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Go behind the headlines and hear what the newsmakers themselves have to say. In this weekend series, we’ll be getting experience, analysis, and understanding in extended interviews with the people who really know what’s going on.
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A Sahrawi-Australian woman has called for more recognition of her people's struggle for independence in the Western Sahara. Gaby Alamin spoke to SBS News about making time to advocate for her peoples' struggle for independence, while she juggles being a mother, a university student and an educator.
That loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance - it could be an early warning sign of dangerous hypertension. New research from Flinders University sleep experts has found people who regularly snore at night are more likely to have elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension. SBS's Ciara Hain spoke with research fellow at Flinders University, Dr Bastien Lechat, for more
New evidence has prompted a re-evaluation of the routes used.for the first human migration between mainland Southeast Asia and Australia.The re-think has come about following the discovery of a major site of stone artefacts and animal bones inside a deep cave in Timor-Leste. Professor Sue O'Connor explains
The national group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has received dedicated funding for the first time in a federal budget, in a move welcomed by its CEO, Catherine Liddle.
The national group for migrants and refugees with disability says the federal budget has raised concerns about the impact of potential cuts to the NDIS. The acting CEO of the National Ethnic Disability Alliance, Neha Prakash, told Biwa Kwan she was hoping to see more in the budget on the inclusion of migrants and refugees with disabilities
Ahead of the federal budget, Disability Pride Sydney founder Hannah Solomons reflects on under-representation of people with disability in the arts and pathways forward
Griffith University vice-chancellor Carolyn Evans says she welcomes confirmation of measures in the federal budget to help with student debt; and payments while undertaking compulsory placements in social work, nursing and teaching.
NATO is promising to support Ukraine for as long as it takes in the war against Russia, but the July meeting of the alliance won’t provide a concrete date for the Ukraine to join up. Membership includes a commitment from NATO countries to collectively respond if any country faces an armed attack. While NATO is increasing links in the Indo-Pacific, a key representative has sought to quell fears the alliance is attempting to expand in the Southern Hemisphere. The United States permanent representative to NATO Julianne Smith has spoken to Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson from Brussels
The almost $1 billion commitment by the Albanese government in response to the national crisis of gender-based violence may not be enough to support women fleeing domestic violence. Those eligible for the Fleeing Violence Program will be able to access $5,000 in support, with $1,500 paid in cash and $3,500 made up of goods and services, and will be available from July next year. Rania Yallop spoke to CEO of the Canberra-based Domestic Violence Crisis Service, Sue Webeck, about the challenges support services are facing.
Reconciliation Australia and the University of New South Wales have produced a new collaborative report called 'Coming to Terms with the Past', which identifies the barriers and enablers to truth-telling and the strategies to promote historical acceptance. Uncle Garry Matthews is a proud older Gadigal man who has been advocating for truth-telling for decades. He has spoken with Youssef Saudie.
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