the enthusiasm for stories about anti-racism hasn’t gone away.
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Report shows pace of climate change not slowed by COVID pandemic from 2021-09-17T06:43:31
The world remains lagging behind in its battle to cut carbon emissions, according to the United Nations - and experts say Australia is lagging behind even further.
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Coronavirus pandemic has changed work forever: Productivity Commission from 2021-09-17T01:37:08
For those people that have begun working more from home, the chances are they'll remain doing so. That's the key finding from a new Productivity Commission report.
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War of words disrupts COVID-safe preparations for UN General Assembly from 2021-09-17T00:11:08
It comes as Cuba becomes the first country in the world to vaccinate children as young as two years old.
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Pandemic travel restrictions feed farm workforce crisis from 2021-09-16T23:27:39
A shortage of seasonal workers means some growers are already destroying spring crops they cannot pick.
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Mixed reactions to nuclear submarine announcement from 2021-09-16T10:07:11
Greens say nuclear subs are 'the worst decision in decades' but Labour's Anthony Albanese says the pact makes sense.
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If you've had COVID - do you still need to get vaccinated? from 2021-09-16T10:04:24
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, ATAGI , recommends people who've had COVID-19 wait up to six months after infection to get vaccinated.
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First vaccination target reached in Melbourne from 2021-09-16T09:21:20
Melburnians will see some Covid lockdown restrictions eased as Victoria is poised to reach its target of 70 per cent first dose vaccination.
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How one new Australian overcame obstacles for his citizenship ceremony from 2021-09-16T09:14:09
27-year-old Fadi Albehnonissan has participated in his citizenship ceremony in the most unlikely of places.
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Gladys Berejiklian interview from 2021-09-16T09:07:32
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaks to SBS World News presenter Janice Petersen
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SBS On the Money: Aussies lose 66 million hours of work in August from 2021-09-16T08:43:07
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jarden Group's Carlos Cacho to explain why the unemployment rate fell, despite a loss of almost 150,000 jobs in August.
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Australia signs nuclear submarine deal with US and UK from 2021-09-16T08:17:33
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has joined United States President Joe Biden, and United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson in announcing a new international security alliance.
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A 'hemispheric surge' of COVID infections in the West from 2021-09-16T01:42:52
World health officials say North and Central America are driving what they're calling a 'hemispheric coronavirus surge'.
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Pressure applied to Federal Government over climate change from 2021-09-15T10:15:53
Farmers, doctors, and global economic leaders are calling on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to lift Australia's game on reducing carbon emissions.
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Could facial recognition technology be the key to quarantining at home? from 2021-09-15T10:13:12
An artificial intelligence expert says he’d prefer to wear an ankle tag that he could hand back at the end of the quarantine rather than see facial recognition used.
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Returning Australians frustrated by quarantine caps from 2021-09-15T08:28:45
Ex-pat Australians are dismayed at the arbitrary nature of the cap on returning visitors, which can cause flight cancellations at very short notice.
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SBS On the Money: OECD says lift GST, review RBA from 2021-09-15T08:24:01
The OECD says the GST rate should rise, unemployment benefits increased, and the RBA reviewed as the economy adjusts to life after COVID, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with OECD...
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One report of cyber crime is made every eight minutes from 2021-09-15T08:07:25
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has received almost 70,000 cybercrime reports, a 13 per cent increase from the last financial year.
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Experts attempt to stop the illegal trade in antiquities from 2021-09-15T07:20:47
UNESCO is holding a summit with experts from around the world to ensure ancient artifacts do not vanish.
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Faith leaders concerned vaccine passports could keep worshippers away from 2021-09-15T00:36:19
Some community and religious organisations say they're opposed to rules that would allow only fully vaccinated people to enter places of worship.
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UK unveils COVID strategy for autumn and winter from 2021-09-15T00:33
It comes as the WHO revises vaccine targets for Africa and Russia's President isolates after staffers test positive to COVID-19.
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Total value of Australian residential dwellings surpasses $8 trillion from 2021-09-14T10:36:13
Australian homes are becoming more expensive - with the average price for a residential dwelling now almost $836,000
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Indigenous communities identified for priority vaccination from 2021-09-14T09:30:52
COVID-19 continues to spread through Indigenous communities, including in Wilcannia in the far west of New South Wales which had another four cases.
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Queensland’s parliament discusses voluntary assisted dying from 2021-09-14T06:50:04
Some diverse communities are calling for the Queensland government to ensure information about VAD is available in easy English and in language.
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'Space Cows': helping Indigenous people look after country from 2021-09-14T06:39:13
Project "Space Cows" will utilise Indigenous knowledge, science, and technology to monitor feral animals in the top end of Australia.
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Donors voice concerns over Taliban rule as UN seeks funds from 2021-09-14T00:54:28
It comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced questions at a congressional hearing over the country's military withdrawal program.
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UK to offer COVID-19 vaccine to all 12- to 15-year-olds from 2021-09-14T00:42:04
And Vietnam is speeding up its vaccination program in an attempt to end lockdown restrictions.
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Kenya's booming industry - writing academic essays for other people from 2021-09-13T12:00
Other countries considering following Australia's lead in banning students from cheating by outsourcing their coursework essays.
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Indigenous-led organisations say they were left out of Government's COVID planning from 2021-09-13T10:15:40
Community Controlled Health Organisations in New South Wales say they've been left out of decision making as part of the State's COVID-19 response.
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Australians warned not to be complacent about the threat of terrorism from 2021-09-13T09:52:59
Home Affairs minister warns pandemic lockdowns lead more religiously and ideologically motivated groups towards the dark web.
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NSW Premier questioned over timing of Sydney lockdown from 2021-09-13T09:50:39
Gladys Berejiklian questioned over whether she was too slow to respond to a super-spreader event blamed for entrenching the Delta outbreak in Sydney's south-west.
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On The Money: Revised takeover offer for Sydney Airport from 2021-09-13T08:52:44
The Sydney Airport board has provisionally recommended a revised takeover offer valuing the business at $32bn, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Daylight Financial Group's Elio...
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Afghan women to study in gender-segregated classes from 2021-09-13T06:30
The world has been waiting to see how Afghanistan's new Taliban government will deal with education in their country - particularly with respect to women.
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England vaccine passport plans ditched ahead of European winter from 2021-09-13T01:25:59
Brazilians are planting trees to honour COVID-19 victims, and South Africa is easing COVID-19 restrictions.
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Australia secures extra Moderna vaccine doses from Europe from 2021-09-12T10:13:11
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the one million additional doses will accelerate the rollout to children aged 12 and above.
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Australia records more than 2,000 new cases in a single day from 2021-09-11T10:01:31
For the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, Australia has recorded more than 2,000 new cases in a single day. Five jurisdictions have reported new infections, with a new record in New South...
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Volunteers rush in to support those most vulnerable in Sydney from 2021-09-11T02:14:57
The First Nations Relief group collaborates with Plate it Forward, a social enterprise working out of a commercial kitchen in Darling Harbour.
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How 9/11 changed the lives of two Australians living in New York at the time from 2021-09-10T21:00
Sydneysider Ann Margulis and Melburnian Michael Makatron were living in New York when the World Trade Center was attacked on September 11.
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Pre-selection of Kristina Keneally over local candidate causes upset from 2021-09-10T11:26:48
Senator Kristina Keneally looks set to be parachuted into a safe lower house Sydney seat over the local planned candidate who is the daughter of a Vietnamese refugee.
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Change Agents: Aram Shaabo from 2021-09-10T10:30
Aram Shaabo is rebuilding his career and helping his community in Australia after fleeing persecution in his native Iraq.
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Australia and Indonesia strengthen defence ties from 2021-09-10T08:38:10
Australia and Indonesia have vowed to strengthen defence ties and beef up joint training opportunities on Australian soil.
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New South Wales ends further regular COVID media conferences from 2021-09-10T07:40:24
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Health Minister Brad Hazzard will stop giving daily coronavirus updates ahead of the anticipated peak in the state's Delta variant outbreak.
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Brisbane team heading to the 'Robot Olympics' in the US from 2021-09-10T07:06:15
With the Tokyo Olympics and paralympics over, it's time for Australia's finest technological brains to test their skills on the international stage.
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'Hope Cycle' virtual event raising awareness - and funds - to promote suicide awareness from 2021-09-10T04:32:35
Raj Wilson's teenage daughter Yasmin committed suicide two years ago - now he's taking part in an event to raise suicide awareness.
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Q&A with Australia's Deputy Chief Medical Officer from 2021-09-10T03:39:27
Professor Michael Kidd speaks with SBS's Marcus Megalokonomos to discuss Australia's response to the coronavirus pandemic and health issues affecting multicultural and Indigenous communities.
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UK threatens to turn away boats carrying migrants from 2021-09-10T02:22:34
The move has sparked a furious response from France, accusing the United Kingdom of planning to break international law.
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First commercial flight with civilians leaves Kabul since evacuation from 2021-09-10T02:04:39
The flight to Doha carried dozens of foreign nationals and Americans, after the Taliban agreed to their departure.
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Joe Biden imposes vaccine mandates affecting 100 million Americans from 2021-09-10T01:43:45
With rising case numbers and deaths in the United States, President Joe Biden is now mandating COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Pfizer's requests for an early, high level meeting were turned down from 2021-09-09T10:06:17
It's emerged that when Pfizer wanted a high level meeting to discuss their vaccine, they were offered a meeting with a first assistant secretary instead.
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SBS On the Money: $46bn wiped from sharemarket from 2021-09-09T08:02:15
The Australian sharemarket suffered its worst one day fall in four months, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CommSec's Steven Daghlian to find out more.
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Emails reveal climate targets dropped from Australia's trade deal with UK from 2021-09-09T07:59:13
Emails leaked to media in the UK reveal that British ministers dropped 'climate asks' in order to secure a trade deal with Australia
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New South Wales announces its roadmap out of lockdown from 2021-09-09T07:56:04
Stay-at-home orders for adults who have received both vaccine doses will be lifted from the Monday after 70 per cent of the state's population over 16 is fully vaccinated.
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PM promises stranded Australian expats the country will re-open as vaccination numbers rise from 2021-09-09T06:07:17
Thousands of Australians and permanent residents are stuck overseas because of the quarantine caps which have forced the airlines to charge exorbitant airfares.
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ICC 'to discuss' Taliban refusal to allow women to play cricket from 2021-09-09T00:45:49
The Taliban decision has huge ramifications for its national teams; Afghanistan's men's cricket side was to play an historic test match in Australia in November but that is now in doubt.
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Supply shortages could lead to price rises from 2021-09-08T10:06:25
COVID shutdowns of major international ports are putting pressure on retailers to fill orders and keep shelves stocked.
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Paving the way to help address Indigenous disadvantage from 2021-09-08T09:57:59
Putting down bitumen is also helping to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage by making it safer for First Nations communities to travel and access services.
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Eyebrows raised at appointment of new Human Rights Commissioner from 2021-09-08T09:54
The new Human Rights Commissioner is a legal academic from Murdoch University in WA, Lorraine Finlay
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Research reveals a spike in drowning deaths over the past 12 months from 2021-09-08T09:17:37
Key factors behind the increase in drowning deaths include people swimming at unfamiliar locations, exhaustion and interruptions to regular swimming during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SBS On the Money: Will you travel domestically or internationally first once borders ease? from 2021-09-08T09:14:20
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB's Dean Pearson to find out about the future of travel for Australians.
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People will be fined over gathering at Melbourne synagogue from 2021-09-08T09:02:01
Police say up to 100 people will be fined after they were seen entering a building for a ceremony to mark Jewish New Year.
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Most of Regional Victoria to reopen from 2021-09-08T08:56:18
Lockdown will be lifted in regional Victoria, with the exception of the town of Shepparton which is still battling a coronavirus outbreak.
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No women given posts in Taliban's new Afghan government from 2021-09-08T06:21:17
The Taliban had promised an inclusive government that would reflect the ethnic makeup of the country, but all the top positions were handed to key leaders from the movement.
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Rich countries prolonging pandemic by vaccine hoarding: WHO from 2021-09-08T02:44:55
WHO has stepped up its criticism of developed nations for rolling out booster shots, urging them to send their excess supplies to poor nations.
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Largest criminal trial in French history is beginning from 2021-09-08T01:10:24
20 men face trial over the 2015 Paris terror attacks, in which 130 people were killed and dozens more seriously injured.
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9/11 - the day that changed the world from 2021-09-07T23:12:12
From a clear, blue September sky, chaos and death rained down on the United States.
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Grace Tame calls for consistency on sexual violence laws at women’s safety summit from 2021-09-07T09:58:22
The Australian of the year will campaign to get governments across Australia to adopt the same definitions of consent and grooming.
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Rosh Hashanah marked but scaled back due to restrictions from 2021-09-07T08:40:35
Celebrations are a lot different this year, particularly in the states and territories in lockdown.
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Dan Andrews slams vaccine allocations amid 'reopening' preparations from 2021-09-07T08:17:48
It comes as pubs in New South Wales prepare COVID safety plans ahead of reopening in October.
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SBS On the Money: RBA tapers, yet extends economic stimulus from 2021-09-07T08:02:48
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver and InvestSMART's Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas about the RBA's decision to taper, yet extend econo...
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Australians among families to testify at MH17 crash trial from 2021-09-07T04:05:47
Three Russians and a Ukrainian citizen, all suspected of having key roles in the separatist forces, are on trial for murder.
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Health officials in India, US prepare for holiday-linked Delta surges from 2021-09-07T03:44:34
Health officials in the US brace for another surge in COVID-19 cases after the Labor Day holiday weekend, while India holds similar concerns for the Ganpati festival, which starts 10 September.
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Expert group warns about COVID-19 vaccination targets from 2021-09-06T10:39:52
A group of experts from across different industries calls for specific vaccination targets for the most vulnerable groups, including Indigenous Australians.
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COVID's other epidemic - cybercrime from 2021-09-06T10:32:05
The COVID pandemic has provided opportunities for cyber criminals to develop more sophisticated methods of scamming.
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PM concedes Australia is failing to do enough to protect women from 2021-09-06T09:09:48
Scott Morrison tells a national women's summit that the country still has a culture that excuses and justifies gender inequality.
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New South Wales needs to be ready for different scenarios - Premier from 2021-09-06T09:06:35
The premier says the state's health system needs to be ready for a number of scenarios and the modelling can change due to a number of variables.
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Climate change threatens Israel's $53 million wine industry from 2021-09-06T09:02:52
High temperatures are worsening what was already a difficult situation for Israeli farmers, as the drought-affected country struggles with a chronic lack of water supply.
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SBS On the Money: Australian companies report on modern slavery from 2021-09-06T08:40:35
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Monash University Research Fellow Nga Pham about how companies are reporting on modern slavery risks in their supply chain.
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New COVID variant emerges as Delta continues to wreak havoc globally from 2021-09-06T05:18:57
A new variant of interest, called 'Mu', has World Health Organisation officials concerned.
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Attacker radicalised in NZ, says mother, but experts remain concerned over Sri Lanka from 2021-09-06T04:28:43
The family of the attacker in the Auckland supermarket has spoken out, claiming the Sri Lankan national was radicalised as a student in New Zealand.
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Bookended by Afghanistan: marking 20 years since 9/11 from 2021-09-06T00:49:38
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks triggered the United States' invasion of Afghanistan and 20 years on, the Taliban has taken it back.
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COVID infections forecast to peak in October from 2021-09-05T11:18:26
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian is expected to reveal modelling this week, showing a forecast peak in COVID infections and hospitalisations.
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What's expected from the National Summit on Women's Safety? from 2021-09-04T21:00
The National Summit on Women's Safety (6-7 Sept) is part of the consultation process for the new national plan to reduce gendered violence in Australia.
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Moderna approved for children over 12 as New South Wales again breaks daily COVID-19 case numbers from 2021-09-04T10:33:12
New South Wales has recorded another 1,533 locally acquired COVID-19 cases and four more deaths, as the nation ramps up efforts to vaccinate children.The Moderna vaccine has now been approved fo...
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Do Australia's states have the power to impose border restrictions indefinitely? from 2021-09-03T21:00
Experts say state and federal governments could be facing a constitutional stand-off if border closures continue into 2022.
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Change Agents: Juanita and Eleni from 2021-09-03T10:19:04
Juanita and Eleni experienced the stigma of having a criminal record - but turned their lives around by empowering other women who have also left the prison system.
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Attacker shot dead by police after stabbing six people in NZ from 2021-09-03T09:55:44
The attack inside an Auckland supermarket has been described as a terrorist incident.
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NSW Premier says worst yet to come, after announcing record case numbers from 2021-09-03T09:43:45
New South Wales has had its deadliest day since the onset of the pandemic with another 12 deaths and 1,431 new locally acquired cases.
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Growing unease over low vaccination rates in Indigenous communities from 2021-09-03T09:39:48
As the Commonwealth pushes ahead with a threshold of 70-80 per cent vaccination rates, there's increasing concern First Nations people could be exposed to infection and death if more aren't vacc...
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SBS On the Money: Building construction costs rising from 2021-09-03T08:19:43
Lockdowns have impacted construction activity, but supply chain issues are also hitting building material costs. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Peter Burn from AiGroup for more...
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Vaccine hesitancy continues to cause worldwide concern from 2021-09-03T03:37:45
Hundreds of frontline health care workers in Greece have taken to the streets of the capital Athens protesting the suspension of nearly 6,000 of their unvaccinated colleagues.
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President Biden angry at Texan law limiting abortion access from 2021-09-03T03:15:45
Opponents to new law say it violates the right to abortion access established by the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Roe v. Wade in 1973.
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The Hazara refugee who's giving back to his community from 2021-09-03T01:59:11
Didar Ali is losing his eyesight and there’s little doctors can do - and he depends on trust in his community.
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Little Wings charity flies for health into regional NSW from 2021-09-03T01:53:27
The pandemic has seen nonprofit charity Little Wings, which provides free flights for sick children to and from major cities in NSW, ramp up its service.
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How does a pandemic become endemic? from 2021-09-02T22:32:17
Experts tell us we are going to have to 'live with COVID-19' and abandon so called COVID-zero as an aim - so what does that mean?
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Government grilled over Jobkeeper's lack of transparency from 2021-09-02T10:46:19
The Federal Government is resisting pressure to actively recover JobKeeper payments from profitable companies, after it was revealed thousands of businesses doubled or tripled their earnings whi...
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Queensland Premier wants fresh information on COVID-19 and children from 2021-09-02T10:20:35
Annastacia Palaszczuk says she wants updated modelling from the Doherty Institute to guide decision-making on re-opening her state.
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SBS On the Money: Borrowers refinancing like never before from 2021-09-02T07:33:52
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with EY Senior Economist Johnathan McMenamin about why borrowers are refinancing their home loans at record levels and how housing affordability is be...
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Funding continues for PacificAus Sports initiative from 2021-09-02T07:12:32
A program which helped 82 athletes from Pacific island nations compete at the Tokyo Olympics has been hailed a success by the Australian Olympic Committee.
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Aid groups warn of growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan from 2021-09-02T06:31:55
The Australian Government is now facing pressure to boost its foreign aid commitment dramatically, in order to help the people worst affected.
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'Green pass' opens up travel in Europe from 2021-09-02T06:13:44
The digital or paper document certifies someone has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose; has tested negative; or recently recovered from the virus.
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Concerns over staffing levels at NSW hospitals due to border closure from 2021-09-02T02:22:09
Hospital cleaners, speech pathologists and social workers are among the professions no longer deemed essential and banned from crossing the border.
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Everyday life becomes a struggle in Afghanistan from 2021-09-02T01:28:41
Afghans are struggling to access money and essential supplies as the United States declares its withdrawal from the the country as complete.
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AM bulletin 2 September 2021 from 2021-09-01T20:31:18
Victoria abandons its "COVID Zero" plan and prepares to ease some restrictions; the United Nations warns of famine in Afghanistan; and in sport more medals for Australia at the Tokyo Paralympics...
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US finally tries alleged mastermind of 2002 deadly Bali bombings from 2021-09-01T10:29:46
18 years after his arrest, Hambali and two accomplices have finally appeared in court in the US military facility at Guantanamo Bay, in Cuba.
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Federal government piles pressure on states over border closures from 2021-09-01T09:59:59
The government wants the states and territories to end border closures and lockdowns once 80 per cent of eligible adults are COVID-vaccinated.
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SBS On the Money: Economy grows but it feels like a recession from 2021-09-01T08:19:15
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Senior Econoimst Felicity Emmett about the latest GDP numbers which showed Australia's economy may have avoided a technical recession, but sh...
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EU hits 70% vaccination goal from 2021-09-01T08:16:40
The President of the European Commission has called the immunisation of more than 250-million people before a self-imposed deadline "a great achievement".
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COVID a greater risk to fertility than COVID vaccines, says the science from 2021-09-01T04:42:49
Health authorities are working to dispel misinformation that COVID vaccines could affect fertility, as vaccine hesitancy amongst young women continues to rate above the national average.
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US withdrawal from Kabul dubbed 'extraordinary success' by Joe Biden from 2021-09-01T04:28:05
President Biden has responsibility for his nation's withdrawal from the 20-year war that resulted in the deaths of thousands of Americans and hundreds of thousands of Afghans.
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NSW slams federal government over failure to vaccinate Indigenous Australians from 2021-08-31T09:41:43
Data shows just 20.5 per cent of Indigenous Australians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 - well below the 35% of other Australians.
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SBS On the Money: Australia Post warns of delivery delays from 2021-08-31T07:33:11
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Australia Post Acting CEO Rodney Boys following its record earnings result to talk deliveries and vaccinations; plus why 13 superannuation produc...
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Cuba uses Chinese vaccine to combat virus surge from 2021-08-31T03:09:16
China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine is being applied alongside its homegrown Soberana Plus booster shots.
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COVID-19 now endemic in Fiji: chief health officer from 2021-08-31T03:00:58
After months of battling its worst COVID outbreak, the Fijian government says high vaccination rates are finally helping slow the spread.
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Interview with Paris Aristotle from 2021-08-31T02:34:13
Paris Aristotle, co-chair of the new advisory panel for resettling Afghan refugees, speaks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson.
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Louisiana counts the cost of Hurricane Ida from 2021-08-31T01:01:53
Hurricane Ida has swamped the Louisiana coast in the south of the United States and ravaged the electrical grid.
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The last United States troops have left Kabul from 2021-08-31T00:59:28
Kabul residents were cheering and honking their car horns late on Monday night as American troops finished their full withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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How home beauty products can turn ugly from 2021-08-30T22:02:38
As lockdowns across many parts of the country force hair and beauty salons to close - many consumers have increasingly turned to at home solutions... with varying degrees of success.
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Sports stars join forces to all for stronger climate action from Australia from 2021-08-30T10:42:59
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock has launched a climate action campaign called "The Cool Down" which has the support of hundreds of leading Australian sporting figures.
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Afghan war veterans plead for help to get their families to Australia from 2021-08-30T10:40:35
The group claimed asylum in Australia at the 2018 Invictus Games and have been trying to bring their families out of danger for two years.
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Australia's COVID-19 death toll passes 1,000 from 2021-08-30T10:38:14
An Aboriginal man from Dubbo in central New South Wales has become the first Indigenous person to die with COVID-19 in Australia.
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Unscrupulous already preying on Afghan asylum-seekers: Paris Aristotle from 2021-08-30T10:35:37
Refugee resettlement expert Paris Aristotle says some applicants are being charged outrageous amounts to complete their visa applications.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interviews: Elizabeth Gaines, Fortescue and Teannealle O'Shannessy, Adore Beauty from 2021-08-30T08:45:09
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with Fortescue's Elizabeth Gaines about the company's record profit, relationship with China and climate change plans.
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What happens when a 10 year-old is charged with a crime and given a sentence behind bars? from 2021-08-30T06:57:29
SBS News has spoken to an Aboriginal boy from WA who was locked away when he was just 10 years old, to understand how that experience has shaped his life.
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Tourism returns to Croatia, with post-pandemic restrictions from 2021-08-30T04:49:34
Croatia's southern city of Dubrovnik is again welcoming large crowds of visitors, after 18 months of pandemic-related travel restrictions.
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Suspected suicide bombers killed in US drone strike from 2021-08-30T01:59:19
US officials say the strike targeted suspected militants from IS-K, a local affiliate of IS that is an enemy of both the West and the Taliban movement.
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How goats are saving baby elephants from 2021-08-29T23:34:43
A community in northern Kenya has found a sustainable way to feed orphaned baby elephants - using goat’s milk.
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Another Covid case record in NSW as Victoria's lockdown set to be extended from 2021-08-29T09:48:47
In another day of record COVID-19 cases in Australia, authorities continued to press the case for getting vaccinated as the best way out of the pandemic. New South Wales recorded a second d...
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PM bulletin 29 August 2021 from 2021-08-29T06:00:43
In this bulletin, New South Wales again records more than a thousand new local COVID cases, and another six deaths, Victoria's lockdown will be extended as the state records another 92...
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Another daily Covid case record in NSW, as state's ambulance service is overwhelmed from 2021-08-28T11:11:26
New South Wales has broken another daily infection record as the rest of Australia fights to contain the spread of the Delta variant.
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PM bulletin 28 August 2021 from 2021-08-28T06:00:47
In this bulletin, Another record day for Covid cases in New South Wales, as restriction on weddings are eased, Australians who remain in Afghanistan urged to register with the Department of...
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COVID and kids - their questions answered from 2021-08-27T22:20
This podcast is for kids: answering some of the questions they may have about COVID-19; explaining what vaccination is all about and when things might get back to normal.
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Change Agents: Kate Pinnock from 2021-08-27T11:01:43
Kate Pinnock helps prison inmates produce a radio program which provides a link for those separated by prison and aims to raise public awareness.
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Who is IS-K and where have they come from? from 2021-08-27T10:58:23
Also known as ISIS-K or Islamic State Khorasan, the group has claimed reponsibility for the twin suicide attacks on people at Kabul's airport.
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South Australia trials home quarantine program from 2021-08-27T08:33:42
If it’s successful, it could be rolled out across Australia.
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NSW announces back-to-school plan from 2021-08-27T08:29:16
It comes as the Prime Minister announces Australia's vaccine rollout will be opened up to all children aged from 12 to 15.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: Rob Scott, Wesfarmers from 2021-08-27T07:51:19
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott about the company's results, vaccination rollout and supply chain issues; plus Tony Sycamore from City Index on profit r...
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Learning to speak her ancestors' language has led to a business idea from 2021-08-27T05:18:58
She's aiming to bring children closer to their culture.
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Australia ends Afghanistan evacuation mission after Kabul blasts from 2021-08-27T02:14:56
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for several attacks at Kabul airport that has killed at least 60 Afghans and injured dozens of people.
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Africa coronavirus vaccination program accelerates but still low from 2021-08-26T23:08:04
It comes as Japan temporarily suspends the administration of the Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in vials.
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Video of bloodied Australian citizen at Kabul Airport goes viral as others remain trapped from 2021-08-26T10:28:55
Dozens of Australians and Australian visa-holders remain trapped at Kabul airport after advice from DFAT telling them not to travel to the airport.
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Major healthcare shift could prolong lives of people with serious mental health conditions from 2021-08-26T08:57:01
If implemented in full, it's estimated the Being Equally Well national policy roadmap would help more than 470,000 Australians with a serious mental health condition live longer and healthier li...
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SBS On the Money: CEO interviews: Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner from 2021-08-26T08:54:08
SBS Finance Producer Anna Napoli speaks with Flight Centre CEO about a tough year but blue skies ahead as domestic travel burgeons and countries gradually open up.
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NSW passes 1,000 new daily COVID-19 cases from 2021-08-26T08:50:46
New South Wales has revealed there'll be fewer restrictions for vaccinated people, while Queensland starts work on a coronavirus quarantine camp without waiting for federal government support.
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Taliban faces a very different Afghanistan this time: David Loyn from 2021-08-26T07:59:37
Janice Petersen speaks to David Loyn, a foreign correspondent with the BBC for more than 25 years, and the only foreign reporter with the Taliban when they took Kabul in 1996.
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The race is on to safely complete evacuations from Afghanistan from 2021-08-26T02:43:49
Some US politicians are asking President Joe Biden to disregard the Augsut 31 deadline as troops prepare to leave the country under Taliban rule.
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WHO says search for origin of COVID pandemic has stalled from 2021-08-26T01:48:30
The international scientists dispatched to China by the WHO say the search has stalled and warned that the window of opportunity for solving the mystery is closing fast.
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China's campaign to claim COVID originated in America from 2021-08-25T23:45:32
For months the Chinese government in Beijing has questioned not only HOW the virus spread into humans but also WHERE it began.
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Marking two decades since the 'Tampa affair' changed Australia from 2021-08-25T21:21:18
The Tampa affair, as it became known, was an incident at sea in 2001 which changed Australia's policy toward asylum seekers.
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NSW inquest begins into 'Black Summer' bushfires from 2021-08-25T11:12:53
It was the unprecedented fire season that scarred Australia and a New South Wales coronial inquiry into the 'Black Summer' of 2019-2020 bushfires has begun.
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One Sydney suburb has a record vaccination rate from 2021-08-25T10:26:42
Located in one of Sydney’s 12 local government areas of concern, Edmondson Park boasts more than 90 per cent of its residents who have had their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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NSW smashes yet another undesirable COVID-19 record from 2021-08-25T09:45:49
New South Wales has recorded over 900 cases of community transmission of COVID-19: the highest daily number in Australia since the pandemic began.
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Taliban insists on August 31st deadline for evacuations from 2021-08-25T01:59:43
The Taliban is maintaining foreign evacuations must be completed from Afghanistan by the end of the month, after a G7 meeting overnight.
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Legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died from 2021-08-25T01:28:45
Elton John described Charlie Watts as 'the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company'
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Concerns grow over COVID in Afghanistan from 2021-08-25T01:25:44
The World Health Organisation only has enough medical supplies in Afghanistan to last for a week, after deliveries of medical equipment to fight COVID-19 were blocked by Kabul airport restrictio...
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Family of slain Afghan interpreter for Australia calls on government to help from 2021-08-23T10:38
The family of a former Afghan interpreter who was killed while serving with the Australian military is calling on the Australian Government to intervene after they were evacuated to Berlin.
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NZ extends lockdowns as Delta spreads from 2021-08-23T09:03
The Prime Minister is extending the country’s restrictions as concerns emerge over potential superspreading events.
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PM warns premiers lockdowns should end once vaccination targets reached from 2021-08-23T08:16:12
Meanwhile new measures to slow the spread of the Delta variant in New South Wales have come into force as the state recorded 818 new cases.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: Matt Halliday, Ampol & future of electric vehicles from 2021-08-23T08:05:20
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ampol CEO Matt Halliday for more on the fuel retailer's results, acquisitions, lockdown thoughts and views on electric vehicles; plus markets wit...
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'Priority is to help US citizens leave quickly': Biden from 2021-08-23T03:03:29
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to evacuate its citizens safely out of Afghanistan.
