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SBS Examines
by SBS
SBS Examines is a podcast dedicated to dispelling misinformation and disinformation impacting Australia’s social cohesion, especially in multicultural and multilingual communities. Each episode provides clear insights on critical issues to empower listeners and foster a more informed, connected society. Subscribe now to stay updated and be part of the conversation.
Episodes
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Are immigration cuts an economic solution or a political strategy?
Australia's immigration debate has shifted dramatically. Despite no imminent federal election, both major parties are backing policies to reduce migration numbers and limit international students. #sbsaudiopodcast
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Our Pacific Extra: What happens in a Fijian Flying Circus?
Two circus artists open up about what it takes to carry Fijian identity onto an international stage.
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Robots milking cows: How migrants are innovating Australian agriculture
Australia’s vibrant food scene reflects our multiculturalism. But it’s not just about offering diverse cuisine: migrants are finding innovative ways to support local industries. #sbsaudiopodcast
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Examines Extra: Dr Daniel Heller and Dr Farid Zaid on their Brave Conversations project
In this episode of Examines Extra, Dr Heller and Dr Zaid discuss why we should talk through tension and disagreement, and how their project came about. #sbsaudiopodcast
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Do you know how to disagree respectfully?
Half of us believe that most people can’t be trusted. At the same time, 47 per cent of Australians often feel very lonely. Could learning to disagree well help foster connection? #sbsaudiopodcast
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Migrants are sending billions overseas each year. Are they hurting Australia's economy?
Remittances have become a talking point in Australia's migration debate, with some saying they're draining our economy. But what's the real impact — both for the economy, and for migrants and their families? #sbsaudiopodcast
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Domestic Violence: Survive, Thrive & Teach
Intimate partner violence is a serious and widespread issue in Australia and around the world.
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Examines Extra: How racism is impacting the Australian Nepali community
SBS Examines hears from SBS Nepali's Dinita Rishal, who shares how the community in Australia is feeling in the wake of devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, and reflects on the impact of racism on social media following the distaster. #sbsaudiopodcast
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Why are migrant queer men facing barriers to sexual healthcare?
Medication that helps prevent HIV transmission is readily available in Australia, including for temporary visa holders and those without Medicare. So why are some LGBTQI+ migrants missing out? #sbsaudiopodcast
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Rohit Roy Kumar on keeping Fiji alive in Melbourne
The job you trained for isn't always waiting for you in Australia.
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'No one looks Aussie': Photos of missing Australians in Nepal-Tibet floods prompt racist comments
Amid the death and devastation of the Nepal-Tibet floods, racism is emerging on social media platforms.
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These workers say their jobs were replaced by AI. Could it happen to you?
Evidence shows AI is changing jobs, rather than completely replacing them. But the impact on the Australian workforce is likely to be unequal.
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COP31 Pacific Climate Priorities
Pacific Climate Envoys will strive to elevate regional priorities on a global stage at COP31.
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How do we actually count Australia's migration intake?
Migration numbers have been dominating headlines, with politicians and commentators quoting several different figures. But many metrics significantly overstate how many people are permanently settling in Australia. So how is migration actually measured?
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Examines Extra: German Philosopher Hanno Sauer on how morality impacts social cohesion
German Philosopher Dr Hanno Sauer joins SBS Examines to discuss social cohesion, morality and political distrust.
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Citizenship is more complex than you think
What does it mean to be Australian? While citizenship is being used in political discourse as a way to determine whether someone belongs, the intricacies of citizenship around the world make it much more complicated.
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Whose responsibility is it to prevent hateful content on social media?
Social media companies have had to explain to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion how they moderate harmful content on their platforms. But experts say we still don't know the full picture.
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Census 2026: Why does the government ask these questions, and what happens to my personal details?
Your answers won't impact your visa status, your child's education, or your rights in Australia — but they're important to help understand your community.
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Rapa Nui repatriations: Right or wrong?
The Australian Museum has repatriated the ancestral remains of 17 Rapa Nui islanders to their eastern Pacific place of origin. This homecoming has renewed calls for the return of giant statues, or Moai, from the British Museum. But a UK based archaeologist has warned against overturning historic...
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In Bangladesh, she was an obstetrician. In Australia, she's folding pillowcases
Tasmania is actively seeking skilled migrants through nominated pathways. But for many of those building a new life there, it hasn’t gone quite as expected.
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The growing regional city embracing its diversity
SBS Examines visited Shepparton, a region that's home to more than 30 different languages, to meet some of the people who make it such a vibrant and diverse place.
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How do social media platforms fact-check content, and is it working?
Meta's recent decision to flag correct information about an attack on Kyiv as false has raised questions about the fact-checking mechanisms used by social media companies.
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Examines Extra: How a community football club got caught up in a culture war
In this extended interview, SBS Examines hears how the world's largest LGBTIQ+ women's and non-binary football club is facing the real-world consequences of misinformation on their community.
