SBS News In Depth

SBS News In Depth

Hear the story behind the headlines. In each episode, we’ll help you make sense of the news stories that matter to you from Australia and the world, with reports and interviews from the SBS News team.

Episodes

The consumer benefits of Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement

March 24, 2026 • 9 mins
Australia’s new free trade deal with the European Union could unlock a $10 billion boost to trade, cut prices on European goods and expand access for local exports, though it comes with compromises for some producers. University of Technology Sydney Chief Economist Tim Harcourt explains what it means, before a look at the markets with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under, as the ASX200 edges higher and mining stocks lift.
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Victorian and Tasmanian teachers go on strike

March 24, 2026 • 4 mins
Tens of thousands of education workers have walked off the job and marched on the Victorian parliament over a pay dispute. It's the first time in 13 years the state's teachers, principals and support staff have staged a 24-hour stoppage, severely disrupting lessons in hundreds of schools.
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Australia signs $10 billion trade and security pact with the European Union

March 24, 2026 • 7 mins
Australia and the European Union have signed a landmark $10 billion trade and security pact to eliminate industrial tariffs and strengthen co-operation on cyber and maritime defence. While the Prime Minister has hailed it as an economic win, the deal has faced criticism from the National Party regarding agricultural access, and from the Greens over Australia's strategic dependency on Europe.
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Pause or pivot? Trump halts Iran strikes as talks disputed

March 23, 2026 • 5 mins
Iran says no negotiations have been held with the United States, despite US President Donald Trump's claims US envoys have been holding talks with a respected Iranian leader. Mr Trump had earlier abruptly postponed plans to obliterate Iran's power plants. Meanwhile, Israel says it will continue to strike Iran and Lebanon, as the U-S considers a ceasefire.
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How the war in the Middle East is triggering concerns over food security

March 23, 2026 • 7 mins
The war in the Middle East, and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered what experts describe as one of the most significant energy crises in decades. But oil and gas are not the only vital resources that are impacted. The war has also severely disrupted the flow of fertiliser from the Middle East, triggering concerns over the impacts on local food production and food security.
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Looming energy crisis has severe implications - and only one solution

March 23, 2026 • 7 mins
The International Energy Agency is warning world leaders may not appreciate the depth of the energy crisis that is looming, as the US war with Iran develops. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a global fuel shortage experts say will have widespread and severe implications.
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INTERVIEW: How much firepower does Iran have left?

March 23, 2026 • 3 mins
The recent attempt by Iran to launch a missile attack on the UK-US air base on the island of Diego Garcia in the middle of the Indian Ocean has raised questions about the real strength of Iran's firepower. Iran previously has put a self-imposed limit on its ballistic missile program, limiting their range to (2,000 kilometers. Diego Garcia is well outside that range, 4000 kilometres from Iran. And as the war drags on, how much weapo...
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With a global boom in AI, does Australia need more data centres?

March 23, 2026 • 4 mins
As the use of Artificial Intelligence surges around the world, the number of data centres required to power the technology is also growing rapidly, including in Australia. Now the Federal Government is laying out a plan aiming to ensure sustainability, as investment in data centres grows.
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One Nation secures first ever lower house seat outside Queensland. What does this mean for the Coalition?

March 23, 2026 • 5 mins
The South Australian election has triggered a federal political crisis, with One Nation displacing the Liberals as the primary alternative to Labor and securing its most significant electoral foothold in nearly 30 years. As the Coalition grapples with whether to pivot right to reclaim regional voters or overhaul its suburban appeal, the result has forced a panicked Parliament House to recognise the populist surge as a permanent dis...
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Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing: the '80s Japanese practice that is more timely than ever

March 23, 2026 • 5 mins
In a climate of increasing global conflict and uncertainty, people are adopting a peaceful practice to reduce stress. Forest bathing is giving nature-lovers respite from a chaotic and challenging news cycle.
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Fighting over Strait of Hormuz ramps up as Israel expands ground operation in Lebanon