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Research reveals acts of ageism are 'common' from 2021-08-22T23:28:59
A new national survey commissioned by an SBS series on discrimination has found that age-based discrimination is rife in Australian society.
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COVID-19 modelling to be 'refined' for high daily case numbers from 2021-08-22T10:58:11
Australia's Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly says original COVID-19 modelling by the Doherty Institute will be refined to take into account high daily case numbers.
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AM bulletin 22 August 2021 from 2021-08-21T22:00:53
In this bulletin, the United States says security threats at Kabul Airport are slowing evacuation efforts from Afghanistan, hundreds arrested after violent clashes between anti-lockdown proteste...
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PM bulletin 21 August 2021 from 2021-08-21T06:00:49
In this bulletin, Anti-lockdown rallies are underway in Melbourne and Brisbane; New South Wales sets a new Australian record, with 825 new COVID-19 cases; and in sport, AFL's Fre...
AM bulletin 21 August 2021 from 2021-08-20T22:00:07
In this bulletin, evacuation flights resume in Afghanistan after a six-hour long pause, thousands of police officers to disrupt a planned anti-lockdown protest in Sydney, and in sport,&nbs...
Change Agents: Jas Kaur from 2021-08-20T10:30:34
Jas Kaur is a fitness coach whose Facebook Group helps South Asian women uplift each other and break cultural taboos.
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First Afghan flight arrives in Perth from 2021-08-20T10:25:06
The journey to get to Australia has been a harrowing and aching reality as many have left loved ones behind.
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Restrictions tightened in New South Wales from 2021-08-20T09:05:57
Tightened measures in New South Wales have been introduced after a third consecutive day of over 600 new local infections.
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9/11 victims' families distressed at Afghanistan withdrawal from 2021-08-20T08:37:10
Some of those directly affected by the 9-11 attacks, now fear that the events of recent days have once again made them unsafe.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: Dig Howitt, Cochlear from 2021-08-20T08:19:30
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Cochlear CEO Dig Howitt about the company's results and elective surgery during COVID outbreaks; plus why BHP's shares have been tumbling
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New research finds two doses of any vaccine will offer similar COVID-19 protection from 2021-08-20T05:14:59
New research on vaccine efficacy confirms two doses of any COVID-19 vaccine will offer similar high protection against the Delta variant after several months.
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The world's wealthiest countries are urging unity to stop the chaos in Afghanistan from 2021-08-20T05:05:15
More than 60 countries have signed a joint statement pushing for the safe departure of anyone who wants to leave Afghanistan.
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Half of the world's children are bearing the brunt of climate change: UN from 2021-08-20T00:00:17
The United Nation's children’s agency has produced the first comprehensive analysis of climate risk from a child’s perspective.
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AM bulletin 20 August 2021 from 2021-08-19T20:29:57
In this bulletin, National Cabinet to meet as New South Wales residents are warned to brace for difficult months ahead; the first group of evacuees from Afghanistan to arrive in Perth; and ...
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What does the future hold for Afghanistan's music and arts sector? from 2021-08-19T10:35:08
With the Taliban's recapture of Afghanistan come grave concerns about the future of the country's first all-female orchestra and the arts industry as a whole.
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Australia steps up Afghan rescue missions from 2021-08-19T10:21:25
Every Afghan National who sets foot inside the airport to seek assistance from the Australian Government is taking a huge risk.
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COVID-19 case numbers in New South Wales continue to increase from 2021-08-19T10:18:36
681 community acquired cases in New South Wales and one additional death with a man in his 80s who had underlying health conditions dying in hospital.
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Thousands of Afghan asylum seekers won't be allowed to settle in Australia from 2021-08-19T10:15:09
The government has promised 3,000 extra places for Afghans within Australia’s existing offshore humanitarian intake, but thousands already here will not be allowed to stay.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interviews: ASX and Airtasker from 2021-08-19T08:09:45
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ASX CEO Dominic Stevens about listings, technology and new investors, plus Airtasker's Tim Fung on vaccination verification badges on its listing...
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Interview with Alex Hawke, Immigration Minister from 2021-08-19T07:27:59
Mudjeeb Muneeb from SBS Dari talks to Immigration Minister Alex Hawke about the situation for Afghans.
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Concern grows for mental health of Afghan Australians from 2021-08-19T07:18:27
Traumatic images of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan combined with lockdowns in large swathes of Australia is creating 'the perfect storm' for mental stress.
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WHO again pleads to close growing global COVID-19 vaccine gap from 2021-08-19T01:40:05
he World Health Organisation is appealing to nations offering third COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to first consider countries struggling to administer their first doses.
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British MPs accuse UK, US of failing moral duty in Afghanistan from 2021-08-18T22:54:40
British politicians have rebuked Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden over Afghanistan's Taliban takeover
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The first Australians and Afghan visa holders have been rescued from Kabul from 2021-08-18T11:35:13
26 people able to board an RAAF plane, among them Australian citizens, Afghan Nationals with visas and an official working for an international agency.
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Bushfire crisis across northern hemisphere from 2021-08-18T09:59:29
Extreme summer temperatures and prolonged droughts are causing wildfires to burn across the northern hemisphere.
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Gladys Berejiklian says harsher lockdown not needed in NSW from 2021-08-18T09:28:04
NSW Premier says the current lockdown is appropriate and extremely strict but a lack of compliance is an issue.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interviews - Coles and Domino's from 2021-08-18T09:08:58
Qantas has mandated all staff get vaccinated, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with the CEOs of two other large employers with front-facing staff to find out their policies.
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New Zealand back in lockdown after COVID cases found from 2021-08-18T09:02:59
Four new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the country including one Auckland hospital worker.
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Who are the Taliban? from 2021-08-18T07:49:55
As the Taliban takes control in Afghanistan after a 20 year gap, who are they and what do they stand for?
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Similarities seen between fall of Kabul and the fall of Saigon in 1975 from 2021-08-18T07:43:17
Two Americans who were in Saigon spoke about the chaos and how they bent and broke the rules to get as many people out as they could.
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New South Wales Labor would support a harsher lockdown from 2021-08-18T07:02:35
NSW Opposition leader Chris Minns told Greg Dyett Labor would support a harsher lockdown if that is recommended. But he says it's difficult to make assessments when the health advice is not bein...
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Helping small businesses survive by buying Australian from 2021-08-18T05:42:59
With an economic contraction looming and millions of Australians in lockdown, buying Australian-made goods online is one way to help small and family businesses survive.
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NZ enters lockdown as global Delta infections soar from 2021-08-18T01:37:49
An unprecedented rise in cases is being recorded in Sri Lanka while other countries begin booster shot programs.
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Taliban vows to respect human rights and refuse safe haven to foreign fighters from 2021-08-17T22:58:34
The Taliban say they 'will not seek revenge' after seizing power in Afghanistan
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Former UN Chief criticises Australia over carbon emissions from 2021-08-17T09:39:13
The former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon believes Australia is not doing enough to cut emissions.
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SBS On the Money: BHP swaps oil for potash and hands shareholders a windfall from 2021-08-17T09:02:04
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves goes through BHP's market announcement which dropped late in the evening which fundamentally changes the direction of the company.
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Not all Afghans who worked with Australia can be brought out from 2021-08-17T08:31:49
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has admitted some Afghan interpreters and staff who worked with Australia could be left be behind, escalating concerns.
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First an earthquake - now Haiti faces extreme weather from 2021-08-17T08:29:03
Just two days after a powerful earthquake battered the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti, Tropical Depression Grace swept over the country with drenching rain.
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It's time to return your Census form from 2021-08-17T07:57:30
The Australian Bureaus of Statistics is calling on anyone who hasn't returned their census to do so as quickly as possible, as it's now overdue.
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NSW to limit list of exposure sites from 2021-08-17T07:54:48
New South Wales Health is trying to justify the decision by saying it doesn't want to overwhelm people with too much information.
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President Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan from 2021-08-17T04:36:29
The United States has blamed the Taliban takeover on political leaders who escaped and a lack of willingness from the Afghan army to fight the militant group.
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Health authorities rethink strategies to address surges in COVID Delta cases from 2021-08-17T02:10:36
Vaccine boosters and fusion treatments are among options being trialled to manage rising hospitalisation rates and deaths.
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Mistrust is fuelling vaccine hesitancy in migrant communities from 2021-08-17T00:28:03
As rumours continue to create vaccine hesitancy in migrant communities, more community involvement could help get the message out.
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The Taliban takes power in Kabul from 2021-08-16T09:59:30
Afghanistan's government has collapsed, the Taliban are in control, and western nations are scrambling to exit Kabul.
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NSW case numbers 'disturbingly high' - Premier from 2021-08-16T09:40:03
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says part of the story is a minority of people who continue to flout the public health orders.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interviews: Bluescope, Bendigo Bank and carsales.com from 2021-08-16T07:54:03
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves talks global economy, vaccinations, regional resilience and used car prices with the CEOs of BlueScope Steel, Bending and Adelaid Bank and carsales.com.
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Pandemic takes the blame for delaying pregnancies from 2021-08-16T07:48:50
The pandemic is delaying baby plans for some women in Australia who say it has left them financially and emotionally unprepared for the challenge,
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Seven day plastic pledge to 'Keep Australia Beautiful' from 2021-08-16T05:17:05
With disposable masks and gloves blowing out of bins or being thrown on the ground, personal protective gear has become a very visible form of litter this year.
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Petition calls on big companies to pay for more Australian songs 'on hold' from 2021-08-16T05:09:15
Since July 1, 28,000 gigs have been cancelled nation-wide equating to a total loss of nearly $84 million in lost income.
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Taliban claims war is over in Afghanistan from 2021-08-16T01:54:22
The spokesman for the Taliban's political office has called for peaceful relations with the international community.
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Concerns in Kenya over perceived dose dependency from 2021-08-16T00:30:56
Kenyans call on their government to locally manufacture COVID-19 vaccines.
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Taliban enters Afghan capital Kabul from 2021-08-15T12:33:52
Taliban fighters have entered Kabul from all sides as United States evacuates diplomats by helicopter. Australia is also scrambling to airlift their nationals out of the city fearing an all-out ...
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State-wide lockdown starts in New South Wales from 2021-08-15T10:39:53
With New south Wales under the tightest state-wide restrictions it's ever seen, case numbers keep rising. Over 400 new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19 and four more deaths have been recorded ...
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AM bulletin 15 August 2021 from 2021-08-14T22:00:52
In this bulletin, lockdown begins across the entire state of New South Wales, as concern grows about Covid-19 spread in regional areas, the Taliban pushes closer to Kabul, and in sport, Par...
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Afghans in Australia call for international support as Taliban advances intensify from 2021-08-14T11:55:59
As the governments that involved themselves in the Afghan conflict hastily pull-out of the country, a humanitarian emergency has developed - the Taliban has taken over major swathes of Afghanist...
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AM bulletin 14 August 2021 from 2021-08-13T22:00:12
In this bulletin, the Taliban makes further gains in Afghanistan, as the United Nations warns of another chaotic and desperate chapter for the country, Covid-19 restrictions in New South Wales e...
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Change Agents: Svetha Venkatesh from 2021-08-13T09:39:05
Professor Svetha Venkatesh is a leading Australian computer scientist, who has carried out pioneering research in the field of artificial intelligence. has seen her elected a Fellow of the Austr...
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Some businesses allowed to mandate vaccination - Ombudsman from 2021-08-13T09:35:42
New South Wales has recorded 390 new local cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths, with the regional centre of Dubbo also seeing a spike in cases.
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SBS On the Money: Guidelines for businesses seeking mandatory vaccinations from 2021-08-13T08:37:45
The Fair Work Commission has released new guidelines for businesses seeking to make COVID vaccines mandatory.
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Scientists trusted by Australian public from 2021-08-13T08:35:09
More than nine out of ten Australians recognise the critical role of scientists in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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New drug offers hope to cystic fibrosis sufferers - but not in Australia from 2021-08-13T07:04:47
Kaftrio, also known as Trikafta, produces life-changing results for people with CF - but it is not yet available on the PBS.
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US troops to aid embassy in evacuating Afghanistan from 2021-08-13T04:44:35
As Kandahar and Herat fall to the Taliban, UK and US troops will now be temporarily sent back to Afghanistan to help evacuate Afghan embassy staff from Kabul.
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Expect more children with COVID-19: Fauci from 2021-08-13T03:47:23
It comes as a Danish new documentary is reigniting questions over the origins of the pandemic.
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What you can do to help act on climate change from 2021-08-13T01:30:11
Experts say the fight against climate change isn't over and there are a number of ways individuals can take personal action.
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Debunking some common vaccine myths from 2021-08-13T00:59:05
With plenty of misinformation around, SBS asked two medical experts for their response to some of the common vaccine myths.
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AM bulletin 13 August 2021 from 2021-08-12T20:30:47
In this bulletin, COVID-19 cases remain high in New South Wales as the ACT enters lockdown, the Taliban continues to make gains in Afghanistan, and in sport, the AFL considers changing its ...
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Community leaders work to dispel vaccine myths from 2021-08-12T09:54:07
Community leaders in western Sydney say they are concerned about the level of misinformation fuelling hesitancy around the COVID-19 vaccine in the area.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating health inequality. from 2021-08-12T09:50:49
A new report found people on low incomes and welfare recipients have poorer health than other Australians.
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Official COVID information translations found to be out of date from 2021-08-12T09:35:06
Medical professionals and community leaders say some information has been corrected, after it was discovered to be months out of date
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: Andy Penn, Telstra from 2021-08-12T08:33:07
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Telstra CEO Andy Penn following the group's $1.9bn full year profit.
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Thousands of young Australians take on caring roles from 2021-08-12T08:28:55
More than two and a half million Australians provide care to a family member with a disability, mental health condition, those living with a chronic illness or substance use issues.
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ACT goes into seven day lockdown from 2021-08-12T08:24:59
The Australian Capital Territory enters a seven-day lockdown from 5pm on Thursday after four linked positive case of COVID-19 were recorded.
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Extreme heat fuels wildfires in Europe and beyond from 2021-08-12T08:15:10
The fires come as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change handed down its landmark report on the climate crisis.
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WHO to test three possible new COVID-19 treatments from 2021-08-12T01:19:53
It comes as a new vaccine initiative is launched for the Americas, and Chile rolls out its booster third shot program.
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Some migrant workers who received JobKeeper told to repay it from 2021-08-11T10:01:11
Many workers who were told they were ineligible don't have the funds to repay, and many have language barriers and a lack of legal understanding.
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Melbourne's lockdown will be extended by a week from 2021-08-11T07:56:07
Victoria records 20 new locally acquired coronavirus cases, New South Wales has recorded 344.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: Matt Comyn, CBA from 2021-08-11T07:52:14
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with CBA CEO Matt Comyn about its latest results, the economy and vaccination rollout.
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Conservation groups and Indigenous experts team up to save marine wildlife from 2021-08-11T07:47:39
A group of Australia's most experienced marine veterinarians and rescuers have formed a new marine conservation agency.
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Pandemic causes concerns for HSC students in lockdown from 2021-08-11T06:24:06
With the COVID situation in Sydney not improving, the government's plan to have year-12s back in the classroom by next week has been drastically wound back.
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Australia's Paralympians looking forward to Tokyo Games from 2021-08-11T06:13:33
The Tokyo journey is just beginning for some of Australia's Paralympians as the nation's largest team ever prepares to head to Japan.
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Census 2021 - it's not too late! from 2021-08-11T06:10:16
It's not too late for you to sit down and complete Australia's largest survey - the 2021 Census.
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Protests, doctor strikes, vaccination pushes; countries respond very differently to COVID-19 surges from 2021-08-11T01:09:34
COVID-19's Delta variant is challenging countries around the world in very different ways.
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Government faces calls to take action following IPCC report from 2021-08-10T09:01:08
Protesters have defaced the front of Parliament House and the gates of the Lodge declaring the government has duty of care to reduce carbon emissions.
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Report looks to improve care for older Australians from 2021-08-10T08:48:50
New report examines how state and federal governments and the industry can grow the aged-care workforce to fix the enormous shortage of workers in the sector.
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Basic income proposed, to keep people above the poverty line. from 2021-08-10T08:42:16
New research shows a majority of people believe there should be an unconditional basic income which supporters say would be solution to end poverty in Australia.
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Government resists legal protection for employers who insist on vaccinations from 2021-08-10T08:09:24
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejilian wants at least six million vaccinations by the end of August to help the state move out of lockdown.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview - NBN Co from 2021-08-10T07:53:01
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NBN Co CEO Stephen Rue following the company's annual results.
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How were the Olympics for Tokyo's residents? from 2021-08-10T05:56:52
For the IOC, people in Tokyo were the least important audience, though the Games were held in their city, but in a separate world.
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What is the Moderna vaccine and how will it be used in Australia? from 2021-08-10T05:42:59
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has given the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine provisional approval.
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Study confirms Neanderthals were Europe's first artists from 2021-08-10T05:23:56
Scientists say a collection of prehistoric cave paintings in Spain shows Neanderthals developed a form of cave art more than 20,000 years before the arrival of modern humans.
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Chile declares two days of mourning for its COVID victims from 2021-08-10T02:21:25
It comes as Brazil's death toll rises to 563,562 in the world's third worst outbreak after the United States and India.
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Grim report issued on Climate Change from 2021-08-09T12:50:32
Extreme weather events are unfolding alongside the release of a landmark climate report, which has been labelled as a "powerful and painful" wake-up call.
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Volunteers helping to keep food on the table during the pandemic from 2021-08-09T10:49:42
In Sydney's west and southwest, where restrictions are most severe, many people are struggling to feed their families.
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Poll shows the PM is losing popularity with voters over pandemic handling from 2021-08-09T09:59:37
Parliament is sitting and Labor is continuing to pile on the pressure over the way vaccines and quarantine have been handled.
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Canterbury-Bankstown LGA remains epicentre of Greater Sydney's outbreak from 2021-08-09T08:26:04
Another 283 cases of community transmission of coronavirus and another death have been confirmed in New South Wales.
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SBS On the Money: Companies awash with cash to return to shareholders from 2021-08-09T07:43:56
Profit reporting season has kicked off so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with EL&C Baillieu Stockbroker, James Rosenberg to find out what's in store for shareholders.
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Hospitality sector losses may soon reach two-billion dollars. from 2021-08-09T07:39:48
With sit-down dining off the menu at most restaurants along Australia’s east coast, some owner-operators have reached breaking point.
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Jane Austen rubs shoulders with the creator of Frankenstein's monster from 2021-08-09T07:36:06
New museum opens in the English city of Bath to celebrate the work of Mary Shelley, the creator of the Frankenstein story.
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Naracoorte’s newest citizens prepare for the census from 2021-08-09T07:33:16
Efforts are underway across regional Australia to support new migrants to fill in the 2021 census.
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Mexico on high alert as case numbers surge from 2021-08-09T03:47:24
Mexico City and a half-dozen of the country's 32 states are on 'red alert' and it's forced some non-essential businesses to close.
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Bushfires erupt across Greece amid worst heatwave in three decades from 2021-08-09T03:25:40
Searing temperatures and hot winds have created dangerous conditions, sending thousands of people fleeing from their homes.
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Japanese pearl divers in Torres Strait remembered at Obon from 2021-08-08T21:04:18
Their descendants are marking the economic and social contribution of what was once Australia’s largest Japanese community.
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Greg Hunt's Pfizer claims dismissed by Labor from 2021-08-08T10:59:16
The Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, says there was no other deal available to Australia to secure more than its original order of 10 million Pfizer doses. But the Labor party rejects his exp...
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Five COVID-19 deaths and 319 new cases in New South Wales from 2021-08-07T11:11:23
It's the worst day for New South Wales since the onset of the pandemic with more than 300 new cases and five additional deaths.
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Vulnerable communities feeling the rental pinch in Hobart from 2021-08-07T01:34:13
Rents in Hobart have shot up by nine to 15 per cent over the last year and the financial pressure is being felt across a diverse range of communities.
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Change Agents: Nido from 2021-08-06T10:40:39
Meet Nido from Bendigo who is tackling discrimination and the barriers facing refugees in regional areas.
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Government defends making Australians apply for exemption to go home from 2021-08-06T09:37:25
Australians living overseas must now apply for an exemption to leave after a visit to Australia.
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Is the coronavirus Delta variant easier for children to catch and more dangerous? from 2021-08-06T09:34:31
Queensland's latest COVID-19 outbreak is seeing more children infected, with the cluster linked to several schools and it's a trend that appears to be replicated around the world.
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16 million Australians under COVID-19 stay-at-home orders from 2021-08-06T09:31:09
A record 291 coronavirus cases were reported in New South Wales and another death from the state's Delta outbreak.
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Concerns grow over Tigray conflict from 2021-08-06T07:51:29
Forces from Ethiopia's Tigray region have taken control of the town of Lalibela, with its UNESCO World Heritage site of rock-hewn churches.
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SBS On the Money: Lockdown impact on property market from 2021-08-06T07:03:37
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks to REA Group CEO Owen Wilson and Australian Banking Associaition CEO Anna Bligh to find out how the lockdowns are impacting property prices, listings ...
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Dozens of un-documented homeless Russians given vaccine from 2021-08-06T03:44:33
Russian charities have started vaccinating homeless people unable to receive their COVID-19 jabs at official centers because they do not have the right documents.
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Scotland attempts to reconcile tourism with a green economy from 2021-08-06T00:35:29
Scotland's official tourist body 'Visit-Scotland' has declared a state of climate emergency in an effort to make the country's tourism greener.
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Experts are worrying why Australia's stillbirth rate hasn't dropped in 30 years from 2021-08-05T22:16:02
While the world has been attuned to deaths from COVID-19, some families in Australia have found themselves facing the acute loss of stillbirth.
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SBS On the Money: Should a COVID vaccine be mandatory for on-site workers? from 2021-08-05T08:59:16
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with SPC Australia Chairman Hussein Rafai and Nick Scali Managing Director Andrew Scali to find out about their staff vaccine policies, plus Ben Clark...
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PM admits reducing Indigenous inequality won't be easy from 2021-08-05T08:55:51
After decades of campaigning, Stolen Generation survivors in Commonwealth territories will finally see redress.
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Victoria enters snap week-long lockdown as NSW marks its worst day yet from 2021-08-05T08:47:55
New South Wales has reported five deaths in the past day and recorded 262 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases.
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2021 Census to record the nation in the grip of a global pandemic from 2021-08-05T04:08:19
The results are expected to look quite different as Australia experiences its lowest levels of migration in years.
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The world answers call for aid to Lebanon from 2021-08-05T04:05:33
One year after the catastrophic blast that tore through Beirut, Lebanon continues to depend on international aid.
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UK to offer vaccines to 16 and 17 year-olds from 2021-08-05T04:02:15
The four nations of the UK all accepted the change in advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation for healthy 16-17 year-olds.
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Alaskans fear tourism is more of a curse than a blessing from 2021-08-04T23:03:56
While the pandemic has been devastating for Alaskan businesses, it's given scientists a rare opportunity for undisturbed study of humpback whales.
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SBS On the Money: Market record ahead of profit reporting season from 2021-08-04T09:13:31
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ord Minnett's Francesco De Stradis about the market's record close ahead of profit reporting season.
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Opinion divided over the merits of cash incentives for vaccines from 2021-08-04T08:51:37
The head of the nation's COVID Taskforce has contradicted the Prime Minister over the idea of cash payments to encourage people to get vaccinated.
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Concern as Queensland and NSW COVID outbreaks keep growing from 2021-08-04T07:46:29
The coronavirus outbreak in Queensland is now the biggest spread since the first wave of COVID-19 last year.
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US vaccine donations back its pledge to 'vaccinate the world' from 2021-08-04T05:29:26
The Biden administration has so far donated more than 110 million doses of vaccines to more than 60 countries.
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Biden calls for Cuomo's resignation after report on sexual abuse from 2021-08-04T05:11:15
An investigation conducted by the New York state Attorney General found Governor Andrew Cuomo violated the law in sexually harassing multiple current and former state government employees.
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Sanctuary fights to save chimpanzee population from 2021-08-03T23:13:42
West African chimpanzees primates are part of an estimated nationwide chimp population of around 6000 believed to have gone down five-fold from 30 years ago.
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Australians in Beirut paint a bleak picture a year after the port blast from 2021-08-03T21:11:12
The capital is still struggling to recover from the explosion in the port area, in the midst of Lebanon's crippling economic crisis.
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Government details modelling behind national vaccination plan from 2021-08-03T10:16:35
The modelling identifies Australians in their 20s and 30s as “peak” spreaders.
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US offers endangered Afghans refugee status from 2021-08-03T10:13:37
The United States has announced a program that will allow thousands more Afghans who may be targets of Taliban violence due to their affiliations with America to resettle as refugees.
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What does the Afterpay-Square deal mean for Australia's tech industry? from 2021-08-03T08:22:50
Shares in US tech giant Square surged immediately after news broke of the deal with Australian start-up Afterpay.
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State premiers hope short lockdowns, vaccinations will overcome COVID-19 outbreaks from 2021-08-03T08:06:12
The Delta variant is being referred to as a game-changer for Australia as it circulates throughout communities, marking a shift in the pandemic response.
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SBS On the Money: RBA stays on course despite lockdowns from 2021-08-03T08:02:36
The Reserve Bank has held official interest rates, but won't increase or delay tapering to its bond buying program despite the expected economic hit from the Greater Sydney lockdown. SBS Finance...
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Lockdowns and vaccine shortages continue around the world from 2021-08-03T04:05
West Africa is reeling from a resurgence of COVID cases and vaccine delays, while protests against coronavirus lockdowns break out in Pakistan.
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How you can act FAST to save lives after stroke from 2021-08-03T02:10:38
The Stroke Foundation is also launching a resource specifically designed to help First Nations people with their recovery after stroke.
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Experts puzzled by drop in COVID case rate in the UK from 2021-08-02T21:27:14
Experts are puzzled as to why the UK's daily COVID case rate has been dropping, leading some to wonder if the figures are too good to be true.
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What is 'long COVID' and what should Australia be doing about it? from 2021-08-02T11:29:16
Several health experts are warning the long-term impacts of 'long COVID' could become an extra burden on the country's health system.
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Queensland extends lockdown as outbreak hits Sydney aged care home from 2021-08-02T08:45:19
Millions of Queenslanders have been ordered to stay home all week as coronavirus case numbers increase, with its cluster now at 31 infections.
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SBS On the Money: Afterpay: Australia's biggest ever corporate takeover from 2021-08-02T07:44:21
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves explores Square's $39bn takeover offer for Afterpay with Deep Data Analytics CEO Mathan Somasundaram; plus a closer look at other merger deals on the market ...
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This year's Census is easier for deaf and blind Australians from 2021-08-02T06:26:56
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has this year launched a rollout of assistive technologies to make the experience far easier.
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Belarusian sprinter in Tokyo reported to be seeking asylum from 2021-08-02T06:24:15
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she was taken to the airport in Tokyo against her wishes after complaining about Belarusian coaching staff at the Olympic Games.
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New border rules introduced in Germany from 2021-08-02T03:57:18
Protests are breaking out in Germany and Japan over the coronavirus pandemic and new border rules, and in America, the top diseases expert expresses concern about vaccination rates.
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Breakdancers prepare for their Olympic debut from 2021-08-01T23:32:28
A younger generation of sports fans will be sure to tune in to the 2024 Olympics, with the inclusion of break dancing at the 2024 Paris games.
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Greater freedoms promised with more vaccinated from 2021-08-01T10:45:59
New coronavirus case numbers in New South Wales are showing no sign of slowing down, as officials over the border in Queensland battle what they call a "rapidly escalating" Delta outbreak of the...
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Parts of Queensland enter strict three-day lockdown from 2021-07-31T10:15:47
South-east Queensland has entered a three-day snap lockdown as the Delta strain of the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across Australia.
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2021 Young Archie Competition winners announced from 2021-07-31T09:46:26
Inspired by Australia's oldest portrait award, The Archibald Prize, the Young Archie competition winners have been announced.
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AM bulletin 31 July 2021 from 2021-07-30T22:00:23
In this bulletin, National Cabinet agrees on vaccination targets for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions; New South Wales police are deploying a thousand police to prevent a repeat covid protest...
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Historic apology for 'blackbirding' comes on world anti-trafficking day from 2021-07-30T12:55:09
In an Australian first, a Queensland mayor has apologised for the past forced labour of thousands of South Sea Island community members.
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Change Agents: Bashar Hanna from 2021-07-30T10:48:19
Bashar Hanna left Iraq for Australia after the 2003 war and later set up a choir for others who have also left their homelands.
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National Cabinet agrees on vaccine target plan from 2021-07-30T09:03:22
It comes as NSW reports 170 new locally cases and one of Brisbane's biggest schools is forced to close after a mystery COVID-19 case was detected.
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SBS On the Money: Shareholders to be rewarded from 2021-07-30T07:50:15
Citi analyst, Elizabeth Tian tells SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves, shareholders should expect to be rewarded this profit reporting season.
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WA grandmother tells why she chose voluntary assisted dying from 2021-07-30T07:20:03
Western Australia this month became just the second Australian state to introduce voluntary assisted dying for terminally ill patients.
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Little boxes of hope for the homeless amid the pandemic from 2021-07-30T07:03:31
Small Business Secrets meets two founders who’ve made it their mission to support those living without a home.
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A new approach to health and safety messaging in migrant communities from 2021-07-30T06:09:54
The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the need for improvement in the way public health and safety messages are communicated to people from all language and cultural backgrounds.
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Summit pledges US$4 billion for improving girls' education globally from 2021-07-30T04:51:06
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has joined world leaders and prominent activists to discuss the importance of increasing access to education for girls.
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Australian man battles for five years to prove his citizenship from 2021-07-30T03:22:59
An Australian has won a long legal battle against a Home Affairs’ attempt to remove his citizenship, after it wrongly claimed he was Papua New Guinean.
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World leaders urge everyone to get vaccinated from 2021-07-30T03:20:39
As the world rushes to avoid a third Covid-19 wave due to the Delta variant by getting vaccinated, several factors including the spread of conspiracy theories and distrust of vaccines are affect...
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'Vaccine tourists' head to the US to get COVID vaccine from 2021-07-30T00:41:58
With nearly 50 per cent of the population fully vaccinated, and a surplus of supplies, the United States is keen its vaccine supplies don't go to waste.
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The slow recovery of Al-Raqqa from 2021-07-29T11:53:36
It's been four years since the Syrian city of Al Raqqa was mostly destroyed during airstikes under the Coalition to Defeat ISIS.
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239 new cases and two new deaths prompt tighter restrictions in NSW from 2021-07-29T08:45:43
The increase has prompted New South Wales authorities to request support from the Australian Defence Force
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NT elders and TOs seek guarantees on water quality and supply from cotton growers from 2021-07-29T08:41:18
With cotton growing set to expand in the Northern Territory, communities want reassurance over water use.
