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Australians are hoping for cheaper airfares as Western Sydney International welcomes its first passengers. The opening of Australia's newest airport promises more competition, new routes and economic growth. The first commercial flight has departed Western Sydney International Airport, marking a milestone for Australia's aviation industry. Reporter Caroline Riches looks at the promise of cheaper flights, thousands of jobs, expanded freight capacity and the challenges still facing the airport, including delayed rail links.In this episode:How the Western Sydney International could increase competition and help drive down airfaresWhat the new 24-hour airport means for businesses, freight and exportsThe jobs and economic opportunities expected across Western SydneyWhy transport links remain a challenge, with the airport rail connection still delayed

The Indigenous people of the Wiikwemkoong in Canada have found a high tech solution to protect their cultural heritage. For thousands of years, First Nations people in the unceded territory have passed down traditions through oral storytelling. Now, this community has installed a microdata centre to save photos, videos and recordings of their elders.In this episodeWhy the Wiikwemkoong First Nation built a micro data centre to protect cultural knowledge.How digital records are helping preserve language, stories and community history.The role of data sovereignty in Indigenous control over information.Varied opinions on a separate, major AI data centre.The concerns raised about consultation, water use and environmental impacts.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Oil reaches about US$114 a barrel as investors weigh inflation, interest rates and the Australian dollar.

Is the Liberal Party a sinking ship? Retiring senator Jonno Duniam faces questions on migration, visa delays and his party's future. As he prepares to leave federal politics, Liberal senator Jonno Duniam faces tough questions on migration, visa delays and the rise of One Nation. From AI regulation to his party's political future, he speaks to SBS News Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson.In this episode;Jonno Duniam's decision to walk away from federal politics.The Coalition's tougher migration policies and skilled visa rules.Australia's visa deal with India and family visa backlogs.Is Australia falling behind on AI regulation and online safety?The rise of One Nation and the Liberals' battle to win back voters.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

An alleged attack on well-loved regional MP Helen Haines leaves Australia grappling with the reality of political violence on its shores. We’re joined by SBS’ Canberra bureau to discuss the fallout for the community and the country’s political culture. Meanwhile, European cities are reeling from riots this week, especially across France. How will the unrest affect French presidential elections, and will it give Marine Le Pen’s right wing the edge it needs? We dive deep on what the US midterms mean for Trump’s presidency as campaigns ramp up. Plus, the unusual solution Chinese parents have found to deal with spoiled children.

In the Republican heartland of southwestern Arizona, growing disillusionment with Donald Trump is testing party loyalties ahead of the US midterm elections. Some former supporters say they feel betrayed by his broken promises, raising questions about whether Republican candidates could pay the price. In this episode:What voters are saying on the ground in the Republican stronghold How Hispanic voters plan to vote this midtermThe rise of political independent votersHow cost-of-living considerations are impacting voter choicesWill the Republicans lose votes because of growing dissatisfaction with President Trump and how significant are these midterms for the party?SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Authorities and security agencies are warning that online radicalisation is growing and becoming more accessible in the country. Warnings have emerged at a parliamentary inquiry examining the nature and drivers of radicalisation in Australia, with authorities pointing to a sharp increase in reports of pro-terrorism material online. So, how is technology and AI changing the threat - and what can be done to stop online radicalisation before it turns into violence?In this episode:What the AFP and other experts said at the parliamentary inquiry into the nature and drivers of radicalisation in Australia.How AI is threatening rising online radicalisation, and amplifying extremist beliefs. The number of children being subject to federal police investigations. What the eSafety commissioner's office had to say. SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Delays to power upgrades at NextDC's Melbourne site forced a sharp downgrade, raising questions for data centre investors. A delay to power upgrades at a Melbourne site sent NextDC shares tumbling and prompted a sharp cut to its revenue guidance. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves examines what the setback could mean for the wider data centre build-out, with Luke Laretive of Seneca Financial Solutions. Plus, SpaceX reports a 161 per cent jump in quarterly revenue, with AI revenue up nine-fold, as Elon Musk floats a possible merger with Tesla. Tom Kennedy speaks with Dan Ives of Yorkville Ives about the result and the wider AI trade.In this episodeWhat NextDC’s downgrade and share price fall could mean for investors in data centresHow community opposition and delays to power upgrades could affect data centre projectsWhat SpaceX’s results and growing AI revenue mean for the company and Australians with super exposureThe potential implications of a SpaceX and Tesla merger, and the risks around AI investment, debt and interest ratesSBS On the Money is a daily finance podcast where SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves unpacks the ASX, the economy and the latest market moves with leading analysts and executives.Listen to more episodes of SBS On the Money, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Trump ramps up pressure on Ukraine to strike a peace deal with Russia, raising fears Kyiv could be forced into painful concessions. Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Ukraine to make peace with Russia. But European leaders blame Moscow for blocking a deal. As US and Ukrainian officials hold talks in Oslo, concerns grow over what Kyiv may have to sacrifice to end the war. In this episode:Trump's growing pressure on Ukraine to accept a peace deal.The territory and concessions Kyiv could be forced to give up.Why European leaders accuse Russia of standing in the way of peace.Inside the high-stakes talks between Washington and Kyiv in Oslo.The mounting human cost of war as Russian attacks continue.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

