Russia is the most sanctioned country in the world, with a number of countries, including Australia, rolling out restrictions against some individuals and entities in an effort to curb Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. But recent challenges to Australia’s autonomous sanctions regime has experts calling for more enforceable sanction…

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New research from Monash University has identified the Australian Local Government Areas with the highest rates of cardiac arrest and lowest rates of bystander CPR. Experts say it calls for a targeted educational approach, as survival is doubled when C-P-R is given by bystanders.

Reconciliation Australia and the University of New South Wales have produced a new collaborative report called 'Coming to Terms with the Past', which identifies the barriers and enablers to truth-telling and the strategies to promote historical acceptance. Uncle Garry Matthews is a proud older Gadigal man who has been advocating for truth-telling f…

The federal government has announced plans for a national firearms register, almost three decades on from the Port Arthur massacre that saw the country's gun laws drastically changed. Some $160 million will be spent across four years on the measure, which Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says will increase community and police safety even further.…

There are growing calls for tougher action from state and federal governments on what's been described as a 'national emergency' of domestic and gender-based violence. Rallies have been held around the country following two more deaths this week - allegedly perpetrated by men known to the victims.

Hasrat Gill is perhaps cricket's next big talent. She's smashing stereotypes in the game, both here and within her family back home.

Getting a job after a stint in prison isn’t easy - just ask any of the ex-offenders hired by Fruit2Work. The innovative project delivers fruit, milk and pantry items to businesses in two Australian states, and aims to go national. But this project is about a lot more than delivering food.

The family and friends of the security guard who was killed during the Bondi Junction mass stabbing have come together to say goodbye. The Prime Minister, New South Wales Premier, and leaders of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community were also present, hailing Faraz Tahir as a national hero.

The deaths of 28 pilot whales in a mass stranding event on a Western Australian beach is the second such event in under a year. There was a similar stranding at Cheynes Beach in Albany in July 2023, where at least 90 of the mammals died. Several theories have been put forward as to why this might be happening, but the true cause remains a mystery.…

A memorial service has been held at the Washington National Cathedral to honour seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed earlier this month by Israeli airstrikes. It comes as a United Nations Special Rapporteur has called for an arms and oil embargo on Israel.

The past week has seen a surge of violence in the West Bank; much of it involving Jewish settlers. Groups monitoring settlement activity there say Israel has appropriated record amounts of land this year, as the war in Gaza rages.

The rape conviction of former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been overturned by New York 's highest court. It's reopened a painful chapter in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that began in 2017 and helped launch the #MeToo movement.

Scores of people have come together for ceremonies marking this year's Anzac Day. Ceremonies have been held locally and across the world to honour the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who gave their lives during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, as well as those who continue to serve until this day.…

In Thailand, a ceremony is held each Anzac Day to honour the more than 2,800 Australian prisoners of war, who died while being forced by the Japanese army to work on the Thai Burma Railway. For one serving ADF sergeant, making the journey to Hellfire Pass near Kanchanaburi is an opportunity to honour her great uncle, who was held captive there for …

Thousands of people gather across Australia and overseas in recognition of ANZAC Day. The sombre day commemorates the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, as well as Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have fought in subsequent conflicts and who continue to serve in the armed forces today.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, despite aid trucks crossing into Rafah. America has committed to support Israel while at the same time increasing aid for the people of Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is coming under more pressure to bring home the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th, with protests outside hi…

A new report has identified barriers to effective truth-telling between First Nations and non-Indigenous people. The research by University of New South Wales and Reconciliation Australia has sparked calls on further action from local councils and government departments to better their truth-telling processes.…

The French construction workers who fended off the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attacker with bollards say they are looking forward to life returning to some form of normalcy. Their act of bravery has catapulted them into the public eye, leading them to be dubbed the "bollard men". They spoke to SBS French's Gregory Plesse and Leo Roussel abou…

SBS's Pablo Vinales talks to Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PNG's Prime Minister James Marape while the two men follow the challenging 16 kilometre Kokoda track to the Isurava Memorial site, for the Anzac Day dawn service. The Kokoda Track is a symbol of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of both Australian and Papua New Guinea…

Authorities say over 400 police were involved in the execution of 13 search warrants across south-western Sydney. A further five people are believed to be assisting police with their inquiries.

Australia's top intelligence and police bosses have made a joint appeal to social media giants to allow them to access encrypted platforms. The federal police and domestic spy agency are warning the hidden applications are allowing terrorism, extremism and child exploitation to fester.

Inflation in Australia has eased to an annual rate of 3.6% but it is more than expected. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Devika Shivakedar from RSM Australia to find out what it means for interest rates, plus Mark Gardner from MPC Markets on the sharemarket reaction.

Two French citizens who fended off the attacker responsible for the Westfield Bondi stabbing say the days since the attack have been a whirlwind. They grabbed bollards to keep the attacker at a distance - and that act of bravery has catapulted them into the public eye both in Australia and in France.…

The United Nations human rights commissioner says he's horrified by reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies in Gaza. Meanwhile, the Israeli military has ordered new evacuations in northern Gaza - with aid groups saying they have no knowledge such plans.