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What is a COVID Rapid Antigen Test and should Australia be using them? from 2021-07-29T08:03:35
As Greater Sydney's COVID outbreak continues to worsen, calls are growing for Australia to introduce rapid antigen testing in an effort to keep pace with the virus.
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How athletes' mental health suffers from 2021-07-29T04:25:49
Psychologists and other elite athletes say Simone Biles' openness about mental health could help to end the stigma surrounding it.
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UK further opens its borders to some vaccinated visitors from 2021-07-29T03:58:24
Vaccination efforts continue across the globe, as the delta variant causes sharp rises in infections and deaths.
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'Singles bubble' welcomed after lockdown from 2021-07-29T02:36:26
Sydney residents who live alone under lockdown restrictions are relieved to be able to see one other person within a newly announced 'singles bubble'.
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Coffee prices hit new heights from 2021-07-29T02:31:46
Brazil's coffee harvest has been disastrous due to bad weather, pushing the price of the much-loved bean to a new high.
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Indonesia's Delta surge raises fears of a pandemic of poverty in Bali from 2021-07-28T21:31:40
The outbreak has prompted the Indonesian Government to delay re-opening Bali to international visitors, sparking fears the crippling economic crisis could deepen.
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SBS On the Money: Why lockdowns will feel like a recession from 2021-07-28T08:49:01
CBA economists have downgraded their economic growth forecasts so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Belinda Allen to find out the economic implications of the extended Sydney lock...
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Sydney lockdown gets 4 weeks longer and federal assistance is boosted from 2021-07-28T08:45:42
A raft of new rules come into place from midnight on Wednesday, while from Friday adults of any age can get an AstraZeneca vaccine at New South Wales Health clinics.
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Aboriginal community welcomes council decision rejecting cable car on kunanyi/Mt Wellington from 2021-07-28T06:14:53
The application was submitted by the Mount Wellington Cableway Company, which says it is now considering its options about what to do next.
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Change Agents podcast series from 2021-07-28T04:41:33
SBS launches a new podcast series featuring individuals who are changing the society in which we all live.
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Emotional testimony from police at US inquiry into post-election Capitol riot from 2021-07-28T04:09:02
They've told of how they were racially abused, beaten unconscious, and thought they were going to die.
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Pandemic is 'far from over' in the United States from 2021-07-28T02:42:07
America's top health agency has again revised its guidelines for mask wearing, as the Delta variant of Covid-19 hits the unvaccinated population hard.
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Connecting dads with fatherhood from 2021-07-28T01:27:42
The Fathering Project has launched a 10 year vision to connect to more than four million children and more than four million dads respectively.
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Australia's border policies are contributing to post-natal depression in new mothers from 2021-07-28T00:53:09
Several new mothers say the border restrictions preventing their parents from entering the country is affecting their mental health.
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Canada's First Nations people hard hit by out of control forest fires from 2021-07-27T23:00:59
Many of those caught up in Canada's forest fires are Indigenous Peoples, forced to evacuate, or living with the effects of poor air quality and smoke.
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Cardinal put on criminal trial in the Vatican from 2021-07-27T22:36:09
Cardinal Angelo Becciu is one of 10 people charged in relation to the use of church funds for property investments.
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US combat troops to leave Iraq by year's end from 2021-07-27T09:23:30
The announcement comes as Iraq's Prime Minister visits the White House.
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Record case numbers in NSW as Victoria, SA emerge from snap lockdowns from 2021-07-27T09:16:52
New South Wales has recorded 172 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, its highest daily caseload since the start of the state's latest outbreak.
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SBS On the Money: Australian shares close at a record from 2021-07-27T08:19:11
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bell Direct's Jessica Amir about how vaccines and earnings are interrelated.
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Pandemic causes decline in number of organ donors from 2021-07-27T07:07:02
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted organ and tissue donation in Australia. SBS explores why donation rates are low among migrant communities and Australians born overseas.
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Children still going to jail in Australia pending decision on criminal responsibility age from 2021-07-27T06:13:12
Last year state and territory attorneys-generals deferred a decision on raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, saying they needed more time - but there is still no national consensus ...
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Call for Senate to look into complaints handling of sex crimes by US forces in Australia from 2021-07-27T05:45:35
It comes after an SBS World News investigation revealed claims that several cases were dropped or handed over to US authorities, even when the incident happened off-base.
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Chile eases restrictions as other countries ramp them up from 2021-07-27T05:41:54
Chilean authorities see a sustained decline in new cases, and a large number of people vaccinated, which now sits at 79% of the target population.
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Tensions on the rise in Tunisia from 2021-07-27T02:06:43
The US State Department is warning Tunisia not to 'squander its democratic gains' made after the Arab Spring in 2011.
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Race education polarises society in the United States from 2021-07-26T22:14:11
The teaching of Critical Race Theory in US schools is described by some as vital education, but criticised by others as being divisive.
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Best & Less CEO says small businesses need more support from the Government from 2021-07-26T21:56:41
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves has spoken to Rod Orrock, the CEO of Best & Less, after a successful first day on the ASX
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New COVID deaths in NSW as authorities urgently call on people to vaccinate from 2021-07-26T09:28:31
NSW has recorded 145 new local COVID-19 cases amid concerns over possible spread from a Sydney lockdown protest.
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NZ agrees to take woman linked to IS after Australia revoked citizenship from 2021-07-26T09:25:56
The alleged IS militant and her two young children have been detained in Turkey since February.
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Parents of asylum seeker murdered on Manus Island sue Australian government from 2021-07-26T08:23:13
Reza Berati was killed by guards during a violent confrontation at the Manus Island detention centre and his parents say they’re still awaiting justice.
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Protests see Tunisian parliament suspended from 2021-07-26T05:18:16
Tunisia's president has sacked the government and suspended parliament in a move his opponents have labelled a coup.
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Worldwide rebound in COVID case numbers from 2021-07-26T02:56:47
Indonesia, which has become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia, has extended restrictions in an effort to curb infections.
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Scott Morrison says New South Wales is getting additional Pfizer doses from 2021-07-25T10:58:06
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says more Pfizer will go to New South Wales as the state struggles to control its Delta outbreak.
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Allegations sex crimes committed by US forces in Australia weren't properly investigated from 2021-07-23T21:30:57
SBS News is told complainants were verbally discouraged from following through on their complaints by senior ranks within the ADF.
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New mental health unit for women in prison from 2021-07-23T10:07:09
From next month, women incarcerated in Western Australia will be given access to the first dedicated mental health unit inside the state’s prison system.
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Restaurants find new ways in lockdown from 2021-07-23T10:05:06
The New South Wales hospitality sector faces losses of more than one billion dollars this month as a result of the extended coronavirus lockdown.
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SBS On the Money: Market ends week at record despite rising COVID cases from 2021-07-23T09:49:02
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Carl Capolingua from ThinkMarkets about the day's market moves, the dollar, and cryptocurrencies.
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NSW considers COVID flare-up a 'national emergency' from 2021-07-23T09:43:28
New South Wales has recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in its outbreak so far, and another death.
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Coronavirus won't stop Census 2021 from 2021-07-23T09:35:51
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says it is confident it has the right procedures in place to hold the biggest Census yet, despite lockdowns and COVID-19 outbreaks.
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China resists further investigation into origins of coronavirus from 2021-07-23T07:19:43
Chinese government has rejected WHO plan to investigate coronavirus origins, saying some information can't be completely shared due to privacy concerns.
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Cockatoos teach each other to forage in waste bins from 2021-07-23T03:17:07
Scientists say cockatoos' behaviour reveals a complex social learning structure among this urban parrot population.
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Venice avoids UN in-danger listing as Australia awaits a decision on the Reef from 2021-07-23T00:56:25
Venice has avoided being named a world heritage site in danger by UNESCO just a week after Italy moved to ban large cruise ships from the city.
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Afghanistan's women brace to defend their rights from 2021-07-22T21:05:14
SBS News speaks to some of the women taking on the Taliban - and risking their lives - to stand up for women's rights.
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Workers are feeling the mental effects of the coronavirus pandemic from 2021-07-22T11:17:19
Expert says Australians are at risk of substantial distress from the thought of going to work or returning to the office after lockdown.
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Brisbane reacts to winning the Olympic bid from 2021-07-22T10:37:15
Great things are being predicted for Brisbane now it has won rights to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympics Games.
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COVID case number in New South Wales likely to increase from 2021-07-22T10:28:59
New South Wales Health reports the highest daily number of infections since the outbreak began in Sydney in mid-June.
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SBS On the Money: BHP going green? from 2021-07-22T08:59:22
BHP has signed a nickel supply deal with Tesla amid speculation it is exiting oil, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with InvestSMART's Evan Lucas
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Mental health support for different language groups from 2021-07-22T08:55:29
New resources provide coping tools for those who might be struggling for any reason including due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why has Fairfield been hit hard by COVID-19? from 2021-07-22T07:20:43
The local government area of Fairfield has become a national focus as the epicentre of Sydney’s latest COVID-19 outbreak.
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Violence returns to Darfur despite promises of a new beginning from 2021-07-22T06:50:09
More than two hundred people have been killed in clashes in Darfur, Sudan this year, with hundreds of thousands left homeless.
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France's new COVID health pass comes into force as Delta infections soar globally from 2021-07-22T04:46:42
Visitors to French cultural and recreational venues will now be denied entry if they can't prove they're fully vaccinated, they've tested negative, or are recently recovered from the virus.
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Norway mark 10 years since Oslo and Utoya mass killings from 2021-07-22T03:41:57
Survivors are divided over their country's response since the attacks; while some feel teaching tolerance is the way forward, some feel their needs as survivors have not been addressed.
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Lockdown triggers difficult memories for some refugees from 2021-07-22T03:30:52
Refugees say they 'spend a long time in lockdown so we know how to do it' but some aspects of the COVID lockdown can be quite triggering.
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Sydney is the world's strongest prime property market from 2021-07-21T10:23:39
The high cost of Sydney homes isn't a new finance issue but there is now evidence that the pandemic isn't preventing the wealthiest Australians from pushing prices up even more.
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Melbourne couple sentenced to jail over slavery case from 2021-07-21T10:16:57
Judge remarked that this case 'may be the first case solely relating to slavery by domestic servitude to be heard by an Australian court'.
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SBS On the Money: Sydney named as the world's strongest luxury property market from 2021-07-21T08:22:35
Find out why global estate agency ranks Sydney's luxury property market as the fast growing in the world; plus the latest on the various state lockdown's implications on the the Australian econo...
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Decision soon from World Heritage Council on the Great Barrier Reef from 2021-07-21T08:20:10
Experts say an 'in danger' listing will encourage collective action on preserving the reef, but the federal government is opposing that decision.
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First regional NSW lockdowns imposed from 2021-07-21T08:16:25
A lockdown in the Orange, Blayney and Cabonne local government areas is the first time a stay-at-home order has been imposed in regional NSW.
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US Climate Envoy John Kerry warns of existential threat from 2021-07-21T07:41:06
Are the devastating floods in China and Europe and extensive fires in the US and Russia a sign of the times?
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Rio Tinto agrees to fund assessment of mining pollution from 2021-07-21T06:41:05
Rio Tinto will fund an independent assessment of environmental destruction caused by one of its mines on Bougainville, which sparked a brutal civil conflict.
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Indonesia's COVID infections remain world's highest from 2021-07-21T05:44:41
High rates of infection have caused Indonesia's government to extend its tough restrictions for longer.
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Two billionaire flights in two weeks herald new era in space from 2021-07-21T02:54:20
Billionaire Jeff Bezos blasted off with a hand-picked group that included his younger brother, an 18-year-old from the Netherlands and an 82-year-old aviation pioneer from Texas.
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How costly is hosting the Olympic Games? from 2021-07-20T09:38:59
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is in the Japanese capital to lobby the International Olympic Committee.
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SBS On the Money: Global markets slump amid rise in COVID cases from 2021-07-20T08:59:56
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Citi's Mahjabeen Zaman about why Australia's sharemarket didn't fall as hard as global markets today
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Foodbank demand surges during lockdown from 2021-07-20T08:29:05
Thousands of emergency food relief hampers are being delivered every day for those struggling during lockdown in New South Wales.
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Australia's South African community concerned at unrest from 2021-07-20T08:18:05
Recent unrest in South Africa has left more than two hundred people dead and thousands of businesses destroyed.
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Victoria lockdown extended by seven days from 2021-07-20T08:13:36
Victoria will stay in lockdown until at least July 27, as it records nine new locally acquired cases of coronavirus.
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UK throws COVID caution to the winds from 2021-07-20T05:53:21
UK's 'Freedom Day' sees the United States urging its citizens not to travel to the United Kingdom unless absolutely necessary.
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Australia joins chorus of condemnation of China over cyber crime from 2021-07-20T02:29:23
Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Karen Andrews, is urging China to 'act responsibly in cyberspace', saying its actions 'have undermined international stability and security'
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How will COVID-19 affect the Tokyo Olympics? from 2021-07-19T09:34:41
Stadiums, aquatic centres and velodromes are sitting empty in Tokyo and new, more contagious variants of COVID-19 threaten to derail ‘the Greatest Show on Earth.’
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Fifth COVID death recorded in NSW from 2021-07-19T09:29:19
New South Wales has recorded 98 new local cases of COVID-19 and 37 people were circulating in the community during some or all of their infectious period.
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SBS On the Money: Pandemic speeds up digital disruption in media sector from 2021-07-19T08:22:15
Advertising spend in Australia plummeted 8% in 2020 so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with PwC's Justin Papps to find out more about the future of the industry.
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This year's Eid celebrations will be muted from 2021-07-19T08:17:05
Lockdowns in Australia's two biggest cities have ruined plans for Muslims marking one of the biggest festivals on their calendar.
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Calls for offshore detention facilities to be shut down from 2021-07-19T08:10:28
Since 2013, asylum seekers who have arrived in Australia by boat have been sent to Nauru and Papua New Guinea for offshore processing.
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Death toll continues to rise across western Europe despite receding floodwaters from 2021-07-19T05:12:12
The bad weather has continued across Europe with flash floods hitting south Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland and Austria.
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Boris Johnson can't enjoy UK's 'Freedom Day': he's in iso from 2021-07-19T05:09:08
British PM Boris Johnson is urging caution as most COVID-19 restrictions lift in England, though new infection rates are among the highest in the world.
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Over 80% of Muslims experience discrimination in Australia: report from 2021-07-19T01:14:09
The Australian Human Rights Commission has revealed an overwhelming majority of Muslims in Australia have experienced some form of discrimination in their lifetime.
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Australia's most populous states continue to battle growing COVID-19 outbreaks from 2021-07-18T10:49:30
Greater Sydney has entered a new phase of its lockdown, with harsher restrictions now in place as the city tries to battle its most serious COVID-19 outbreak yet.
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Cleaners help keep Sydney's essential workers safe during lockdown from 2021-07-18T07:00:34
During Australia's latest lockdowns, cleaners are busier than ever, sterilising coronavirus exposure sites. This week, Small Business Secrets caught up with one cleaning company that is also off...
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PM bulletin 18 July 2021 from 2021-07-18T05:59:14
New South Wales again records more than 100 new Covid-19 cases and another coronavirus death, a controversial British commentator sent packing by the Seven Network and the United Kingdom health ...
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COVID-19 case concerns prompt tighter restrictions and extended lockdown fears from 2021-07-17T11:03:10
Australia's two most populous states are continuing their battles to bring the latest Covid-19 outbreaks under control
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APEC leaders vow to ramp up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines at emergency meeting from 2021-07-17T04:07:13
A virtual APEC meeting concludes a more co-operative global response is needed, especially when it comes to vaccine supply.
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Australian athletes withdraw from Olympics from 2021-07-16T10:28:08
Australia's Olympic campaign has suffered several setbacks after the withdrawal of two of its star athletes.
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Victoria and NSW on high alert in lockdown from 2021-07-16T08:23:11
New South Wales has reported 97 new locally acquired coronavirus cases on Friday, with 29 of the cases in the community while they were infectious. Meantime Victoria has had its first full day o...
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Dozens dead, more still missing in flooding across western Europe from 2021-07-16T04:30:13
Several rivers burst their banks, with parts of Germany and Belgium the worst affected.
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Too soon to rule out a link between COVID-19 and a laboratory leak: WHO from 2021-07-16T02:17:28
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the team that travelled to China had trouble getting access to raw data.
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BMX family support each other in Tokyo from 2021-07-15T21:42:23
Whether it be overcoming serious injury, qualifying for an Olympics or carrying the Paralympic torch the Sakakibara family has found a way through.
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Breakdancing - the Olympics' newest discipline from 2021-07-15T10:22:31
Three of the world's top competitive breakdancers talk about their hopes of competing in the 2024 Games.
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Another lockdown announced for Victoria from 2021-07-15T10:20:28
Melbourne will enter a snap lockdown from midnight Thursday in an effort to contain the state's growing outbreak of the Delta variant of coronavirus.
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Jobless at 10 year low, but will lockdowns hurt further improvements? from 2021-07-15T08:43:18
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jo Masters, Chief Economist at EY, to find out how lockdowns really impact the jobs market.
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EU tells Greece it must stop deporting would-be migrants from 2021-07-15T08:31:47
Human rights groups allege that thousands of people seeking asylum in Europe have been pushed back from Greece before being given a chance to apply for asylum.
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Australia hits out at EU carbon border tax plan from 2021-07-15T08:28:33
The EU has unveiled an ambitious raft of proposals to cut emissions by 55 per cent by the end of the decade.
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Israel PM warns another lockdown may be needed from 2021-07-15T04:56:16
Despite having the highest vaccination rate in the world, another lockdown might still be needed to combat the highly contagious Delta variant.
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Big cruise liners banned from Venice lagoon from 2021-07-15T04:52:35
After years of hesitancy, the government's move aims to defend the world heritage city, its ecosystem and heritage.
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Mixed reaction from businesses to financial lifellines from 2021-07-14T09:50:07
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia has called for an easier and standardised system of helping businesses in future lockdowns.
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Australia sends help as Fiji struggles to deal with coronavirus from 2021-07-14T08:53:33
Australia has sent a second specialist medical team to Fij as the country's health system buckles under pressure.
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Lockdown extended in Sydney from 2021-07-14T08:50:14
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced Greater Sydney's lockdown will be extended by at least two weeks.
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SBS On the Money: PayPal enters Australian buy now pay later space from 2021-07-14T08:21:31
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves explores how global giants are entering the Australian buy now pay later space, and what it means for the incumbents.
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Family seeks answers after death in custody from 2021-07-14T08:13:55
There are renewed calls for the establishment of an independent body to examine all Indigenous deaths in custody following another tragic death.
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Dozens killed and over 1,000 arrested amid riots, looting in South Africa from 2021-07-14T07:02:32
What started as protests sparked by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma have now turned into looting and riots.
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COVID's Delta variant sparks surge in US cases from 2021-07-14T06:57:29
The reversal of fortunes is being put down to the fast-spreading Delta variant, Fourth of July gatherings and still too many unvaccinated people.
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Cyber crime costs Australian economy $3.5 billion per year from 2021-07-13T08:44:49
A new report warns ransomware attacks in Australia will become more common, and is urging government to develop clearer policies to prevent them.
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More financial support amid extended NSW lockdown from 2021-07-13T08:34:04
A man with COVID-19 has died in Sydney as New South Wales records 89 new local cases. The new cases come as testing becomes mandatory for essential workers in Fairfield.
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WHO tells rich countries to stop ordering booster shots from 2021-07-13T04:48:22
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also expressed concern regarding the highly contagious Delta variant, that is "ripping around the world at a scorching pace".
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International support for Cuban anti-government protests from 2021-07-13T02:51:06
Thousands of Cubans joined street protests in the biggest anti-government demonstrations on the Communist-run island in decades.
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Widespread condemnation of racist abuse after Euros final from 2021-07-13T00:24:35
The abuse targeted three England players following the team's penalty shootout loss to Italy in the European Championship final.
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Experts say Australia's pandemic recovery could be hurt by excluding skilled migrants from 2021-07-12T10:05:04
Claims that wage growth could be hampered if too many skilled migrants are allowed back into Australia are now being questioned.
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More support promised for businesses and workers from 2021-07-12T10:02:02
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Prime Minister Scott Morrison have been in discussions about a new support package for businesses affected by the Sydney lockdown.
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Protests spread across South Africa over jailing of former President from 2021-07-12T09:58:57
Public outrage is growing over the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma, as COVID cases surge in South Africa.
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NSW COVID surge grows - young people urged to get vaccinated from 2021-07-12T09:54:24
New South Wales has recorded 112 new local COVID-19 cases, with the state's premier admitting it is almost impossible for Greater Sydney to exit lockdown anytime soon.
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Italy fans paint Melbourne red, white and green from 2021-07-12T03:48:46
From Rome to Melbourne, celebrations have erupted after Italy defeated England in a penalty shootout to win the European Championship at Wembley Stadium in London.
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COVID surges challenge South Africa, Myanmar while Peru holds vaccination marathon from 2021-07-12T03:45:05
Myanmar and South Africa face critical challenges in minimising the spread of COVID-19, while the UK prepares to ease restrictions after its massive vaccination program.
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Virgin launches founder Richard Branson into space - and brings him back from 2021-07-12T02:13:36
British billionaire Richard Branson has soared almost 90 kilometres above the New Mexico desert aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane and returned safely.
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New South Wales has recorded 77 new local COVID-19 cases and one death from 2021-07-11T10:16:31
New South Wales has recorded 77 new local COVID-19 cases and one death as Greater Sydney enters its third week of lockdown.
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New daily COVID record for NSW; Premier warns situation to get worse from 2021-07-10T11:45:18
New South Wales residents face an uncertain road ahead as COVID cases continue to rise and lockdown restrictions are tightened and extended. Meanwhile other Australian states and territorie...
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Small businesses struggle with Sydney's extended lockdown from 2021-07-10T09:54:31
The extension of the Greater Sydney coronavirus lockdown and the tightening of restrictions is affecting many small businesses. Despite government support measures, many are struggling to make e...
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Joe Biden strongly rejects criticism of US withdrawal from Afghanistan from 2021-07-09T10:32:43
He's announced America's long military operation will now end on August 31.
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Tougher rules in NSW as Delta variant spreads 'exponentially' says Premier from 2021-07-09T08:21:03
As some states and territories ease their COVID-19 measures, many remain cautious about the severity of the New South Wales outbreak.
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Weighing up the risks: PM says 8 weeks between AstraZeneca doses for hotspot residents from 2021-07-09T08:17:40
While the announcement again caught GPs off-guard, medical experts are backing the advice, saying it's in line with the new threat posed by the Delta variant of COVID-19.
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SBS On the Money: How banks are supporting lockdown affected businesses and home loan customers from 2021-07-09T07:24:03
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh about how the banks are supporting those impacted by the recent lockdowns; plus Anton Tagliaferro f...
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Tokyo Olympic Games to go ahead without any spectators in venues from 2021-07-09T04:38:58
Fans are no longer allowed to attend the Olympics, as Japanese issues a state of emergency in Tokyo for the fourth time.
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Delta variant drives surge in infections globally from 2021-07-09T04:03:57
A COVID-19 state of emergency has been declared in the Japanese capital that will last throughout the Olympic Games, while the US sees an 11% rise in cases due to the variant.
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Wage theft instances on the rise from 2021-07-09T03:46:52
A violent altercation caught on video inside an Adelaide bubble tea shop over a suspected wage dispute has prompted calls for better pay protection for vulnerable migrant workers.
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Government urged to increase refugee intake from Afghanistan from 2021-07-08T21:33:34
A new wave of violent attacks has erupted against Afghanistan’s Hazara people, as western forces continue to withdraw from the country and more districts fall to the Taliban.
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Ten years since independence but peace remains elusive from 2021-07-08T20:46:48
Thousands of South Sudanese-Australians voted in favour of independence in a referendum that followed decades of war with the north.
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PM Scott Morrison announces terms of reference for veteran suicide royal commission from 2021-07-08T10:34:51
It follows after a tireless campaign from the veteran community.
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Mother and son reunited after being separated by pandemic for half his life from 2021-07-08T10:30:51
The Federal government's travel ban meant she was separated from her toddler who was in India with her parents.
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No repeat of the Vietnam withdrawal failure: John Howard calls on Australia to protect its Afghan interpreters from 2021-07-08T10:09:38
Former prime minister John Howard has added his voice to the calls for the government to do more to help Afghans who helped Australia.
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Police blitz to enforce Sydney stay-at-home orders from 2021-07-08T08:40:32
The state recorded its highest daily number of new cases this year as the state battles to lower infections, with the Premier calling the number 'too high.'
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Gunmen killed, others arrested after Haitian president's assassination from 2021-07-08T06:48:09
Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated at his home in Port-au-Prince.
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Oxygen running out as Indonesia battles pandemic surge from 2021-07-08T03:14:31
Indonesia has expanded nationwide coronavirus restrictions as it battles its deadliest wave of infections yet.
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Australia's oldest Olympian celebrates centenary from 2021-07-08T01:40:03
Winter sports pioneer Frank Prihoda is celebrating his 100th birthday with his close family at his home, in the home of Australian skiing - Thredbo.
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Government enlists business brains trust to boost vaccination uptake from 2021-07-07T10:33:53
Australia's big business could offer incentives in an effort to increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines, with the owner of Bunnings and Officeworks also putting its sites forward to host mass vacci...
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SBS On the Money: The role of big business in the COVID vaccine rollout from 2021-07-07T08:53:45
Hear from Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn about his plans to help with the vaccine rollout; plus the latest on the markets and why unemployed people are finding it difficult to gain jobs being...
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Canada names its first Indigenous Governor General from 2021-07-07T08:42:58
Mary Simon, a former diplomat and long-time advocate for Inuit rights, says she wants to help to heal the nation.
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Greater Sydney told to stay at home for another week from 2021-07-07T07:59:13
The extension for another week is intended to allow the state to stamp out the contagious Delta variant of coronavirus.
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US defends its silent departure from Afghanistan from 2021-07-07T07:56:26
US President Joe Biden says they’re on track to end America’s longest-running war but many believe war in Afghanistan is far from over.
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Stateless athletes to compete in Tokyo Olympics as Refugee Team from 2021-07-07T05:08:05
The team of 29 athletes is almost three times bigger than the inaugural Refugee Olympic Team that debuted at the 2016 Rio Games.
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What changes are involved in your tax return this year? from 2021-07-07T04:40:38
With COVID-19 affecting our lives for a full year now, some things to do with what you need to include in your return have changed.
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Israel to share Pfizer vaccine with South Korea from 2021-07-07T03:31:49
Israel will send 700,000 doses of the Pfizer shot that it has in surplus and that are close to expiring, to South Korea.
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Single biggest ransomware attack on record infected thousands of victims from 2021-07-06T22:59:31
Ransomware criminals break into networks and plant malware that cripples networks on activation by scrambling all their data.
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Torres Strait Islanders fighting to save their country from climate change from 2021-07-06T22:08:50
With the 2021 theme for NAIDOC Week being “heal country”, these Australians are trying to do just that.
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Australian Grand Prix events called off again from 2021-07-06T09:59:30
In another blow to Australia's sporting and tourism industries, the upcoming Formula One Grand Prix and MotoGP in Melbourne have been cancelled.
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Australian Olympic water polo team faces tough draw in Tokyo from 2021-07-06T08:29:41
Croatia is among the top four finishers from Rio that are now in Australia's group - and that's where Goran Tomasevic was born.
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SBS On the Money: RBA holds rates but begins to taper stimulus from 2021-07-06T08:16:42
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bank of America's Tony Morriss and Burman Invest's Julia Lee about the RBA's latest moves and what it means for you.
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'The last lockdown we go through': NSW Premier ponders status of stay-at-home orders from 2021-07-06T07:55:12
The millions of Greater Sydney residents hoping the lockdown will end on Friday should find out tomorrow whether the orders will be eased or extended.
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Government funding of fossil fuel projects far outweighs renewables: new research from 2021-07-06T07:42:14
New research estimates the Australian government's export credit agency has spent around 80 times more money on fossil fuel projects than renewables over the past 11 years.
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US troops leave last base in Afghanistan from 2021-07-06T07:22:47
The United States has retreated from its last major military base in Afghanistan, ending its 20-year involvement in the country.
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Unaccompanied minors struggle to reach family in the UK from 2021-07-06T00:18:59
Lawyers working with migrants in France say there are now virtually no legal routes for unaccompanied minors to join their families in Britain.
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England is to scrap face masks rules and social distancing requirements from 2021-07-05T23:51:36
As Britain joins countries moving towards a more normal daily life the World Health Organisation is calling for caution.
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Groundbreaker: the first Indigenous Australian to write land use guidelines for UN advisory body from 2021-07-05T22:14:03
The guidelines encourage governments and environment managers to consider the spiritual and cultural significance of protected land
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Business groups demand clear vaccination targets to accelerate recovery from 2021-07-05T10:18:51
Hundreds of General Practitioners across the country have started administering the Pfizer jab, in the latest boost to the vaccination rollout.
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Record number of women and Indigenous athletes for Australia at Tokyo's Olympics from 2021-07-05T10:08:31
And of the 472 team now confirmed, 65 were born overseas.
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New COVID cases at NSW aged care home reignites debate about vaccine access from 2021-07-05T08:18:12
NSW has detected 35 new community coronavirus cases but two dozen were in isolation during their infectious period.
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SBS On the Money: Markets bracing for news from RBA from 2021-07-05T08:08:57
With the RBA expected to announce the start of a small rollback in stimulus, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Perpetual's Matt Sherwood to find out what that will mean for the ma...
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Are Queensland's hate crime laws fit for purpose? from 2021-07-05T06:15:09
A Queensland parliamentary inquiry will examine if a 30-year-old vilification law is still up to the job after mounting racist attacks.
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Cyprus bushfires cause 'worst destruction ever' from 2021-07-05T05:21:53
Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed in Cyprus to contain the blaze as it raged through tracts of forest destroying dozens of homes.
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US misses Independence Day vaccination target from 2021-07-04T23:11:10
With the more aggressive Delta variant circulating, and vaccination rates not at hoped-for levels, the US Government is concerned about the potential for a surge in infections.
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Program aims to boost Indigenous representation in ambulance services from 2021-07-04T22:17:46
The Queensland training program is helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to work as paramedics, particularly in remote communities.
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Family of aged care residents dismayed over unvaccinated staff from 2021-07-04T11:07:57
The daughter of an aged care home resident has spoken out against the fact that a third of staff at the home were not vaccinated.
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NSW records biggest COVID-19 surge this year as stranded Australians 'anxious' from 2021-07-03T10:50:16
Health Minister Greg Hunt says work is being done to get Australians overseas on repatriation flights after international arrival caps have been slashed in half. It comes as New South Wales has ...
