Episodes

  • Banned from the beach: Jamaican locals want their ocean access back

    Banned from the beach: Jamaican locals want their ocean access back
    Nov 7 2024
    For generations, Jamaicans could walk across the road, onto their beaches and into the sea. Today, campaign group JaBBEM says locals can access less than one per cent of the island’s beaches, where private landowners and foreign tourists rule. JaBBEM has joined with community members to take the government, private land owners and hotel companies to court over diminishing public beach access.
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    7 mins
  • Pricing and profits under scrutiny at inquiry into Australia's major supermarkets

    Pricing and profits under scrutiny at inquiry into Australia's major supermarkets
    Nov 7 2024
    The first public hearing for the inquiry into Australia's major supermarkets is examining issues such as pricing dynamics and profit margins of the major retailers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is leading the inquiry, with supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles expected to appear. The inquiry has heard from consumer advocates who raised concerns around pricing, food insecurity and a loss of trust in pricing.
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    4 mins
  • Trump is returning to the White House: experts weigh in on why, how and what it could mean

    Trump is returning to the White House: experts weigh in on why, how and what it could mean
    Nov 7 2024
    Donald Trump's return to the White House has completed what many have described as a stunning comeback to office, four years after losing his 2020 re-election bid to Joe Biden. His victory has raised many questions about how and why he has garnered support from voters. There are also questions about the impact his administration will have not just on America, but world affairs.
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    9 mins
  • 'These laws would have protected her': advocates welcome social media ban

    'These laws would have protected her': advocates welcome social media ban
    Nov 7 2024
    Children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, under a government proposal that will be introduced to Parliament this year. Advocates have welcomed the move, but experts warn there could be unintended consequences and loopholes in the ban. And a warning, this story includes stories of death and eating disorders.
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    5 mins
  • SBS On the Money: Donald Trump's impact on shares, trade, inflation and interest rates

    SBS On the Money: Donald Trump's impact on shares, trade, inflation and interest rates
    Nov 7 2024
    Global markets were mixed as investors digested the implications of a Donald Trump win of the US Presidential Election. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver from AMP and Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets to find out what it means for both the Australian and global economies and the implications for investors.
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    13 mins
  • US election: Donald Trump congratulated on 'history's greatest comeback'

    US election: Donald Trump congratulated on 'history's greatest comeback'
    Nov 7 2024
    Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election, urging her supporters to not despair - but to instead focus on the future. Votes from the election are still being counted, but Donald Trump has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.
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    8 mins
  • Garage Sale initiative hopes to give new life to used items

    Garage Sale initiative hopes to give new life to used items
    Nov 7 2024
    A new initiative dubbed the Garage Sale Trail taking place throughout the country across the next two weekends is hoping to give unwanted items a second home. While those taking part say it's a great way to find goods on the cheap, environment groups say the re-use of household items can help reduce emissions.
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    5 mins
  • Triumphal Trump claims victory in US elections

    Triumphal Trump claims victory in US elections
    Nov 6 2024
    Donald Trump has claimed victory in the U-S Presidential election. Strong results in several key states have Mr Trump looking like he will return to the White House, four years after losing office.
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    5 mins