Episodes

  • 'People risked their lives to save my life': Remembering the July 2005 terror attack

    'People risked their lives to save my life': Remembering the July 2005 terror attack
    Jul 8 2025
    Twenty years on from the 7/7 terror attack on London's public transport network, survivors and relatives of victims have gathered to remember those killed. The bombings hit packed trains and buses killing 52 people and injuring hundreds. Among those attending services was Australian survivor Gill Hicks. King Charles used the anniversary to call on people to stand firm against those who seek to divide.
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    4 mins
  • Why the RBA didn't cut interest rates in July

    Why the RBA didn't cut interest rates in July
    Jul 8 2025
    SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out why the RBA didn't cut interest rates in July with Katrina Ell from Moody's Analytics, and how the market reacted with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under.
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    9 mins
  • Coroner's report finds death of Kumanjayi Walker was 'avoidable', recognises 'years of grief and trauma'

    Coroner's report finds death of Kumanjayi Walker was 'avoidable', recognises 'years of grief and trauma'
    Jul 8 2025
    Human rights organisations are calling for urgent reform, in response to long-awaited findings from a coronial inquest into the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker. After an almost three-year investigation, Coroner Elisabeth Armitage delivered her findings at a hearing in the town of Yuendumu, where the shooting took place. Her 683-page report found Mr Walker's death was avoidable, and makes 32 recommendations for change.
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    6 mins
  • Renewed pressure on governments to address anti-semitism

    Renewed pressure on governments to address anti-semitism
    Jul 8 2025
    Australia's political leaders are under renewed pressure to tackle antisemitism in Australia. The call for action comes as police probe a spate of fresh attacks, including at least four in Melbourne at the weekend, including the alleged firebombing of a synagogue on Friday night.
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    9 mins
  • UN highlights humanitarian and human rights crises in Afghanistan

    UN highlights humanitarian and human rights crises in Afghanistan
    Jul 8 2025
    The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a symbolic, non-binding resolution, introduced by Germany, highlighting the concern in Afghanistan over the worsening treatment of women and young girls. Naseer Ahmad Faiq, Chargé d'Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United Nations told the assembly the country is experiencing one of the world's gravest humanitarian and human rights crises at the hands of the Taliban.
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    4 mins
  • Will the RBA cut interest rates in July?

    Will the RBA cut interest rates in July?
    Jul 7 2025
    SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Benjamin Picton from Rabobank Australia, Adelaide Timbrell from ANZ and Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management to preview the July RBA interest rate decision.
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    15 mins
  • Ambitious Agenda, Urgent Answers: BRICS Leaders Meet at Critical Juncture

    Ambitious Agenda, Urgent Answers: BRICS Leaders Meet at Critical Juncture
    Jul 7 2025
    This week, Rio de Janeiro hosts the annual BRICS Summit, where talks are anticipated to focus on US tariffs and ongoing global conflicts. Originally established to counterbalance the influence of the US and Western powers in global governance, the BRICS group's recent expansion in membership is expected to test its unity as diverse priorities come to the forefront.
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    7 mins
  • NAIDOC: Celebrating First Nations excellence

    NAIDOC: Celebrating First Nations excellence
    Jul 7 2025
    Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trailblazers have been celebrated for excellence in their chosen fields at the national NAIDOC Week Awards in Perth. The annual awards ceremony honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities and beyond. Among the recipients, Jaru and Indjibarndi man Daniel Hunt has been awarded the prestigious NAIDOC Person of the Year award, recognised for his extensive contribution to Aboriginal health.
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    6 mins