Australia's economy crawled just 0.1% higher in the March quarter, but on a per capital basis, it continued to contract. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver and Julia Lee from State Street Global Advisors to find out what it means for the economy, interest rates and the sharemarket.…

The rise in Catholic classical education, a look at the trend. Ahead of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage continues its journey across America. Pope Francis hosts thousands of children in Rome for the first World Children’s Day. Plus, an Ohio museum holds a treasure trove of Catholic artifacts.…

Australia's 2024 ski season officially opens this long weekend. And as local businesses are busy preparing to welcome visitors, new modelling has shed light on what the future looks like for our snow resorts under different climate change scenarios.

The government has clarified its claim that all permanent residents will be eligible to join the Australian Defence Force from January next year. Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh initially claimed people from any country would be eligible, but has since clarified it will only be open to citizens of Five Eyes nations.…

INTERVIEW: Prof Michael Brown on the return of Auroras this year

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been re-elected for a historic third term in office. But surprise results in this election means his party has lost its majority in parliament for the first time in a decade.

Pacific Island negotiators are making the case for new and innovative directions in climate finance as their nations reel from the frequency and intensity of multiple natural disasters.

Trailblazers and history makers: that's the mantle bestowed on the Matildas' squad who will line up in France for the Paris Olympics. The team is made up of 18 players and four reserves, including eight soon-to-be three-time Olympians. The ultimate goal for the team is to finally bring home an Olympic medal.…

With voting in India’s marathon general election now over, exit polls are predicting Narendra Modi and his ruling party will return to power. But whatever the outcome when official results are released today, the next administration will face major expectations to address unemployment, inflation and rural development.…

There are promising developments in the fight against melanoma with new treatment options offering fresh hope for patients. Research involving Australian scientists has made a breakthrough - it's found a powerful combination of immunotherapy drugs, given before cancer removal, can drastically improve survival rates.…

Foreign nationals who join the Australian Defence Force could have their citizenship fast tracked after 90 days of service. For the first time, non-citizens will be eligible to join the ADF, as the Defence Force struggles to meet recruitment targets.

Israel's military has confirmed the deaths of four more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, adding to the growing number of hostages said by Israel to have died in captivity. The development has added to the pressure facing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal.…

Hong Kong police have arrested an eighth person for social media posts commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown, marking the first arrests under the new national security legislation. Meanwhile, at the offices of Amnesty International in London, a group of actors rehearse a scene from a play, one that tells the story of an elderly couple mourni…

Journalism has been described as the first rough draft of history, with reporters often bearing witness to the world’s most awful and awe-inspiring events. But what is the emotional toll after being on the front lines of history? History's First Draft is an SBS News podcast series unravelling the psychological journey journalists undertake to bring…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to resign as he comes to terms with his African National Congress party losing its majority for the first time. The ANC, which led the fight to free South Africa from apartheid 30 years ago, won just 159 seats in the 400-member national assembly - a vote share of just over 40%. The result repr…

The minumum wage will rise 3.75% from July 1 so what will it mean for inflation? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Elise McKay from Pendal Group about that, along with all the days market news including US data pointing to easing consumer prices, plus the direction of the housing market with Tim Lawless from CoreLogic Australia.…

Millions of Australians will get a 3.75 per cent wage increase. The Fair Work Commission decided to increase award wages just below inflation which was sitting at 4.1 per cent at the end of the April quarter.

Israel and Hamas are reportedly considering a three-phase peace deal, as the country's campaign to eradicate the group from Gaza rages on. The deal was announced by US President Joe Biden, who says the proposal was originally put forward by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. But senior ministers say they do not support it, rais…

The final results from South Africa's elections have confirmed a significant shift in the country's political landscape. For the first time since the end of apartheid, the African National Congress has lost its majority.

If you go to the Netherlands, you're sure to witness what's been described as 'cycling paradise'. But it wasn't always this way - in the 60s and 70s there was a huge uprising, when Dutch citizens realised large parts of their city would be demolished to give way for cars and motorways. And on World Cycling Day, this story of transformation is inspi…

Simmering tensions over the South China Sea have taken centre stage at an annual security conference in Singapore. The actions of China's military were criticised by officials from the US, Australia and the Philippines - while a top Chinese general accused the US of trying to build what he called an "Asia-Pacific version of NATO".…

New data has found a government funded program which allows people to access no interest loans has been utilised by more families than individuals in the last year. A no interest loan can be used to purchase essential goods such as fridges, medical bills or computers if the individual earns less than $70,000 per year. More than 42,000 no interest l…

Donald Trump says he will appeal the guilty verdict that has made him the first U-S president convicted of a crime. In a speech at Trump Tower, the former president attacked the New York trial's judge, describing parts of the hush-money case as unfair, and making several false statements and misrepresentations in the process. Legal experts say the …

European citizens around the world will soon vote to elect the next European Parliament. Officials have reminded those living in Australia that although it seems far away, what happens in the European Union has global implications.

Interview: Anton Enus speaks with CNN reporter Julia Benbrook about Donald Trump's conviction on all 34 counts of for falsifying business records in a trial in New York.