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Refugees and migrants still mostly missing from vaccination queues: Red Cross from 2021-07-02T09:27:26
The new report suggests countries around the world are adopting increasingly inclusive rollout policies, but more work is needed to ensure everyone is protected against the virus.
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New women's refuge to help only over-50s in bid to address growing need from 2021-07-02T09:24:18
It'll provide emergency accommodation for the growing number of older Australian women who are ending up homeless.
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National cabinet agrees to a four-phase plan to move away from lockdowns from 2021-07-02T08:29:40
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled 'a new deal' for Australians on the pathway out of COVID-19.
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Australia's Pacific neighbours struggle to contain COVID-19 outbreaks from 2021-07-02T08:27:17
Experts warn Fiji to prepare for more cases, hospitalisations and deaths this month, while PNG's vaccine stocks are expiring before they can get into people's arms.
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In-language videos aim to boost COVID vaccination rates from 2021-07-02T06:13:25
Experts say a lack of clear of messaging to these communities has contributed to vaccine confusion and hesitancy.
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Police, shooters welcome new permanent national gun amnesty from 2021-07-02T06:08:27
Australians can now hand in unregistered or unwanted firearms to the police at any time, without the fear of receiving a penalty.
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Terminator hosts major climate summit from 2021-07-02T01:13:54
The fifth annual Austrian World Summit urges world leaders to stop pretending, and take serious action on climate change.
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WHO warns football fans can cause new COVID-19 wave from 2021-07-01T23:16:21
It comes as new incentives are launched in the United States to boost vaccination ratesm and a new Dutch study highlights COVID-19 transmission rates from people to pets.
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Calls for younger Australians to be vaccinated as Delta variant takes hold from 2021-07-01T10:15:04
As the highly infectious Delta variant becomes the dominant strain across the world, there's concern that more children are catching COVID-19.
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NSW Premier pleads with people to limit their movements from 2021-07-01T09:50:02
New South Wales has recorded 24 new local COVID-19 cases as the highly contagious Delta variant continues to circulate in Greater Sydney.
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What will new defamation laws mean for journalism? from 2021-07-01T08:53:19
In a major win for free speech, new defamation laws have come into effect in four states.
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Copping it coming and going: pandemic life on the border from 2021-07-01T08:09:34
Tourism operators on the Albury-Wodonga divide say they’ve lost trade from both directions, while health authorities say they’ve been overwhelmed by returning Victorians from orange zones lining...
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SBS On The Money: The July 1 changes affecting your money from 2021-07-01T07:55:08
From today there will be changes to super, tax, home buyer support and the minimum wage so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mark Chapman from H&R Block for more; plus the lat...
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Long-overdue women's rights conference proceeds in Paris from 2021-07-01T06:00:16
Donors have pledged billions to advance gender equity worldwide
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Delta challenges vaccine confidence amid booster plans from 2021-07-01T01:49:08
This comes as John Hopkins University's vaccination tally shows that more than three billion people gloablly have been vaccinated.
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Wage theft is now a crime from Victoria from 2021-06-30T23:12:13
Union and industry advocates say wage theft is far too common in Australia, and urge other state and territories to follow Victoria's lead.
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China celebrates 100 years since the Communist Party's founding from 2021-06-30T11:27:41
Preparations have been underway for months for the massive celebrations of the party's achievements, the milestone bringing a sense of solidarity to its people at a time when China faces critica...
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Temporary visa-holders at most risk of domestic violence: study from 2021-06-30T10:38:43
A national study by Monash University has also found for those on temporary visas, higher levels of abuse are related to their migration status.
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COVID vaccination rollout in disarray as politics creeps in from 2021-06-30T10:17:01
The Prime Minister is encouraging all Australians to consider AstraZeneca, in consultation with their doctor, but some states are completely rejecting that.
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Alice Springs joins locked-down locations amid further coronavirus concerns from 2021-06-30T08:08:15
The lockdown in Alice Springs comes amid concerns over cases linked to the Tanami mine site.
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SBS On the Money: Markets have best financial year in decades from 2021-06-30T07:50:01
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CommSec's Craig James and Seneca Financial Solutions' Luke Laretive about the year that was on the sharemarket, and what's in store ahead.
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Increasing natural disasters prompt environment groups to join forces from 2021-06-30T07:33
Two large environment groups are merging in what they say will enable more effective responses to increasingly frequent natural disasters.
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Rebel forces dismiss Ethiopian government ceasefire declaration from 2021-06-30T00:31:29
Victory celebrations are taking place in Tigray's capital Mekele following a ceasefire. However, world leaders are concerned peace won't be sustained.
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China is encroaching on Australian academic freedom: report from 2021-06-29T23:34:29
The Human Rights Watch report says Australian universities are failing to protect the academic freedom of people in their care who criticise the Chinese Communist Party.
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G20 talks urge greater global pandemic cooperation from 2021-06-29T23:31:55
It comes as new research shows global cultural institutions have lost up to four-fifths of revenue and attendance due to the pandemic.
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Auditor-General questions Coalition's 'congestion-busting' program from 2021-06-29T08:50:15
The PM campaigned relentlessly in 2019 on a "congestion-busting" program to free up the nation's roads, but most projects went to Coalition seats and years later, only two of the big-ticket trai...
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Further lockdowns reflect concerns over Delta variant's spread from 2021-06-29T08:47:16
Parts of Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory are entering lockdowns in response to a number of positive locally acquired cases, while NSW has recorded 19 new cases.
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SBS On the Money: Are you getting a private health insurance premium partial refund? from 2021-06-29T07:44:28
Medibank is returning around $105m to policyholders in the form of premium discounts so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Canstar's Steve Mickenbecker to find out more; plus NSW b...
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'Disappointing' Indigenous vaccination rates aren't higher, says Minister from 2021-06-29T06:53:14
NITV's Sarah Collard has spoken to the Minster for Indigenous Australians, Ken Wyatt. She began by asking the Minister if the pandemic's present status is the most dangerous yet for Indigenous A...
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Escalation concerns as US and Iraqi militias exchange fire from 2021-06-29T05:22:54
The United States military says it has attacked facilities that were being used to launch rocket attacks against its troops in Iraq and Syria.
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WHO warns Delta is the most transmissible variant recorded from 2021-06-29T02:18:24
World Health Organisation warns of serious illness risks are higher among those unvaccinated.
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Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for residential aged care workers from 2021-06-28T23:08:30
The decision has been welcomed with words of warning by leaders in the sector. The AstraZeneca vaccine is now available to all adults.
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Fiji continues to battle Delta variant surge in COVID cases from 2021-06-28T21:30:14
After keeping the coronavirus at bay last year Fiji is now recording as many as 300 new cases a day.
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A smaller Australia but a more dependent one: 2021 Intergenerational Report from 2021-06-28T08:53:08
The intergenerational report is released roughly every five years, and it's intended to guide government spending over decades.
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NSW records 18 new COVID infections as other states act to address new cases from 2021-06-28T08:50:12
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called a meeting of the national security committee of federal cabinet to discuss the outbreaks, and convened a national cabinet meeting.
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Culturally sensitive Indigenous service boosts vaccine roll out from 2021-06-28T02:11:10
An Aboriginal Health Service in South Australia is operating dedicated vaccination cubicles for Indigenous people. All Indigenous Australians above the age of 16 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccin...
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Midday bulletin June 28 2021 from 2021-06-28T02:00:28
New South Wales records 18 new locally-acquired coronavirus cases, Queensland reintroduces COVID-19 restrictions after recording two new local infections, And in sport all the latest from the To...
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COVID-19 challenges continue to hinder gradual world re-opening from 2021-06-28T00:18:38
Summer weather and sport are front of mind for Europeans travelling across the continent, despite the continued spread of coronavirus. Elsewhere, memorials for those who lost their lives set a s...
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New Alzheimer’s drug met with hope and skepticism from 2021-06-27T23:43:30
It's the first drug that US regulators say might help slow the disease.
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Snap lockdowns and border closures as the Delta variant spreads from 2021-06-27T11:08:48
The Northern Territory government has put the Greater Darwin region into lockdown, South Australia has closed its borders to several jurisdictions and Western Australia's Perth and the Peel dist...
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Traditional owners gain control of Jabiru near Kakadu National Park from 2021-06-26T10:33:07
The Mirarr people take back control of the town of Jabiru on the outskirts of Kakadu National Park.
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Two week lockdown for Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Wollongong and the Central Coast from 2021-06-26T09:25:09
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the only way back to COVID-Zero is with a two week lockdown.
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Sentencing for Sydney couple who admitted to slavery-like offences from 2021-06-25T10:29:52
A Sydney couple have been sentenced today for enslaving a Filipino woman and keeping her in forced labour at their home and business for over three years.
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Charities to face enforcement if they actively promote unlawful behaviour from 2021-06-25T10:25:41
Well known Australian charities publish open letter to the Prime Minister expressing dismay at proposed rule changes.
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New conditions put in place in Sydney from 2021-06-25T10:21:04
New South Wales residents have been warned COVID-19 case numbers will swell, even as millions of people living in parts of Sydney prepare to enter a snap lockdown.
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Myanmar swimmer pressures Olympic Games organisrs over the Myanmar military coup from 2021-06-25T10:14:58
A professional Burmese swimmer who boycotted the Tokyo Olympics in protest of the Myanmar military coup, is now calling on the International Olympic Committee to take a harder stance
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SBS On the Money: Who pays for the increase to the Superannuation Guarantee? from 2021-06-25T08:14:10
The Superannuation Guarantee increases to 10% from July 1st, but whether your take home pay gets cut as a result, depends on your employment contract.
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COVID lockdowns may have a ‘lasting impact’ on young people from migrant backgrounds from 2021-06-25T03:48:33
In a new report due for release next month, the Centre for Multicultural Youth says the situation has reached crisis point, with many young people going without work for more than a year.
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'Worrying' surges in COVID-19 cases globally linked to Delta variant from 2021-06-25T03:39
Continuing increases in new coronavirus cases are prompting action from some governments around the world, and adding urgency to widening and accelerating vaccination programs.
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Government under pressure over Afghan contractors they employed from 2021-06-24T11:56:11
The federal government is being criticised for refusing refugee visas for Afghan contractors who worked with Australians in Afghanistan.
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Uncertainty prevails ahead of a five week parliamentary hiatus from 2021-06-24T09:39:25
A COVID scare, controversy over the Murray-Darling River basin and arguments over the coalition's childcare policies
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Australian parents who suffer a miscarriage could be given two days of paid leave from 2021-06-24T09:36:57
New landmark federal legislation could see couples who suffer the tragedy of a miscarriage offered two days of paid bereavement leave.
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Sydney's COVID-19 surge has seeped into the NSW Parliament from 2021-06-24T08:59:23
New South Wales has recorded 11 new local COVID-19 cases, with Premier Gladys Berejiklian saying it's perhaps the "scariest period" for the state since the start of the pandemic.
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Interview with Immigration Minister Alex Hawke from 2021-06-24T06:46:10
SBS Canberra Bureau Chief Anna Henderson talks to Immigration Minister Alex Hawke.
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Fears for Australia's former employees as troops leave Afghanistan from 2021-06-24T06:38:05
A man who defended Australia's Embassy in Afghanistan is in hiding and cannot apply for a humanitarian visa until Australia certifies that his life is in danger.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper publishes its last edition from 2021-06-24T06:34:21
In Hong Kong, hundreds lined up at newspaper stands hoping to buy the last newspaper edition - ever - of Apple Daily, after the pro-democracy publication announced its closure.
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New COVID surges affecting Portugal, Israel, Cuba, UK from 2021-06-24T04:07:53
There have been more setbacks and successes in battle to end the coronavirus pandemic with worldwide vaccine progress.
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Border security post stands unused a year after due completion date from 2021-06-24T01:05:53
Australia’s only international border has a brand new thirteen million dollar border post on Saibai island - but it remains out of use.
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People asked to send messages of support to those in offshore detention from 2021-06-23T21:15:58
Community group Refugee Voices hopes sharing refugee stories will help people understand their lives.
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What are the conditions for a Nationals net zero 2050 policy? from 2021-06-23T10:23:29
National could demand a deal with the agriculture sector- or the whole policy could be dumped altogether.
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What's happening with the AstraZeneca vaccine? from 2021-06-23T10:16:07
Are we still going to use it? Can we just scrap it? Do we have enough Pfizer? With more changing health advice and discussion about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, SBS News explains what's bee...
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Spike in infections sees a raft of new restrictions introduced from 2021-06-23T10:09:24
Most states and New Zealand have now blocked travellers from much of Sydney, disrupting the school holiday plans of thousands of families.
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SBS On the Money: ATO targeting cryptocurrency profits this tax time from 2021-06-23T08:57:54
Any profit from the sale of the likes of Bitcoin may be subject to capital gains tax, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh to find out what else the...
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Humanitarian visa holders in limbo - and in danger from 2021-06-23T08:52:17
Thousands of refugees granted humanitarian visas by the Australian Government have been denied exemptions to travel to Australia amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ethiopian Ambassador denies his government committed war crimes from 2021-06-23T06:29:02
Muktar Kedir Abdu, Ethiopia's ambassador-designate to Australia, talks to SBS journalist Tys Occhiuzzi about UN accusations.
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India monitors new COVID-19 variant, Delta Plus from 2021-06-23T03:26:09
The highly transmissible Delta variant of coronavirus is posing a grave danger around the world and now India is monitoring a new mutant.
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Taliban control in Afghanistan increases as foreign troops leave: UN from 2021-06-23T03:23:15
The United Nations Security Council has heard Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan have captured more than 50 of 370 districts since May, and are positioning to take over cities as foreign troops w...
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What it's like to flee your homeland and become a refugee from 2021-06-22T22:09:47
A number of refugees in the Northern Territory are telling the stories of the atrocities that led them to resettle in Darwin.
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The Delta COVID-19 virus set to be the world's dominant variant from 2021-06-22T10:03:51
With nearly four million people killed by coronavirus, health authorities worldwide are also battling multiple mutations of the original COVID-19 strain.
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Barnaby Joyce is back in the hot seat from 2021-06-22T09:35:27
Returned National Party leader Barnaby Joyce is officially the nation's Deputy Prime Minister again after being sworn in.
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Construction industry is lagging behind in attitudes to LGBTIQ+ employees from 2021-06-22T09:32:58
A new report has found homophobia, bullying and harrassment of LGBTQI+ people is still rife in the construction industry.
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Sydney's COVID-19 cluster has risen to 21 cases with 10 new infections from 2021-06-22T09:29:39
Mandatory mask-wearing has been extended for another week on public transport and most indoor settings in Greater Sydney, The Blue Mountains, the Illawarra and Shellharbour.
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UNESCO recommends listing Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger' from 2021-06-22T09:26:36
Draft decision says the long term outlook for the reef had deteriorated from 'poor to very poor', but the Government strongly disagrees
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SBS On the Money: Sharemarket volatility amid inflation debate from 2021-06-22T09:15:38
Australian shares have their best day in four months, bouncing back from yesterday's sell-off, as Macquarie's Martin Lakos tells SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
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India offers free COVID-19 vaccinations to boost take-up from 2021-06-22T02:04:29
It comes as the coronavirus situation in Russia continues to deteriorate, while the US falls short of its promised COVAX doses.
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Iran's new president backs talks on nuclear deal but won't meet US counterpart from 2021-06-21T21:16:12
At his first press conference since being elected, Ebrahim Raisi was questioned over his history as a judge and challenged over his human rights record.
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Cutbacks mean resettlement agencies can offer less support to refugees from 2021-06-21T21:13:22
One of Australia’s largest refugee resettlement agencies is suffering major cutbacks to staff and funding, as intake numbers dwindle due to international border closures.
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Barnaby Joyce returns as National party leader and Deputy PM from 2021-06-21T09:55:34
Barnaby Joyce has wrestled back the leadership of the National Party, deposing Michael McCormack in the last sitting week before the winter recess.
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PM hopes Australians will be able to fly overseas in 2022 from 2021-06-21T09:52:34
Just 3.3 per cent of Australians are fully vaccinated compared to 45 per cent in the United States, 47 per cent in the UK and 57 per cent in Israel.
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SBS On the Money: $42bn wiped from sharemarket from 2021-06-21T09:25:54
The Australian sharemarket had its worst one day loss in about a month amid talk of rising interest rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Joe Youssef from Curve Securities.
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Young scientists take on the world’s toughest science competition for teenagers from 2021-06-21T09:04:36
Representing Australia in the 35th International Science Olympiads, 21 rising science stars will be up against the world's brightest science students.
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It's 40 years since the navy plucked 99 Vietnamese refugees from a stricken boat from 2021-06-21T08:59:05
An event has taken place marking the 40th anniversary of a rescue which saw 99 Vietnamese refugees plucked from a stricken boat by Australian naval forces off the coast of Vietnam.
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Aid workers say they are desperate for help with displaced refugees from 2021-06-21T08:02:48
As the numbers of refugees surge, aid workers say many conflicts still aren’t getting the public attention needed – to shore up critical response efforts.
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Rio de Janeiro pushes ahead with COVID-19 vaccinations as Brazil's pandemic rages from 2021-06-21T04:07:44
It comes as as a donation of millions of doses of the Moderna vaccine reaches Taiwan from the United States, at a critical time in the pandemic.
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Iran nuclear talks adjourn but deal 'closer than ever' say negotiators from 2021-06-21T01:58:05
Iran and the E-U both say a deal was close but that some political decisions have to be made.
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Sydney Covid-19 cluster grows as Queensland also records new local case from 2021-06-20T09:38:03
Mask wearing rules have been expanded in New South Wales, as Sydney's eastern suburbs cluster grows. Meanwhile, Queensland authorities are investigating how a flight attendant tested ...
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In this bulletin, New South Wales further extends Covid restrictions as a virus cluster in Bondi rises to nine cases, protests in Brazil as the country reaches a grim Covid milestone with half a...
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Australia to take China to WTO over wine tariffs from 2021-06-19T09:29:11
The federal government says the tariffs have caused serious harm to the Australian wine industry and it had no choice but to go to the World Trade Organisation.
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How do homeless people get the COVID vaccine? from 2021-06-18T10:13:56
Outreach teams in our cities are hard at work trying to ensure homeless populations have access to the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Three month suspended sentence for former spy 'Witness K' from 2021-06-18T09:53:40
One of the most highly secretive and significant court cases in Australia has come to an end in the nation's capital.
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Calls for the military to take over all COVID logistical planning from 2021-06-18T09:46:20
The Australian military is playing a major part in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout - but there are questions about whether it should be doing more.
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Can employers demand a vaccinated workforce? from 2021-06-18T09:38:35
A court case in the United States has sparked global debate, paving the way for healthcare companies to require their employees to get vaccinated.
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One new COVID-19 case reported in Sydney from 2021-06-18T07:28:47
Chief Health Officer, Paul Kelly, is reassuring Australians coronavirus vaccines are safe, after a lift in the age recommendation for AstraZeneca.
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The number of refugees in the world has doubled in the last decade from 2021-06-18T05:16:13
The UNHCR found that, as of the end of last year, 82.4 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide - a near-three million increase from 2019.
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New US holiday commemorates the end of slavery from 2021-06-18T05:06:42
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have signed a bill into law to make June 19th - 'Juneteenth' - a federal holiday.
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Men's mentoring program helping refugees to help refugees from 2021-06-18T03:32:17
Many men are reluctant to seek help for mental health issues and those from migrant backgrounds even more so.
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Governments push for as many people as possible to get COVID vaccinated from 2021-06-18T03:29:43
Nearly 2.5 billion people have been vaccinated globally so far.
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Coalition seems split over net-zero carbon emissions from 2021-06-17T10:27:27
Agreements to cut carbon emissions at the G7 conference appear to have created a split back home, in time for the Prime Minister's return.
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Town allegedly burned to the ground by Myanmar military from 2021-06-17T09:30:19
The central town of Kinma, home to about 1,000 residents, was reportedly targeted by government troops searching for members of a local defence force.
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Officials are investigating a coronavirus outbreak in Sydney from 2021-06-17T08:25:38
New South Wales officials are working hard to control a coronavirus outbreak in Sydney after a driver who had transported international flight crews tested positive to COVID-19.
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Forgotten photographs provide a unique insight from 2021-06-17T08:22:30
A rare collection of images taken by one of Australia’s earliest known Aboriginal photographers is currently on display in Perth.
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SBS On the Money: Unemployment now below pre-pandemic period from 2021-06-17T08:18:12
Australia's jobs market has moved from recovery to growth so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with UBS Economist Nic Guesnon for more.
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Tasmania's Dark Mofo has returned for 2021 from 2021-06-17T07:33:19
Dark Mofo has transformed Hobart, encouraging visitors to re-imagine the city as it was thousands of years ago before colonisation.
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Some countries begin opening up - but others are struggling from 2021-06-17T05:08:13
The global number of COVID-19 deaths is climbing towards four million, with its current tally at more than 3.8 million
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The Global Peace Index report has been released. from 2021-06-17T05:00:06
The Peace Index aims to shift the world's focus to peace as a positive, achievable and tangible measure of human well-being and progress.
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Putin, Biden meeting 'constructive', they say from 2021-06-17T02:19:12
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have both described their meeting in Switzerland as ‘constructive’ but, as expected, little concrete progress was made.
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Murugappan family reunited in Perth from 2021-06-16T09:24:28
The family has been told that once their daughter's treatment is complete, they won’t be returned to Christmas Island - but they won't be going to Biloela either.
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SBS On the Money: Minimum pay increases by 2.5% from 2021-06-16T08:44:51
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ai Group's Innes Willox and hears from the ACTU's Sally McManus to find out what both sides think about the rise in the minimum wage
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Coronavirus restrictions will be eased further in Melbourne from 2021-06-16T08:37:09
Travel restrictions will be eased for Melbourne and Victorians will no longer have to wear masks outside following an easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Pandemic leads to mental health crisis in Britain's Bangladeshi community from 2021-06-16T06:57:03
Higher death rates and job losses due to coronavrisu have hit the UK's Bangladeshi community hard and that's taken a toll on people's mental health - particularly men.
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Australia and UK reach agreement over trade from 2021-06-16T04:13:24
The United Kingdom will be trading Marmite for Vegemite, and Burberry mackintoshes for Australia's RM Williams garments in a new free trade agreement with Australia.
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US moves towards post-pandemic state as other countries manage COVID surges from 2021-06-16T04:08:17
California and New York cut back social distancing and mask requirements more than a year after shutting down, while parts of Africa battle an increase in coronavirus cases.
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Human Rights Commission calls for urgent release of immigration detainees from 2021-06-15T21:22:07
The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling on the federal government to act urgently to reduce the number of people in closed immigration detention and shut down the Christmas Island faci...
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Pacific fruit pickers thanked for saving SA harvest from 2021-06-15T10:07:33
The fruit pickers were allowed into the state under a special exemption to the international travel ban, to help fill critical worker shortages.
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Biloela Tamil family released into community detention in Perth from 2021-06-15T09:57:55
Immigration Minister Alex Hawke says the decision does not create a pathway to a visa.
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Victoria tackling racism at community level and driving respect from 2021-06-15T09:45:57
Through the launch of a new taskforce, grants are helping organisations respond to racism and support multicultural and multi-faith communities.
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Melbourne apartments locked down after two COVID-19 cases detected from 2021-06-15T08:32:01
It comes as a specialist in infectious diseases says doctors are now better at detecting and treating a rare blood clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine
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Petition tabled in Parliament for migrants' parents be allowed into Australia from 2021-06-15T08:29:19
The definition of 'immediate family' is being challenged as Australians seek to be reunited with relatives from overseas.
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New report finds majority of backpackers are underpaid from 2021-06-15T07:38:30
It also found four in five backpackers in Australia are underpaid, while some allege they experienced sexual harassment and racism when working on Australian farms.
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Decline in COVID cases isn't yet resulting in decline in deaths: WHO from 2021-06-15T03:19:16
The WHO says even though it's the longest such period of decline since the pandemic began, there's still concern over the death rate and over vaccine inequity.
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High hopes a Tamil family might be released from detention and reunited from 2021-06-14T10:29:24
Members of a Tamil family held in immigration detention on Christmas Island could be reunited with the rest of the family in Perth within days.
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Israel has a new Prime Minister: Naftali Bennett from 2021-06-14T08:37:19
Mr Bennett is the head of a small ultranationalist party and will lead a delicate coalition government.
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Melbourne townhouse residents to self-isolate for two weeks from 2021-06-14T08:34:12
It's happened because a man caught COVID-19 from a fellow resident.
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New world record fails to distract from toxic culture in swimming from 2021-06-14T08:31
A world record at the Australian swimming trials just ahead of the Olympic Games hasn't been enough to drown out reports of a toxic culture in Australian swimming.
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What small businesses need to know for this year's tax return from 2021-06-14T07:03:03
Australia’s 2.3 million small business owners are preparing for a complex end of financial year, after a full year of COVID restrictions and changing government incentives.
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A billion COVID doses promised to poorer countries from 2021-06-14T01:45:46
G7 leaders promise to get more COVID-19 jabs to poor countries and keep up their economic stimulus programmes.
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The G-7 Summit in the UK has come to a close from 2021-06-14T00:11:59
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the "fantastic degree of harmony" among the G7 group of leaders, which met in person for the first time in two years.
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Tsuneari Yahiro on the verge of completing a childhood dream at the Tokyo Olympics from 2021-06-13T21:26:17
For the first time in the Games' history, karate is part of the event giving this athlete medal hopes for Australia and a chance to end his career on the biggest stage in sport.
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Queen's Birthday Honours recognise people supporting communities from 2021-06-13T21:23:23
More than 1,000 Australians are recipients of an award in 2021, with the highest ever rate of women and First Nations people strongly represented.
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Scott Morrison 'looks forward' to talks on climate at G7 from 2021-06-13T10:29:54
The 47th Group of Seven summit has finished its second day [[UK Sat 12 June]], however without a one-on-one meeting between Australian and United States leaders.
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Biloela Youngest Spends Birthday in Hospital from 2021-06-12T10:33:13
The youngest daughter of a Tamil asylum seeker family from Biloela spends her fourth birthday in hospital
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Australia's foreign mission to UK and Singapore from 2021-06-11T10:13:30
Australia and Singapore will work towards a two-way travel bubble, similar to the New Zealand arrangement.
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Melbourne cautiously reopens after lockdown from 2021-06-11T08:53:07
Health authorities in Victoria are urging people with COVID-19 symptoms to come forward for testing with the origins of six locally acquired cases still under investigation.
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Court finalises Robodebt settlement from 2021-06-11T08:39:26
A court has approved a $1.2 billion settlement between victims of the Robodebt scheme and the federal government.
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SBS On the Money: Investors ignore booming inflation from 2021-06-11T08:10:23
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Citi's Elizabeth Tian to find out why global investors have ignored signals of rising inflation in the US.
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Vaccines pledges at G7 summit from 2021-06-11T04:24:51
Poorer countries are falling behind in vaccinations as world leaders outline their commitments at the G7 Summit in the fight against the pandemic.
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Landmark class action launched to recoup stolen wages from 2021-06-11T02:24:49
For decades, Indigenous workers received little or no pay in a range of jobs and today, their descendants are still feeling the effects prompting a number of class actions.
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World leaders assemble for G7 Summit from 2021-06-10T22:50:53
Scott Morrison will join the leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies - Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States - in Cornwall.
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Plan to start bringing international students back to NSW widely welcomed from 2021-06-10T10:35:59
A New South Wales proposal to bring back international students during the second half of 2021 is being called 'a light at the end of the tunnel'.
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A second Australian dies from blood clot likely linked to AstraZeneca vaccine from 2021-06-10T09:08:38
More than 3.6 million doses of this vaccine have now been being given across Australia.
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Biloela Tamil family cannot resettle in US or NZ, minister now says from 2021-06-10T09:02:48
The announcement comes despite senior government ministers identifying those countries as possible options earlier in the week.
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Health concerns over a shortage of cleaners as students flee industry from 2021-06-10T08:55:06
It's one of the country's largest employers of international students and the cleaning industry is warning without them, hotels and offices could be vulnerable to COVID outbreaks.
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SBS On the Money: Rates to rise earlier than expected from 2021-06-10T07:43:57
ANZ is the first major bank to say the RBA will need to lift official interest rates earlier than expected so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Head of Australian Economics Da...
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Belarus opposition leader urges international probe of government from 2021-06-10T05:24:28
A Belarusian opposition leader has called for the creation of an international tribunal to investigate and prosecute crimes reportedly committed by her country's government.
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Is the internal combustion engine doomed? from 2021-06-10T02:27:59
Experts predict that the sales of electric vehicles are about to take off, and they will soon become the cheapest option for motorists.
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US to donate millions of vaccines to COVAX from 2021-06-10T01:07:16
US President Joe Biden is committed to sharing vaccines because he says it is in the public health and strategic interests of the US to do so.
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Scott Morrison heads off for high-level talks with world leaders from 2021-06-09T23:50:45
Prime Minister heads to the U-K for a series of meetings he says are some of the most important meetings of his time in power.
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Biloela Tamil family could be resettled overseas as daughter battles blood infection from 2021-06-09T10:51:43
The Federal Government is under increasing pressure to reveal how much longer a Tamil family will remain in immigration detention.
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Police investigate COVID-infected traveller's arrival into Queensland from 2021-06-09T10:11:08
The 44 year old and her husband left Victoria during Melbourne's lockdown which remains in place until late tomorrow night.
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Pro-democracy protesters in Myanmar join Karen fighters for military training from 2021-06-09T10:07:06
SBS speaks to the commanding general of the Karen national defence organisation, which is training protestors. He wants to form a new alliance with pro-democracy students to resist the Myanmar m...
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SBS On the Money: Lockdowns shake confidence from 2021-06-09T07:39:22
Consumer confidence weakens amid the Victorian restrictions but banks still upgrade their economic forecasts.
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UN judges uphold war crimes conviction and sentence of Ratko Mladic from 2021-06-09T07:35:07
United Nations war crimes judges have upheld a genocide conviction and life sentence against former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic.
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Brazil under pressure over its COVID-19 cases from 2021-06-09T02:34:35
Brazil's health minister has been accused of failing in his duties to protect citizens from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Global agencies team up for drug bust from 2021-06-09T01:43:43
Authorities around the world have revealed more details about how they pulled off a large-scale global crime sting through a messaging service.
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New Zealand's fossil fuel shift from 2021-06-08T21:19:22
New Zealand hopes it can gain momentum to put a pause on fossil fuel subsidies in time for when world leaders meet virtually at the annual APEC summit in November.
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Honouring the workers who confront crises from 2021-06-08T20:50:11
Today is Thank a First Responder Day - an opportunity for Australians to show their appreciation for frontline workers.
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Torres Strait anger over vaccines from 2021-06-08T20:19:26
Australians living on the international border with Papua New Guinea are angry and frustrated after the prime minster’s promised roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations across the region as a matter o...
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Young Tamil detainee sent to Perth hospital from 2021-06-08T10:33:24
The Morrison government is examining options to resettle a high-profile Tamil refugee family in a third country.
