SBS News In Depth

Hear the story behind the headlines. In each episode, we’ll help you make sense of the news stories that matter to you from Australia and the world, with reports and interviews from the SBS News team.

SBS News In Depth is a news podcast hosted by SBS, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Inflation is back at 4%. What does it mean for interest rates?

  Sep 30, 202612 min

  Inflation has risen to 4%, but markets see less chance of another RBA rate rise. Here’s why. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Bassanese from Betashares about the latest inflation figures and what they could mean for interest rates. Plus, Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool explains why the Australian sharemarket rose 0.9 per cent despite higher inflation. 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. Listen to more episodes of SBS On the Money , 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 . Accuracy and availability of SBS transcripts may vary. Transcript text may be revised to correct errors or match updates to audio. The authoritative record is the audio record.

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  Greens’ new leader targets cost-of-living crisis

  Sep 30, 20268 min

  New Greens leadership, rising inflation and the political fallout from the OpenAI Medicare data breach. The Greens have chosen a new leader as cost-of-living pressures and rising inflation dominate Canberra. This week’s politics wrap also examines the fallout from the OpenAI Medicare data breach, a government cybersecurity review, and the growing debate over how artificial intelligence should be regulated. In this episode: David Shoebridge takes over as Greens leader and outlines his pitch to voters. New inflation figures reignite debate over interest rates and government spending. Anthony Albanese signals more cost-of-living relief, but not until later this year. Government departments are ordered to strengthen cybersecurity after the OpenAI Medicare data breach. Regulators, ministers and tech leaders clash over how AI should be governed.

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  Egg freezing: The costs, risks and unanswered questions

  Sep 29, 202615 min

  Egg freezing is offering Australian women a fertility safety net, but experts and women explain the costs and impacts involved Australians are having children later in life, with national birth rates also declining. Now, the number of Australian women requesting egg count tests and deciding to freeze their eggs for elective purposes has significantly increased in recent years - with the treatment posing complex ethical questions about how eggs are stored and disposed of across states and territories. In this episode: Why more women are deciding to freeze their eggs for elective purposes. Jennifer's journey with egg freezing. The costs associated with elective egg freezing. The physical and mental health impacts some women experience while undergoing treatment. The process of egg and embryo freezing and risks associated with treatment. Why anti-Mullerian hormone tests are on the rise and the impact of consumer marketing and AMH ads. Complex ethical questions around the storage and disposal of unused eggs and how it varies across Australian jurisdictions. 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 .

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  RBA lifts rates to 4.6% as inflation concerns persist

  Sep 29, 20266 min

  The RBA raises rates to a 15-year high, citing inflation risks as political debate over the causes intensifies. The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates to a 15-year high, adding pressure on borrowers as inflation remains above target. Hear why the RBA says rates needed to rise, the risks it is watching, and how Labor and the Coalition are blaming different forces for the decision. In this episode: Why the RBA chose to raise the cash rate to 4.6% despite concerns about pressure on households and housing. The three key risks Governor Michele Bullock says pushed the board towards another rate increase. How the Middle East conflict, fuel prices and domestic capacity pressures feature in the inflation debate. Labor and the Coalition clash over whether inflation is being driven by global factors or government spending. What the latest rate rise could mean for mortgage holders, and why the possibility of further hikes remains in focus.

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  Why Bogong moths are swarming parts of NSW

  Sep 28, 20267 min

  Experts say NSW's Bogong moth surge is a positive sign as the endangered species makes its annual migration. Thousands of Bogong moths have appeared across Sydney and the NSW South Coast, alarming some residents and captivating social media. Experts explain why the endangered insects have arrived in such numbers, what it reveals about their recovery, and why the spectacle is being welcomed by scientists. In this episode Why experts say the sudden surge of Bogong moths is an encouraging sign, not a plague. How warm weather and strong winds may have pushed migrating moths off course. What a spike in sightings could reveal about the species' recovery after a dramatic population crash. The remarkable journey Bogong moths make each year to reach the Australian Alps. Why these insects matter for ecosystems, native species and First Nations communities.

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