The Australian Financial Review's Rich List shows that 45 people over the age of 80 controls around $136 billion, and combined, they have 150 children. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Rich List co-editor Yolanda Redrup to find out more about the challenges around the intergenerational transfer of wealth, plus Grady Wulff from Bell …

Donald Trump has become the first U-S president ever convicted of a crime after a New York jury found him guilty of all charges in his hush-money trial. The former president has been found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide a payment ahead of the 2016 election to porn star Stormy Daniels. The 77-year-old presumed Republican …

A week after a landslide killed hundreds - and now possibly thousands - in Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister James Marape is visiting the remote village where it happened. There is anger over the delay in mobilising aid, with the mammoth task of recovering the bodies and also finding new homes for survivors.…

Hamas has issued a statement that it is ready to exchange hostages and prisoners in a complete agreement if Israel agrees to halt its offensive in Gaza. Israel says its attack on Rafah saw 300 Hamas gunmen killed and dozens of rocket launchers captured, while its control of the border between Gaza and Egypt has cut off supplies to Hamas.…

Rescue teams in Papua New Guinea say there is no chance of finding any survivors following the deadly landslide last Friday. The government has been criticised for its response to the disaster. The death toll is still unclear, with estimates varying between 670 and 2,000 people.Rescuers are working on unstable ground, and with water flowing through…

BHP has walked away from what would have been the biggest mining deal in a century. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at that along with all the day's market action with Elizabeth Tian from Citi.

New government statistics have revealed science literacy in Australian schools has barely improved over the past two decades. The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering is calling for immediate government action to address the education gap.

The Australian Government says it's confident it can manage the relationship with New Zealand, despite concerns raised over changes to Direction 99. The federal government is reforming the ministerial direction requiring the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to consider a person's ties to Australia when reviewing visa cancellations, after it was used…

Rescue efforts are continuing in Papua New Guinea, after the devastating landslide described as among the country's worst natural disasters. An Australian team of geotechnical experts are on their way to the site, where emergency responders are warning of the risk of disease and a further landslide.

Israel has sent tanks on raids into Rafah and predicted its war with Hamas in Gaza would continue all year. This is despite an order from the International Court of Justice to end its attacks on the city, where many Palestinians have taken refuge from bombardment elsewhere.

It's several days now since mother and daughter Jenny and Gretl Petelczyc were shot dead in their own home in Floreat, WA. The killer's daughter, Ariel Bombara, has revealed she had warned police about the dangers her father posed. In reply, WA Police Minister Paul Papalia said police did not receive any formal record of complaint from Ms Bombara a…

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles says he will be updating a controversial ministerial direction that has allowed a number of migrants convicted of violent crimes to escape deportation. This is amid intense pressure from the Opposition for the minister to be sacked due to the directive which requires the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to consider …

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the international community agreed it needed new systems to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response. But the World Health Organisation meeting in Geneva remains at odds this week over a new landmark pandemic treaty. Having failed to agree a finalised draft ahead of the meeting, it appears now that agreement on …

A New South Wales birth trauma inquiry has been released, making 43 recommendations to the New South Wales government. These include implementing trauma-informed care, reviewing laws around informed consent and improving mental health support and postpartum services.

The monthly inflation indicator rose from an annual rate of 3.5% to 3.6% in April pushing back the chances of any interest rate cuts. Rhayna Bosch speaks with BDO Economist Tania Dey while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves talks with Niv Dagan from Peak Asset Management to find out what it means for the economy and sharemarket.…

Silverware from a centuries-old shipwreck in Western Australia has revealed misunderstandings of Indian culture. Australian historians studying the silverware say the items were luxurious goods intended for the Mughal Empire in India.

The United Nations says the number of people impacted by the landslide in central Papua New Guinea stands at more than 7,800 (7,849). The government in Port Moresby says up to 2,000 people could be buried beneath the rubble. Authorities are still cautious about giving an exact number of casualties, as international partners including Australia, beg…

Israeli tanks have advanced into central Rafah, defying an appeal from the International Court of Justice. After a night of heavy bombardment, Palestinians are on the move after the reported deaths of at least 21 people in an area designated as a civilian evacuation zone. But the Israeli government denies striking that area.…

The United Nations says the number of people impacted by the landslide in central Papua New Guinea stands at more than 7,800. Authorities are still cautious about giving an exact number of casualties, as international partners including Australia, begin a precarious recovery operation. SBS's Tys Occhiuzzi spoke to Nicholas Booth, who is the United …

Petrol is one of the biggest weekly expenses for households and while prices have come down from their recent records, they’re still historically high.

The international president of Doctors Without Borders has urged the Australian government to place sanctions on Israel. Médecins Sans Frontières is seeking a meeting with the Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and has raised concerns calls for a ceasefire are hollow without action.

Retail sales only rose 1.3% over the year to April which is below inflation and population growth, just as shop owners prepare for the end of financial year sales season. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alex Joiner from IFM Investors and Robert Talevski from Activam to find out more, including what it means for shoppers, the implic…

The government is under increasing pressure over immigration after the visa of a New Zealand national guilty of rape was reinstated by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. The Coalition is calling on the federal government to scrap a ministerial direction that requires courts to consider an individual's ties to Australia when reviewing visa cancell…

New data from the Leukemia Foundation reveals that eight per cent of Australians will be diagnosed with a form of Blood Cancer in their lifetime. The foundation says it's critical for Australians to know about the condition that can impact anyone.

A Russian airstrike on an industrial facility in Kharkiv has resulted in one death and 12 injuries, following a previous attack that killed 14 people at a construction supplies store. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for increased pressure on Russia as Spain pledges significant military aid.…