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The first 10 songs to be inducted into the inaugural National Songbook reveal a shared history through music.

From worldwide hits to movie scores and a call for treaty, some of Australia's best-known music has been chosen to be included in a new National Songbook.

The first collection spans more than a century of Australian songwriting - and is aimed at preserving our cultural heritage.

In this story:
The National Film and Sound Archive and APRA AMCOS have identified ten songs that have shaped Australia
Artists including the Presets share the inspiration behind hits like My People
Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett reacts to the honour of Beds Are Burning being featured in the list
The Songbook to evolve each year, with new additions that must be at least a decade old
List's curator explains how the first ten pieces were chosen

The federal government says the ongoing global oil shock - triggered by the war in the Middle East - is one of the main key factor of inflation.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the ongoing global oil shock is one of the main key factor of inflation

In this podcast:
Australia's Reserve Bank raised the interest rates to 4.85 per cent - its highest level since 2008
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the ongoing global oil shock is one of the main key factor of inflation
RBA says domestic economic pressures also play a significant role in the hike
Pressure mounts on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to rein in government spending
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says it will remain difficult over the next 12 months
Opposition leader Angus Taylor says Australia has a lost decade under the current government
Experts say those with high mortgages, renters, or small businesses carrying debt feel the brunt of interest rates most
Federal government calls to end the war in the Middle East

Roebourne’s community-led programs tackle food insecurity while residents push for broader long-term change.

In the remote Pilbara town of Roebourne, community-run programs are helping residents access affordable food, find employment and stay connected to culture. But as food insecurity, supply chain challenges and concerns about mining impacts persist, locals ask whether these initiatives can go far enough.

In this episode:
Inside Roebourne’s “social supermarket”, where discounted groceries are provided through a community-designed model focused on dignity.
How a café, community garden and local jobs are creating purpose and strengthening community connections.
Why this remote town is considered a “food desert” and the supply chain challenges affecting fresh food access.
Community perspectives on mining, funding and the loss of access to traditional hunting and ceremonial grounds.
How local researchers are gathering community data to advocate for housing, transport and youth programs.

In the United States, Democrats have flipped enough seats to gain control in both chambers of Congress, as counting in the midterm elections continues.

Democrats James Talarico and Annie Andrews are among the winners of the US midterms, flipping Senate seats blue for the first time in decades. It is part of a bigger wave of Democrat wins that has seen the party take control of both chambers of the US Congress. Donald Trump has sought to distance himself from the midterm results.

In this episode:
What's behind the size of the Democrats' win in the US midterms?
How has Donald Trump reacted to the midterm result?
What was voter turnout?
Were there any vote machine or polling station mishaps?

Canva is cutting or relocating more than a fifth of its workforce. What does it signal about the impact of AI?

Australian design giant Canva is cutting or relocating more than 1,200 jobs in what its co-founder describes as the company's hardest moment. What does the restructure reveal about the challenges facing businesses in the AI era? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with economic futurist Evan Lucas, while Francesco de Stradis from Ord Minnet explores how the US mid-term elections, higher Australian interest rates and mounting pressure on retailers are shaping the outlook for investors.

In this episode:
Why Canva is restructuring more than a fifth of its workforce and what it reveals about the opportunities and challenges of AI.
How the outcome of the US mid-term elections could influence global financial markets and Australian investors.
Whether the RBA's latest interest rate rise will be its last, and what continued growth in household spending means for inflation.
Why Australian retailers are under pressure ahead of Black Friday and Christmas, amid reports of financial trouble at David Jones.
Where investors could find opportunities as businesses navigate higher borrowing costs, economic uncertainty and the AI revolution.