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SBS50: Fast Facts

SBS50: Fast Facts

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 For fifty years SBS has been at the forefront of delivering multilingual, multicultural, and First Nations content, tailored to Australia's diverse communities. In this series we highlight fascinating facts from 50 years in news and current affairs.Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services Politics & Government Social Sciences World
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  • SBS50: Fast Facts 1975

    SBS50: Fast Facts 1975
    Mar 11 2025
    Did you know that 1975 brought Australia the biggest constitutional crisis in the nation’s history, triggered by the unexpected sacking of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam?
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    1 min
  • SBS50: Fast Facts 1976

    SBS50: Fast Facts 1976
    Mar 11 2025
    Did you know, that as a result of Australia’s low medal count at the 1976 summer Olympics, Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser established the Australian Institute of Sport to improve our international sporting success.
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    1 min
  • SBS50: Fast Facts 1977

    SBS50: Fast Facts 1977
    Mar 11 2025
    Did you know that in 1977, Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer revolutionised cricket, introducing one day games and coloured uniforms? Cricket traditionalists were shocked, but sell-out crowds lapped it up chanting "C'mon Aussie, C'mon".
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    1 min
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