SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast that goes behind the headlines to explain the stories shaping Australia and the world. In each episode, the SBS News team brings you reporting, analysis and interviews on politics, the economy, social issues and global affairs, helping you understand what's happening and why it matters. New episodes daily.

From 1 October, card surcharges disappear. Will businesses absorb the cost or pass it on elsewhere?In this episode: 
Sarah Megginson from Finder explains the change with Tom Kennedy. 
Paul Bloxham from HSBC shares his interest rate and recession outlook with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves
Isaac Poole, chief investment officer at Ascalon Capital, discusses the market and investment opportunities.
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.

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Card surcharges are ending. What will shoppers pay now?

Australia has positioned itself as a middle power ready to play a greater role on the world's stage. Is it ready?In his speech to the United Nations General Assembly Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lamented the breakdown of international rules and called for unity. As Prime Minister Albanese vies for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, against a backdrop of multiple conflicts, the threat of AI and climate change - Australia is trying to find its position between conflicting global approaches and demands back home. 

In this episode:
Key points from Albanese's speech to the 81st United Nations General Assembly 
The challenge of Artificial Intelligence and the Medicare hack 
Why Opposition leader Angus Taylor has accused Albanese of failing to focus on rising fuel prices.
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.

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What Albanese's speech to the UN reveals about Australia's global ambitions

New research reveals the long-term impacts of domestic and family violence and a higher prevalence of endometriosis than first thought.For centuries, studies of human health have focused predominantly on men. Momentum for change began in the 1970s and 80s, through the women's health movement in Australia. For the past 30 years, a landmark Australian study, the first of its kind internationally. It's priority research areas have focussed on improvements in health services for women; provision of health information for women; research and collection of data on women's health; training of health care providers; and women's participation in decision-making on health. Now, as it enters its fourt decade, new findings reveal less-known truths about the impacts of domestic violence and endometriosis on women's health. 

In this episode:
The rise of Australia's women's health movement and the birth of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.
The immediate and long-term consequences of family, domestic and sexual violence on women’s physical and mental health.
The push for earlier Endometriosis diagnosis and intervention. 
Why the study wants to attract a more diverse survey participant base. 
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.

Women’s health realities exposed in major Australian study

For a second year in a row, diplomats have walked out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations General Assembly. With a domestic election just weeks away, Mr Netanyahu used his speech to counter Israel's growing isolation internationally.

Why diplomats walked out during Netanyahu's UN address

Australian cancer diagnosis rates have increased by around 30 percent since 2000. Now experts and survivors are calling for more funding.In 2024 Mona Thind was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. It's the eighth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and it's estimated that one in 70 people will be diagnosed with the disease by the age of 85, according to the Cancer Council. This World Cancer Research Day some medical professionals and people affected by cancer are calling for more funding to better detect, treat and prevent diseases.

In this episode: 
Mona's story
The need for greater research into rare cancers
Has disease stigma impacted research? 
The new cancer funding programs
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.

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For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Mona's cancer was 'found by fluke'. Now she's calling for greater funding

Australia’s jobless rate has climbed. Could a softer jobs market change the outlook for rates?Australia’s unemployment rate has risen to 4.6 per cent, but what does that really tell us about the strength of the jobs market and the outlook for interest rates? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac senior economist Pat Bustamante about the latest labour force figures and what they could mean for inflation and the RBA. Plus, Tom Kennedy speaks with Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners about the day’s sharemarket moves and the rebound in oil prices.

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