SBS News In Depth

The Hunter region of New South Wales has long been associated with coal mining and energy production. As the transition to renewable energy ramps up, key players are trying to make sure there's enough jobs for workers who will be displaced. And taking advantage of the sites that played a key role in coal-fired energy generation, for a renewable future.

Some Pacific Island Nations are facing a decline in tuna harvest, by 20 per cent on average, by 2050 - with experts warning climate-related fish migration could pose a looming threat to food security and economies across the region. In Solomon Islands, more than 90 per cent of inshore coastal areas fall under customary marine tenure - casting community-led solutions as vital to the sustainability of local fishing grounds. And this feature was produced with support from the Pulitzer Centre.

The outcome of an investigation into the death of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles has sparked widespread outrage. The Australian teens were among six foreign nations who died after drinking shots contaminated with methanol while backpacking in Laos almost two years ago. Although the owner of a distillery has now been charged, authorities in Laos are being accused of failing to ensure justice is done.

The outcome of an investigation into the death of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles has sparked widespread outrage. The Australian teens were among six foreign nations who died after drinking shots contaminated with methanol while backpacking in Laos almost two years ago. Although the owner of a distillery has now been charged, authorities in Laos are being accused of failing to ensure justice is done.

On July 27, a loud alarm will blare from every mobile phone in Australia. It’s part of testing for the new AusAlert system, which will inform people about emergencies in their area, including natural disasters, public safety threats and bio-security incidents. But there are concerns the alert could put victim-survivors of family and domestic violence with hidden phones at risk.