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Police shutdown large crime syndicate from 2021-06-08T09:49:10
The Australian Federal Police has unveiled the results of an unprecedented covert operation against criminal gangs.
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Melbourne on track to end lockdown this week from 2021-06-08T09:45:43
Health authorities in Victoria suspect the Delta variant of COVID-19 which was first detected in India somehow leaked into the community through a man who completed hotel quarantine in May.
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Afghans in fear prepare to fly to Australia from 2021-06-08T09:15:45
Dozens of Afghans who worked with the Australian Defence Force have been told to prepare for evacuation flights so they can come to Australia.
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SBS On the Money: Aussies owe $1.9 trillion in mortgages from 2021-06-08T08:44:33
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with economist Stephen Koukoulas to find out if tighter lending standards are on the way; plus the markets with Bell Direct's Jessica Amir.
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Pacific athletes live out their dreams from 2021-06-08T08:41:22
With the Olympics now just 45 days away, the Australian government is helping athletes from Pacific nations.
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Next phase for Dutch flight trial from 2021-06-08T05:18:46
The Dutch trial for the downing of flight MH17 has entered a critical stage as prosecutors begin calling witnesses, presenting evidence and looking at the crash investigation.
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What's driving the protests in Colombia? from 2021-06-08T04:32:42
One of the protesters has told SBS News, she feels it's her duty to fight against inequality.
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WHO says vaccination is the way out of the pandemic from 2021-06-08T00:58:18
WHO warns countries like Australia and NZ, with low COVID transmission rates and slow vaccination rollout, could become vulnerable.
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'Guatemalans need more than just hope' - Kamala Harris from 2021-06-08T00:40:51
US Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the central American countries of Guatemala and Mexico as part of her role in dealing diplomatically with irregular migration to the United States.
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Australians lost millions to scams in 2020 from 2021-06-07T10:03:29
A national consumer report shows Australians lost a record amount of money to scammers in 2020.
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Australian citizens back at ceremonies in person from 2021-06-07T08:58:33
After a year of border closures and economic uncertainty, some brand new Australian citizens are breathing a sigh of relief.
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COVID-19 lockdown tension as Melbourne waits from 2021-06-07T08:54:35
Victoria's Chief Health Officer has defended Melbourne's lockdown after calls from the prime minister for restrictions to be lifted as soon as possible.
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SBS On the Money: Australia's AAA report card from 2021-06-07T07:57
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with S&P's Anthony Walker about Australia's AAA credit rating.
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Migrants exit Australia over border rules from 2021-06-07T07:09:09
The federal government's decision not to reopen international borders until mid-next year has been the last straw for many migrants.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu claims to be victim of electoral fraud from 2021-06-07T02:28:05
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a newly formed Israeli coalition that is poised to unseat him was the result of "the greatest election fraud" in the history of democracy.
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G7 prioritises global pandemic recovery from 2021-06-07T01:28:29
With a goal to vaccinate global populations by 2022, G7 leaders will meet this week to discuss bringing their plan into action.
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Victoria to receive hundreds of thousands more COVID-19 vaccines from 2021-06-06T10:36:24
Victoria records four new local coronavirus cases, as the federal government pledges to make an extra 100,000 Pfizer doses available to the state.
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Search continues for origin of new COVID variant in Melbourne from 2021-06-05T10:33:45
Victoria has recorded five new cases of local COVID-19 transmission, as anger spilled over in protests in Melbourne's C-B-D.
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Tiananmen Square vigil organiser arrested from 2021-06-04T10:08:43
An organising committee member of Hong Kong's annual vigil to remember the Tiananmen Square crackdown was arrested by police early on Friday.
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False positives raise hopes of shorter lockdown from 2021-06-04T08:34:31
Health officials say a new COVID-19 variant has emerged in Melbourne that is highly transmissible.
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Heartbreak for owners of Sydney towers from 2021-06-04T07:44:34
Owners at Sydney's Mascot Towers are still in limbo after evacuating unliveable and unsafe apartments because of structural damage in 2019.
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New Zealand's Foreign Minister speaks to SBS News from 2021-06-04T06:08:52
SBS Political reporter Pablo Vinales sat down with Nanaia Mahuta in New Zealand.
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Denmark passes plan to locate asylum centre overseas from 2021-06-04T05:08:08
Denmark's parliament passed a law on Thursday enabling it to transfer asylum seekers to a third country outside of Europe.
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India aims to import more vaccines from 2021-06-04T03:38:52
India negotiates with the United States to import COVID-19 vaccines; in Britain, while Prime Minister Boris Johnson receives his second vaccination.
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Lebanon mired in economic crisis from 2021-06-03T21:55:29
Lebanon faces economic misery with the currency losing 85 percent of its value, and many having to rely on help from family members in places like Australia.
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Israel's Opposition leader declares a new era from 2021-06-03T10:12:45
Opposition leaders in Israel have agreed to form what could be a historic new coalition government, potentially ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-years as Prime Minister.
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Lockdown disaster funds for Victorians from 2021-06-03T08:30:32
Three locally-transmitted coronavirus cases have been recorded in Victoria on Thursday as regional restrictions ease.
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SBS On the Money: Is AMC the new GameStop? from 2021-06-03T08:21:22
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Evan Lucas, Chief Market Strategist at InvestSMART.
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Legal delays in White Island trial from 2021-06-03T08:07:07
Several defendants facing court in relation to a deadly volcanic eruption in New Zealand are yet to enter pleas in court.
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India's ambassador Manpreet Vohra from 2021-06-03T07:42:50
SBS Political correspondent Shuba Krishnan speaks to India's High Commissioner to Australia, Manpreet Vohra.
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Sri Lanka grapples with severe marine disaster from 2021-06-03T05:13:19
A cargo ship carrying tonnes of chemicals sank off Sri Lanka's west coast on Wednesday, after efforts to rescue it were abandoned.
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Funding pledged for COVAX to supply vaccines to poorer countries from 2021-06-03T02:28:39
The vaccine sharing plan known as COVAX has secured pledges of nearly $3 billion dollars to widen access to COVID-19 vaccinations for people in the world's poorest countries.
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The Stolen Generation faces worse health outcomes from 2021-06-02T23:34:09
A health report into survivors of the Stolen Generation shows those over aged 50 can expect worse life outcomes compared to other Indigenous people.
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Can you be a pilgrim and stay on your couch? from 2021-06-02T23:22:09
The pandemic has forced Church authorities to use social media and live streamed events to bring Lourdes to pilgrims in their own homes.
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80 years after deadly Farhud in Iraq from 2021-06-02T09:53:40
A massacre changed the lives of many Iraqi Jews forever and eighty years on, one survivor is hoping for a peaceful future.
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Long road to recovery in Gaza from 2021-06-02T09:47:28
Two weeks into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a massive humanitarian effort is now underway in Gaza.
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Melbourne lockdown extends with a regional reprieve from 2021-06-02T08:14:02
Melbourne will remain under lockdown for another week as concerns remain over COVID-19 transmission between strangers.
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SBS On the Money: Australia's economy now larger than pre-pandemic times from 2021-06-02T08:08:50
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Senior Economist Felicity Emmett to find out what the real risks are with ongoing growth.
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Canada remembers past Indigenous tragedies from 2021-06-02T05:34:42
Canada's Prime Minister is standing by his pledge to right past wrongs, in response to the discovery of children's bodies at a former Indigenous school site.
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Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine approved by WHO for emergency use from 2021-06-02T02:54:24
Sinovac is the second Chinese vaccine to be approved by the W-H-O after Sinopharm and it could see it used in the Covax program to get vaccines to poorer nations.
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Mathias Cormann has taken over at the OECD from 2021-06-02T02:27:26
Mr Cormann has succeeded Angel Gurria as Secretary-General of the OECD and was handed over the key of the Paris-based institution.
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America's support for Israel is shifting from 2021-06-02T01:10:42
Traditionally, American political support for Israel has been steadfast, but support for the Palestinians from the left of the Democratic Party is growing.
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Pope revises church law with clear penalties for sexual abuse from 2021-06-02T00:59:25
Pope Francis has changed Catholic church law to explicitly criminalise the sexual abuse of minors by priests who abuse their authority.
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Aged care sector under scrutiny from 2021-06-01T09:58:21
Victoria will step up its COVID-19 vaccination drive for aged care and disability support workers, in what it's called a five-day blitz.
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House prices surge for all capital cities from 2021-06-01T08:34:13
The cost of homes is on the rise with values increasing in every capital by more than one per cent.
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Cancer risk study shows dangers of smoking from 2021-06-01T08:30:42
An Australian first-study presents alarming new data highlighting how smoking significantly heightens the risk of 12 types of cancer.
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SBS On the Money: RBA holds rates as property prices boom from 2021-06-01T08:09:33
More from SBS Finance editor Ricardo Gonçalves on property prices climbing and some mortgage rates may still rise despite the RBA holding official interest rates.
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Vaccine priority for Victorian aged care workers from 2021-06-01T07:26:04
Victoria has recorded three new local COVID-19 cases as the list of high risk exposure sites grows across Melbourne.
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Former auto executive denies financial misconduct from 2021-06-01T06:22:43
Former Nissan car boss Carlos Ghosn is facing questioning and has had the chance to offer his defence against financial misconduct allegations for the first time.
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Thousands vaccinated at iconic UK rugby stadium from 2021-06-01T03:17:03
The United Kingdom's largest walk-in vaccination centre is now open and thousands of jabs have been administered to people aged over 18.
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Community remembers one of the deadliest racist massacres in the US from 2021-06-01T01:35:08
As many as 300 people are thought to have died when a white mob descended on the prosperous Black neighbourhood of Greenwood in 1921.
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Will Benjamin Netanyahu last as Israel's leader? from 2021-05-31T20:51:13
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing the most potent threat yet to his 12-year grip on power.
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Aid cuts see South Sudan on the brink of famine from 2021-05-31T20:46:12
The decision of the British Government to cut spending on overseas aid has seen one of the world's poorest countries pushed to the brink of famine.
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Scott Morrison completes New Zealand trip from 2021-05-31T09:34:34
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has departed New Zealand after a whirlwind trip to hold talks with Jacinda Ardern.
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Victoria's latest COVID-19 outbreak worsens from 2021-05-31T08:34:20
A Melbourne aged care resident has tested positive to COVID-19 a day after it was revealed a worker at the same facility had contracted the virus.
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On The Money: Oil at a two year high with petrol at pre-pandemic levels from 2021-05-31T08:28:09
CommSec's Ryan Felsman explains petrol prices will remain elevated as economies reopen, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management.
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Florists in bloom during lockdown from 2021-05-31T06:39:56
It’s estimated the latest COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria could cost more than a billion dollars in lost economic activity.
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Egypt welcomes first Israel Foreign Minister in years from 2021-05-31T04:54:45
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry has held talks with his Israeli counterpart in Cairo on Sunday as part of Egypt's efforts to build on the ceasefire in Gaza.
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South Africa battles third wave of coronavirus from 2021-05-31T02:56:02
As the coronavirus surges in South Africa, Vietnam records a new variant of the virus: a hybrid of strains, first found in India and the United Kingdom.
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Aged care worker in Victoria infected with COVID-19 from 2021-05-30T11:28:05
An aged care home in Melbourne has been put in lockdown after one of its workers tested positive to coronavirus.
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Another five locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in Victoria from 2021-05-29T10:54:18
Victoria has recorded another five locally acquired cases on the second day of its statewide lockdown which brought protesters to central Melbourne.
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Australia is experiencing a residential building boom from 2021-05-28T10:24:51
Demand for building materials is outstripping supply, leaving consumers with longer and more expensive waits to get their home improvements done.
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Four million vaccinations - but targets are missed from 2021-05-28T10:06:28
The milestone of four million vaccinations was supposed to be reached two months ago - so what's going wrong?
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Welcome visa eligibility change for embassy security guards from 2021-05-28T10:00:56
Afghan security guards who've protected the Australian Embassy in Kabul for more than a decade are now able to apply for a humanitarian visa.
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Lockdown underway in Melbourne from 2021-05-28T09:57:07
Four new locally acquired cases found in Melbourne, all linked to the current cluster; Victoria has asked for an additional 160 ADF staff
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Mouse plague threatens Riverina rice harvest from 2021-05-28T04:14:41
The New South Wales Riverina produces most of Australia's rice as well as its overseas rice exports, but it's one of the latest agricultural areas under attack by a mouse plague. The region was ...
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More countries join US call for answers on COVID-19 origins from 2021-05-28T04:05:08
China has hit back after US President Joe Biden ordered the country's intelligence agencies to redouble their efforts to determine the origin of the coronavirus.
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UN launches investigation into recent Gaza conflict from 2021-05-28T02:52:33
Officials warn war crimes may have been committed during the recent 11-day conflict.
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Australia's push to defeat the yellow crazy ant from 2021-05-27T22:38:12
A detection dog called Fury is helping authorities in Australia eradicate the last remaining pockets of aggressive yellow crazy ants. The ants spray formic acid when aggravated.
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Indigenous criminal court sees 100 percent rate cut in reoffending from 2021-05-27T21:02:41
The Murri Court is a specialist court for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who, if they plead guilty to charges are given special assistance to rehabilitate.
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Victoria enters seven-day lockdown from 2021-05-27T08:55:40
Acting Premier James Merlino says lockdown is necessary given the speed at which people are becoming infected with the strain first identified in India.
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Electric vehicles in Australia as local exporter looks to the US sharemarket from 2021-05-27T07:55:39
Brisbane-based Tritium signs a deal which paves the way for a US sharemarket listing so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEO Jane Hunter.
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko faces renewed pressure from 2021-05-27T05:03:31
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused detained journalist Roman Protasevich of plotting a 'bloody rebellion'.
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US demands answers on COVID-19 origins from 2021-05-27T04:48:48
United States President Joe Biden is giving the country's intelligence officials 90 days to redouble their efforts to investigate the origins of coronavirus and report back.
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Ellie Cole prepares for Paralympics from 2021-05-27T03:06:05
Paralympic swimmer Ellie Cole is hoping to add to her collection of gold medals at her fourth Paralympic games in Tokyo.
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Climate activists win landmark court case from 2021-05-27T01:33:13
A court has ruled Royal Dutch Shell must reduce its CO2 emissions by 45 per cent by 2030 because it has duty to respect human rights.
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Community and religious leaders come together for vaccinations from 2021-05-26T10:16:39
The group immunisation is part of a bid by the New South Wales government to prove the vaccine is safe for everybody, no matter their background or religion.
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Meet Australia's first Indigenous NBL referee from 2021-05-26T09:35:58
Jacqui Dover started refereeing at the age of 12 to get some money to buy lollies - now she's calling the shots in one of the world's biggest basketball leagues.
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Next 24 hours could determine if Melbourne faces lockdown from 2021-05-26T09:33:20
Contact tracing and mass testing is continuing at pace after the state recorded an additional six locally acquired COVID-19 cases.
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SBS On the Money: CBA hits $100 as companies prepare to pay $70bn in dividends from 2021-05-26T08:47:37
$70bn in dividends are expected to be paid to Australian shareholders this year as the recovery from the pandemic continues so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Janus Henderson An...
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First Nations children are still being removed from their families from 2021-05-26T07:18:23
It's 23 years since the first 'Sorry Day', when all Australians are asked to remember the mistreatment of the Stolen Generations.
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Pandemic has seen an increase in 'far-right mobilisation' on social media from 2021-05-26T07:15:28
The spread of hate speech online has become more accessible for some users who can hide behind a screen while posting offensive material.
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Global debate about vaccine access continues from 2021-05-26T04:31:21
EU leaders also agreed to donate at least 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to poorer nations by the end of the year
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A year since the death of George Floyd sparked worldwide protests from 2021-05-26T04:26:35
The death of George Floyd on the 25th of May last year led to the largest series of protests against racism and police brutality in decades.
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US supports Gaza rebuild, pledges new funds from 2021-05-26T01:53:31
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited the Middle East as part of efforts to bolster a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants.
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Melbourne records nine new COVID cases from 2021-05-25T09:57:08
A COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne has grown to nine cases and new restrictions are now in force to try to contain the cluster.
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Hobart remembers two forgotten Antarctic explorers from 2021-05-25T08:16:51
British Army officer Lieutenant Belgrave Ninnis and Swiss ski champion and mountaineer Dr Xavier Mertz were the only two members who died on the Mawson expedition.
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SBS On the Money: Pay rises are on the way, but how big will they be? from 2021-05-25T08:12:58
Recruitment company Hays says nearly 7 out of 10 employers will offer pay rises in the next 12 months so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Hay Managing Director Nick Deligiannis t...
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EU demands Belarus releases detained journalist from 2021-05-25T08:09:24
The European Union is taking action against Belarusian airlines and demanding the release of a journalist whose plane detoured to facilitate his arrest.
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Top US diplomat to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders from 2021-05-25T05:40:43
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Israel, the West Bank, Jordan and Egypt to build on the ceasefire Egypt brokered in Gaza.
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WHO demands more global vaccine sharing from 2021-05-25T02:56:54
The World Health Organisation has used the opening of its annual member state meeting to call for a rapid scale-up of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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First South Sudanese parliamentarian in Australia from 2021-05-25T02:23:53
In Western Australia, the first South Sudanese Australian elected to an Australian parliament has been sworn in.
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Samoa's political crisis deepens from 2021-05-24T11:08:19
An observer says the constitution has been "weaponised" in a bid to prevent a female taking on the role of prime minister.
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Women's workloads higher during COVID pandemic from 2021-05-24T09:09:38
A new report from Deloitte has found Australian women are experiencing higher workloads since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Four locally acquired cases of COVID-19 detected in Melbourne from 2021-05-24T09:04:10
Two men, one woman and a pre-school aged child who are all relatives living in two separate households in North Melbourne have tested positive.
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SBS On the Money: Buying Australian Made from 2021-05-24T08:40:28
This week is Australian Made Week so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with Campaign CEO Ben Lazzaro; plus what China said to spark a commodities selloff.
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Ryanair flight forced to land in Belarus, journalist arrested from 2021-05-24T04:36:42
A Ryanair flight unexpectedly diverted to Minsk because of a bomb threat and upon landing, Belarusian authorities took journalist Roman Protasevich into custody.
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India under health threat as the world makes vaccine progress from 2021-05-24T03:53:14
Doctors in India are continuing to fight a deadly fungal infection affecting COVID-19 patients, with almost 9,000 cases reported so far.
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Volcano eruption turns deadly and destroys homes from 2021-05-24T02:58:24
A volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 15 people and destroyed more than 500 homes.
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Second repatriation flight from India arrives, but questions remain about vulnerable, stranded Australians from 2021-05-23T09:47:05
After last week's controversial COVID tests that left the first flight half empty - this time the plane was full - with 165 people on board. But there are still more than 11 thousand Australian'...
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Eurovision winner crowned as Australia fails to reach finals for the first time from 2021-05-23T03:00:56
Australia's entry Montaigne missed out on securing a place in the final. It is the first time Australia has failed to reach the final since the country's Eurovision debut in 2015.
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Australia accused of being 'out-of-step' on climate as G7 agrees to stop international funding for coal from 2021-05-22T10:24:06
In a communique, the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan - plus the European Union said "international investments in unabated coal must stop now".
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Students skip class to attend 'School Strike 4 Climate' protest from 2021-05-21T09:32:54
Thousand of passionate protesters marched at more than 50 locations across Australia.
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Small Business Secrets: Hospitality sector calls for vaccinated foreign workers from 2021-05-21T08:22:26
Australia's hospitality sector reports its economic recovery is under threat due to a critical shortage of highly skilled workers.
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Vaccine roll out picks up pace as clinics report dive in interest from 2021-05-21T07:58:03
The record tally comes as the Federal Government defends its handling of the program against claims it's encouraged hesitancy in the over 50s to take the Astra Zeneca shot.
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SBS On the Money: Regional rents outpace capital cities from 2021-05-21T07:39:24
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Eliza Owen from CoreLogic to see where the rental market is going; plus the latest on the NSW Dine and Discover vouchers and the day on the marke...
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire from 2021-05-21T06:59:01
Both Israel and Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, have accepted an Egyptian-brokered deal to cease fighting.
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Appeals to support India as NYC launches vaccine lottery incentive from 2021-05-21T03:47:24
UNICEF Australia is working to help alleviate some of the challenges and has partnered with SBS to raise much needed funds.
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SBS Radiothon: 'India, we are with you' from 2021-05-20T23:35:33
SBS is hosting a Radiothon in support of UNICEF Australia's India COVID-19 appeal. SBS Director of Audio and Language Content David Hua tells Greg Dyett it has two principal objectives.
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US introduces bill to curb hate crimes against Asian Americans from 2021-05-20T22:40:35
The US Senate and the House of Representatives have passed a bill to speed up Justice Department reviews of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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There are renewed calls for Australians to have a flu shot from 2021-05-20T22:37:56
Doctors are concerned concerned that potentially deadly flu could bounce back from July.
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Queensland launches campaign to lure workers to work in the state's North from 2021-05-20T09:29:43
Queensland Premier, Annastasia Palaszczuk is pulling out all the stops to lure tourism and hospitality workers to Far North Queensland.
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New media campaign to be launched promoting COVID vaccination from 2021-05-20T08:08:39
The federal government is under fire for the slowness of the vaccine rollout, with a concerning degree of hesitancy in the community.
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SBS On the Money: Jobless rate falls to 5.5 per cent from 2021-05-20T08:05:22
Australia's unemployment rate continues to fall despite the end of JobKeeper; SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves talks to Indeed Chief Economist Callam Pickering.
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Hamas expecting ceasefire 'within a day or two' from 2021-05-20T05:19:33
Despite mounting pressure, including from US President Joe Biden, for Israel and Hamas to reach a peace agreement, the conflict has entered its 11th consecutive day.
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Volunteers lay to rest unclaimed bodies of COVID-19 victims from 2021-05-20T03:21:36
Another 4,500 people have perished in the past day with the number of deaths during the pandemic now exceeding 283,000.
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Why domestic violence survivors struggle to get legal assistance from 2021-05-20T00:24:08
SBS investigates the reality of domestic violence survivors struggling to access legal assistance in Australia.
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Government announces taxpayer-funded gas-fired power station from 2021-05-19T20:54:47
New power station in the New South Wales Hunter region is at odds with calls from some energy experts and the findings of a major international report.
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AM bulletin 20 May 2021 from 2021-05-19T20:32:58
Conflict in the Middle East intensifies as the death toll in Gaza grows; relatives of the third Australian to die of COVID-19 in India call on the federal government to bring their father home a...
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Record numbers turn out for vaccinations - but there are still doubters from 2021-05-19T08:29:55
The large numbers wanting vaccinations contrasts with polling, that suggests one-third of Australian adults are unwilling to get the jab.
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SBS On the Money: Is now the right time to ask for a pay rise? from 2021-05-19T07:54:18
Wages have grown 1.5% through the year; while still soft, it's better than expected, so CEDA Senior Economist Gabriela D'Souza explains why now might be a good time to ask for a pay rise.
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It's 80 years since ANZACs fought in the Battle of Crete from 2021-05-19T07:20:46
Nazi forces met fierce resistance from Australian, New Zealand and British troops attempting to stop Adolf Hitler's regime from taking over Crete.
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India's COVID-19 case tally passes 25 million from 2021-05-19T01:28:23
It comes as a powerful cyclone complicates the health crisis response in western states which are among the hardest-hit by a second wave of infections.
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How did the current Middle East unrest start? from 2021-05-19T01:15:34
The latest escalation began in one neighbourhood in East Jerusalem, after an Israeli court ordered several Palestinian families to vacate their homes to make way for Jewish settlers.
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Delivery driver wins unfair sacking case from 2021-05-18T09:13:32
In a major boost for gig economy workers, a food delivery rider has won his case for unfair sacking against Amazon-backed Deliveroo.
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How best to understand Australia's cultural diversity? from 2021-05-18T08:34:45
Simply asking 'Where are you from?' isn't the best way to understand Australia's cultural diversity, according to a new report named 'Counting Culture'.
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Ban on religious ceremonial knives begins on Wednesday in NSW from 2021-05-18T07:28:53
A ceremonial dagger is one of five items of faith baptised Sikhs are required to carry - but a ban is being put in place.
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SBS On the Money: Regional home price growth outpacing capital cities from 2021-05-18T07:25:01
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with CoreLogic's Tim Lawless to find out if regional home values can continue to outperform city prices.
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Supermarket chains unite to tackle plastic waste crisis from 2021-05-18T07:18:17
New research has revealed that just 20 countries are responsible for producing more than half of the world's single-use plastics.
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Sydney businessman dies of COVID in India from 2021-05-18T07:06:02
47-year-old Govind Kant had returned to India for family reasons in April and his death follows that of an Australian permanent resident in India in early May.
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WHO urges countries to donate vaccines to COVAX from 2021-05-18T07:03:09
It comes as the United States announced it will send at least 20 million doses to other countries over the next six weeks.
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Rotterdam hosts COVID-Safe Eurovision from 2021-05-18T02:11
Eurovision week is underway with the first Semi-Final featuring Australia’s Montaigne. It will be a song contest like no other in Rotterdam and there have already been a couple of COVID-19 scare...
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Anti-racism network launched to address 'woeful rates of reporting' from 2021-05-17T09:25:15
Victoria University and the Wyndham Community & Education Centre are launching Australia's first local anti-racism network.
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COVID vaccine rollout to disabled people condemned as 'abject failure' from 2021-05-17T09:22:02
Witnesses have told a special one-day hearing of the Disability Royal Commission they have been unable to get vaccinated, despite being in a priority group.
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No firm plans for the reopening of the international border from 2021-05-17T07:38:03
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says border restrictions will remain in place until it is safe to do anything different.
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COVID brings decline in volunteering from 2021-05-17T07:01:18
Not only are there are 10 percent fewer people volunteering, but demand for the services they provide is up by 43 percent.
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No end to conflict in Gaza amid UN talks from 2021-05-17T03:08:46
With international calls for a ceasefire mounting, the UN Security Council held a virtual session on Sunday, to discuss the escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
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India's virus crisis rages while some global travel resumes from 2021-05-17T00:33:03
India continues to record cases over 300,000 cases and deaths higher than 4,000 but health experts say the toll is probably much greater because of poor testing rates.
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Only those who tested negative allowed on repatriation flight from India from 2021-05-15T10:45:06
The first plane from India to Australia in a fortnight has landed in Darwin with just over half its booked passengers onboard, after dozens were barred from flying because they'd tested positive...
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Australians mourn Indian relatives at local temples from 2021-05-14T21:30:59
As the coronavirus continues to plague India, its impacts are being felt in Australia where people are mourning the loss of relatives from afar.
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Labor delivers its pitch to voters in budget week from 2021-05-14T10:27:35
The Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has delivered his budget reply speech, including a centrepiece plan for social and affordable housing.
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Israel conflict with Gaza enters fifth day from 2021-05-14T08:42:06
Hamas militants have launched more rockets at Israel and air attacks have been fired in response.
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Positive COVID-19 tests disrupt repatriation flight from 2021-05-14T08:07:06
The first plane load of stranded Australians from India scheduled to arrive in Darwin over the weekend [[May 15]] has been disrupted because of test results.
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Lawyers outraged over refugee detention bill from 2021-05-14T07:50:01
A coalition of legal experts is voicing alarm, over new laws they fear will lead to the indefinite detention of refugees.
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Global demand rises for anti-drone devices from 2021-05-14T07:22:49
Australian counter-drone technology is being exported in the fight against ‘spies in the sky.’
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Increasing virus concerns as Greece reopens for tourists from 2021-05-14T03:33
Australia’s Foreign Minister Maryse Payne has met with her US counterpart to discuss the global fight against the pandemic, variant concerns, COVID-19 origins and vaccine roll outs. It comes as ...
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Twin doctors fighting racism in the medical world from 2021-05-13T23:17:35
Brittani James and Brandi Jackson are teaching other doctors how to see and undo racism in their workplace.
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Gender quotas lifting female representation from 2021-05-13T22:56:03
There are growing calls within Australia's Liberal party to adopt a gender quota, to increase the number of women in parliament. The quota system is being credited for lifting female representat...
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Indigenous-led birthing program addressing perinatal health from 2021-05-13T20:27:37
An Indigenous run and led 'mums and bubs hub' in Brisbane has long been advocating for culturally appropriate care in improving the outcomes of First Nations mothers and babies. Now it has the d...
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Patents for new medical and biotech developments bring tax breaks from 2021-05-13T10:51:35
The budget reforms will reduce the corporate tax rate from 30 per cent to 17 per cent on profits from new medical and biotech patents held in Australia.
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Federal government strikes deal over Moderna vaccine from 2021-05-13T08:23:47
The first 10-million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 jab will be delivered to Australia by the end of this year, destined for people under the age of 50.
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More than 600 000 Muslims right across Australia have been celebrating Eid from 2021-05-13T08:09:28
Eid marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset - a strengthening of their spiritual connection.
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Plan considered to bring international students back to university campuses from 2021-05-13T08:03:38
A New South Wales government plan to bring international students back to university campuses this year is being considered by the federal government.
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Labor responds with women's budget statement from 2021-05-13T07:46:21
Labor is pushing back against the budget, pledging to elevate women's issues ahead of the Opposition leader's reply speech on Thursday.
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Mideast violence escalates as UN warns of 'full-scale war' from 2021-05-13T05:25:36
Israel has killed a Hamas commander and vowed no let-up in its barrages against Gaza, as Palestinian militants rained rockets far across the border.
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SBS On the Money: US inflation fears hit market and has the tech bubble burst? from 2021-05-13T05:20:23
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kyle Rodda about how inflation worries are hitting shares and whether the tech bubble has burst.
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Expert panel says COVID-19 disaster could have been avoided from 2021-05-13T04:00:01
Independent panel castigates global leaders and calls for major changes to ensure it cannot happen again.
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NFPs call for emergency aid for India from 2021-05-13T02:08:08
Six top organisations are mobilising philanthropy and rallying for more government assistance to help those suffering in India, including stranded Australians.
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Small businesses back budget measures from 2021-05-12T09:26:35
Small businesses are welcoming tax relief in the budget as they navigate the economic hit stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
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International travel remains off limits from 2021-05-12T08:52:43
Australians wanting to take an overseas trip will probably have to wait until at least the middle of next year unless they're planning a visit to New Zealand.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison talks to SBS about the Budget from 2021-05-12T08:08:40
The Prime Minister has defended the decision in the budget, to force new migrants to wait four years before accessing most government welfare payments.
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SBS On The Money Budget special: economy, superannuation and sharemarket. from 2021-05-12T07:29:35
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves explores what this year's budget means for the economy, along with sharemarket opportunities and changes to superannuation with experts in their fields.
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Indian hospitals struggle to manage influx of COVID-19 patients from 2021-05-12T03:49:24
As the COVID-19 calamity continues to develop in India, the United States is at a turning in its battle against the virus.
