SBS News In Depth

As Labor seeks an historic fourth term in government in Victoria on November 28, polls show rival parties could present a challenge.

The Victorian state election period is now officially underway, with Governor Margaret Gardner signing the writs to formally call an election.

But campaigning by candidates has already been happening for weeks in what has been labelled one of the most consequential state elections in recent history.

Deborah Groarke takes a look at what the polling numbers say for the major party contenders - and minor parties like One Nation.

In this episode

Victoria Labor is chasing an historic fourth consecutive term in governance
Accent Research shows 11% voters plan to move their vote to the Coalition, 13% to One Nation
Coalition expected to lead at the polls
Labor, Liberal and One Nation leaders refuse to entertain any alliance
Polls predict One Nation to pick up some seats in Victoria
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How migrants are helping shape Alice Springs through business, culture, community and Diwali celebrations.

From Bollywood sets to a salon in Alice Springs, Nishant Mahendru's journey reveals a changing regional Australia. As Diwali brings communities together, local residents, business owners and community leaders reflect on migration, belonging and the growing cultural diversity shaping life in the Red Centre.

In this episode
How a former Bollywood hairdresser built a new life and found an unexpected sense of belonging in Alice Springs.
Why local residents say migration has added new depth to the town's culture, economy and community life.
The role migrant workers play across key industries, and the challenges some businesses still face.
How Diwali celebrations, community feasts and shared traditions help bring diverse communities together.
The childhood memory that changed Nishant's perspective and continues to shape how he gives back today.

David Jones faces an uncertain future. What does its collapse into administration mean for shoppers, gift cards and the broader industry?

After 188 years, iconic Australian retailer David Jones has entered voluntary administration, raising questions about its survival, the future of department stores and what it means for shoppers ahead of the Christmas sales. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Professor Gary Mortimer from Queensland University's Faculty of Business and Law. Plus, Heath Moss from HLM Investments explains why the ASX200 surged 2.6 per cent following the US mid-term elections, as oil prices plunged and NextDC shares soared.

In this episode:
How David Jones ended up in voluntary administration and whether the iconic retailer can survive.
What administration means for shoppers, including gift cards, Black Friday discounts and Christmas sales.
Whether the traditional department store model is under threat and what David Jones's troubles could mean for Myer.
Why the Australian sharemarket surged 2.6 per cent following the US mid-term elections, and how plunging oil prices are affecting investors.
What's behind NextDC's extraordinary share price rally, the implications of NAB's profit results and where investors could find opportunities.

Australia is becoming less trusting, more pessimistic and increasingly divided over immigration

The latest Mapping Social Cohesion report reveals support for multiculturalism has fallen sharply, and negative attitudes towards some religious communities are on the rise

In this story:
Dr James O'Donnell, lead author of the Scanlon Foundation's latest report says the study reveals a cause for concern of Australia's changing social landscape
Although 76 per cent of Australians still believe multiculturalism is good for the country, that's a 13 point decline in just three years
Six in ten believe immigration levels are too high
Study reveals 40 per cent negative attitudes towards Muslims in the country
Nationally trust and attitudes towards diversity are deteriorating, but 80 per cent say their neighbours get along
Trust in government remains low, with just 31 per cent saying they trust the federal government all or most of the time
Almost half or 48 per cent believe major changes to the country's political system are needed
SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.

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US President Donald Trump blames a lack of love, but Vice President JD Vance blames him for the Republican party's generational trouncing at this year's midterm elections.

With control of both the House and Senate switching to the Democratic Party, all eyes are on the Dems to see how they will use their power. Will they try to impeach the president or work to solve the cost-of-living crisis? The shock waves from the historic result will reverberate well beyond the US. Hosts Ben Lewis and Claudia Farhart are joined by former Republican and Democratic party officials to discuss the implications.

Also in this episode:

- Will Trump lose his grip on his party?

- Tariffs and the war in Iran proved very unpopular

- Where to now for the Republicans?

- What the Democrats got right in their pitch to voters

Hosts: Ben Lewis, Claudia Farhart

Guests: Bruce Wolpe, United States Studies Centre; Kim Hoggard, former White House official

Producers: Nick Ludlam, Ali Cheevers, Billy Dahlenburg, Greer Chester

World News Weekly is the SBS World News podcast that makes sense of the week's biggest global stories, hosted by Ben Lewis and Claudia Farhart.

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