Episodi

  • Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named Australian of the Year

    Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named Australian of the Year
    Jan 25 2026
    The 2026 Australian of the Year winners have been announced at the National Arboretum in Canberra. Thirty-three finalists from astronauts to doctors have been recognised for their contributions to Australian society.
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    6 min
  • Australia Day honours revealed

    Australia Day honours revealed
    Jan 25 2026
    Nearly one-thousand people have been recognised for a lifetime of dedication and service in their fields. Among them, quiet achievers giving back to their communities to foster a sense of belonging and acceptance, recognised after being nominated by friends and colleagues.
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    6 min
  • A Royal Commission has been called. Now what?

    A Royal Commission has been called. Now what?
    Jan 24 2026
    .After weeks of political pressure, the Prime Minister this month announced a Royal Commission into the rise in antisemitism and factors behind the second-deadliest mass shooting in Australian history. It is the latest of a series of Royal Commissions into wide-ranging issues, but what is a Royal Commission and what does it do?
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    7 min
  • Sharing and saving the legacy of Japan's Samurai

    Sharing and saving the legacy of Japan's Samurai
    Jan 24 2026
    Clad in armour and guided by a strict code of honour, Japan’s samurai were more than elite warriors; they were the architects of a society shaped by loyalty, discipline and power. For centuries, these sword-bearing nobles dominated Japan’s battlefields and politics, leaving a legacy that still influences the nation’s culture, values and global image today. The history and culture of Japan's Samurai warriors are being celebrated in a new museum in Tokyo. Visitors can try on armour, hold swords and even have a go at throwing special weapons.
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    3 min
  • Do you know where your food is really from? This Australian scientist does

    Do you know where your food is really from? This Australian scientist does
    Jan 24 2026
    Millions of people globally fall ill each year, from unsafe or contaminated foods. Some is due to food fraud, the act of purposely selling fake, mis-labelled or substituted food products for financial gain. Australian scientists have developed new ways to combat this multi-billion dollar problem.
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    6 min
  • Rights for women deteriorating four years after Taliban takeover in Afghanistan

    Rights for women deteriorating four years after Taliban takeover in Afghanistan
    Jan 23 2026
    It’s been more than four years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan - and according to human rights organisations, the situation for women and girls is only getting progressively worse - with a near-total exclusion from most public employment and education. The United Nations has warned the country is expected to remain one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises for the year ahead.
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    7 min
  • 50 years since Concorde's first commercial flight, memories linger on

    50 years since Concorde's first commercial flight, memories linger on
    Jan 23 2026
    The world’s first supersonic passenger plane, Concorde, made its maiden commercial flight 50 years ago this month on 21 January 1976. Its delta-wing design and drooping nose made it instantly recognisable, and although it went out of service in 2003, it is still remembered to this day.
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    6 min
  • Is the A$ headed for 70USc?

    Is the A$ headed for 70USc?
    Jan 23 2026
    SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Sycamore from IG Markets about the day's sharemarket action as the Australian dollar and gold price charge towards new milestones.
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    7 min