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Playing against prejudice: The community sports team fighting homophobia and transphobia
For over 40 years, the Flying Bats Football Club has been a safe space for LGBTIQ+ women and non-binary people. But the recent spotlight on transgender athletes has triggered a spate of misinformation targeting their teams.
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Pasifika Celebration
Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration.
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Will new gun laws make Australians safer?
There are over 4 million privately-owned guns legally registered in Australia — more than ever before. How they're regulated has again come under scrutiny following the Bondi terror attack.
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Can nature help tackle loneliness?
In a recent study of LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees, nature was used not just as a meeting place, but as an environment where participants felt safe without being questioned or judged.
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Do we still need rites of passage?
Coming of age rituals have existed across cultures for thousands of years. In modern Australia, traditions that have been preserved, adapted or newly created now exist side by side. But do young people still need a meaningful way to mark the transition into adulthood?
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As women linked to ISIS return, how does Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) work in Australia?
The return of 32 women and children from Syria, who are linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State group, has prompted concerns around community safety and discussions around mandatory Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) activities for at-risk individuals.
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Pacific sunrise over Latin America
Illicit drug trafficking, diplomatic coalitions, and free trade ideology are drawing Pacific and Latin American countries closer together.
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How should we talk to children about antisemitism?
Hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have revealed many victims and perpetrators of antisemitism in Australia are children. How do we discuss the issue in an age-appropriate way?
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How does political grief affect social cohesion?
When we're exposed to events or ideologies that go against our own beliefs, we can feel what experts call 'political grief'. Some say it's playing a role in the growing polarisation of our society.
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Meta, Media and Algorithms: Who decides what information we consume?
Australia's concentrated media landscape and the rise of tech giants have created a complex hierarchy, influencing the kind of information we receive online. Experts say it's changing society, and negatively impacting our sense of hope.
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Canefields of sorrow: How Indians came to Fiji
Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity.
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A private space in public: How toilets highlight inequality
The daily lives of many Australians revolve around toilet access. But while public toilets are a vital part of urban infrastructure, they're often unsafe, unusable or hard to find.
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How has the refugee experience changed?
Australia has welcomed over one million refugees. But changes to the economy, government policies, and the settlement process have made things more difficult for refugees settling today.
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What can be done to stop price gouging during the fuel crisis?
Fuel prices have spiked, and so have concerns and complaints about alleged price gouging. Are retailers cashing in on the crisis?
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‘The perfect storm’: Why One Nation is so popular right now
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party is enjoying unprecedented popularity in the polls. What does the party's rise mean for social cohesion?
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Australia's Niue Island Community Honours ANZAC Pioneers
Forgotten ANZACs from the Pacific Island of Niue. Descendants recall the tragedy filled journey of 150 volunteers, from an isolated tropical atoll, who were thrust into the cauldron of World War I.
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Examines Extra: How disinformation campaigns are impacting reporting on the war in Iran
In this extended interview, SBS Persian's Niv Sadrolodabaee speaks with SBS Examines' Olivia Di Iorio about the challenges of reporting on the war in the Middle East, amidst disinformation campaigns and increasingly-realistic AI-generated deepfakes.
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In a polarised and digital world, can grief unite us?
Social media is changing how we grieve, especially following a shocking event like the Bondi terror attack. But could sharing our grief help bridge social divisions?
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Who's profiting from your outrage?
Intentionally triggering, offensive and outrageous videos about Australian migrant communities are proliferating online. But the videos aren't real — they're AI-generated — and the networks profiting off them are based overseas.
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'A massive reality check': AI-generated disinformation about war in the Middle East is even tricking experts
As war in Iran and the broader Middle East continues, real and fake videos of the conflict are proliferating on social media — and it's getting harder to tell the difference.
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The Social Schism: How can we move forward as a more united country?
SBS Examines and SBS Insight brought together prominent leaders and community voices to discuss the state of social cohesion in Australia. They shared their ideas on how we can rebuild trust and connection.
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The islands on the frontlines of extreme weather and climate change
A school in Vanuatu lay in ruins for years after a cyclone. The story's not rare for the Pacific Islands, which bear the brunt of extreme weather events.
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The Social Schism: How did we get here?
SBS Examines and SBS Insight brought together prominent leaders and community voices to discuss the state of social cohesion in Australia. They told us why they think it's taken such a hit.
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Introducing: Our Pacific
SBS Examines is launching a new series exploring Australia's connection with the Pacific region.
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‘Everyone wants to matter’: How we can prevent hate and division in our neighbourhoods
Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging.
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This form of discrimination is growing in Australia - from assault to segregated birthday parties
Experts say caste discrimination and the practice of ‘untouchability’ are on the rise in Australia. But some South Asians are fighting back.
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'You're suing the police?': Changing responses to racism in the African diaspora
For people of African descent, experiences of racism and discrimination are varied. How are different generations coming together to understand and address the issue?
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SBS Examines is a podcast dedicated to dispelling misinformation and disinformation impacting Australia’s social cohesion, especially in multicultural and multilingual communities. Each episode provides clear insights on critical issues to empower listeners and foster a more informed, connected society. Subscribe now to stay updated and be part of the conversation.
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