SBS News In Depth

Global mining giant rises on first day on ASX

Australian shares fell 0.6 per cent as banks led losses, with CBA down more than 2 per cent after chief executive Matt Comyn told shareholders it could take time for higher rates to bring inflation back to target. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Damien Boey, portfolio manager at Wilson HTM, about investor sentiment, rising global rates and Glencore’s ASX debut. The discussion also explores what investors are being told and where opportunities may lie.

In this episode
Why the ASX fell as banks led the declines, and what may be shaping investor sentiment
What higher interest rates and international shocks could mean for markets
Why Glencore has joined the ASX and what investors might make of the listing
Where the market opportunities may lie now
SBS On the Money is a daily finance podcast where SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves unpacks the ASX, the economy and the latest market moves with leading analysts and executives.

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It’s a recipe for disaster. Hackers have turned up the heat on French supermarkets – literally – by hacking into remote temperature control systems, leaving fresh produce shelves empty.

Hackers remotely tamper with supermarket refrigeration systems in France, ruining food on a massive scale. An OpenAI engineer is accused of secretly recording confidential meetings in the US. Meanwhile, AI systems accessing Australian government data spark fresh questions about cybersecurity and oversight.

In this episode:
· How hackers allegedly took control of connected refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets and raised temperatures remotely.
· The unusual method a Saudi engineer allegedly used to conceal a recording device inside an OpenAI meeting room.
· OpenAI says its own AI models helped identify the suspect.
· Why incidents involving AI access to Australian government information are prompting calls to update regulatory and cybersecurity safeguards.

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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Skipping meals and struggling to pay bills: these are just some impacts of rising rents. So, are rental caps part of the solution?

A poll by the Australia Institute shows 4 in 5 voters support some regulation of the rental market and more than half believe rents should be kept in line with inflation. All sides agree increasing housing supply is critical.

In this episode:
A new poll commissioned by The Australia Institute shows a majority of voters want the government to do more to help renters.
Rent caps is one idea floated but Labor and the Coaliton have dismissed the idea.
The Australia Institute urges government to look to the ACT, which has had a form of rent cap for several years.
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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Around 460,000 workers in care female-dominated care industries will receive a pay rise thanks to a $630 million funding boost from the federal government.

A $630 million wage boost for health, disability and community service workers is being welcomed as long-overdue recognition for a workforce mostly made up of women. This episode explores what the changes could mean for workers, services and efforts to narrow Australia's gender pay gap.

In this episode:
An aged care worker shares the pressures of demanding hours, limited job flexibility and low pay.
Why the Fair Work Commission found health, disability and community service roles have been undervalued.
The federal government's case for investing $630 million in wage increases across the sector.
How advocates believe higher wages could help attract and retain workers as demand for services grows.
What the reforms could mean for gender equality and Australia's gender pay gap.
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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Dr Hawraa Al-Naqshabandi speaks about the signs women shouldn't ignore.

Everyday 56 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia and more than 3,300 die from the cancer every year - that's according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. But, as SBS Arabic Producer Dima Alkaed finds, experts say more education for women from migrant backgrounds on breast cancer is needed.

In this episode:
The new findings on breast cancer in Australia and what it means for women
How migrant women tend to prioritise their families over their own health
What migrant women need to know about breast cancer symptoms and when to get help
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.