March 22, 2026 • 8 mins
Missiles have struck Israel, as Israeli forces expand operations on the ground in Lebanon. The developments mark a significant widening of the war in the Middle East, raising fears of there being no end in sight. Meanwhile, the US is warning Iran about the risks involved, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
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Thumping victory for SA Labor as One Nation's vote surges

March 21, 2026 • 2 mins
The Labor Party has comfortably won re-election in South Australia in a poll which saw support for One Nation climb to more than 21 per cent of the vote. Premier Peter Malinauskas secured a second term with a significantly increased majority while the Liberal Party secured around 19 per cent of the vote. As vote counting continues, it remains unclear whether One Nation can secure any lower house seats.
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'The nepo-tollah': Iran's new supreme leader may be tied to global multi-million dollar portfolio

March 21, 2026 • 4 mins
As Iran is embroiled in an ongoing war and crippling economic conditions, multiple reports have shown its new supreme leader is linked to a multi-million dollar portfolio of assets all over the world. Some are concerned this money trail may reach as far as Australia.
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New HIV drug arrives in Zimbabwe, promising protection but testing health systems after aid cuts

March 21, 2026 • 5 mins
A new HIV drug has arrived in Zimbabwe, promising protection from the virus that has devastated the population in the past two decades. But there are concerns that testing health systems won't cope, after international aid cuts.
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INTERVIEW: Squeezing more kilometres out of your fuel tank

March 21, 2026 • 4 mins
Fuel prices are climbing and tensions in the Middle East are putting even more pressure on what we pay at the pump. So how can everyday drivers squeeze more kilometres out of every tank? In this edition of Weekend One on One, SBS's Asha Abdi spoke to Andrea Matthews, Motoring Editor at RACV, about practical tips to help you stretch your fuel further without changing your life too dramatically.
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Rhoda Roberts AO: The cultural warrior who changed the nation

March 21, 2026 • 7 mins
Tributes are being made to SBS Elder-in-residence and Widjabul Wia-bal woman, Auntie Rhoda Roberts, who has died at the age of 66. Her short battle with a very rare type of ovarian cancer ended on Saturday afternoon on her country surrounded by family. The decorated writer, actor and director was awarded an Order of Australia in 2016 for her service to performing arts and immense impact on and off the stage and screen. Rhoda Robert...
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War casts a shadow over new year festivities for millions worldwide

March 20, 2026 • 4 mins
Festivities marking the spring equinox are tinged with sorrow, as war continues to devastate the Middle East. Even so, more than 300 million people worldwide are expected to welcome Nowruz - the new year - with families, food and fresh hope.
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INTERVIEW: Ahead of South Australia's state election, SBS talks to One Nation candidate Cory Bernardi

March 20, 2026 • 15 mins
South Australians head to the polls on Saturday, 21 March, to elect the state’s 56th Parliament, with the latest YouGov poll pointing to a strong result for Labor. The survey suggests Labor could achieve its highest-ever two-party preferred vote in South Australia, while the Liberal Party is tracking toward a historically poor outcome. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is polling at 22 per cent, signalling a significant presen...
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INTERVIEW: SBS talks to Premier Peter Malinauskas as South Australia goes to the polls

March 20, 2026 • 14 mins
South Australia votes to elect its 56th Parliament on Saturday, 21 March. YouGov’s final poll ahead of the election showed Labor is on track to secure its highest-ever two-party preferred vote in the state party's history, while the Liberals face their worst result to date. One Nation however is at 22 percent. SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson has spoken with South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas about his hopes...
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Markets bet on 3 rate rises this year & how AI is changing Australia's Rich List

March 20, 2026 • 11 mins
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Sycamore from IG Austraila about the day's market action and why markets are now pricing in three rate rises this year; plus Stephanie Youssef looks though The Australian's Rich List 250 with list editor John Stensholt.
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