SBS News In Depth

As Australia lobbies for climate action at the pre-COP31 summit in Fiji, it faces calls to reject a coal mine extension back home.

Australian delegates, including the Prime Minister, are attending four days of meetings in Fiji ahead of COP31.

The summit is designed to align Pacific nations and regional stakeholders on climate targets ahead of the largest global climate conference, which will be held in Turkiye in November.

In this episode:
The Prime Minister has arrived in Fiji for talks on climate action with Pacific stakeholders.
Australia is accused of paying lip service to climate action, as it considers a major mining project in New South Wales.
The Australian Conservation Foundation has taken out full-page newspaper advertisements apologising for a proposed mining project.
National Party leader says Australia should prioritise fuel price relief over Pacific aid and projects.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Pacific region should be prioritised in global climate policy and agreements.
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Germany says it won't be intimidated into withdrawing support for Ukraine, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces €1 billion in support.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced military aid for Ukraine. It comes as Russia continues to ramp up its attacks, going after the country's energy sector as winter approaches. Analysts say Article 5 of NATO's founding document is being tested with Russia's use of hybrid warfare tactics.

In this episode:
Germany and other countries in Europe consider the next steps in their support for Ukraine.
Hopes peace talks will resume this month.
What do Russia's hybrid warfare tactics mean for NATO?
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.

Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

After a 25-year wait, the Knights' return to the grand final was supposed to be a day of celebration for Newcastle - but it turned to tragedy.

A teenage P-plate driver who allegedly ploughed his car into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters on Saturday has been refused bail, charged with nine offences including dangerous and negligent driving. Two of the victims, including a five-year-old girl, remain in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

In this episode:

How the crash unfolded in Wallsend, Newcastle.
The alleged driver being identified as 18-year-old P-plate holder Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe.
How the community is supporting alleged victims.
An update on the alleged victims of the crash.
What local and state authorities said including what police know about the alleged driver.
How the NSW premiere Chris Minns and prime minister Anthony Albanese responded.
How the NRL responded.
What the court heard, and what's next.
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.

Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Many bilingual and migrant families have their own personal connection and memories of listening to SBS's language programs on the radio. The programs have changed and expanded over the years, and now, SBS is getting ready to conduct its Language Services Review to reflect the changing communities and needs of modern Australia. There's a public consultation period taking place, which runs from the 5th of October to the 13th of November.

Why Melbourne public housing residents are taking their fight over the planned demolition of dozens of towers to Australia’s highest court.