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Mixed reaction to the 2021-22 Budget from 2021-05-12T03:33:39
There were big spending commitments in many policy areas, and little to none in others. Find out how the federal budget was received by leading voices in different industries.
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Refugee advocates say budget is a missed chance from 2021-05-11T14:28:07
Representatives from the tourism and higher education sectors claim the budget does not go far enough for their industries.
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Budget reaction: Tourism and high education sector from 2021-05-11T14:21:09
The 2021-22 Budget is one that centers on job creation, vulnerable Australians and infrastructure spending, but other industries have been left wanting
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Josh Frydenberg delivers the 2021-22 Budget from 2021-05-11T14:15:31
The Government has found itself with more money than expected, allowing treasurer Josh Frydenberg to produce a budget which is unlike most Coalition Government budgets.
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SBS On The Money: Inflation fears smash technology stocks from 2021-05-11T13:37:38
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Macquarie's Martin Lakos about inflation fears hitting the market, plus Industry Super's Georgia Brumby on the gender disparity.
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Women disadvantaged in their superannuation from 2021-05-11T09:59:26
According to Industry Super, women are typically retiring with almost one-third less money in their superannuation accounts than men.
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NAPLAN returns but educators want changes from 2021-05-11T09:25:13
After being cancelled last year at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia's NAPLAN tests have been held at schools across the country.
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Victoria records new local case of COVID-19 from 2021-05-11T04:29:03
A full public health response is underway. A man tested positive after returning from overseas and undertaking hotel quarantine in South Australia.
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WHO warns Indian virus strain a global concern from 2021-05-11T00:58:27
The World Health Organisation has welcomed a plateau in the global number of coronavirus cases and deaths. It comes as a number of countries further ease restrictions.
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More than 180 people injured in fourth day of violence in East Jerusalem from 2021-05-10T09:31:46
Tensions are escalating in Jerusalem over a controversial plan to evict Palestinians from land claimed by Jewish settlers.
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Vaccination ramps up as new centre opens from 2021-05-10T09:28:51
2.6 million Australians have now received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and the residents of more than half of aged care residences are now fully-vaccinated.
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Warning of breast implant link to rare cancer from 2021-05-10T08:01:18
Sixteen cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma have been diagnosed in Victoria alone - all linked to textured breast implants.
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SBS On the Money: Australian shares close at a record high from 2021-05-10T07:54:57
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julia Lee from Burman Invest about what now for shares after the market closes at a record high.
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Infrastructure and aged care flagged as priority areas in Tuesday's Budget from 2021-05-10T06:49:16
The Opposition is worried that the Federal Government's spending package is just a quick fix without substance.
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EU launches citizens-led debate platform from 2021-05-10T02:59:24
Future of Europe conference is a wide consultation process with citizens, in a bid to reshape ways the bloc handles major issues.
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Australia on cusp of legalising mitochondrial donation from 2021-05-10T01:59:59
It is believed to affect about 60 children born in Australia each year. A bill to legalise the controversial medical technique is expected to go to a conscience vote in the coming months.
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Renewed calls for nationwide lockdown in India from 2021-05-10T01:24:33
Meanwhile in Spain restaurants are allowed to re-open for sit-down meals again, after nearly six months of virus restrictions.
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Australian-invented Greek dancing craze takes off around the world from 2021-05-09T21:30
OPA-cize began with one instructor and one class in Sydney six years ago; today it's taught in the US, Europe and Japan.
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New South Wales extends COVID-19 restrictions as source of recent infections still unknown from 2021-05-09T10:27:02
COVID-19 restrictions in Greater Sydney have been extended by another week as authorities have been unable to establish the link between last week's community case and hotel quarantine. The...
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Treasurer says upcoming Budget assumes international borders will reopen in 2022 from 2021-05-09T00:53:27
SBS Canberra Bureau Chief Anna Henderson speaks to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg ahead of Tuesday's federal Budget.
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Budget will be overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic from 2021-05-09T00:05:23
Vaccine logistical delays, supply issues and concerns over vaccine hesitancy all pose some potential fiscal problems for the Treasurer.
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Australia's Indian community urges Prime Minister to bring back loved ones from India from 2021-05-08T10:42:59
An Australian permanent resident has died in India amid the country's devastating COVID crisis. The man's daughter told S-B-S News her father succumbed to COIVD-19, just days after the Australia...
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A spoken legacy to help others with a terminal diagnosis from 2021-05-07T09:19:52
When Rhonda Bjelan was diagnosed with terminal cancer she made a decision to do something which is living on after her death: she decided to record a podcast documenting the pathway she and her ...
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Women demand inclusion in this Federal Budget from 2021-05-07T09:18:21
After a difficult start to the year for Canberra's relationship with women, many will be watching to see how the government responds in the Budget.
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The Eid festival returns to something close to normality from 2021-05-07T07:26:37
The holy holiday marks an end to an entire month of fasting for the more than 600 000 Muslims in Australia with fairs, food and fashion.
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PM confirms India travel ban stays, but promises repatriation flights before end May from 2021-05-07T07:04:42
It comes as new restrictions remain in place across Greater Sydney and surrounds, despite there being no news cases of community transmission after two cases were found earlier this week.
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Concerns of child trafficking as COVID leaves hundreds of India's children orphaned from 2021-05-07T06:49:20
Authorities in India are concerned there are children being “marketed” on WhatsApp and social media posts.
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Coronavirus is a 'wily opponent' - Dr Anthony Fauci from 2021-05-07T01:07:55
Coronavirus is described as a 'wily opponent' by one top scientist, while another expert doubts whether COVID-19 can ever be fully eradicated.
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Will the government set new migration targets in next week's Budget? from 2021-05-06T20:58:47
Australia’s plunging migration numbers have been a massive blow to the economy, with the skills crisis and slow population growth likely to impact the post-COVID recovery for years to come. ...
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New COVID restrictions in Greater Sydney after community transmission from 2021-05-06T10:42:46
It comes as the national medications monitor reports five new blood clotting cases are also likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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Aid groups plead for more foreign aid funding from next week's Budget from 2021-05-06T10:34:28
This week's G7 meeting of foreign ministers agreed a new plan to prevent famine and address critical gaps in funding for nations on the brink.
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Gas at home, in schools could be exposing children to dangerous air pollution: Climate Council from 2021-05-06T09:13:44
With results comparable to living with second-hand cigarette smoke, experts want authorities to do more about the problem.
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SBS On the Money: Bank earnings recover as shareholders benefit from 2021-05-06T07:41:03
The big four banks posted a combined half year cash profit of $13.8bn so KPMG's Hessel Verbeek takes a look at what it means for investors, plus TMS Capital's Ben Clark on the markets.
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G7 foreign ministers rebuke China, Russia from 2021-05-06T06:34:06
The meeting in London was also hit with a COVID scare on the final day after two Indian delegates tested positive for coronavirus.
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Former President Trump is still banned from Facebook from 2021-05-06T03:40:38
Former US President Donald Trump's ban from Facebook has been upheld by an independent body, although he may still make a return to the platform.
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Why do sexual assault survivors face so many barriers to justice? from 2021-05-06T03:37:39
Despite the number of sexual assaults, 87 per cent of incidents aren't reported to police, and even fewer reach conviction.
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US supports plan to waive intellectual property rights on vaccine from 2021-05-06T03:34:31
The World Health Organisation has called US decision to waive patents on vaccine a "monumental moment" in the fight against COVID-19.
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Scotland votes -but could Scottish independence still happen? from 2021-05-06T00:33:43
As Scotland goes to the polls, the ruling Scottish National Party has pledged to hold a new referendum by 2023, if they secure another parliamentary majority.
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Australian in India challenges government's criminalised travel ban in court from 2021-05-05T10:10:33
The government's controversial decision making it a crime for Australian citizens to travel home from India is being challenged in the Federal Court.
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Young man swept away in floodwaters remembered by family and friends from 2021-05-05T09:58:41
Young, adventurous and kind-hearted, Ayaz Younus died weeks ago, but his funeral was delayed because of the pandemic.
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Economy needs over 200,000 new small business jobs before 2022 from 2021-05-05T08:47:26
A new report has examined the impact of the pandemic on Australia's small businesses.
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SBS On the Money: Will there be an oversupply of housing? from 2021-05-05T08:30:03
Building approvals surged to their second highest levels on record, but with international borders closed, who will move into these newly constructed homes? The HIA's Tom Devitt explains.
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Source of Sydney man's COVID-19 infection still a mystery from 2021-05-05T07:44:48
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the man has not recently travelled overseas and does not work in a hotel quarantine, border or a health role.
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WTO asked to waive COVID vaccine patents to boost global inoculation from 2021-05-05T06:19:13
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage parts of the developing world, there are growing calls to make vaccines more accessible and affordable by waiving their patents.
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India's struggle against the pandemic continues from 2021-05-05T03:29:42
The world rallies to send help to India; the Brazilian government faces questions on its COVID response; and vaccine maker Pfizer announces predicts higher profits.
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Olympic boxing team reveals first Indigenous athlete to qualify for Tokyo from 2021-05-04T09:53:11
Six Australian boxers will make their Olympic debut after being selected to join almost 100 others already confirmed for Japan, as part of an Australian team that’s expected to be up to 480 stro...
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Parents, carers who threaten teachers now face bans from school from 2021-05-04T08:38:33
Legislation is to be debated in the state parliament, as high numbers of teachers say they feel unsafe in their workplace.
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PM 'makes no apologies' for India travel ban breach penalties from 2021-05-04T08:34:06
The federal government has resisted widespread criticism over its decision to criminalise attempts by Australians to return home from India.
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I've had my COVID vaccination - what happens next? from 2021-05-04T07:23
With new COVID-19 vaccine developments almost every day, it's normal to have questions or concerns so we asked the medical experts.
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Foreign ministers meet to prepare for June G7 summit from 2021-05-04T04:27:52
The global vaccine rollout and climate changes are set to be major issues, but the rhetoric so far appears to focused on tensions between the group's members, China and Russia.
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COVID infection rate falls - but the number of deaths has increased from 2021-05-03T23:33:28
For a twelfth straight day India has recorded more than 300,000 new daily infections, and the nation's health system remains under intense pressure.
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Is Australia ready to legislate against coercive control? from 2021-05-03T21:07:53
Research shows such that the domestic abuse known as coercive control is the most common element in domestic homicides.
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Anger grows over India flight ban to Australia from 2021-05-03T09:51
The ban on arrivals from India has now come into effect, amid criticisms that the measures, in place until mid-May are too harsh.
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Damning report finds poor culture in Australian gymnastics from 2021-05-03T09:35:37
Shocking allegations have been detailed in an independent review into gymnastics in Australia.
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Vaccine access widens across Australia from 2021-05-03T08:48:36
All Australians over 50 now have access to coronavirus vaccines as health experts move to reassure people that the AstraZeneca jab is safe.
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Attacks against journalists on the rise from 2021-05-03T08:43:42
A survey of Australian journalists shows many are fearful of a hostile working environment as the media sector grapples with drastic changes.
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Vaccine diplomacy: Deals, donations and influence from 2021-05-03T07:24:43
A new report highlights the battle between Russia, China and western powers seeking to grow their geopolitical influence via COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy.
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India records deadliest pandemic day so far from 2021-05-03T04:16:01
India has begun receiving emergency assistance of ventilators and oxygen generators, but it could too late for tens of thousands of people.
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Groups aim to tackle key concerns facing migrants to prevent suicides from 2021-05-02T21:26:12
Activities helping migrants are more critical than ever after the local community was rocked by six suspected suicides of women.
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Foreign Minister rejects charges India travel ban is immoral and racist from 2021-05-02T09:28:05
The Federal Government is defending its travel ban which includes fines or jail for Australians returning from India.
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Preventing poor heart health to save lives from 2021-05-02T08:32:11
A new report shows more than 100-thousand heart attacks, strokes and deaths could be avoided over the next five years if all high-risk adults are treated with recommended medications.
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Premier Peter Gutwein wins Tasmanian election from 2021-05-01T14:00:40
Labor has conceded defeat in the Tasmania state election after the Liberals won a historic third term in the southern state.
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A quarantine hotel security guard and two housemates infected with COVID-19 from 2021-05-01T10:49:37
A hotel quarantine worker in Western Australia and two of his seven housemates have tested positive to coronavirus.
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Brittany Higgins meets with Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese from 2021-04-30T09:05:06
Ms Higgins has met with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Labor leader Anthony Albanese to discuss changing parliamentary culture.
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Report criticises Australia over forced separation of refugee families from 2021-04-30T08:34:42
Human Rights Watch says Australian Government has escaped scrutiny for its widespread policies that separate refugee families and keep them from reuniting.
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Scientists discover why obesity increases risk from COVID-19 from 2021-04-30T08:28:51
A study of nearly seven million patients in the UK shows people with obesity are much more likely to have severe COVID-19.
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National Cabinet discusses emergency flights for Australians in India from 2021-04-30T07:48:26
Emergency flights are to be arranged for Australians stuck in India after the 15th May, but the Northern Territory Chief Minister says the travel ban should be extended.
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Mass flu vaccinations in Sydney and Melbourne from 2021-04-30T07:20:48
Hundreds of people have rolled up their sleeves in Melbourne and Sydney to get their influenza vaccination at the free clinics held across both cities today.
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SBS On the Money: Indigenous businesses adding $5bn to economy from 2021-04-30T07:15:09
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Some of Tasmania's migrant communities will be voting for the first time from 2021-04-30T05:10:19
Tasmanians are heading to the polls on Saturday and migrant voters say the pandemic will be on their minds as they cast their vote.
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US moves to ban menthol and flavoured cigarettes from 2021-04-30T03:09:35
The move is designed to reduce causes of preventable disease and death that disproportionately affect Black and migrant communities.
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International aid arrives as India struggles with COVID surge from 2021-04-30T03:04:19
The aid efforts come as the World Health Organisation says more than one billion COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered globally – mostly in wealthy countries.
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China issues new warning to Australia from 2021-04-29T13:19:41
China claims Australian politicians are 'real troublemakers', with a 'cold war mentality'.
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Strong case made for quarantine facilities outside cities from 2021-04-29T08:43:13
Expert says with rising case numbers overseas, Australia is likely to need supervised quarantine until 2023.
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Tasmanians will vote in the state election on Saturday from 2021-04-29T06:28:29
Current Premier Peter Gutwein is hoping his management of the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a Liberal victory.
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India's worsening COVID-19 crisis draws global support from 2021-04-29T02:33:09
India has again experienced its highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths since the pandemic broke out in the country.
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Australia's education industry endures big losses from 2021-04-28T21:55:47
The ongoing border closures are harming Australia's international education sector with modelling estimates showing it is set to shrink from $40.3 billion in 2019 to $20.5 billion by the end of ...
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Government urged to address the decline in housing affordability from 2021-04-28T20:37:33
The social advocacy group Anglicare Australia wants the federal government to work towards improving the housing market to make properties more accessible for vulnerable people.
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Some vulnerable Australians are still waiting for a vaccine against COVID-19 from 2021-04-28T09:24:16
More than two million Australians have now had COVID-19 vaccinations as part of the national rollout but the program remains behind schedule with vulnerable groups still waiting.
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Australia to strengthen its military bases from 2021-04-28T09:18:57
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a multi-million dollar package, to upgrade military bases in Darwin, but has denied it is a signal to China.
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Class action launched for NT's stolen generation from 2021-04-28T08:01
Survivors of the Stolen Generation are planning to sue the federal government for the removal from their families more than 60 years ago.
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Economic recovery at risk if pre-pandemic migration levels not restored from 2021-04-28T04:38:55
A new study has found a drop in migration as a result of COVID-19 will see a loss of 1.1 million people in Australia's population over the next decade.
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India now home to world's worst COVID-19 outbreak from 2021-04-28T03:12:15
As the United States officially relaxes its guidance on mask-wearing for vaccinated residents, the pandemic surges on in India.
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The Port Arthur massacre changed Australia's gun laws - but are we still safe? from 2021-04-27T20:31:06
Gun control campaigners say the Port Arthur anniversary is an important time to reflect on what Australia’s gun laws have been able to achieve, and to ensure the laws are not eroded or changed.
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A huge fall in the number of gun owners - but a rise in the number of guns from 2021-04-27T11:51:50
A University of Sydney study shows that the number of firearms licenses has fallen by almost 50 percent since the Port Arthur massacre 25 years ago.
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Australians living in India cannot come home until mid-May from 2021-04-27T11:49:27
The federal government has suspended all flights from India until the 15th May in response to India's COVID-19 catastrophe.
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SBS On the Money: Scam warning for used car buyers from 2021-04-27T10:06:27
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard about a new scam targetting young car buyers
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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of 'apartheid' policies from 2021-04-27T09:57:26
The Israeli government has swiftly dismissed the HRW report, describing it as part of Human Rights Watch's ongoing campaign against Israel.
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Couple separated as direct flights between India and Australia cancelled from 2021-04-27T09:54:42
Direct flights between India and Australia have been suspended which has raised concerns for the estimated 9000 Australians stranded there
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'Beyond heartbreaking': WHO chief laments India's unfolding COVID catastrophe from 2021-04-27T08:02:33
The World Health Organisation is sending extra staff and supplies to India while supplies from the United States should start within days.
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Helpline urges people not to let debts spiral out of control from 2021-04-27T02:53:16
National Debt Helpline launches major national campaign telling people to act early if they are experiencing financial stress.
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Expert warns emergency medicine in worst state for decades from 2021-04-26T11:13:11
A former President of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine has described the current state of Australia’s emergency medicine sector as 'the worst I have seen in my 30 years'
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SBS On the Money: Production industry seeking workers from 2021-04-26T09:29:03
Screen Producers Australia CEO Matt Deaner explains why producers are facing increased problems crewing their projects.
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Row brews over surveillance drones 'gift' from 2021-04-26T09:25:44
Australia Border Force criticised after it gifted Sri Lankan police five surveillance drones to support crime fighting.
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Orthodox Christians in Australia prepare for Easter from 2021-04-26T08:15:54
Sunday 2nd May will be filled with painted eggs, freshly baked goods, and reunited Orthodox families after a long year of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Aid supplies to India boosted as pandemic rages unchecked from 2021-04-26T04:09:12
Global record case numbers for the fourth consecutive day have seen hospitals turning away people who are left dying in line, sometimes on the roads outside.
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Protests as France's highest court rules Jewish woman's killer cannot be tried from 2021-04-26T00:55:32
The Court of Cassation says there is enough evidence to show the act had anti-Semitic motives but a person who commits a crime while in a "delirious state" cannot be tried.
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Australians commemorate Anzac Day with return of marches and ceremonies from 2021-04-25T12:41:52
The scaled back services mark a significant change from last year, when commemorations were cancelled and restricted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New local COVID-19 case found on Perth's first day of lockdown from 2021-04-24T12:34:47
One new locally acquired COVID-19 case has been recorded in Western Australia as Perth and Peel regions finish their first day of lockdown. Premier Mark McGowan says the current quarantine syste...
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NZ deportees to take class action against Australian Government from 2021-04-23T11:13:45
More than 300 New Zealanders, known as 501s, have been deported from Australia after falling foul of the character section of the Migration Act.
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Migrant communities are disproportionately affected by gambling harm from 2021-04-23T11:08:38
First Australian campaign launched, aimed at explaining potential harm of gambling to a multicultural audience.
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WA government announces three day lockdown in Perth and Peel regions from 2021-04-23T11:04:33
A Victorian man has tested positive for COVID-19 after completing 14 days of quarantine at a Western Australian hotel at the centre of an outbreak.
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Rebuilding after the east coast's devastating floods from 2021-04-23T09:49:59
Some flood-affected business owners are using their own savings to rebuild, in devastated towns along Australia's east coast.
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Refugees join with classmates to sing original ANZAC song from 2021-04-23T09:10:25
A school choir has sung Alex Campbell's ANZAC song, which holds resonance for many students who have experienced war in Syria and Iraq.
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SBS On the Money: AMP to demerge from 2021-04-23T09:06:28
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Hillier from fund manager and major AMP shareholder Allan Gray about whether he's happy with AMP's split.
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Australia's lack of response to the climate under fire from 2021-04-23T07:48:47
At the US-initiated global summit on climate change, Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison didn't make any new promises, disappointing activists and political opponents.
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Lockdown infection rates of sexually transmitted diseases may be higher than expected from 2021-04-23T07:05:38
A study has found that restrictions during lockdowns are likely to have seen more people with infections staying home and going undetected.
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US, EU, others set new emissions targets at climate summit; Australia doesn't from 2021-04-23T05:29:09
President Joe Biden pledged at the Leaders' Summit on Climate to cut his country's greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52 per cent from its 2005 levels by 2030.
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Few ICU beds and no oxygen but grief aplenty as India's COVID crisis soars from 2021-04-23T05:22:53
At least six hospitals in India's capital Delhi have run out of oxygen for COVID-19 patients, intensive care beds are near capacity and people are dying on trolleys outside hospitals.
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Deportation of New Zealanders from Australia under discussion from 2021-04-22T11:40:41
Foreign ministers of Australia and New Zealand, Marise Payne and Nanaia Mahuta, have met in Wellington.
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China angry as Victoria's Belt and Road infrastructure deal is scrapped from 2021-04-22T11:20:10
The Australian government has exercised its veto powers to cancel two agreements negotiated with China by Victoria, saying it is acting to protect the national interest.
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Government will cut back inbound flights from India from 2021-04-22T10:40:59
The government has announced it will reduce flights from India into Australia over concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in the country's hotel quarantine system.
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A Corroboree and a Haka will be part of Perth's ANZAC Day from 2021-04-22T10:31:14
The corroboree and haka will be performed at Perth’s King’s Park again this Anzac Day, but won’t be included in the official dawn service.
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SBS On the Money: How companies and shareholders are responding to climate change from 2021-04-22T10:27:18
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with InvestSMART Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas about the shift to Environment, Social and Corporate Governance investing
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Russians protest in support of Navalny as Putin warns West not to cross 'red lines' from 2021-04-22T05:37:15
Thousands of people across Russia have defied a ban on protests to rally in support of jailed opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
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Oxygen supply failure in India causes deaths of ventilated COVID patients from 2021-04-22T03:39:09
At least 22 COVID-19 patients have died in a hospital in India after there was no oxygen flowing to their ventilators for about 30 minutes.
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Women's support centres seek reinstated federal funding to prevent closure from 2021-04-22T00:35:12
Independent working women’s centres across the country are at risk of closure by June, with one centre in the Northern Territory urging the Federal government to consider the importance of on-th...
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China blames Australia for current tension from 2021-04-21T13:15:23
One of China's senior diplomats in Australia has warned the super power won't tolerate being exploited, saying they will strongly defend their national interests.
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How the pandemic and bushfires conspired against an Australian water polo player from 2021-04-21T13:12:56
Having rearranged her wedding when the 2020 Olympics were postponed, Keesja Gofers' wedding venue was destroyed in bushfires.
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Victoria plans local mRNA vaccine production from 2021-04-21T12:59:07
Australia could become the first country in the southern hemisphere to manufacture m-R-N-A coronavirus vaccines.
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Conflict concerns grow on Ukraine's eastern border from 2021-04-21T10:44:53
The long-dormant war in eastern Ukraine is coming back to life with a build-up of Russian troops along Ukraine’s eastern border and in Crimea.
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SBS On the Money: What did people really use the early access to super scheme for? from 2021-04-21T09:23:35
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves looks through the latest ABS data to see if people really did access their super early for the right reasons.
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How martial arts helped an Australian veteran manage PTSD from 2021-04-21T09:20:14
As ANZAC day approaches a Chinese-Australian man is sharing his story of using Karate to help manage his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Systemic racism 'a stain on the nation's soul': Biden from 2021-04-21T09:16:40
Former United States police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all charges over the murder of George Floyd in May last year.
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Modi announces vaccines for over 18s in bid to limit infections ravaging India from 2021-04-21T03:15:09
The country has been reporting more than 200,000 cases a day since the 15th of April.
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PM is 'confident' of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 from 2021-04-20T12:13:53
In a speech to business leaders, Mr Morrison said farming, manufacturing and mining will still be key to reducing emissions.
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What does the trans-Tasman bubble mean for NZ tourism? from 2021-04-20T12:03:28
Tourism operators say the opening of the trans-Tasman travel bubble is a lifeline to their industry after the pandemic shutdowns.
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Top teams' football 'super league' gets thumbs down from everyone else from 2021-04-20T12:00:13
Twelve top-level football teams accused of being 'greedy' as they announce plans to set up an exclusive European Super League.
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Vaccine delivery to be ramped up from 2021-04-20T10:44:43
Members of the Defence Force have joined the vaccine taskforce to make sure that the vaccine can be safely, efficiently delivered across Australia.
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Campaigners slam Government consent video featuring milkshakes from 2021-04-20T10:23:16
Government education video aimed at explaining the meaning of 'consent' to teens fails to hit the target, say campaigners.
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SBS On the Money: Home values to rise nearly 20 per cent from 2021-04-20T09:36:35
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB's Alan Oster who has revised upwards his home price expectations.
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Perishable goods such as food soon to be banned by Australia Post from 2021-04-20T09:32:27
Australian businesses are calling for Australia Post to clarify the ban it has announced on perishable goods which starts June 30.
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Coronavirus vaccine disparities starkly on show as WHO reports largest weekly count yet from 2021-04-20T03:51:01
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has donated over AU$150,000 to the fight to address vaccine inequity, criticising governments, vaccine developers and the international community as she d...
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Historic garden helps feed disadvantaged local families from 2021-04-19T12:01:30
Werribee Mansion's flower beds, famous among gardeners across the world, are being used to grow rainbow chard and silver beet that is being turned into meals.
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Royal commission announced into veteran suicides from 2021-04-19T11:58:26
Government agrees to support inquiry iinto suicides among veteran and serving Defence Force personnel.
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What does the Trans-Tasman bubble mean for tourism from 2021-04-19T11:55:01
Tourism industry leaders say the Trans-Tasman bubble is a good start - but there's a long way to go.
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Bottleshop staff being trained to be aware of domestic violence from 2021-04-19T10:31:06
The biggest bottleshop company in the country is offering domestic violence awareness training to its 28,000 staff.
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National Cabinet has met as Trans Tasman bubble opens from 2021-04-19T10:28:36
The first of the National Cabinet's twice-weekly meetings has taken place with the aim of getting the nation's vaccine program back on track.
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SBS On the Money: Markets edge closer to record territory from 2021-04-19T10:25:31
WIth the markets so close to a record, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with George Boubouras, K2 Asset Management Head of Research.
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Tourism restarts on Norfolk Island - but not without issues from 2021-04-19T07:41:44
Tourism operators and others on Norfolk Island welcome tourists but have issued a warning about a worsening supply shortage.
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India grapples with coronavirus case surge and a new double mutant variant from 2021-04-19T05:22:19
British health officials are investigating India's new variant, but say there isn't enough evidence yet to warrant serious concern.
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Midday bulletin 19 April 2021 from 2021-04-19T04:00:58
The National Cabinet meets in the first of now twice-weekly meetings, Australians and New Zealanders free to embark on quarantine free travel across the Tasman, A dozen of the world’s top footba...
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Australians begin quarantine-free travel to New Zealand amid talks on reopening international borders from 2021-04-18T13:59
The gradual opening of Australia's international borders will be on the agenda when state and territory leaders meet for the first of twice-weekly gatherings.
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Former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock remembered as 'a treasure of the Liberal Party' following his death at 82 from 2021-04-17T11:41:41
Mr Peacock served as foreign minister from 1975 to 1980 under Malcolm Fraser; and as leader of the Liberal party - defeated by Bob Hawke in the 1984 and 1990 elections.
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Australia's vaccine rollout to continue after death linked to AstraZeneca jab from 2021-04-17T11:30:17
Australia will conduct a rolling review of every coronavirus vaccine in use, after a woman in her forties died, days after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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Businesswomen battle to beat barriers to success - with a little help from 2021-04-16T11:14:32
Many highly skilled migrant women encounter numerous barriers to entrepreneurship when they come to Australia, but there are efforts underway to level the playing field.
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Building a dance performance to build life confidence from 2021-04-16T10:56:35
Teenagers in western Sydney have spent the school holidays choreographing a dance routine based on stories from Indigenous elders.
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Government accused of confusing messages about vaccinated Australians from 2021-04-16T10:52:43
Government ministers are saying contradictory things on how and when Australia's international border can re-open.
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Tensions rise as US imposes sanctions on Russian entities from 2021-04-16T10:49:13
The move is in response to many allegations of Russian cyberattacks against the US Government.
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Norfolk Islanders divided over reliance on Canberra from 2021-04-16T10:46:25
Some residents of Norfolk Island are warning they may lose their unique culture if self-rule isn’t returned to them by Australia.
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Doctors hope new treatment may help prostate cancer patients from 2021-04-16T10:27:41
Australian doctors are claiming positive results after trialling a new class of drugs on late stage prostate cancer.
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Most women experience sexual street harassment; for some women it's also racist from 2021-04-16T10:23:01
A new survey has recorded some of the levels and types of aggressions taking place against women, which the authors say currently go unreported.
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Truck driver sentenced to 22 years for deaths of four police officers from 2021-04-14T10:36:14
The court heard Singh was drug-affected and fatigued when the truck he was driving veered into the emergency lane and into the stationary police vehicles.
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PM promises extra meetings to boost coronavirus vaccine roll-out from 2021-04-14T10:32:38
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he'll be asking the National Cabinet to meet twice a week in what's been called a return to a 'war footing'.
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SBS On the Money: Bitcoin hits a record as crypto debuts on US market from 2021-04-14T10:07:25
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with venture capitalist Mark Carnegie about bitcoin's latest rise; Westpac CEO Bill Evans on surging consumer confidence and Niv Dagan from Peak Asset...
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A clear track ahead with just 100 days to Tokyo Olympics from 2021-04-14T09:35:04
The coronavirus pandemic caused the event to be delayed for 12 months, and this Games will be unlike any of its predecessors.
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Afghan refugee families - trapped in limbo by the system from 2021-04-14T05:25:59
An Aghan man has been waiting for more than a decade to reunite with his wife and seven children.
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Why has the Johnson & Johnson vaccine been paused? from 2021-04-14T03:51:13
Another setback for global immunisation campaigns against COVID-19, after US health authorities recommended pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Christopher Pyne warns conflict with China 'more likely than it was' 5 years ago from 2021-04-13T11:19:22
The former defence minister suggests the trigger would be if Chinese forces enter Taiwan.
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Former CEO of Australia Post gives explosive evidence to Senate inquiry from 2021-04-13T10:30:38
The former CEO of Australia Post, Christine Holgate, alleges the chair of Australia Post unlawfully stood her down under the direction of the prime minister, making her leadership untenable and ...
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Australia's all-abilities tennis elite return to the court from 2021-04-13T10:01:12
The three-day Australian Tennis Championship has been running for over two decades.
