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Indigenous Affairs sidelined in leaders debate, two years after PM’s election night pledge

Politics

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Greens candidate forced to withdraw from election over 'disgraceful' citizenship rule

Australia

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Climate change has barely rated a mention this election. In the Torres Strait it's an urgent priority

Federal Politics

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'It feels irresponsible': The big question in Albanese and Dutton's new homes push

Politics

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Australia's real estate industry has pumped $70 million into Homely, but is it playing fair?

Australia

Sofie isn't celibate by choice. Here's what she's learnt about why many of us aren't having sex

Life

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'Marginalised, neglected, ignored': What it's like when your country doesn't want you

Life

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'They've always been scapegoats': Behind Australia's crackdown on youth crime

Australia

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Belonging Nowhere: How hard is it to feel like you belong in Australia?

Human Rights

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Israeli troops to remain indefinitely in Gaza 'buffer zones', Defence Minister says

World

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Midday News Bulletin 17 April 2025

World

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Supporters cheer UK court's historic ruling on the legal definition of a woman

World

News Videos

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The Australian suburbs at risk of becoming un-insurable due to climate-fuelled disasters

Australia

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Journalist reports on new at-home rapid tests for sexually transmitted infections.

One of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Australia can now be tested at home

Health

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Journalist reports on Labor and Liberal campaigns being focused on housing policies and wage increases.

Albanese and Dutton courting voters with housing policies and wage increases

Federal Election 2025

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Journalist reports on victims being remembered one year after the Bondi Junction stabbing attack

Remembering the victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack one year on

Australia

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'A lifetime of disasters': Young protester interrupts PM's major announcement

Australia

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'Repackaging trauma to make it palatable': Why resilience isn't all it's cracked up to be

Life

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The surprising truth behind a $36,000 Aussie wedding question

Life

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'My dad died twice': Learning how she truly lost her father changed Madison's life

Life

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'Narco-subs': How thousands of tonnes of cocaine are being shifted across seas

World

Small Business Secrets Feature

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Record $100 million university donation aims to back women like Anandikaa

Education

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Narges is baking for Eid festivities but for millions of women, there's little to celebrate

Life

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Amid Australia's $3.5 trillion wealth transfer, Michael is making an unusual choice

Life

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Trump tariff chaos sparked a 'buy local' push. But what does 'Australian Made' really mean?

Australia

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Watch Insight on Tuesday 15 April at 8.30pm (AEST) on SBS and SBS On Demand

For some people, the best way to access their true selves is by taking on an alternate identity. We talk to Australians finding liberation in escapism, and ask whether this helps or harms us.

Watch Dateline on Tuesday 15 April at 9.30pm (AEST) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Venice is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations, but this iconic city is under threat. Kumi Taguchi meets the locals who say over-tourism is destroying the city they love.

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