SBS Dateline

Dateline is an international current affairs television program from Australia, aired on SBS. It first launched on Friday, 19 October 1984, at 8:00 pm, and has primarily concentrated on global issues, particularly in developing or conflict-affected countries. In 2015, the show underwent a format change, shifting from hour-long episodes with multiple stories to half-hour episodes that focus on a single topic. The series highlights lesser-known stories from around the world, presented in a documentary format. Dateline airs on Tuesdays at 9:30 pm, right after Insight, and all episodes can be streamed on SBS On Demand.

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"I've never had so much fire in me": Young Blak leaders step into Parliament for groundbreaking program

3 days ago | sbs.com.au | Bronte Charles

Malek Lyons, from Narrandera, says participating in a Young Aboriginal Leaders Program has inspired him to advocate for his community. "I've never had so much fire in me to get home and just rip in," the proud Yorta Yorta Wiradjuri man said. Malek is one of 20 young First Nations leaders from across NSW who gathered at Parliament House in Sydney for a four-day leadership initiative designed to inspire and empower the next generation of changemakers.
Selwyn Cobbo to depart Broncos, signing with Dolphins for 2026

3 days ago | sbs.com.au | Bronte Charles

Selwyn Cobbo will officially leave the Brisbane Broncos at the end of the 2025 NRL season, with the proud Wakka Wakka man from Cherbourg signing a one-year deal with the Dolphins for 2026. The 23-year-old has been a key figure for the Broncos since debuting in 2021, notching up 48 tries across 80 appearances. Cobbo's electric pace and finishing ability quickly earned him representative honours, including six State of Origin caps for Queensland and a Test debut for Australia in 2023.
Cindy's law: new NSW legislation closes legal loophole, but it's 30 years too late for one Indigenous family

5 days ago | sbs.com.au | Rudi Maxwell |Ricky Kirby

Warning: this article contains distressing content and the names of Aboriginal people who have died. Grieving mother Dawn Smith has been waiting too long for justice that will never truly come, for her daughter Cindy. In the early hours of Sunday, December 6, 1987, cousins 16-year-old Murrawarri and Kunja girl Mona Lisa ‘Mona’ Smith and 15-year-old Wangkumara girl Jacinta Rose ‘Cindy’ Smith were killed in a car crash near Bourke in north-west NSW.
A historic war and a fragile truce: Has 12 days of fighting reshaped the Middle East?

5 days ago | sbs.com.au | Cameron Carr

Dramatic missile strikes, a swearing president, and a decades-long rivalry have come to a head with explosive repercussions for the Middle East, as 12 days of fighting end on unsure footing. In the last 24 hours, United States President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and was quick to reprimand the two countries when missile attacks continued.
Visit the Indigiverse, where the oldest living culture inspires the newest living superheroes

6 days ago | sbs.com.au | Bronte Charles

From the red dirt of the Kimberley to comic book stands across the country, the Indigiverse is rewriting the rules of who gets to wear the cape. The Indigiverse, the world’s first Aboriginal superhero universe, is the brainchild of Scott Wilson, a proud Gooniyandi and Miriwoong Gajerrong man from Muladja community in WA’s Kimberley. Now, the creative powerhouse is gaining global attention - and inspiring a new generation of young First Nations storytellers.
Israel-Iran ceasefire: What we know so far about the deal

6 days ago | sbs.com.au | Cameron Carr

United States President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which he says will end the 12-day conflict in stages over the next 24 hours. While an Iranian official told the Reuters news agency that Iran had agreed to a ceasefire, there has been no comment from Israel at the time of publication. A senior White House official said Israel had agreed to a ceasefire so long as Iran does not launch any further attacks.
America First? Why MAGA is split on the US strikes on Iran

1 week ago | sbs.com.au | Ewa Staszewska |Jessica Bahr

United States President Donald Trump's Republican base is divided over his decision to join Israel's assault on Iran. On Sunday morning, 125 US aircraft dropped 14 'bunker buster' bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. The strikes, which were carried out without consulting Congress, have caused some Republicans to break ranks with the president and join Democrats in criticising the move.
'We need you to match your fine words with action'

1 week ago | sbs.com.au | Bronte Charles

Warlpiri Elder Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves has written an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for urgent action after the death of his 24-year-old grandson in police custody in Alice Springs last month. The incident, which took place during National Reconciliation Week, has sparked widespread grief and anger among the Warlpiri community and beyond.
Tres ciudades australianas entre las 10 más habitables del mundo en el ranking 2025

1 week ago | sbs.com.au | Cameron Carr

PUNTOS DESTACADOS:Después de tres años en la cima, Viena ha perdido su título de ciudad más habitable del mundo. Melbourne, Sídney y Adelaide se encuentran entre las 10 mejores ciudades del mundo. Las 173 ciudades de la lista no fueron evaluadas en cuanto a asequibilidad.
'My toddlers are terrified': How Australians are navigating pets in public spaces

1 week ago | sbs.com.au | Jess Lynch |Connor Webster

Furry friend or public pest? Not everyone wants to be pawed by a pug in public. Is the increasing humanisation of pets and the inclusion of them in society the best thing for us all? Watch Insight episode It's Just A Dog at live Tuesday 24 June at 8.30PM on SBS or live on on SBS On Demand. Sarah Baum loves dogs; her kids do not, and she feels there are no safe public spaces to take her children. Despite her fondness for them, she cannot have dogs in her home. "My toddlers are terrified of dogs.