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SBS On the Money: Electricity costs coming down from 2021-04-13T09:38:56
ACCC Chair Rod Sims explains why power prices are falling and have further to decline; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster about why business con...
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A lottery win 'much much much more likely' than clotting from AstraZeneca vaccine: TGA from 2021-04-13T08:16:29
An 80-year-old man has died in Queensland while health officials identify a possible second case of blood clotting linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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Refugee Uighur sisters now run their own fashion label from 2021-04-13T05:09:43
As the Uighur crisis in China's Xinjiang region continues to escalate, two Australian sisters who were born in the region are sharing how they rose from the ashes.
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The truth about blood clots, AstraZeneca and the contraceptive pill from 2021-04-13T05:07:38
The questions surrounding blood clots, the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine and comparisons with Australia's default contraception, the pill.
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WHO warns against COVID complacency from 2021-04-13T02:59:44
A warning from the World Health organisation; Russia bans flights from Turkey to prevent further infections; but New York's Broadway looks to the future.
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Australia faces renewed pressure to pass laws enabling sanctions on human rights abusers from 2021-04-12T22:59:14
Global allies can already impose targeted sanctions on perpetrators, under what's known as Magnitsky-style legislation.
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WA towns smashed by Cyclone Seroja from 2021-04-12T12:39:22
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has described the damage wrought by ex-tropical cyclone Seroja as widespread and severe.
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'Gig economy' giants face senate inquiry into workers' rights from 2021-04-12T12:36:30
At the inquiry, rideshare companies such as Uber and Deliveroo defended their business model, which refuses to consider their workers as ‘employees’ with rights to minimum wage and injury compen...
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Questions remain unanswered, 30 years after Deaths in Custody royal commission from 2021-04-12T12:14:32
More than 450 Indigenous people have died in custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody published its final report on April 15th, 1991.
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COVID-19 vaccine plans up in the air after change in health advice from 2021-04-12T10:37:48
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dropped the government's previous vaccination timeline.
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SBS On the Money: Forecasts revision could mean higher rates sooner from 2021-04-12T10:15:03
The Commonwealth Bank says unemployment could dramatically fall to just 5 per cent by the end of the year, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with economist Stephen Halmarick to find...
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UK reopens for the first time in months from 2021-04-12T05:34:56
Non-essential businesses in the UK have been preparing for re-opening for the first time since the beginning of January.
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Memorial to tragedy brings two communities together from 2021-04-12T05:07:29
A 119 year old shipwreck has formed a unique bond between New Zealand's Maori and Chinese communities.
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Australians welcome back Ramadan traditions curtailed by last year’s lockdowns from 2021-04-11T23:01:11
More than half a million Muslims in Australia are looking forward to a return to some type of normality at Ramadan after the pandemic wreaked havoc last year.
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Prince Philip remembered in Australia for 'lifetime of service, devotion' from 2021-04-10T10:00:05
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has conveyed Australia's deepest sympathies to the royal family, as tributes continue for Prince Philip, who has died at the age of 99. The Duke of Edinburgh is als...
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The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, dies aged 99 from 2021-04-09T13:54:58
A tweet from Buckingham Palace reports His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully at Windsor Castle, after 73 years of marriage to Queen Elizabeth.
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'No winners, only losers': Oatlands driver sentenced to 28 years' jail from 2021-04-09T11:19:43
An intoxicated driver who killed four children in a crash in Sydney's northwest last year has been sentenced.
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Business calls on government to turn skilled migration tap back on from 2021-04-09T11:17:12
Businesses across Australia are struggling to recover from the economic brunt of COVID due to a shortage of skilled workers.
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Census Engagement officers prepare communities for 2021 survey from 2021-04-09T11:13:30
Ahead of the August 10 Census, specialist trained staff are being hired to prepare and engage with Australia's multicultural communities.
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Australia's vaccine strategy changes from 2021-04-09T10:28:19
Australia has secured an additional 20 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccines, doubling the amount of doses set to arrive in the country this year, after changing its advice on using the AstraZenec...
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SBS On the Money: Implications of vaccine change on markets from 2021-04-09T09:55:44
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Marcus Bogdan, Chief Investment Officer at Blackmore Capital about how Australia's change of advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine will impact the ma...
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Biden makes his first moves to address US gun violence from 2021-04-09T07:22:53
United States President Joe Biden has announced several executive actions to curb "an epidemic" of gun violence.
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Leaders call for unity and calm amid violence in Northern Ireland from 2021-04-09T03:35:36
In the lead up the 23rd anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, leaders in Northern Ireland seek to restore order after more than a week of escalating violence.
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Global COVID-19 vaccine rollouts re-evaluated amid rise in cases and deaths from 2021-04-09T03:27:27
European countries are divided over the administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Countries have taken regulation into their own hands. It comes as daily deaths rise in South America a...
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Push to address Asian-Australians' under-representation in politics from 2021-04-08T12:00:43
While many are high achievers, they're not taking up leadership positions in governments in numbers proportionate to the size of their communities.
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Australian exports prove resilient to China's tariffs from 2021-04-08T11:36:17
A new report suggests that most exporters - with the exception of wine and beef - have managed to find other markets.
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Proposed scheme for paid parental leave aims for flexible split of caring duties from 2021-04-08T11:26:47
The plan recommends incentives for couples who split caring responsibilities, in a bid to boost gender balance and equity in the workforce.
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Government responds to landmark Respect at Work report from 2021-04-08T11:04:22
After more than a year, the Federal Government has responded to the Sex Discrimination Commissioner's report into women's safety at work.
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Australia reviewing EU findings on AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots from 2021-04-08T10:11:47
It comes as Australia's leaders prepare to meet where they're likely to discuss the UK's decision to give people under 30 an alternative to the AstraZeneca vaccine due to the possible clotting l...
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SBS On the Money: Shares just shy of a record high from 2021-04-08T09:44:36
The Australian sharemarket is only 2.3% below its February 2020 record high, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Lipman Burgon Chief Investment Officer Alex Pikoulas to find out ...
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Alexei Navalny's health is deteriorating: lawyer from 2021-04-08T08:21:36
Mr Navalny’s lawyer says he finally saw a doctor after a week-long hunger strike, and the doctor says he's in serious pain from a herniated disc in his back.
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US, European scientists defy the rule of physics from 2021-04-08T02:58:34
Something is amiss in the field of particle physics. Scientists are on the brink of a major discovery which has the potential to re-write the rules. What does that mean and why should we care?
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Countries respond to link made between AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots from 2021-04-08T02:37:14
The European Medicines Agency remains adamant the benefits of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine outweigh the risks. Countries across Europe are now deciding on their own what to do next.
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Women’s safety services call for funding amid surge in family violence from 2021-04-07T11:29:41
With increased pandemic funding about to run out, women’s refuges and specialist services say they could be facing cutbacks at a time when they’re most needed.
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IMF warns of further uncertainty as it upgrades global economic forecast from 2021-04-07T11:26:20
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its global economic forecasts, but warns the recovery from recession still depends on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
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SBS On the Money: IMF upgrades Australia's GDP with a caveat from 2021-04-07T10:54:01
HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham looks through the IMF's glowing Australian forecasts, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with RateCity's Sally Tindall about credit card interest...
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PM denies criticising EU over Australia's slow vaccine rollout from 2021-04-07T09:53:14
Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies he criticised the European Union, despite blaming it for a lack of vaccine exports that's slowing Australia's immunisation rollout.
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COVID conditions accustom Australians to online shopping from 2021-04-07T09:48:59
Australians have been busy shopping up a storm with more than $50 billion in online sales made last year, with more than a million making their online shopping debut.
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The Trans-Tasman corona corridor is opening soon - so how will it work? from 2021-04-07T07:27:52
New Zealand becomes the first international country to agree to two-way quarantine-free travel with Australia.
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EU denies blocking vaccine shipments to Australia from 2021-04-07T04:59:08
It comes as The World Health Organisation continues investigations into a possible link between rare cases of blood clots and the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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Afro-influencer breaking down barriers one Tik Tok clip at a time from 2021-04-07T04:55
A Tik Tok influencer, who has been described as "the face of the new Italy", is breaking down cultural barriers on social media. The 19-year old Muslim African-Italian woman and is promoting her...
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New campaign supports men as prostate cancer leaves many suffering in silence from 2021-04-06T23:49:02
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has launched a new campaign calling on Australians to support men suffering from prostate cancer, so that no one battles the disease alone. The initia...
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Rescuers turn to recovery after deluges in Indonesia and Timor Leste from 2021-04-06T15:15:04
A desperate search for survivors is continuing despite fading hopes in Timor Leste's capital, Dili, and in Indonesia's southern-most province, East Nusa Tenggara.
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Seasonal workers arrive from quarantine to help beleaguered farmers from 2021-04-06T10:33:33
Overseas reinforcements have started arriving to help meet a chronic shortage of workers on Australian farms.
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Australia's vaccination delays haven't prevented Trans-Tasman travel bubble from 2021-04-06T10:17:59
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the federal government's aim to vaccinate everyone in the country by October would be a stretch.
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SBS On the Money: RBA eyes home lending standards from 2021-04-06T09:40:30
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with EY Chief Economist Jo Masters about the RBA's latest rates decision and why it is now keeping an eye on the property market; plus Mathan Somasund...
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Kneeling on George Floyd's neck violated training: police chief from 2021-04-06T04:04:40
Week two of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is underway. The head of the Minneapolis Police Department and the doctor who pronounced Mr Floyd dead have testified in ...
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UK on track to ease lockdown and trial vaccine passports from 2021-04-06T03:43:42
As more people receive COVID-19 vaccinations around the world, some nations are easing restrictions, while others are seeing a resurgence in infections.
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NSW police target soaring incidents of rural theft from 2021-04-05T23:19:31
Three in five New South Wales farmers say they've been a victim of crime on multiple occasions.
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AM Bulletin 6 April 2021 from 2021-04-05T22:30:03
A trans-Tasman travel bubble expected to be announced today; Catastrophic floods hit Indonesia and Timor Leste' And the Parramatta Eels remain undefe...
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Members of Adelaide's Uighur community still fear for their safety and freedom from 2021-04-05T11:43:30
The recent opening of a new Chinese Consulate in the city has triggered new worries, for those here and for their reatives abroad.
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New study suggests paracetamol not as effective a painkiller as has been thought from 2021-04-05T10:51:25
The findings say it may be no better than a placebo for treating a wide range of pain conditions.
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More GP practices come on line as COVID vaccine rollout gathers pace from 2021-04-05T10:42:59
Despite this, the federal government continues to face criticism over the pace of the program.
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Africa boosts its COVID-19 vaccine program as Easter is again marked quietly from 2021-04-05T07:45:24
Africa is to acquire 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines and the UK is conducting a trial for large scale public events.
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ESA seeks to make space exploration more inclusive from 2021-04-05T04:55:36
The European Space Agency has renewed its call for new astronauts. This is its first astronaut recruitment drive in 11 years, and it is centred around diversity. The agency says it seeks to hire...
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Former crown prince accused of plotting to destabilise Jordan from 2021-04-05T01:57:34
Prince Hamzah has been accused of conspiring with 'foreign parties' to destabilise Jordan. Experts say the developments could overshadow the country's image as a nation of stability in the Middl...
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AM Bulletin 5 April 2021 from 2021-04-04T22:41:49
The federal opposition says more needs to be done to reach an October target for the vaccine rollout; Jordan's Prince Hamzah accused of plotting to destabilise country; And Austra...
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Australia's vaccinations approach one million as new clinics open from 2021-04-04T10:00:17
New vaccination clinics will open this week, offering more capacity to administer shots. The federal government has defended missing its original vaccine targets, saying the pace of the rollout ...
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Carla Zampatti honoured as 'a champion of multicultural Australia' from 2021-04-03T09:00:30
Carla Zampatti is being remembered as one of Australia's greatest multicultural success stories. The legendary Australian fashion designer and former SBS Chair has died at the age of 78.
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Christians around Australia gather for Easter Good Friday from 2021-04-02T10:53:22
For many around Australia, Good Friday is a day of family and feast, seafood and surf, and for others, of the Christian faith, it's a day of observance. Leaders have marked Good Friday by reflec...
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A man admitted to hospital with blood clots after receiving AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine from 2021-04-02T10:31:10
A man has been admitted to a Victorian hospital with blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. It comes as there have been no new cases of community transmission in Queenslan...
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NT Government urged to take another look at youth justice from 2021-04-01T12:34:36
A controversial crackdown on youth crime in the Northern Territory has come under fire; and lobbyists are calling for a new approach.
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What is a protection order and how does it work? from 2021-04-01T11:42:45
People affected by domestic or family violence often get protection orders out against the person they're afraid of.
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Which cities will host the Women's World Cup in 2023? from 2021-04-01T11:30:56
The tournament, to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, will be the biggest sporting event to be held in the region since the Sydney Olympics.
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Empowering communities with a haka from 2021-04-01T10:34:29
Hakas are performed in many Pacific Island nations and students have come together to celebrate their significance.
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SBS On the Money: Home prices rise at fastest pace in 32 years from 2021-04-01T08:58:31
CoreLogic's Tim Lawless and AMP Capital's Shane Oliver discuss catapulting home prices and what can be done about it.
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Brisbane lockdown comes to an end from 2021-04-01T08:49:47
Lockdown ends comes after Queensland recorded one new locally acquired case of COVID-19, which has been linked to a known cluster.
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Myanmarese students face challenges due to military coup from 2021-04-01T08:00:43
Students from Myanmar studying with Australia universities are finding major challenges as the military coup takes hold.
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Can empathy training help change people's behaviour? from 2021-04-01T07:58
When the Prime Minister ordered 'empathy training' for MP Andrew Laming, what did he hope to achieve?
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France returns to lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases from 2021-04-01T04:19:06
Schools and childcare centres will close, as the nation tries to hold back a new wave of COVID-19 infections that threaten to overwhelm its hospitals.
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What rights do travellers have during the COVID pandemic? from 2021-03-31T10:19:17
Consumer advocate wants to see travel refunds guaranteed for all cancellations, whether by traveller or airline.
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Federal government under fire from states over vaccine rollout from 2021-03-31T10:04:32
State leaders have criticised the Morrison government after two of its ministers blamed the states for the slow pace of the rollout.
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The Royal Australian Air Force celebrates 100 years from 2021-03-31T10:00:24
The Australian Air Force has announced the nation will soon have its very own space command - on its 100th anniversary.
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SBS On the Money: Could there be a looming oversupply of homes? from 2021-03-31T08:55:16
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Economist Stephen Kouokoulas about the surge in building approvals.
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Saving a special Australian frog from extinction from 2021-03-31T07:30:47
Sydney's Taronga Zoo has opened a new captive breeding facility to try to save the beautiful Northern Corroboree Frog.
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Questions remain after WHO report on coronavirus origins from 2021-03-31T06:26:15
WHO researchers say it's possible COVID-19 had been circulating in the months before it was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019.
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What lessons can be learned from the Suez canal blockage? from 2021-03-30T10:26:19
Hundreds of ships are starting to move through the Suez Canal after a massive operation to refloat the cargo ship MV Ever Given.
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More locally acquired cases recorded in Queensland from 2021-03-30T10:03:12
Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says more cases could emerge given the number of infectious people who have been out and about.
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A third of Australian teenagers are suffering discrimination - research from 2021-03-30T08:55:54
According to the long-term Study of Australian Children, teens who are bullied are more likely to experience depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
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Young Afghan refugee aims for cricket stardom from 2021-03-30T08:53:21
Sixteen years after arriving in Australia, Noor Tanha's graduated from University and is now aiming for a career as a professional cricketer.
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SBS On the Money: Economic impact of the Queensland lockdown from 2021-03-30T08:47:28
Presented by SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves: Angela Jackson from Equity Economics details the implications of the latest COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland.
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Why the 'worst cars in the world' still have their fans from 2021-03-30T07:04:34
Ladas are a status symbol for Cuban owners who must perform engineering miracles - sometimes at great expense- to keep them moving.
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Warming waters bring surprising changes to temperate reefs from 2021-03-30T07:02:10
Scientists say warming waters are causing the temperate reefs off the northern New South Wales coast to become more tropical.
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WHO discounts lab leak, says animal-human coronavirus transmission most likely from 2021-03-30T01:49:54
The World Health Organisation has responded to a leaked draft of its report into the origins of the coronavirus.
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Prime Minister announces cabinet reshuffle from 2021-03-29T10:32:30
Ex-Attorney-General Christian Porter has been made industry minister while Peter Dutton will replace Linda Reynolds in the defence portfolio.
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New lockdown imposed in Queensland from 2021-03-29T10:11:53
Australian states and territories have imposed border restrictions with some warning against travel to Queensland just a few days before the Easter holiday break.
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SBS On the Money: APRA says house prices not its problem from 2021-03-29T10:05:26
Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julia Lee from Burman Invest plus we hear from APRA Chair Wayne Byers.
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Report reveals a quarter of skilled migrants are working below their skill level from 2021-03-29T08:53:36
Accountants, civil engineers and chefs who have migrated to Australia were among the least likely to find work in their profession.
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Australian wine makers hit hard by Chinese import duties from 2021-03-29T08:47:46
China is expected to impose longer-term duties on Australian table wine - which may force a major local shake up.
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EU vaccine passport due mid-June as summer approaches from 2021-03-29T01:40:31
Countries across Europe are boosting their vaccination drives as the European summer draws closer.
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Artists bringing unique qualities to dance - and life from 2021-03-28T22:13:51
South Australian dance company embraces the unique qualities of performers with and without disability.
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Andrew Laming to quit politics after 'unacceptable behaviour' from 2021-03-28T11:17:09
Federal liberal member Andrew Laming will quit politics at the next election after coming under fire for allegations of trolling and bullying women online.
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Brisbane on COVID-19 alert as JobKeeper comes to an end from 2021-03-27T10:27:50
Queensland has recorded one new case of locally acquired COVID-19. It comes amid the expiry of the JobKeeper scheme designed to support the economy during the pandemic.
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Farmers defend use of controversial herbicide from 2021-03-26T10:22:41
The National Farmers' Federation has defended the continued use of a British-made herbicide that's allegedly been behind thousands of deaths overseas.
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Liberal MP forced to apologise over online comments from 2021-03-26T09:20:39
Scott Morrison has labelled Andrew Laming's online comments about two women as 'disgraceful', and Mr Laming has been told to apologise.
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SBS On the Money: TPG Telecom chair resigns from 2021-03-26T07:49:18
Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CMC Markets Analyst Michael McCarthy about the unexpected resignation of TPG Telecom Chair David Teoh.
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Discarded coronavirus protective equipment threatens marine environment from 2021-03-26T06:56:08
Left-over protective equipment for COVID-19 is endangering sea life as it creates a litter hazards on some beaches.
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Climate threatens Kenya's coffee cash crop from 2021-03-26T06:51:05
Unpredictable rainfall patterns, drought and rising temperatures have resulted in a steep decline in the earnings of coffee farmers.
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New York Police aim to disrupt hate crimes against Asian communities. from 2021-03-26T05:12:29
Police in New York deploy multi-language approach to dealing with hate crimes in the city in the wake of attacks on Asian-American people.
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European leaders split over vaccine rollout from 2021-03-26T05:09:41
European Union leaders have failed to reach agreement on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine shots among member states.
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Homeless surge possible as COVID moratorium on evictions ends from 2021-03-25T22:19:24
The NSW government's moratorium on the eviction of residential tenants affected by COVID-19 is due to expire on March 27.
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Renewed push calling for building overhaul on flood plains from 2021-03-25T10:23:45
Urban design experts say lives at risk due to a lack of planning in low-lying flood zones, and are calling for building changes in flood plains. There are calls to take steps to ensure any futur...
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Health Concierges improve COVID-19 messaging in public housing from 2021-03-25T08:45:52
A new community health service has launched in Melbourne to educate public housing residents about Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The initiative collaborates with trained residents ...
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SBS On the Money: What to do about rising health insurance premiums from 2021-03-25T07:47:51
Health insurance premiums will rise on the 1st of April. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CHOICE Data Analyst Kate Bowen to find out what you can do about it; plus how a blockage...
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Global supply chain chaos due to ship stuck in Suez Canal from 2021-03-25T05:09:21
Authorities are still trying to free a giant vessel stuck in Egypt's Suez Canal. The Ever Given is causing a traffic jam in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes from Europe to Asia. So how...
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Rising COVID-19 vaccine demand as nations confront variants from 2021-03-25T04:27:55
The European Union aims to ease tensions over the distribution of coronavirus vaccines, as European and non-European nations respond to escalating outbreaks and mutations of COVID-19.
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Boxing superstar Anthony Mundine announces retirement from 2021-03-24T09:28:46
Anthony Mundine who started in rugby league and then won world titles in boxing, has retired.
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Many who suffered flood damage say they're not insured from 2021-03-24T09:25:28
The government is promising it will be vigilant in holding insurers to account on processing claims.
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Prime Minister accused of 'weaponising' Newscorp harrassment claim from 2021-03-24T09:20:59
Prime Minister issues a late night apology after a press conference argument over harrassment claim.
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Locally made vaccine doses get approval from 2021-03-24T09:00:31
Australia is no longer reliant on international supplies of coronavirus vaccines after the national medical regulator approved locally made doses.
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US Senate debates gun control after two mass shootings in a week from 2021-03-24T06:07:26
The US Senate has held a hearing on gun violence after President Joe Biden urged Congress to ban assault weapons and close the loopholes in background checks.
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UK reflects as Norway, Netherlands, Germany re-tighten COVID restrictions from 2021-03-24T03:41:35
The UK has marked one year since its first lockdown, remembering the many Britons who've died during the pandemic.
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When deadly truth-telling meets Deadly Funny from 2021-03-23T22:35:47
Australia's First Nations people are being more widely recognised for their ability to truth-tell on stage while tackling difficult topics with humour.
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Prime Minister challenged over response to treatment of women from 2021-03-23T10:03:02
Parliament House has been rocked by another allegation of sexual misconduct, with the Prime Minister deciding to take a more emotional approach to solving the issues.
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How do you plan for your health in the future? from 2021-03-23T09:03:28
There is a campaign underway, pushing to make Australians more familiar with how to approach advance care plans, so what does the process involve?
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WorkSafe Victoria launches education campaign for multicultural communities from 2021-03-23T08:34:22
Workplace safety messages have been translated into 19 different languages as part of WorkSafe's biggest campaign targeting workers from migrant backgrounds.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview - Tim Fung, Airtasker from 2021-03-23T08:01:43
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Airtasker CEO Tim Fung as the company successfully completes its first day on the Australian sharemarket.
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COVID restrictions eased in Victoria from 2021-03-23T07:42:56
Face coverings will no longer be required in Victorian retail outlets from Friday night as the state eases restrictions after eliminating community transmission.
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Call for global vaccine cooperation as UK variant ravages Europe from 2021-03-23T04:59:44
WHO chief Antonio Guterres says continuing vaccine inequity is "grotesque" and a "moral outrage".
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Virtual action day in US makes bid to stop wave of hate attacks from 2021-03-23T00:25:28
Politicians and civic leaders in the United States are seeking to boost public awareness of the upcoming #STOPASIANHATE virtual action day on March 26 in response to last week's mass shooting in...
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Parliament debates a Royal Commission into suicides among ADF veterans from 2021-03-22T10:20:08
More than 500 serving and former Defence Force veterans have died by suicide in the last 20 years in Australia.
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SBS On the Money: Gender diversity on boards improving from 2021-03-22T08:26:58
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with 30% Club Chair, Nicola Wakefields Evans about rising female representation in corporate Australia
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Six million Australians now set to receive COVID vaccine as part of phase 1-B from 2021-03-22T08:23:30
Everyone over 70 is now eligible to receive their coronavirus vaccines over the next few months, with a new phase of the national rollout kicking off.
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Facebook told it is not doing enough to prevent Islamophobia on its site from 2021-03-22T07:32:08
The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network has decided to take legal action because they say Facebook refuses to be accountable for allowing Islamophobia on their platform.
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Concerns as 'third wave' of COVID-19 infections hit much of Europe from 2021-03-22T02:48:05
And a bid to boost inoculations globally and help combat the rise has seen thousands of vaccine batches delivered to Italy and the Palestine territories.
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NSW floods cause delays in COVID-19 vaccine deliveries from 2021-03-21T09:33:03
Flooding along Australia's east coast is causing major delays to COVID-19 vaccine deliveries, ahead of the second phase of the rollout.
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Finland ranked the happiest country in the world for a fourth year from 2021-03-20T09:54:18
Finland has for the fourth consecutive year been ranked the world's happiest country, according to a United Nations report.
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University education may be out of reach for high achievers from 2021-03-19T09:50:41
After eight years in Australia, two sisters have been offered places to study Advanced Medical Science but their Safe Haven visa means they'll have to pay $100,000 each for the course.
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Families of four children killed at Oatlands face man responsible in court from 2021-03-19T09:46:22
The families were in court to deliver their victim impact statements ahead of his sentencing.
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Government seeks to reassure that October COVID vaccination target will be met from 2021-03-19T08:34:07
The vaccine program's progress so far has been slow, with the number of doses administered far below the initial projections.
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SBS On the Money: Australia's wealthiest getting wealthier from 2021-03-19T08:29:14
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Australia's Richest 250 List Editor John Stensholt about how many of the nation's billionaires are making more money despite the pandemic; Margy ...
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Civic leaders, politicians testify on surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans from 2021-03-19T05:49:10
The hearing had been scheduled for some time, but came just days after the fatal shootings of six Asian women and two others in Atlanta.
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EU countries start to use AstraZeneca vaccine again from 2021-03-19T04:11:05
The EU drug regulator's findings are opening the way for European countries to resume dispensing inoculations again.
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Calls grow for Scotland to leave the United Kingdom from 2021-03-18T23:50:46
Scotland has been in a union with England since 1707 - but there are increasing calls by Scottish people for their country to leave the United Kingdom.
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'We want migrants and visitors back ASAP': Immigration Minister from 2021-03-18T09:02:58
In an interview with SBS News, Mr Hawke discussed the impacts of COVID-19 on migration and a post-pandemic Australia.
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New COVID-19 vaccination clinics are just spin, says Labor from 2021-03-18T09:00:11
Health Minister Greg Hunt has released a list of GP respiratory clinics or Commonwealth vaccination clinics.
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Indigenous Close the Gap report highlights communities' COVID successes from 2021-03-18T08:27:51
However, the Lowitja Institute report also highlights the ongoing inequalities faced by First Nations people.
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SBS On the Money: Why more jobs may mean higher rates from 2021-03-18T08:15:23
SBS Finance Editor Ricado Gonçalves speaks with Judo Bank Economic Advisor Warren Hogan about today's stellar employment numbers and why it means we could see an earlier than expected rise in of...
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Coaxing migrant women into trades to boost diversity - and economic recovery from 2021-03-18T07:28:24
Providing full-time job opportunities for migrant women will be a particular focus of the pilot initiative.
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ASIO changes its language on extremism from 2021-03-18T07:25:17
It comes as the major parties agree that submissions to the Federal Parliament culture review must remain confidential.
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Race fears for Asian-Americans after eight women shot in Atlanta spas from 2021-03-18T07:22:36
The string of shootings happened across three massage parlours in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, and six of the dead were women of Asian descent.
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Australians mark 500 years of Christianity - and colonisation - in Philippines from 2021-03-18T07:18:55
Quincentennial celebrations are underway in the Filipino community - marking five centuries of Catholicism.
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US President Joe Biden urges would-be migrants to stay at home from 2021-03-18T04:33:55
There's been a surge in migrant children at US border, some think triggered by a reversal of strict immigration policies.
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Tensions in Europe over the AstraZeneca vaccine from 2021-03-18T03:11:01
The European Union has threatened to invoke emergency powers to block exports of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Vaccine roll out in remote indigenous communities from 2021-03-17T23:40:06
Health professionals in the Territory are making it their priority to provide information about the vaccine in language for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Critics pan government plan to let domestic violence victims access their super from 2021-03-17T08:48:57
The policy is described by the government as a compassionate measure to respond to family and domestic violence.
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Confusion, technical problems after government COVID-19 vaccine booking website goes live from 2021-03-17T08:45:14
Six million people are now eligible to book an appointment for vaccinations starting from next Monday but the launch was plagued by technical glitches.
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New anti-racism strategy proposed amid surge in race-based attacks from 2021-03-17T08:41:54
The Federal Government has welcomed the proposal but the Race Discrimination Commissioner wants it to go further - and implement the plan.
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New Dead Sea Scroll fragments found in Israel from 2021-03-17T08:37:47
The discovery comes as a win for the Israel Antiquities Authority, who've been racing against antiquities robbers.
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Australia to send COVID-19 support and medical aid to PNG from 2021-03-17T06:52:32
Australia has announced COVID-19 assistance and medical aid for Papua New Guinea, as the country battles a growing health crisis.
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Europe's medicines regulator still supports the AstraZeneca vaccine from 2021-03-17T06:48:53
The EMA remains "firmly convinced" the AstraZeneca vaccine is effective, even though some European countries have chosen to pause their roll-outs of the shot.
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Britain shifts its focus to the Indo-Pacific region from 2021-03-17T01:32:01
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans for post-Brexit Britain to refocus its foreign policy towards countries such as India, Japan and Australia.
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PNG facing 'health catastrophe' from COVID-19 surge from 2021-03-16T10:08:52
Australia is expected to announce an increase in aid to assist its nearest neighbour after the country recorded 5 deaths and 100 new cases in 24 hours.
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Modern slavery hides in plain sight, say advocates from 2021-03-16T09:44:39
Federal police are appealing for any victims of an alleged slave master to come forward.
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Australian health authorities remain committed to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from 2021-03-16T09:41:31
Despite a lack of causal evidence, countries including Germany, Italy, Spain, France and Portugal have suspended their use of the vaccine following reports some people who received it formed blo...
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Catholic Church rules it cannot bless same-sex marriage as it 'cannot bless sin' from 2021-03-16T07:42:57
The announcement dashes the hopes of LGBTQI+ and moderate Catholics hoping for a more inclusive church.
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PM defends 'bullets' comments after women's marches from 2021-03-16T07:29:57
Scott Morrison has been criticised for saying the nationwide rallies were a "triumph" because they weren't "met with bullets".
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US appoints first Native American to lead a Cabinet department from 2021-03-16T02:03:30
Deb Haaland is the first Native American to lead the federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for more than nearly two centuries.
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WHO asks countries to continue using AstraZeneca vaccine from 2021-03-16T02:01:02
Confidence in the AstraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus is being shaken as more European countries suspend its usage.
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Choice of translator provokes outrage in the Netherlands from 2021-03-15T23:16:41
Translating young American poet Amanda Gorman's work into Dutch has caused an outcry - because of the ethnicity of the translator.