As the MP remains in a critical but stable condition, and the alleged attacker attended court - questions have arisen about parliamentarian safety. The incident has revived debate about safety for female parliamentarians, in particular. The alleged attack has prompted calls to review security arrangements for politicians, who are reporting ramp-ups in violent rhetoric and threats on their physical safety.In this episode:An update on MP Helen Haines' condition.Witnesses recount the moment they stepped in to help.What police say about the alleged attacker and the case in front of the courts.The frequency of attacks on female parliamentarians and those who have spoken up since the incident.How police are supporting the community in Wangaratta.What federal parliamentarians know about the issue so far.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

As cost-of-living bites, Australian sare delaying having children or reconsidering the traditional family unit altogether. A new survey of two thousand Australians by AMP has found more than half of respondents in their 20s intend to have fewer children because of cost-of-living pressures. So as many reconsider parenthood, experts say it will have implications for the nation's future.In this episode:AMP survey shows two-thirds of Australians in their 20s want a home before childrenHousing, inflation driving delay in procreation and half of survey respondents considering no children due to costsABS: fertility hit low of 1.5 babies/ woman in 2024Economists warn over declining fertility rate and broader socioeconomic impactsAdvocates call for reforms to policy to make family life easier while maintaining careersSBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

NAB says the cuts will simplify its operations, while promising no material impact to customer-facing banking roles. NAB plans to cut about 2,500 jobs this financial year, including 1,500 before the end of December, as it reshapes its operations and focuses on growth and technology. The bank says customer-facing roles will not be materially affected. Its shares fell nearly 2 per cent as the broader sharemarket lost ground. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Citi’s Elizabeth Tian about the market moves, including a lift in tech stocks.In this episode• NAB’s planned workforce cuts and the bank’s reasons for making them• What NAB says the changes could mean for customer-facing roles• Why the ASX200 fell 0.4 per cent, with miners leading the declines• How global technology stocks performed across different marketsSBS On the Money is a daily finance podcast where SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves unpacks the ASX, the economy and the latest market moves with leading analysts and executives.Listen to more episodes of SBS On the Money, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

The alleged attack on the independent MP has sparked a conversation about the threats politicians face and what it means for democracy. For years, Australian politicians have warned about the threats, the abuse and the increasingly hostile atmosphere surrounding public life. As Helen Haines remains in a critical condition, and investigations into the motive are ongoing, experts and politicians say a greater level of civility is needed in public discourse.In this episode: The 1067 reports of harassing and threatening behaviour against various high office holdersExperts on the need for politicians to feel safe at work ASIO warnings about the rising threat of politically motivated violence Who is Dr Helen Haines? Other Australian and international politicians who have faced threatsThe questions that Australians are left with about their democracy.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition, after she was hit by a vehicle outside her electorate office in regional Victoria. Here's what you need to know. In what's being described as a 'deliberate' attack, police say a 43-year-old man is in custody, and a joint taskforce is investigating what motivated the alleged attack. As the investigation continues, MPs from across the political spectrum continue to express their horror over the incident.In this episode: How the alleged attack unfolded.What bystanders witnessed at the scene.Locals who intervened to help.What police and the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have said about ongoing investigations into the alleged attack.Reactions from the Coalition, Greens and One Nation. How the Wangaratta community is feeling right now. SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Renewed fighting in Tigray raises fears of humanitarian catastrophe and a wider regional conflict in the Horn of Africa. Fighting has resumed in northern Ethiopia, raising fears of a humanitarian crisis and wider regional conflict. This episode traces the history behind the renewed war, examines why a fragile peace collapsed, and explores the risks facing civilians in Tigray and beyond.In this episode:How the collapse of the Pretoria Agreement led to the return of conflict in northern Ethiopia.The historical roots of tensions between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF.Allegations of ongoing human rights abuses and the growing humanitarian crisis in Tigray.Why disputes over territory, displacement and accountability remain unresolved years after the last war.Fears that the conflict could spread beyond Tigray and draw more countries into an already volatile region.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.