More than 250 years after they were first taken, four spears, stolen by Captain James Cook and his crew after they arrived at Botany Bay, have been repatriated to their traditional owners. Representatives of the La Perouse Aboriginal Community traveled to Cambridge University in England where the artifacts, known as the ‘Gweagal Spears’ had been ke…

In the first episode of Cost of Living Secrets with Ricardo Gonçalves and Peggy Giakoumelos, we talk about saving at the supermarket.

There are people who show incredible resilience under the most difficult circumstances and Hedayat Osyan is one of them. The 32 year-old fled Afghanistan 15 years ago and has since built a thriving business helping others. Now he's been honoured with the UNHCR Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition.…

Rugby league icon Wally Lewis has made an impassioned plea for further funding into concussion and traumatic brain injury research. The Queensland great used his address at the National Press Club to open up about his experience with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

A new report by Anglicare Australia shows rental affordability for people on low incomes is the worst it's ever been, despite increased government spending on housing. Advocates across the housing sector say governments need to take a hands-on approach and start funding long-term solutions - as well as looking for the "quick wins".…

Businesses say a signficant concern is the housing crisis which is expected to get worse before it gets better. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics to find out more, plus the day on the sharemarket with Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analystics.…

Palestinian authorities have unearthed more than 200 bodies from a mass grave in Khan Younis, as the United Nations warns trauma could lead to a mental health crisis in Gaza for years to come. An independent review into the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees says it has found some neutrality-related issues, but has not received any evidence of te…

A Muslim youth organisation has partnered with the Red Cross to launch a blood donation drive. Red Cross Lifeblood will work in partnership with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Australia group, a leading Islamic organisation advocating for peace and harmony across the globe. Organisers believe it will honour the legacy of the six people killed in the Bo…

After lengthy debate in the UK over migration legislation, the Rwanda bill has passed after opposition and crossbenchers gave way. The bill - which will see migrants classed by the -K Government as 'illegal' flown to Rwanda - will now need to be granted royal assent to become law.

Code switching is something many people do and experience, often without realising it. While code switching is extremely nuanced and contextual, it’s often experienced to a heightened degree for people from racially marginalised backgrounds, especially in situations where they feel culturally unsafe. In this episode Hannah Kwon speaks to mental hea…

South Australia is the nation's leading economy according to CommSec's quarterly State of the States report. John Baldock speaks with Craig James to find out more. Plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out why the market is breathing a sigh of relief with Elio D'Amato from Stockopedia.

Health experts are warning of new super-strength synthetic opioids making their way into Australia with deadly consequences. They're up to fifty times stronger than fentanyl and have already been linked to a string of fatal heroin overdoses.

Australian animated television series 'Bluey' has been recognised for its cultural impact and international success at the Australian High Commission in London. The show premiered in 2018 and has since become one of most watched children's programs in the world.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will fight any such measures, using his Passover address to pledge to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

'Planet versus the plastics' is the new call to arms for Earth Day 2024, which is calling for a 60 per cent reduction in plastic use by 2040. The United Nations Environment Program has found humans produce 400 million tonnes of plastic waste each year.

It's been just over a year since South Australia's River Murray burst its banks in the biggest flood since 1956. For months flooding from high rainfall interstate put thousands of hectares of agricultural land under water and inundated 3500 houses. But it also pumped much needed water through the ailing southern end of the Murray Darling basin. Sou…

In the wake of the attacks in Sydney, graphic images and false information were spread on social media. Both the government and opposition want social media companies to be vigilant about removing harmful material - warning they're not above Australian law.

The United States House of Representatives has finally passed a multi-billion dollar aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Ukraine's President has expressed his gratitude, but some Republicans are 'furious', calling for U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson to be ousted as leader.

The Mayor of Alice Springs, Matt Paterson, speaks to SBS about the impact of the three-week youth curfew on the town's Aboriginal children.

A flu outbreak in a Far North Queensland Indigenous community has put the issue of housing in the spotlight. The outbreak has also prompted a vaccination drive in the town of Yarrabah.

Once upon a time, vinyl records dominated as a popular way to experience music - but eventually, were supplanted by CDs and streaming services. Now, an international event has been held to celebrate and promote the format, which is enjoying a surge in popularity amongst music fans and artists.

The group will travel from Istanbul as part of the so-called Freedom Flotilla that aims to deliver aid to the devastated territory of Gaza. Their mission goes against the advice of the Australian government - but the activists say their actions are necessary.

Iran's foreign minister has sought to play down a suspected Israeli attack on Iran, following reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan. World leaders are meanwhile calling for restraint.

Tensions in the Middle East rise after Israel strikes Iran: what the conflict could mean for the region. Analysis on the some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this term – from emergency room abortions and transgender procedures for minors to gun regulation and homelessness. Columbine, 25 years later: two Catholic survivors share their stories. Pl…

As world leaders urge restraint amid the latest Iran-Israel tensions and ponder what comes next, the instability has already caused significant disruption to the aviation industry. Qantas is reassuring its customers as air passengers face cancellations and diversions after airlines re-draw their flight paths across the Middle East region.…