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Renewed calls for unity two years after Christchurch terrorist attack from 2021-03-15T10:12:55
Services have been held in Christchurch and Canberra on the second anniversary of the terror attacks at two mosques carried out by an Australian gunman who killed 51 people.
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After ten years of war, Syria's ongoing conflict can still shock from 2021-03-15T10:09:34
The humanitarian catastrophe remains: the conflict isn't yet over, the ramifications have been global and a President accused of war crimes is still in power.
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PNG COVID surge 'a real concern' to Australia: Palaszczuk from 2021-03-15T09:38:49
The country has now recorded 2,000 cases and its health system is struggling to keep up with the demand.
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100,000+ Australians march against gender violence and inequality from 2021-03-15T08:48:24
More than 100,000 Australians have protested around the country, including Brittany Higgins, Grace Tame and politicians, demanding an end to gender violence and inequality.
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Inquiries into London police rough handling of women protesting violence against women from 2021-03-15T06:40:50
London police are facing public scrutiny after using heavy-handed tactics to break up a vigil for Sarah Everard, whose suspected killer is a police officer.
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Support for Angela Merkel's CDU party slumps in German regional elections from 2021-03-15T02:28:23
CDU leaders fear a coalition of parties could gain enough support to leave their party in opposition at a national level in the September election.
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Coronavirus concerns gain ground in Europe from 2021-03-15T02:14:22
A new lockdown is beginning in ten regions of Italy - but Ireland and the Netherlands have halted the AstraZeneca vaccine rollout.
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Labor's Mark McGowan crushes Liberals in WA election from 2021-03-13T23:47:34
Labor has won a second term in government for Western Australia after a landslide victory in the state election this weekend.
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Women protest against misogyny and sexual abuse from 2021-03-12T08:24:25
The March4Justice movement is holding rallies in 36 locations across Australia in reponse to claims concerning the culture in Australia’s parliament.
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SBS On the Money: Markets end the week higher from 2021-03-12T08:04:19
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Rob Holder from Crestone Wealth about the day's market action.
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Brisbane based Tibetan refugee nominated for Grammy from 2021-03-12T07:46:14
A Tibetan refugee is one of four Australian artists nominated for the 63rd Grammy Music Awards with his a contemporary interpretation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead.
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What side-effects are known from COVID-19 vaccines and should we be concerned? from 2021-03-12T07:43:25
Health authorities are reacting to the suspension and review of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in several European countries, following reports of severe side-effects.
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Can the Coalition slow the Labor juggernaut in the WA polls? from 2021-03-12T07:40:36
Voters in Western Australia go to the polls this weekend in a state election that almost everyone agrees, has already been decided.
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PM lowers expectations over COVID-19 vaccine delivery schedule from 2021-03-12T07:36:18
Scott Morrison says while he hopes most Australians will have their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by October, delays in its rollout are to be expected.
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Death toll rises in Myanmar violence from 2021-03-12T06:52:10
UN says the military in Myanmar has killed 70 people, since it took control on February and half of those killed are under the age of 25.
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US COVID relief bill signed into law from 2021-03-12T06:48:44
United States President Joe Biden has signed his $2.4 trillion dollar coronavirus relief bill into law after the House of Representatives gave it final congressional approval.
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Human rights groups say surveillance proposals threaten basic freedoms from 2021-03-11T21:48:32
A new online surveillance bill has been described by some as "draconian, extreme and an invasion of privacy", while authorities say they're "necessary and vital."
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Government subsidises flights to 13 domestic locations from 2021-03-11T09:34:57
The $1.2 billion package aims to boost tourism to destinations harshly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Burmese Australians call for Australian sanctions targeting coup leaders' families from 2021-03-11T09:21:22
A growing chorus of people in Australia are demanding the Federal Government impose targeted sanctions against relatives of military officials living down under.
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Hearts still hurting far and wide 10 years after Fukushima's triple horror from 2021-03-11T09:18:20
It's been a decade since a massive 9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Japan's Fukushima prefecture, triggering a nuclear disaster.
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Coroner finds prison's response to man's asthma attack was 'unreasonably delayed' from 2021-03-11T09:13:59
The death of Aboriginal man Nathan Reynolds from a severe asthma attack in a Western Sydney prison has exposed inadequacies in the standard of care within the state's corrective services.
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Delays to Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations under scrutiny from 2021-03-11T09:11:01
More than 100,000 people have received their first dose but the figure is well short of what was promised, with the rollout in its third week.
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Seeking stories told through 'a cultural lens and a disability one': royal commission from 2021-03-11T09:08:09
The Disability Royal Commission is asking Australians living with disability who are from a migrant or non-English-speaking background to share their lived experiences.
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SBS On the Money: Sydney property prices hit record high from 2021-03-11T08:29:10
Corelogic's Eliza Owen explains whether tighter lending rules will result from surging property prices; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with InvestSMART's Evan Lucas about the d...
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US passes biggest ever COVID relief bill from 2021-03-11T03:20:56
Rescue bill is one of the world's biggest economic packages and includes tens of billions of dollars to fund coronavirus testing, contact tracing and vaccine deployment.
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Midday Bulletin 11 March 2021 from 2021-03-11T02:01:15
Support for the tourist industry as the government offers half-price air tickets; A $2.5 trillion dollar stimulus package in the US; and a victorious return to tennis for Roger Federer.
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How will life change after we've been vaccinated? from 2021-03-10T21:28:20
Many Australians are hoping the rollout of the vaccine will be enough for the country to re-open to the rest of the world, but will it?
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Whatever WA's election result, state's diversity won't be reflected in parliament from 2021-03-10T21:15:52
The situation continues a trend seen across the country.
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AM Bulletin 11 March 2021 from 2021-03-10T20:30:18
Half price airline tickets on offer from the Government; Daniel Andrews remains in hospital; and in international skiing, a win for Australia.
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February's record business insolvencies sound ominous warning for JobKeeper's end from 2021-03-10T11:09:04
While a temporary moratorium on insolvent trading last year gave some businesses time to adjust to the economic environment, there are grim signs ahead as JobKeeper comes to an end.
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Inaugural Quad leaders meeting reflects increasing interest in Indo-Pacific matters from 2021-03-10T11:06:01
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is joining the leaders of the United States, India and Japan for the very first meeting of the so called "Quad" nations on Saturday.
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First Hong Kong democracy politician lands in Australia from 2021-03-10T11:02:21
Ted Hui, who is facing numerous criminal charges in Hong Kong, has told SBS News he is in Australia in a bid to expand international lobbying efforts on behalf of the city's pro-democracy moveme...
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Global study of violence against women paints 'horrifying picture': WHO from 2021-03-10T08:13:46
The report, the largest of its kind, found one in three women is subjected to physical or sexual assault during her lifetime.
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'This is not a race': Health Department Secretary defends vaccine rollout pace from 2021-03-10T08:03:40
Heallth officials argue that Australia's lack of community transmission allows time to be taken.
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SBS On the Money: OECD says Australian growth a 'success story' from 2021-03-10T07:50:16
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with OECD Chief Economist Laurence Boone about its global growth upgrades and what it means for Austraila; plus Saxo Bank's Eleanor Creagh discusses t...
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EU ready to approve Johnson and Johnson vaccine from 2021-03-10T01:51:04
The EU's Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton says the European Medicines Agency will have to authorise the Johnson and Johnson vaccine's use.
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Scientists find potential way to save frogs from deadly fungus from 2021-03-10T01:19:40
Scientists in Costa Rica find some frog populations are more resilient to the fungus responsible for causing mass extinction of some species.
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Australia's first Truth and Justice Commission set up in Victoria from 2021-03-09T09:29:02
The Victorian government has announced the nation's first inquiry into injustices faced by First Nations Australians.
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SBS On the Money: Business confidence at decade highs from 2021-03-09T08:28:01
NAB's Alan Oster explains why business confidence is climbing, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with 1851 Capital's Chris Stott about the day's market moves.
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PM pledges 'an open mind' about changing migration program post-COVID from 2021-03-09T06:59:51
Scott Morrison says Australia must think about how temporary visa-holders can help Australia's economy recover from the pandemic.
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Fallout from Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s tell-all interview continues from 2021-03-09T06:51:21
Buckingham Palace is yet to respond to the claims of racism within the royal family - and the couple's suggestion that this is why they left.
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One year since WHO declared a global pandemic from 2021-03-09T00:59:54
This week marks a year since the UN health agency declared the coronavirus a global pandemic but vaccines against COVID-19 are not yet equally available everywhere.
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US sees hate crimes against Asian people increase dramatically from 2021-03-09T00:51:02
Across the USA there's been an increase in the number of hate crimes against people from an Asian and Pacific Island background - and the rise is being blamed on COVID.
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Explosive revelations on race issues aired by Sussexes from 2021-03-08T09:25:28
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said race issues have contributed to the breakdown of their relationship with the British royal family.
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Report details COVID's 'triple whammy' on women workers from 2021-03-08T09:22:38
A new report has found Australia's COVID-19 recession has hit women the hardest and will have a lifetime impact on their economic disadvantage.
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Fears of mass redundancies in tourism, transport as Jobkeeper's end approaches from 2021-03-08T09:19:11
The industry continues to reel from a collapse in international travel, and calls are growing louder for a targeted support program.
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Inquiry into workplace culture at Parliament House announced from 2021-03-05T09:46:20
Leader of the Government in the Senate Simon Birmingham says the revelations of the past few weeks required action by the government.
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NZ rocked by earthquakes, tsunami warning from 2021-03-05T08:18:44
New Zealanders started their day with an early morning earthquake, and then a major tsunami alert.
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SBS On the Money: Why rising bond yields are hitting technology stocks from 2021-03-05T08:12:45
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Merricks Capital's Fiona Clark about the recent moves on the bond market any why it is impacting local shares.
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First AstraZeneca vaccines roll out in South Australia from 2021-03-05T07:58:55
Frontline health workers in Murray Bridge, east of Adelaide, have received the first AstraZeneca vaccinations in the country.
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NSW plans to lift ban on genetically modified crops from 2021-03-05T07:39:31
The New South Wales Government has announced it will lift its 18-year ban on genetically modified crops.
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Italy blocks vaccines to Australia as EU scrambles to fill shortages from 2021-03-05T04:30:12
The move has triggered a debate on protectionism, even as a number of EU countries start to negotiate their own agreements outside the bloc.
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Sharing stories, sharing ideas: AIS ambassadors growing cultural awareness in sport from 2021-03-05T03:30
The Australian Institute of Sport has named new ambassadors to its cultural training program aimed at improving cultural competency in sport.
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What was it like to be LGBTIQ+ in the 1970s? from 2021-03-04T21:00
It's almost 50 years since the first Mardi Gras in Sydney wound its way down Oxford Street; and was marred by police violence and a large number of arrests
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Biloela asylum seeking family have been in detention for three years from 2021-03-04T20:20
Three-year-old Tharunicaa and five-year-old Kopika Murugappan have spent most of their lives in immigration detention on Christmas Island.
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Scientists say Kathleen Folbigg's conviction for murder was wrong from 2021-03-04T10:19:36
Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of murdering her three children in 2003 - but does the scientific evidence back up that verdict?
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PM under pressure to deal with allegations against Christian Porter from 2021-03-04T10:08:48
The family of a woman who is accusing the Federal Attorney-General of a historical rape allegation is backing an inquiry into her death last year.
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout on track to meet deadline say health authorities from 2021-03-04T08:38
More than 61,000 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Australia so far, including more than 18,000 in aged and disability care.
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Call for inquiry into why and how Australia went to war in Afghanistan from 2021-03-04T04:34:40
A former Australian special forces soldier says the war in Afghanistan was not worth fighting, and should have been better scrutinised by the parliament and the media.
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Dolly and Pele add their voices to vaccination calls from 2021-03-04T04:30:50
American country singer Dolly Parton and Brazilian football great Pele are urging others to get the coronavirus vaccine.
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Pope Francis heads to Iraq for first post-pandemic trip from 2021-03-04T02:07:16
Iraq’s Christian population hopes the historic trip will promote reconciliation and co-existence - but concerns remain about the timing of the visit.
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Getting your COVID vaccination - the facts from 2021-03-03T20:25
With millions more still awaiting their first dose, SBS News asked how you will - and won't - find out when it's your turn to get the vaccine.
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The problem of prejudice in Victoria from 2021-03-03T09:51:57
A parliamentary inquiry into anti-vilification laws shows prejudice and hate are prevalent in Victoria and it's reccomending an extension of legislation.
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Quarantine extended for Doha passengers who arrived in Queensland from 2021-03-03T08:44:30
Passengers who arrived in Queensland From Doha last month have had their hotel quarantine extended for another five days after the Russian variant of coronavirus was detected.
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A third of Chinese Australians report facing discrimination from 2021-03-03T08:41:08
Report findings findings come with the backdrop of fears around the pandemic, and worsening diplomatic relations between Australia and China.
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Attorney General rejects historic rape allegations from 2021-03-03T08:38:38
Attorney-General Christian Porter has revealed he's the federal cabinet minister at the centre of historic rape allegations.
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SBS On the Money: Economy's spectacular but uneven recovery from 2021-03-03T07:39:35
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with economist Stephen Koukoulas about the economy's better than expected 3.1 per cent quarterly rise
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The sustaining power of forests in focus from 2021-03-03T03:36:56
World Wildlife Day's theme for 2021 is 'Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet'.
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Thousands more blood and plasma donations needed from 2021-03-03T03:33:09
The number of blood donors has dropped significantly in comparison to this time last year at the height of the pandemic.
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EU defends slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout from 2021-03-03T02:21:42
The European Union is continuing to defend its coronavirus vaccine policy, despite several member states placing their own orders for vaccines developed in China and Russia.
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W-League players struggle to meet both work and sport commitments from 2021-03-02T09:43:13
For current W-League players the financial realities of playing in a low paid domestic league means they're often juggling work commitments outside the game.
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SBS On the Money: How the RBA is keeping fixed mortgage rates low from 2021-03-02T08:49:32
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham about the RBA's move to keep the cash rate at a record low of 0.1%.
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Government confident of hitting October vaccination target from 2021-03-02T08:33:10
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says almost 42,000 people have had a COVID-19 vaccination, including 13,300 people in aged care.
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Victoria's mental health system needs completely rebuilding - report from 2021-03-02T08:30:02
A damning Royal Commission has called for the mental health system to be re-built from the ground up after exposing catastrophic service failures.
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Teens take on Government to stop mine expansion from 2021-03-02T08:20:46
A group of teenagers and an 86-year-old nun have launched a class action in Federal Court today, to try to stop the expansion of the Vickery coalmine in New South Wales.
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2021 won't see end of COVID-19 pandemic: WHO from 2021-03-02T00:29:19
Despite ongoing global vaccination efforts, a relaxation of general vigilance and pandemic restrictions is leading to an increase in daily new cases after last month's brief dip in numbers.
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$450 million allocated to overhaul aged care sector from 2021-03-01T10:22:53
A Royal Commission report into Australia's aged care system is reccomending fundemental reform after an inquiry identified failures and shortcomings in the sector.
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Asylum seekers more susceptible to illegal schemes from 2021-03-01T09:15:07
AFP warns asylum seekers are often not able to work, or have limited ability to work on temporary visas, so they will take whatever work they can to support themselves,
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Australian Medical Association doubts Government vaccination target will be met from 2021-03-01T09:11:49
More than 30 thousand Australians have received a COVID-19 vaccine since the rollout started.
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SBS On the Money: House prices jump most in 17 years from 2021-03-01T07:43:42
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CoreLogic Head of Research Tim Lawless about the mismatch between housing demand and supply pushing prices higher.
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South Australia plastic ban met with optimism from 2021-03-01T07:39:51
South Australia has become the first state in Australia to ban single-use plastic cutlery, straws and beverage stirrers.
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How effective are the COVID-19 vaccines? from 2021-03-01T04:52:45
Experts say current vaccines are an important and valuable vaccine that will help protect Austraians - as new vaccines are being developed.
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Deadliest day of Myanmar protests from 2021-03-01T02:31:28
Myanmar has suffered its bloodiest day of protests against a military coup in the country. The United Nations Human Rights Office says it has recorded at least 18 deaths, urging internatio...
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Australian news returns to Facebook feeds from 2021-03-01T01:23:10
Here's what happened and what could come next, now Australia's media bargaining code is law.
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US rolls out third COVID-19 vaccine from 2021-03-01T00:38:54
With three COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out in the United States, US officials hope new daily cases decline. It comes as inoculation milestones are reached in the United Kingdom, and member Eu...
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First doses of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine arrive from 2021-02-28T10:30:59
Most Australians are set to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine this year as large shipments of doses arrive in Sydney.
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Australia's Mental Health services are under pressure. from 2021-02-27T22:00
Already under strain from fires and floods, then the COVID-19 pandemic hit; the mental health problems many people were already facing have been exacerbated.
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Australians warned to watch for COVID-related scams from 2021-02-27T10:35:09
Authorities expect COVID-19 related scams to increase.
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Singing takes the strain for some migrant groups from 2021-02-26T22:00
Small Business Secrets discovers how music teacher Bashar Hanna is helping migrants better cope during the pandemic with his community choir.
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Royal Commission into Aged Care delivers final report from 2021-02-26T10:04:08
The Governor General, David Hurley has received the long-awaited report from the Aged Care Royal Commission after from an inquiry that spanned more than two years.
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NRL stars celebrate 'School to Work' program from 2021-02-26T08:56:26
The NRL School to Work program continues to kick major goals with 2500 students graduating from the Indigenous initiative.
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SBS On the Money: Rate fears spark global market selloff from 2021-02-26T08:52:57
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Investors Mutual Investment Director Anton Tagliaferro who explains the relationship between bonds, interest rates and why the sharemarket has tu...
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Restrictions set to ease in Victoria despite new cases from 2021-02-26T07:55:52
Victoria has recorded two new locally acquired coronavirus cases but is pressing ahead with the easing of some restrictions over the weekend.
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Tributes paid to former PNG leader Sir Michael Somare from 2021-02-26T07:52:11
The first prime minster of Papua New Guinea, Sir Michael Somare, has died in Port Moresby aged 84. Tributes have flowed for the man who led his nation four times.
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Queen delivers COVID-19 vaccine message as scrutiny of the rollout continues from 2021-02-26T07:46:34
Queen Elizabeth is urging people to follow her example and get vaccinated. European Union leaders vow to take tougher action to ensure vaccine production issues are resolved.
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The Arab world's LGBTIQ+ community faces state-sponsored repression from 2021-02-26T02:49:30
When Ahmed Alaa raised the rainbow pride flag at a concert in Cairo in 2017, it was both exhilarating and dangerous.
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Cultural heritage at risk as pandemic causes moth populations to boom from 2021-02-26T00:28:59
Moths are a common household nuisance, known to burrow into clothes and carpets. Even centuries-old heritage buildings aren't immune. The coronavirus pandemic has allowed their populations to bo...
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Brisbane takes step towards hosting the 2032 Olympics from 2021-02-25T10:43:09
The International Olympic Committee has officially seleted Brisbane as 'preferred candidate' to host the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in 2032
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War, famine and disease challenge life in Yemen from 2021-02-25T09:55:04
The war and the famine in Yemen and a fear of dying in hospital may be stopping people from seeking treatment.
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On the Money: CEO Interview: Anthony Eisen, Afterpay CEO from 2021-02-25T09:14:02
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Afterpay CEO Anthony Eisen about its latest results and growth plans - plus, is that sector overvalued?
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Fallout from Queensland vaccine administration error continues from 2021-02-25T08:11:16
Queensland's Premier says the federal government must be responsible for training to ensure correct vaccine distrubtion at aged care homes.
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Australia's summer of sport under threat by climate change from 2021-02-25T08:07:25
Climate council warns by 2040 heatwaves in Sydney and Melbourne will reach 50 degrees making some summer sport unplayable in its current form.
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Court fees for migration cases soar from 2021-02-25T04:33:02
Parliament has failed to prevent the government from applying a massive increase to Federal Circuit Court fees for migration cases.
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Ghana becomes first country to get free coronavirus vaccines via COVAX from 2021-02-25T01:54:59
The UN's COVAX scheme aims to reduce the gap between rich countries and the others who cannot afford to purchase doses.
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The Earth is facing 'the collapse of everything' - Sir David Attenborough from 2021-02-24T09:41:56
Naturalist Sir David Attenborough has addressed the UN Security Councill as they meet to discuss the impacts of climate change.
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Inquiry examines coercive control in relationships from 2021-02-24T09:33:19
New South Wales parliamentary inquiry on coercive control is told a holistic approach needs to be taken to the state's domestic violence response.
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Vaccine roll out continues - but two seniors get wrong doses from 2021-02-24T07:48:49
The Health Minister Greg Hunt says aged care residents given incorrect Pfizer vaccine doses have shown no signs of adverse reaction.
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Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins is speaking to police from 2021-02-24T07:45:12
Minister Linda Reynolds - under intense pressure since Brittany Higgins went public - cancels speaking engagement, goes to hospital as a precaution.
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SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: Geoff Culbert, Sydney Airport from 2021-02-24T07:42:01
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert about the vaccine rollout, how he thinks borders should open, and the timing for international travel.
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Pandemic recovery plans on global agenda as vaccination plans proceed from 2021-02-24T07:38:14
World leaders and artists have joined a virtual panel to discuss an international campaign to end COVID-19 and boost global recovery efforts.
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Facebook reverses news ban from 2021-02-23T10:07:57
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg have come to a compromise.
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Sharp rise in the number of permanent residency visas granted to Hongkongers from 2021-02-23T09:06:08
More visas for Australia granted to Hongkongers in the five months following the introduction of Beijing's National Security Law in Hong Kong, with skilled visa grants doubling.
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'Vaccines don't save lives, vaccinations do' - Anthony Albanese from 2021-02-23T09:02:43
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt have received COVID-19 vaccines in front of the cameras.
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SBS On the Money: Property outlook 2021 from 2021-02-23T08:01:55
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with REA Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee about her property outlook for 2021.
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Opposition parties concerned over JobSeeker changes from 2021-02-23T07:43:31
The current JobSeeker supplement offering recipients $150 a fortnight is set to end on March the 31st.
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The challenge of releasing rehabilitated orangutans into the wild from 2021-02-23T07:29:19
A covert mission to release 10 rehabilitated orangutans back into the wild has been completed in the forests of Borneo... and it was no easy feat.
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Mobile banking course aims to help older Australians manage their money safely from 2021-02-23T07:10:03
A range of resources will aim to boost seniors' confidence so they can manage their money at the touch of their fingertips.
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UK details roadmap out of lockdown as WHO pleads for vaccine equity from 2021-02-23T00:29:22
It comes as the United States passes its most awful milestone yet.
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Inspections ordered after aircraft engine disintegrates midair from 2021-02-22T09:48:27
The right engine of a Boeing 777-200, headed from Denver to Honolulu, suffered a catastrophic failure shortly after take off.
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Drones to deliver vital medicines to rural and remote Australia from 2021-02-22T08:19:48
A Melbourne start up has signed a deal with chain Terry White Chemmart to deliver prescription medicines up to 130 kilometers from the nearest pharmacy.
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Arts university courses show slight slide in application numbers from 2021-02-22T08:16:50
The latest university student numbers have sparked renewed debate about the Federal Government's controversial fee shake-up.
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SBS On the Money - CEO Interview: George Frazis, Bank of Queensland from 2021-02-22T07:58:17
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with BOQ CEO George Frazis about the bank's $1.3bn acquisition of ME Bank and for his take on the economy
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Australia's largest-ever vaccine rollout has begun from 2021-02-22T07:53:09
Health experts are urging all Australians to get the coronavirus vaccine once they are able to, as the start of the jab rollout is heralded as a milestone.
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A fourth woman is alleging a Liberal party staffer harassed her from 2021-02-22T07:49:19
Another woman is alleging a Liberal party staffer harassed her after three other women reported attacks involving the same accused perpetrator.
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US about to reach half a million deaths of people with COVID-19 from 2021-02-22T01:08:51
The UK prepares to reveal its national roadmap out of lockdown, and NZ wants tariff-free trade of COVID-19 essentials throughout the Asia-Pacific.
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It's ten years since Christchurch was hit by a deadly, devastating earthquake from 2021-02-21T21:00
Hundreds of people were injured, and 185 people were killed in a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch in 2011.
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Australians welcome the rollout of the first COVID-19 vaccines from 2021-02-21T10:41:35
The early launch of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been greeted with relief and hope by the lucky first recipients of the jab, and the medical community.
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Australia's vaccine rollout begins with PM, WWII survivor among the first to get the jab from 2021-02-21T07:16:54
The rollout of the Pfizer vaccine began 24 hours ahead of schedule at a medical centre in Sydney.
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Transgender Australians look to break stereotypes from 2021-02-20T21:00
Often portrayed as a difficult process, transgender Australians want to break that stereotype and recast transitioning as empowering.
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Anti-vaxxer protesters clash with Melbourne police from 2021-02-20T10:56:24
Health authorities move to calm vaccine scepticism after protests against the rollout of the COVID-19 shot.
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African dolls improve diversity awareness from 2021-02-19T21:00
Small Business Secrets meets an African migrant, who has made it her business to improve diversity awareness among Australian children.
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Burmese Australians call on Myanmar's generals to release Aung San Suu Kyi from 2021-02-19T14:00
A former bodyguard to Aung San Suu Kyi fears it could be years before she is released.
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PM rallies global support in stoush with Facebook from 2021-02-19T09:18:10
The tech giant took the extraordinary step of blocking Australian news content from its platform ahead of the government's moves to ensure news companies are compensated for their content.
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GPs without practice accreditation excluded from COVID-19 vaccine roll-out from 2021-02-19T08:58:53
Some doctors say this is a shift from existing protocols on immunisations and could leave millions of patients without easy access to the vaccine.
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Final preparations underway as COVID vaccinations begin on Monday from 2021-02-19T08:28:11
Australia is aiming to have everyone vaccinated by the end of October.
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SBS On the Money: ATO warns of new automated phone scam from 2021-02-19T07:45:10
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at a worrying and rising phone scam and also speaks with with EY Chief Economist Jo Masters about the latest retail numbers and its implications...
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Discussions continue to ensure fair rollout of vaccines from 2021-02-19T02:54:02
As the world moves away from fear to finding a solution, pressure is mounting to ensure poorer countries aren't left behind in the race to end the pandemic.
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'We may not survive' - UN issues dire warning over climate change from 2021-02-19T02:48:54
A UN report, entitled 'Making Peace with Nature', the organisation outlines threats to the planet including climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution.
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Outrage from far and wide over Facebook's Australian news ban from 2021-02-18T10:10:20
Caught up in the ban were human rights groups, welfare organisations, and health and emergency service providers who all had their vital alerts and information temporarily excluded from the site...
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Fears for effect of Facebook news ban on COVID vaccine rollout from 2021-02-18T09:01:10
Multicultural advocates say community groups are already combating vaccine hesitancy and the rise of misinformation.
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Aged care residents, frontline immigration workers among first to be vaccinated from 2021-02-18T08:48:44
Australia's first vaccinations begin on Monday.
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SBS On the Money: Facebook's ban on Australian news from 2021-02-18T07:08:29
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with UNSW Business School's Rob Nicholls about Facebook's ban on Australian news, while ex-Facebook Australia boss Steven Scheeler explains its import...
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Government 'won't back away' from media bargaining code from 2021-02-18T06:14:01
Facebook's decision to block content from Australian news organisations also affected non-news pages, including from government health departments, women’s legal service 1800 RESPECT and Western...
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UN says rich nations must do more to roll out vaccine supplies from 2021-02-18T02:33:19
The COVAX program, an ambitious project to buy and deliver coronavirus vaccines for the world's poorest people, has already missed its own goal of equitable roll outs.
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Australia joins effort to protect the world's oceans from 2021-02-18T02:29:11
With oceans playing a critical part in the absorption carbon dioxide emissions, the '30 by 30' campaign is a chance to better protect the planet.
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How do scientists track new COVID variants? from 2021-02-18T01:36:07
Resources once used to further research on other diseases are now being used to identify new variants of the COVID-19 virus.
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Who should and who shouldn't get a COVID-19 vaccination? from 2021-02-17T21:00
It’s been a long time coming, but Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine program is set to begin.
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Brittany Higgins says PM's 'victim-blaming' has added to her distress from 2021-02-17T10:09:54
Scott Morrison is coming under increasing pressure from the allegation that has rocked Parliament.
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Victoria's lockdown ends but precautions remain in place from 2021-02-17T08:34
Victoria's five-day lockdown is ending on schedule but people will still have to wear face coverings in all indoor settings outside of their homes.
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SBS On the Money: Extended interviews: Steven Cain, Coles CEO, and Don Meij, Domino's CEO from 2021-02-17T07:36:13
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Coles CEO Steven Cain to find out what the lasting impacts of COVID-19 are on the supermarket group; Domino's Pizza Enterprises CEO Don Meij reve...
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New campaign aims to help put a stop to wage theft from 2021-02-17T07:33:15
Advocates for international students are leading efforts to put a stop to wage theft by educating students on their legal rights and how to spot risks when looking for work.
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Tel Aviv vaccine recipients get free snacks as well from 2021-02-17T01:52:27
It may be the most effective inoculation program in the world - line up for a vaccine in Tel Aviv and you can choose a snack to go
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Trans-Tasman deportation row deepens from 2021-02-17T01:36:13
Australia is being accused of hypocrisy and a lack of judgement over its decision to unilaterally strip a woman being deported from Turkey of her Australian citizenship.
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Wanted - new astronauts, all applicants considered from 2021-02-16T23:49:07
The European Space Agency - Europe's equivalent of America's NASA - is looking to recruit new astronauts who don't fit into the current norm of being white and male.
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Biloela Tamil family to remain on Christmas Island for now from 2021-02-16T10:14:14
The full bench of the Federal Court has upheld an earlier decision which found three-year-old Tharunicaa was not given procedural fairness when her application for a protection visa was assessed...
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AstraZeneca vaccine now approved for use in Australia from 2021-02-16T08:46:28
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has granted approval for its use for everyone aged over 18.
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SBS On the Money: Dividends back on the table from 2021-02-16T07:48:21
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Capital's Dermot Ryan as BHP announces a record US$5.1billion windfall for shareholders; Macquarie's Martin Lakos goes through the day's mark...
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Parliament takes a hard look at its safety and culture from 2021-02-16T07:44:17
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has thanked the Prime Minister for his apology over the initial handling of her complaint about her alleged rape by a colleague, but called for further me...
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Remembering 'forgotten' crops could help address global hunger from 2021-02-16T04:23:54
A study has found 150 crop species that could help to address worldwide hunger and malnutrition in children.
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PM announces formal review into workplace culture at Parliament from 2021-02-16T04:21:38
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the alleged rape of a former Liberal Party staffer is a wake-up call that must drive change within Parliament House.
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WHO approves Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use from 2021-02-16T01:14:23
WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says cases are dropping, and public health measures put in place to suppress infections are working.
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